Tesla Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 is a beast, Aptera in danger, and more

In the Electrek Podcast (electrek.co/guides/electrek-podcast), we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla's latest Robotaxi grift, Volvo EX60 being a beast, Aptera in danger, and more.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car (electrek.co/2026/01/22/tesla-didnt-remove-the-…)

• Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription (electrek.co/2026/01/23/tesla-cuts-standard-aut…)

• Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise (electrek.co/2026/01/21/volvo-reveals-ex60-mid-…)

• Final form: Porsche’s EVs will now Plug and (plug and) Charge at Tesla Superchargers (electrek.co/2026/01/20/final-form-porsches-evs…)

• Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies (electrek.co/2026/01/19/hyundai-unveils-ultimat…)

• EV battery leader CATL set to launch first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles (electrek.co/2026/01/23/ev-battery-leader-plans…)

• The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize (electrek.co/2026/01/23/volkswagen-id-4-gets-sh…)

• Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges (electrek.co/2026/01/23/solar-car-maker-aptera-…)

• Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community (electrek.co/2026/01/21/introducing-electrek-fo…)

Here’s the live stream for today’s episode starting at 4:00 p.m. ET (or the video after 5 p.m. ET:

youtube.com/live/61HaA9hkMGA