Tesla Roadster is happening?, Kia EV3 in US, gas pumps replaced, and more

In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the Tesla Roadster actually happening, the Kia EV3 coming to the US, gas pumps being replaced by EV chargers, and more.

Today’s episode is sponsored by GM. GM EV charging made easy, with Energy Pass and Plug and Charge. Learn more at https://gmenergy.gm.com/energypass

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

• Tesla ‘flying’ Roadster demo could come this month, with no one inside
• Tesla defeats Sweden’s IF Metall union after 1,021-day strike
• Ford’s EV pickup is almost here, promising much more than an affordable price tag
• Kia EV3 prices and range revealed, starting at $30,000
• Rivian’s 2027 R1S adds captain’s chairs, its most-requested feature
• Lucid launches ‘America’s most powerful 3-row SUV’ with over 1,000 hp [Images]
• Jaguar’s new EV interior is just as controversial as its exterior [Images]
• Oil giant rips out gas pumps for BYD’s 1,500 kW EV chargers

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