Tesla Kills Model S/X, EV Charging’s Biggest Year Yet, & Scout EREV Update | InsideEVs Podcast Ep59

From InsideEVs.

This week, Patrick and Tim give a proper send-off to the Tesla Model S and Model X, which the company is canceling to make room for more Optimus robot production. Then they recap an astonishing year of growth for America’s EV charging network. Finally, Tim interviewed the CEOs of Slate Auto and Scout Motors this week, and he shares some takeaways.

In Plus/Minus, the guys discuss Tesla’s growing energy business and new Trump tariffs.

The Tesla Model S And X Are Dying Next Quarter To Make Room For Robots
https://insideevs.com/news/785761/tesla-model-s-x-discontinued-2026-earnings/

America’s EV Charging Network Just Had Its Biggest Year Of Growth Ever
https://insideevs.com/news/785615/america-ev-fast-charging-record-2025/

How Much Will Slate’s EV Truck Cost? Slate Is Still Figuring That Out.
https://insideevs.com/news/785737/slate-truck-price-discussion-ceo/

Scout Motors EREVs Will ‘Most Likely’ Arrive Before Pure EVs, CEO Says
https://insideevs.com/news/785636/scout-motors-range-extender/

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Farewell to the Tesla Model S and X
03:43 The Impact of the Model S on the EV Market
06:49 Personal Experiences with the Model S and X
09:43 The Decline of Model S and X Sales
12:33 Tesla’s Shift Towards Robotics and AI
14:57 The Bright Future of EV Charging
22:33 Insights from the Bloomberg NEF Conference
32:25 Plus Minus: Who’s Up and Who’s Down in EVs

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