Electrek Podcast, produced by 9to5Mac and hosted by Electrek's Fred Lambert and Seth Weintraub, covers news on the shift from fossil fuel transport to electric vehicles and clean energy. The show publishes weekly with 100 episodes in the feed, typically 45 to 65 minutes. Estimated downloads are 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, with a rate of $40 to $75 per episode.
Weekly EV and clean energy news for an engaged, car-focused audience
- Weekly episodes of roughly 50 minutes, with 100 episodes in the feed.
- Apple Podcasts rating of 4.3 from 558 ratings, a sign of a loyal listener base.
- Coverage centres on Tesla, Rivian, Kia and other EV launches, suited to automotive and charging brands.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, news roundup
- Tone
- informative, opinionated
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 40 to 60 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- 9to5Mac
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- Yes
The website says 9to5 sites use affiliate links on outside linking, but no sponsor mentions appear in the last 20 episode titles or the description.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Episode titles cover vehicles, markets and policy, including 'Trump on EVs', with no explicit flags in the feed.
We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.
Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | electrek.co/podcasts/electrek/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1320055779 |
| RSS feed | feeds.feedburner.com/ElectrekPodcast |
Benchmark score: 67 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Tesla goes V2H, Kia EV3 first drive, Jaguar Type 01, and more | 2026-10-09 | 56 min |
| Tesla Roadster delay, EV deliveries, battery swap comes back, and more | 2026-10-02 | 1 h 3 min |
| Tesla Semi launch, Geely's battery healing fast-charging, Rivian R3, a | 2026-09-25 | 50 min |
| Tesla Roadster gets a date, VW XL1 comes back electric, BYD's new Tesl | 2026-09-18 | 59 min |
| Tesla Semi, mixed bag of EV sales, Chinese EVs in the US, and more | 2026-09-11 | 38 min |
| Tesla has another Cyberflop, lots of cheap Ford electric pickups, VW i | 2026-09-04 | 51 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 10 days ago, a new one about every 7 days.
A weekly podcast tracking the transition from fossil fuel transportation to electric and the surrounding clean ecosystems. Hosted by Electrek’s Frederic Lambert and Seth Weintraub.
About Electrek
Electrek Podcast is a weekly show from Electrek and the 9to5Mac network, hosted by Fred Lambert and Seth Weintraub according to the feed and the Electrek website. It covers news on the transition from fossil fuel transport to electric vehicles and clean energy, with episodes recently centred on Tesla, Rivian and Kia. The feed lists 100 episodes, with a median episode length of about 59 minutes.
Apple Podcasts shows a 4.3 average rating from 558 ratings, which we read as an estimated 1,000 to 3,000 downloads per episode. These audience figures are estimates, not published numbers, and the listener profile is likewise estimated, skewing toward US adults interested in automotive and tech news. The feed shows no sponsor mentions in its recent titles.
At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $75 per episode. That suits EV charging, home energy and automotive service brands looking for a focused audience. Source: the podcast feed, the Electrek website and Apple Podcasts.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Electrek can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Electrek
How much does Electrek Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 1,000 to 3,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $40 to $75 per episode. Exact pricing depends on the show's current rates and the terms of the deal.
What is Electrek Podcast about?
Electrek Podcast is a weekly show covering news on electric vehicles, Tesla and other EV launches, and clean energy. Hosts Fred Lambert and Seth Weintraub discuss the stories of the week in about an hour.
How do I contact Electrek Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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