Whee, robots! Tesla Robotaxi event set to underwhelm and GM throws shade

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we try to find the missing hype that usually surrounds Tesla's new product reveals – and why five years of broken product promises mean it might not show up at all this time around. We've also got a pickup that doesn't need a $16,000 range extender in its bed to go 490 miles on a single charge, GM takes a jab at Ford's affordable EV "skunkworks," and a new solar study from EnergySage. Enjoy! Source Links Waymo hires Tesla’s head of vehicle programs ahead of Robotaxi unveiling Tesla’s Robotaxi Unveiling: Is it the Biggest Bait-and-Switch? Tesla Robotaxi unveiling: expectations are low, could Tesla overdeliver? Irvine PD wants its new Tesla Cybertruck police vehicle to ‘start conversations’ The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195 GM takes a shot at Ford after taking over as number two EV brand in the US Prices fall for residential solar, demand is up for battery storage – EnergySage Prefer listening to your podcasts? Audio-only versions of Quick Charge are now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded, usually, Monday through Thursday (and sometimes Sunday). We’ll be posting bonus audio content from time to time as well, so be sure to follow and subscribe so you don’t miss a minute of Electrek’s high-voltage daily news! Got news? Let us know!Drop us a line at [email protected]. You can also rate us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, or recommend us in Overcast to help more people discover the show! *EnergySage is a trusted affiliate of Electrek