BYD Denza Z Wows, Toyota EV Sales Surge, GM Delays Redesigns: TWC Podcast 268
By The Watt Car Staff — April 30, 2026
BYD reveals a wild one with its Denza Z. Is this 1,000hp roadster everything that the new Tesla Roadster isn’t…because it’s real? Also on this week’s podcast, Toyota EV sales surge, GM delays EV redesigns, Porsche steps back from Bugatti Rimac Group, VW teases the Mk9 GTI (with EV variant), and more!
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SHOW NOTES
Tesla redesigns on the fly: https://www.facebook.com/reel/950802907550703/?mibextid=9drbnH&s=yWDuG2&fs=e
BYD shows off 1,000-hp Denza Z sports car: https://insideevs.com/news/794147/denza-z-ev-roadster-1000-hp-charging-reveal/
Toyota EV sales more than double from last year: https://electrek.co/2026/04/27/toyotas-ev-sales-surge-139-drivers-seek-gas-alternatives/
GM delaying redesign of full-size EV trucks, SUVs: https://www.thedrive.com/news/gm-delays-full-size-electric-truck-and-suv-redesigns-indefinitely-report
Porsche sells stake in Bugatti Rimac Group: https://www.electrive.com/2026/04/25/porsche-exits-bugatti-rimac-and-rimac-group/
VW CEO Thomas Schäfer reportedly said “Wow” at Mk9 Golf styling: https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a71138991/volkswagen-mk-9-golf-new-details/
Ford Cobra Jet 2200 sets EV quarter-mile record: https://www.hagerty.com/media/news/ford-racing-mustang-cobra-jet-2200-quarter-mile-time/
This week’s hosts: Phil Royle and Edward A. Sanchez
Episode art courtesy BYD
Music courtesy Twisterium at Pixabay
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