Tesla finally rolled out its long-rumored “Standard” versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. These new trim levels offer the lowest official starting prices for any electric cars in the company’s current lineup, but a closer look at the timing and cost tells a more complicated story for buyers. The base sticker prices are indeed lower than before, but… Read more…
Dumb Tesla news: “affordable” new Model Y costs $2,000 more than before
On today’s incredibly frustrating episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is making it easier than ever to make fun of them by rolling out a new, “affordable” Model Y that costs $2,000 more than the “expensive” one did last week, thanks to the cancellation of the $7,500 tax credit that Elon Musk (the guy who is so good at business that he’s allegedly worth $1 trillion) spent $200 million campaigning for. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz sales dip, but electric cars and vans deliver much-needed boost
Mercedes-Benz had a tough third quarter this year, with overall vehicle sales taking a hit in key markets, with the German automaker reporting total sales of 525,300 cars and vans. But, hiding in those falling numbers, there’s a much more optimistic story about the growing appetite for its electric cars and commercial EVs. The passenger car division, Mercedes-Benz Cars, sold… Read more…
The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV gets a slight price bump and more
Chevy’s electric SUV is now the best-selling EV in the US outside of Tesla. The 2026 Chevy Equinox EV is slightly more expensive than the outgoing model, but GM has added new style packages for you to choose from. Read more…
Netherlands: Zero-emission zones lead to boom in electric vans and trucks
A new analysis by Clean Cities examines the initial impact of the introduction of zero-emission zones for freight transport (ZEZ-F) in Dutch cities. One finding: registrations of electric vans and trucks are skyrocketing in the country. Read more…
Tesla’s New Cheap Models Drop Autopilot’s Lane Centering
Tesla’s new affordable models lose the most important part of Autopilot. Lire la suite…
Battery Tender’s new eCharge Energy Star-rated Level 2 EV charger
EV drivers have a vast variety of Level 2 chargers to choose from these days—seemingly every company that makes any product with a plug, from industrial equipment to consumer electronics, has hopped onto the electric bandwagon. Florida-based Deltran, on the other hand, has been charging batteries since 1965. The company manufactures power-related products ranging from… Read more…
UC Riverside’s new AI tool predicts your EV’s true range
Your EV might show 40% charge left, but that doesn’t always mean you’ll make it over that mountain pass with the heater blasting at 65 mph. Engineers at the University of California, Riverside (UCR) have built a new tool designed to replace that uncertainty with real range confidence. Read more…
Nissan’s next electric SUV may actually come from Ford or another major automaker
The next electric SUV you buy from Nissan might actually be a Ford. Nissan is considering partnering with Ford or another major automaker on an electrified version of the Rogue SUV. Read more…
Tesla releases new more affordable Model 3/Y that cost $2k+ more than last week
Tesla’s new ‘more affordable models’ have been released, and they’re stripped-down versions of the Model 3 and Model Y. They’re currently the cheapest cars in Tesla’s lineup at base price of $37k and $40k. Read more…
InstaVolt is using GPS tracking to catch thieves stealing its EV charging cables
A surge in EV charging cable thefts is putting the reliability of the UK’s charging network at risk and undermining trust among drivers. InstaVolt is the UK’s largest network of fast chargers, and over the past two years, nearly 1,000 of its charging stations (it has over 2,100, so nearly 50%) have been targeted by cable thieves. But now InstaVolt is fighting back with GPS tracking.. Read more…
Tesla’s Model 3 And Model Y Standard Lose The AM And FM Radio
The new Model Y Standard gets 321 miles of range—but no FM or AM radio tuner. How’s that for cost-cutting? Lire la suite…
Tesla’s FSD v14 update arrives, bringing Robotaxi tech to your driveway
After nearly a year of no major updates, Tesla has begun seeding its latest Full Self-Driving (FSD), version 14, to its electric cars fitted with the newest hardware. The update is the first major change to the driver-assist system since late 2024 and introduces a host of new features developed from the company’s Robotaxi program in Austin, Texas. This latest… Read more…
ZAPI GROUP unveils high-voltage liquid-cooled charging solutions for industrial OEMs
ZAPI GROUP has announced new high-voltage, high-power charging solutions aimed at OEMs working on industrial electrification. The primary offerings include liquid-cooled 7.2 kW and 22 kW onboard chargers compatible with 400 V and 800 V battery packs. Samples of these chargers will be made available for system fit and interoperability testing soon. The new chargers… Read more…
Orion showcases new Texas plant and PRINTEX kappa 100 battery-grade conductive carbon additive
Carbon black supplier Orion is building a new acetylene black production facility in La Porte, Texas, which will produce acetylene-based PRINTEX kappa 100 conductive additive, its battery-grade conductive carbon. Orion expects the plant to start production in the second quarter of 2026. Combined with Orion’s acetylene black plant in Berre l’Étang, France, the new facility… Read more…
2026 Tesla Model Y Standard: This Is It
The cheaper Model Y we’ve all been waiting for is here. Can it compete with a growing number of competitive rivals? Lire la suite…
Mazda 6e Review: This EV Isn’t Really A Mazda. It’s Better
Lacking electric models of its own, Mazda turned to a Chinese partner. But the result is surprisingly great. Lire la suite…
Tesla Model 3 Standard: Meet Tesla’s Cheapest Car In 2025
Tesla’s “one other thing” is a low-cost Model 3 sedan, in addition to the Model Y Standard. You get fabric seats, but also 321 miles of range. Lire la suite…
Porsche Solved Wireless Charging, Just Not Fitting It In The Car
Porsche finally figured out inductive charging, now it just needs to figure out how to cram it in its EVs. Lire la suite…
Lucid Motors’ production misses estimates as hopes ride on Gravity SUV
Lucid Motors announced its third-quarter results, showing a company pushing hard to increase output but still falling short of Wall Street’s expectations. The California-based maker of luxury electric cars reported it produced 3,891 vehicles and delivered 4,078 to customers from July through September. While these figures represent growth compared to previous quarters, they missed the mark set by financial analysts.… Read more…
