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Ford’s $30k Universal EV, Volvo’s massive Android Automotive OTA upgrade, and Polestar’s new wagon — all in one episode. Tune in as Joel & Sebastian break down what these moves mean for range, cost of ownership, and the future of affordable EVs.
In this episode of The Friday Charge we dig into Ford’s Universal EV (UEV) teaser — a Maverick-sized compact pickup with a 400V LFP structural battery pack, 48V architecture, fewer ECUs, and software-defined OTA promise. We explain how aerodynamics, part-count reduction, and a smaller battery could deliver lower cost of ownership and real-world EV range improvements.
We also cover Volvo’s Android Automotive overhaul rolling out to 2020+ models over-the-air, the JD Power 2026 EV Ownership Study (96% of EV owners plan to stay electric), Tesla’s California autopilot/FSD naming shift, and Polestar’s roadmap including a possible Polestar 4 wagon and global expansion. Expect analysis on charging infrastructure, hybrid vs EV debate, and what these changes mean for mainstream EV adoption.
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00:00 – Intro & Topics
00:41 – Ford Universal EV
11:33 – Volvo UX Update
13:16 – JD Power EV Study
17:00 – Tesla Autopilot Update
19:31 – Polestar Lineup Plans
22:57 – Weekly Channel News
29:39 – Outro & Subscribe
