Tesla Model YL, Q2 deliveries, BMW iX5, 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 launch of the Tesla Model YL, BMW iX5, and EV sales results for the second quarter.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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

Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990

Tesla (TSLA) Q2 2026 deliveries jump 25% to 480,126, beating estimates

Tesla maps a tiny Robotaxi zone in Miami while it still can’t scale Texas

Tesla starts FSD v14 ‘Lite’ rollout to HW3 cars

New Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’ class action hilariously cites Electrek

Rivian tops Q2 delivery numbers and raises full-year 2026 outlook

The BMW iX5 sets the benchmark with 525 miles of range, fast charging [Images]

Subaru’s new Trailseeker EV starts at $40,000

Lucid overhauls its entire C-suite under new CEO after 18% layoffs

Electrek American Solar Challenge 2026: About the race, full schedule, and teams competing

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

https://www.youtube.com/live/DqF3bKLiHVk