VW cut most of the physical controls out of its early EVs and learned a long, painful lesson. Read more…
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Tesla Accused Of ‘Gaming’ Rebates After Claiming 8,600 Sales In One Weekend
EV subsidies in Canada were about to end. Tesla then filed for over half of the remaining rebates in hours, leaving dealers furious.
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Hyundai’s ICCU Problem: Here’s What We Know
Forums and subreddits are full of angry messages from EV owners who were stranded because their ICCU went bust. But how bad is it? Read more…
Tesla Sales Keep Cratering In Europe. Now What?
We talk Tesla’s struggles, Waymo’s expansion and why slow EV charging is way more useful than you think. Read more…
Telo’s Affordable, Mini-Sized Electric Truck Just Hit A Crucial Milestone
Backed by Tesla’s founders and some big industry figures, the $42,000 Telo MT1 is a little electric truck with big potential. Read more…
The Volvo EX90 Will Get A Big Battery Upgrade
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is stuck with a 400V battery while Hyundai and Kia charge ahead with 800V. That will change soon. Read more…
Volvo EX60: Here’s A Sneak Peek At Volvo’s Model Y Rival
Based on a new 800V architecture, the EX60 is poised to become Volvo’s best-selling EV. Read more…
You’re Worrying About The Wrong EV Batteries
The big, expensive batteries are dead reliable. It’s the puny 12-volts that are causing problems. Read more…
Chevy’s Silverado ZR2 EV Concept Has 1,100 HP
It’s a teaser for the Silverado EV Trail Boss, which arrives later this year. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S: We’ve Got One For The Week, What Do You Want To Know?
We’ve got 234 miles of range, three rows of seats and a chilly week in Ohio. Read more…
Will Congress Step Up To Save The EV Tax Credit?
Republican strategist and EV advocate Mike Murphy says it’s looking “grim” right now. Read more…
Electrify America’s 2024 Stats Reveal How The EV Market Is Blowing Up
The network reports a 50% increase in charging sessions last year, and more than 600 gigawatt-hours of electricity delivered. Read more…
Fast Chargers Are Stupid Expensive. Here’s Why.
More than half the cost of a new DC Fast Charger is wrapped up in a single safety circuit. Experts say that could change. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID. Every1 Previews An Affordable EV For The Masses
The concept draws inspiration from the Mona Lisa, and VW pledges production models will have inexpensive price tags. Read more…
The Alpine A390 Is Almost Ready To Take On The Porsche Macan EV
Alpine’s new electric “sport fastback” was teased again ahead of its reveal in May. Read more…
Trump Gives Automakers A Brief Break On Tariffs
The new tariffs will be delayed by one month for automobiles, the president said. Read more…
Older Ford F-150 Lightning EVs Get DC Fast Charging Boost Through OTA Update
2022 and 2023 F-150 Lightnings are getting an over-the-air software update that ups the DC fast charging speed. Read more…
Nissan Could Nab Foxconn Exec For Its New CEO
Plus, VW ID.Every1 is the first VW to use Rivian software and GM faces another legal battle over allegedly selling driver data. Read more…
The Kia EV9 Will Soon Be Able To Power Your Entire House
Thanks to its vehicle-to-home capabilities, the electric SUV can keep the lights on for over three days in an outage. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Has More Legroom, Cargo Space
Just don’t call it the long-wheelbase Escalade IQ. Read more…
