The Electric Viking
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Welcome to The Electric Viking, your go-to podcast for everything electric! Join us as we explore the cutting-edge world of electric vehicles, renewable energy, and the technologies driving the shift to a cleaner, greener future. With expert insights, interviews, and the latest news, this channel is designed for anyone passionate about the EV revolution and sustainable innovation. Whether you're a seasoned enthusiast or just curious about the future of energy, you're in the right place. Tune in to stay informed, inspired, and electrified!
Episodes 1,431
BMW i3: 108.7 kWh and What Buyers Get Instead of Petrol
A 108.7 kWh NMC battery powers BMW’s top-model i3 05 xDrive.I explain the Australian price comparison: $112,900 before on-road costs for the electric model, saving $16,000 against the comparable petrol M350.BMW …
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A 108.7 kWh NMC battery powers BMW’s top-model i3 05 xDrive.
I explain the Australian price comparison: $112,900 before on-road costs for the electric model, saving $16,000 against the comparable petrol M350.
BMW claims 912km WLTP, but I would still plan a charging stop between Sydney and Melbourne.
Inside PowerHarbour: stacked batteries, built-in charging and V2G limits
At 255 millimetres deep, PowerHarbour is a floor-standing stack rather than an inverter that needs fixing to the wall.For anyone listening, I describe battery modules connecting internally as they stack, with …
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At 255 millimetres deep, PowerHarbour is a floor-standing stack rather than an inverter that needs fixing to the wall.
For anyone listening, I describe battery modules connecting internally as they stack, with the inverter placed on top to complete the connections.
The Pro's AC charger sits in the inverter's side; the DC charger discussed later is a separate product, not that built-in unit.
Sungrow says its vehicle-to-grid technology is ready, but activation awaits standards, compatible vehicles and approvals.
What the Zeekr 7X Newcastle package actually includes
My borrowed Zeekr 009 comes from Kloster's Zeekr, the Newcastle dealership behind this offer.I read through the inclusions: paint and interior choices, a supplied-and-fitted dash cam, two years of servicing, a …
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My borrowed Zeekr 009 comes from Kloster's Zeekr, the Newcastle dealership behind this offer.
I read through the inclusions: paint and interior choices, a supplied-and-fitted dash cam, two years of servicing, a seven kilowatt wall charger and a $1,200 gift card.
I explain why I value the package at about $7,000, rather than treating it as a cash discount; buyers still need November delivery, and stock is limited.
How I operate the iGarden K70 without an underwater app connection
The cordless cleaner I tested offers up to seven hours of runtime, but that is not its full-pool cleaning runtime.Including the walls and waterline brings it to about three and three quarter hours—still enough …
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The cordless cleaner I tested offers up to seven hours of runtime, but that is not its full-pool cleaning runtime.
Including the walls and waterline brings it to about three and three quarter hours—still enough for my relatively small pool more than twice over.
For operation, I select the cleaning mode on the touchscreen on top of the robot; the app disconnects underwater, but cleaning continues autonomously.
Silicon's Return to Space: What JA Is Testing
The first solar satellites ran on silicon in 1958.I explain the material choice: gallium arsenide is tough and efficient but expensive, while rooftop silicon offers a much cheaper starting point.For satellite …
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The first solar satellites ran on silicon in 1958.
I explain the material choice: gallium arsenide is tough and efficient but expensive, while rooftop silicon offers a much cheaper starting point.
For satellite manufacturers, JA's test addresses the catch—whether its P-type heterojunction silicon cells can withstand orbital radiation and temperature swings.
What Germany's Restored EV Incentive Means for Buyers
Germany's renewed EV incentive is worth about $3,350 US dollars, with lower-income families eligible for up to double that support.That is purchase assistance for buyers; the separate sales figure covers fully …
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Germany's renewed EV incentive is worth about $3,350 US dollars, with lower-income families eligible for up to double that support.
That is purchase assistance for buyers; the separate sales figure covers fully electric cars, not hybrids.
I explain why I see that support, alongside affordable models such as Volkswagen's ID Polo, as central to Germany's shift away from petrol and diesel.
What South Korea’s narrow renewable lead over coal actually measures
The gap is narrow: renewables sit at just over 41 gigawatts, with coal a touch under 41 gigawatts.I’m comparing installed capacity, not electricity generated; coal still produces a lot of electricity for this …
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The gap is narrow: renewables sit at just over 41 gigawatts, with coal a touch under 41 gigawatts.
I’m comparing installed capacity, not electricity generated; coal still produces a lot of electricity for this industrial economy.
For the car and battery industry, I expect coal’s role in the power supply to decline from here.
95,000 kilometers a year: the Model 3 ownership record explained
Roughly 95,000 kilometers per year went onto this Australian 2021 Tesla Model 3 standard range plus.I explain how lifting off the accelerator slows the car through regeneration, returning energy to the battery …
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Roughly 95,000 kilometers per year went onto this Australian 2021 Tesla Model 3 standard range plus.
I explain how lifting off the accelerator slows the car through regeneration, returning energy to the battery and reducing friction-brake use.
The maintenance record also includes suspension bushes and arms at 358,000 kilometers: low brake wear does not mean a car has no wear items.
What 20 billion US dollars in displaced oil means for drivers
The oil displaced by EVs worldwide was worth around 20 billion US dollars.That figure covers the first six months of the year, not a full year.I explain the connection between Australia's petrol price shock …
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The oil displaced by EVs worldwide was worth around 20 billion US dollars.
That figure covers the first six months of the year, not a full year.
I explain the connection between Australia's petrol price shock, buyers choosing electric cars and reduced dependence on overseas fuel suppliers.
More than 90% renewable power: the economics behind Ethiopia's EV ban
More than 90 of Ethiopia's electricity comes from renewable energy, mostly hydro.For drivers, replacing imported petrol with locally generated electricity means lower running costs; I explain why saving money …
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More than 90 of Ethiopia's electricity comes from renewable energy, mostly hydro.
For drivers, replacing imported petrol with locally generated electricity means lower running costs; I explain why saving money drove the ban.
I also unpack the limits: charging remains concentrated in the capital, blackouts occur, and around 85 million Ethiopians still have no electricity.%
Cybercab Avoids a Paint Line Costing Hundreds of Millions of Dollars
Tesla says Cybercab avoids a paint line costing hundreds of millions of dollars.I explain the physical difference: the colour is moulded into the body panels rather than applied in a paint shop.That means the …
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Tesla says Cybercab avoids a paint line costing hundreds of millions of dollars.
I explain the physical difference: the colour is moulded into the body panels rather than applied in a paint shop.
That means the factory does not need the paint line at all; the saving comes from removing the process, not simply making it faster.
Why the silver lines are disappearing from solar panels
LONGi's mass-produced back contact panels are approaching over 25% efficiency.If you cannot see the panels I'm discussing, the missing silver lines are the front wiring: moving it behind the cell leaves the …
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LONGi's mass-produced back contact panels are approaching over 25% efficiency.
If you cannot see the panels I'm discussing, the missing silver lines are the front wiring: moving it behind the cell leaves the front exposed to sunlight.
For buyers, that means more power from limited roof space, with better shade performance and less output lost on hot afternoons.
My road trip made the case for visible charging prices
My road trip covered more than 3,000 kilometers in a Hyundai Ioniq 9.Picture a roadside board listing E10, unleaded, diesel and premium, with an electric row underneath at 35 Australian cents per kilowatt …
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My road trip covered more than 3,000 kilometers in a Hyundai Ioniq 9.
Picture a roadside board listing E10, unleaded, diesel and premium, with an electric row underneath at 35 Australian cents per kilowatt hour.
I wanted that information before pulling in: stations with chargers could make them visible to drivers already checking the fuel board.
Why Tesla is giving Cybertruck's factory space to Cybercab
The Cybercab has two seats, and Tesla wants Cybertruck's Texas factory space to build more of it.It has no steering wheel or pedals, and production has already started; it is reportedly built more efficiently …
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The Cybercab has two seats, and Tesla wants Cybertruck's Texas factory space to build more of it.
It has no steering wheel or pedals, and production has already started; it is reportedly built more efficiently than Tesla's other cars.
I think the switch is logical, but I'm sad to lose another electric pickup option when buyers already have limited choices.
Home charging and battery ageing: what the ownership figures mean
For drivers charging mostly at home on a wall box, Geotab puts annual battery capacity loss at about one and a half percent.I explain the distinction between gradual capacity loss, a repairable failed module …
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For drivers charging mostly at home on a wall box, Geotab puts annual battery capacity loss at about one and a half percent.
I explain the distinction between gradual capacity loss, a repairable failed module and a battery that needs replacing.
The quoted replacement cost is about $12000 for a brand-new, full out-of-warranty Tesla Model 3 or Model Y pack; refurbished packs can cost less.,
Optimus Explained: A Price Target Is Not a Rental Quote
A price below 20,000 US dollars remains Musk's long-term Optimus target, not an announced rental offer.I explain the distinction between rehearsed robot movements and AI-driven task performance, without relying …
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A price below 20,000 US dollars remains Musk's long-term Optimus target, not an announced rental offer.
I explain the distinction between rehearsed robot movements and AI-driven task performance, without relying on what a demonstration looks like.
For a business considering rentals, useful work and reliability matter more than a polished routine; Tesla is still addressing both.
Sungrow's commercial battery fills or empties in two hours
Sungrow's liquid-cooled Powerstack can fill or empty in two hours.Picture a roughly wardrobe-sized cabinet weighing about three tons, craned onto a slab rather than mounted on a home's wall.I explain why …
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Sungrow's liquid-cooled Powerstack can fill or empty in two hours.
Picture a roughly wardrobe-sized cabinet weighing about three tons, craned onto a slab rather than mounted on a home's wall.
I explain why businesses are putting these boxes behind buildings: cheap solar stored for the evening, grid-service income and power for fast EV charging.
Tesla updates and the loss of working home backup
An owner told me update 2026.38.3.1 ended his Tesla's overnight home supply.His Sigenergy system had been taking energy from the car to power his house; afterwards, each session reportedly stopped at about 0.2 …
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An owner told me update 2026.38.3.1 ended his Tesla's overnight home supply.
His Sigenergy system had been taking energy from the car to power his house; afterwards, each session reportedly stopped at about 0.2 kilowatt hours.
I explain why removing a working capability is different from declining to support it, particularly where Tesla offers no replacement.
Why Three and a Half Kilowatt Hours Can Store More Heat
I explain how about three and a half kilowatt hours of electricity can store about 10 kilowatt hours of heat.Picture the hot-water tank: surplus solar powers the heat pump, which heats the water hotter than …
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I explain how about three and a half kilowatt hours of electricity can store about 10 kilowatt hours of heat.
Picture the hot-water tank: surplus solar powers the heat pump, which heats the water hotter than immediately needed.That heat stays in the tank for evening hot-water use, reducing the need to heat water when electricity is expensive.
How I retrieve my Scuba S3 and how it scrubs sideways
With the water drained, my Scuba S3 weighs just over eight kilograms.It parks at the water line after cleaning; I can grab it by hand, let the water drain and lift it out without another person.To picture the …
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With the water drained, my Scuba S3 weighs just over eight kilograms.
It parks at the water line after cleaning; I can grab it by hand, let the water drain and lift it out without another person.
To picture the cleaning action: it turns sideways at the surface, then travels along the wall with a jet pressing its brush into the grime.
Tesla's Nearly $1 Billion Software Business: What Buyers Are Paying For
Nearly $1 billion a year in recurring revenue is what Tesla agreed its paying software customer base represents.These are payments for full self-driving software, mostly through monthly subscriptions, rather …
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Nearly $1 billion a year in recurring revenue is what Tesla agreed its paying software customer base represents.
These are payments for full self-driving software, mostly through monthly subscriptions, rather than revenue from selling the cars themselves.
I explain why that matters to Tesla's software-company ambitions and why I see its much larger AI investment as a bet whose outcome remains uncertain.,
Inside the Updated Model 3 Performance: Cabin Changes and New Hardware
Tesla's 16 inch screen now comes in every Model 3, replacing the previous display with a larger, sharper one.The Performance also swaps its grey headliner for black; I think that makes the cabin feel nicer and …
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Tesla's 16 inch screen now comes in every Model 3, replacing the previous display with a larger, sharper one.
The Performance also swaps its grey headliner for black; I think that makes the cabin feel nicer and sportier.
The extra power apparently comes from a new front motor, so existing owners should not expect it through software.
The exterior looks unchanged, which means buyers need to check the cabin to distinguish updated cars from older stock.
The 4.8-metre T1 plug-in hybrid: shape, battery and range explained
The boxy T1 plug-in hybrid stretches 4.8 metres long.Picture a tough-looking family SUV with a squared-off shape that I think looks really good.I estimate around 120 kilometres WLTP on electricity, which could …
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The boxy T1 plug-in hybrid stretches 4.8 metres long.
Picture a tough-looking family SUV with a squared-off shape that I think looks really good.
I estimate around 120 kilometres WLTP on electricity, which could cover daily driving without petrol; that is not an announced specification.
What the Gold CyberCabs Suggest About Tesla's Texas Ramp
I look at a reported Austin fleet of more than 300 CyberCabs as a possible clue to Tesla's production plans.For listeners, the visual detail is rows of gold CyberCabs in the drone footage, waiting to leave the …
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I look at a reported Austin fleet of more than 300 CyberCabs as a possible clue to Tesla's production plans.
For listeners, the visual detail is rows of gold CyberCabs in the drone footage, waiting to leave the factory—ot footage of customer handovers.
I think Model Y and Cybertruck demand could both explain the reported ramp, with Cybertruck demand potentially the bigger factor.
Kia EV7: my conditional 20 minute charging estimate
I estimate around 20 minutes from 10 to 80 percent if the upcoming EV7 gets the discussed battery improvements and charging technology.For family trips, that would mean a shorter charging stop, but it is not a …
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I estimate around 20 minutes from 10 to 80 percent if the upcoming EV7 gets the discussed battery improvements and charging technology.
For family trips, that would mean a shorter charging stop, but it is not a confirmed specification.
The document I’ discussing identifies the SUV’s name and South Korean production—not its range, price or launch date.
300 miles EPA expected: Ford's compact electric pickup explained
With the bigger battery pack, Ford expects around 300 miles of EPA range.I explain the size without relying on pictures: a Ford Maverick footprint, smaller than a Ranger, with more interior room than a Toyota …
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With the bigger battery pack, Ford expects around 300 miles of EPA range.
I explain the size without relying on pictures: a Ford Maverick footprint, smaller than a Ranger, with more interior room than a Toyota RAV4, according to Ford.
For charging and home backup, it has a NACS port and vehicle-to-grid technology, but Ford has not released battery capacity or charging-time figures.
The Lightning's Climb From 40,000 US Dollars After Incentives
Ford initially announced the Lightning at 40,000 US dollars after incentives.Within a year, its base price was close to 60,000 US dollars, while Ford mostly promoted the expensive versions.I explain why today's …
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Ford initially announced the Lightning at 40,000 US dollars after incentives.
Within a year, its base price was close to 60,000 US dollars, while Ford mostly promoted the expensive versions.
I explain why today's used demand points to the price changing—not the truck suddenly becoming better.
Tesla’s 47,742 German sales: why the delivery calendar matters
Across the first 10 months, Tesla sold 47,742 cars in Germany, more than triple the corresponding period last year.October is normally quiet because most Tesla deliveries arrive at the end of each quarter.I …
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Across the first 10 months, Tesla sold 47,742 cars in Germany, more than triple the corresponding period last year.
October is normally quiet because most Tesla deliveries arrive at the end of each quarter.
I give September’s more than 12,500 registrations more weight: the rebound is bigger than an October comparison against a very low base.
Why I Wouldn’t Expect to Feel a CyberCab Inverter Upgrade
I raised a possible efficiency gain of a couple of percent, not a figure supplied by Tesla.For anyone listening, the physical clue is matching shape and connections: engineers say the CyberCab inverter could …
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I raised a possible efficiency gain of a couple of percent, not a figure supplied by Tesla.
For anyone listening, the physical clue is matching shape and connections: engineers say the CyberCab inverter could drop directly into Model Y.
I think owners probably wouldn’t notice a swap, and Tesla has not confirmed that installation is happening.
CATL's Truck Economics: Nine US Cents Saved Per Kilometre
CATL says fleets save about nine US cents per kilometre by running an electric truck.I explain how swapping an empty battery pack for a full one addresses charging downtime for drivers.I think those operating …
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CATL says fleets save about nine US cents per kilometre by running an electric truck.
I explain how swapping an empty battery pack for a full one addresses charging downtime for drivers.
I think those operating savings will drive disruption in Europe and the United States, as truck operators prioritise running costs.
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