Polestar has now created one-off Arctic Circle editions of its Polestar 3 and Polestar 4, following a similar version of the Polestar 2 that was first shown in 2022. These are rally inspired and meant to “express the Swedish brand’s performance DNA”, the company says. The trio will make its public debut at the 2025 FAT Ice Race in Zell… Read more…
Microgrids enable cost and price flexibility for charging electric trucks
Yes, charging large numbers of electric trucks requires lots of power—as the anti-EV community often reminds us, an electrified truck depot might use as much power as a sports stadium. (And? As Charged’s home city of St Petersburg continues its decade-long fight over the building of a new stadium, I have yet to hear any… Read more…
LG Energy Solution collaborates with Qualcomm on SoC battery management system
South Korea-based LG Energy Solution has introduced its new system-on-chip (SoC)-based battery management system (BMS) diagnostic software, which is available on the Snapdragon Digital Chassis from Qualcomm Technologies. The two companies have signed a joint promotion agreement to accelerate the commercialization of SoC-based BMS diagnostic solutions. LG’s software aims to enhance safety, degradation diagnostic functions… Read more…
Intel claims it can simplify EVs, boost range—with help from Karma
Could consolidate 50+ ECUs typical in new EVs to just a few Nets a 3-5% gain in efficiency and range, faster charging Simplifies assembly, cuts weight, extends reach of OTA updates Karma Kaveya EV arriving in 2026 is built on Intel architecture The idea of the software-defined vehicle is, it seems, a billion-dollar buzzword in today’s auto… Read more…
Mitsubishi reportedly working on small electric SUV
The first of several planned new Mitsubishi electric vehicles will be a small electric SUV, Automotive News reported on Sunday. This new model will arrive in the U.S. in the second half of 2026, according to the report, which cites comments from Mitsubishi executives to dealers at the 2025 National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) show in New… Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Winter Range Tested In Freezing Temps. It Didn’t Go Well
It was -6 Fahrenheit when this owner set out with a full charge. He didn’t get close to the EPA-estimated 307-mile range. Read more…
UK backtracks on plans to double the power of electric bikes
If it sounded too good to be true, that’s because it was. A proposal made last year to double the allowable power limit of electric bicycles in the UK was canceled after pushback on the plan. Read more…
Toyota is still the world’s top automaker, but with EV sales at just 1%, how long will it last?
Toyota maintained its title as the world’s top-selling automaker, with nearly 11 million vehicles sold in 2024. However, EV sales accounted for about 1% of Toyota’s global volume as it continued to lag the industry. With rivals like BYD and Hyundai closing in, how long can Toyota keep its spot at the top. Read more…
Tesla Investors Don’t Think Cars Don’t Matter Anymore
Plus, Musk declares the EV range problem “solved” and Tesla tells automakers not to waste its time unless they’re serious about FSD. Read more…
Tesla’s profits continue to decline in Q4 2024
Tesla published its earnings report for Q4 2024 and it’s not looking great. Even though the company recorded a 1.9% revenue growth year-over-year from $25.2 billion to $25.7 billion, the net income fell a staggering 70%. That makes only $2.3 billion in profit in Q4 2024. Tesla fell short of analysts’ expectations in both indicators and even recorded a 6%… Read more…
Volvo And Renault’s New Flexis Vans Are Fast-Charging ‘Skateboard’ EVs
The three vans sit on a new 800-volt platform that enables 20-minute charging top-ups to 80%. Read more…
Polestar’s New Arctic Circle Collection Brings A Rally Car Vibe To EVs
Dear Polestar: Yes, please. Read more…
Tesla V4 Supercharger locations now output up to 325 kw
Tesla pushed an update to Supercharger V4 posts allowing 325-kw peak with Cybertruck True 500-kw, 800-volt charging comes later, with V4 cabinets Peak will be brief, but enough to shave a few minutes off total charge time Tesla claims to be getting 325 kw of power from its V4 Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. But if you’re a Cybertruck… Read more…
GM says its EVs are now “profit positive”
Not counting some long-term costs, GM EVs became profitable in Q4 High-priced Cadillac Escalade IQ and GMC Sierra EV models contribute to that 2024 GM EV sales summed about 189,000 for the year, targeting 300,000 in 2025 General Motors claims that, by at least one metric, its electric vehicles achieved profitability in the fourth quarter of 2024… Read more…
Polestar unveils a new collection of ‘Arctic Circle’ EVs that will be shown off at an ice race [Video]
Polestar has unveiled a new collection of one-off “Arctic Circle” EVs designed to showcase the brand’s performance DNA. The rally-inspired upgrades have now been applied to the Polestar 2, 3, and 4 EVs and were put through their paces in the frigid Arctic before they make their public debut at an ice race in Austria. See more in Polestar’s video below.. Read more…
Tesla Q4 earnings miss as incentives more intense than expected
The auto business was the main reason for Tesla’s weaker-than-expected results, as incentives were more aggressive than expected.
Gross margin in the fourth quarter was 16.3 percent, about half of what they were in the first quarter of 2022.
Tesla’s Robotaxi ambitions revealed with Unsupervised FSD launching in Austin this June
Here we go again. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, announced during the Q4 2024 earnings call that the company will launch an “unsupervised full self-driving” service in Austin, Texas, this June. This is in line with Musk’s previous claims of launching unsupervised self-driving in California and Texas in the second quarter of 2025. But unlike the previous vague claims, the… Read more…
Stunning Renault Filante EV Concept Was Built To Set Efficiency Records
Despite having an 87-kilowatt-hour battery pack, the whole car weighs just 2,200 pounds. It also looks fantastic. Read more…
Brady sensors offer battery temperature warning
Electric vehicle (EV) lithium battery fires in facilities such as factories, warehouses, parking structures and ships, though rare, are lethal and destructive when they happen, but remote monitoring of battery temperature can provide a timely warning of a developing problem, writes Peter Donaldson. Read more…
Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
Elon Musk said today that Tesla will launch “unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as a paid service” in June. Read more…
