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Supercharger Queues, Rivian Assistant, and the ID.BUZZ is BACK! The Friday Charge EP85

Supercharger Queues, Rivian Assistant, and the ID.BUZZ is BACK! The Friday Charge EP85

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Is the "Honor System" enough to save Tesla Superchargers?

In today’s episode, we are diving into a massive week for EVs. Tesla has finally launched its long-awaited "Virtual Queues" at 5 pilot locations, but there’s a catch: it doesn’t actually lock the stalls. Is this the end of Supercharger chaos, or just the beginning?

Plus, we cover:

  • Rivian’s "Agentic" Assistant: Rivian just leapfrogged Tesla’s voice tech with a new LLM that can actually control your vehicle's ride height, drive modes, and even your Google Calendar.

  • Cadillac’s 100k Milestone: Caddy is officially an EV powerhouse, and surprisingly, 75% of their buyers are coming from other brands (looking at you, Tesla).

  • Mazda’s "Free" Delay: Mazda pushed their 2027 EV to 2029, but the real story is that it’s costing them $0. We explain why that's a huge red flag for their EV development.

  • The Buzz is Back: VW announces the 2027 ID.Buzz. It finally gets One-Pedal Driving and a "Tourer" camper trim, but is the range still a dealbreaker?

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