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Volkswagen EVs finally gain access to Tesla Superchargers in North America

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Following a delay of almost half a year compared to the initially announced timeline, Volkswagen owners will finally be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network in North America starting on November 18. Specifically, we’re talking about owners of the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. If you are one, you’ll be able to use the Tesla app to locate chargers and… Read more…

Xiaomi’s electric car factory hits overdrive, SU7 wait times tumble

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The tech giant Xiaomi is learning how to build electric cars, and it’s learning fast. In a market where new EV companies often struggle with “production hell,” Xiaomi is showing signs that it’s cracking the code. The company has dramatically cut the delivery wait times for two of its popular SU7 electric sedans, suggesting that its factories are hitting a… Read more…

Real time Tesla Supercharger availability lands in Google Maps

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Google Maps now shows live charger availability information for Tesla Superchargers, at least in North America. So if you search for Superchargers, you’ll instantly see how many stalls are actually available, in real time, on the search results page as well as each Supercharger’s details. This was previously available inside the Tesla app, but it’s much more convenient to also… Read more…

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a 650-horsepower EV that fakes it to make it

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Hyundai’s high-performance N division has finally revealed the full details for its latest creation, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. It might look like the brand’s “electrified streamliner” sedan, but this version is a track-focused monster. It borrows the best bits from the celebrated Ioniq 5 N and turns them up to 11, adding new hardware and software. The company is… Read more…

Major shakeup at Tesla as leaders of Model Y program also exits

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A second Tesla program manager announced their departure from the company. The senior leader responsible for the best-selling Tesla Model Y followed the Cybertruck leader in stepping down, marking the end of eight-year career at the company. The first departure came from Siddhant Awasthi, the Program Manager for both the Cybertruck and the long-running Model 3. Awasthi concluded an eight-year… Read more…

Toyota’s legendary Hilux pick-up goes electric

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The Toyota Hilux, a global symbol of toughness and reliability, is finally plugging in. The Hilux name has been forever synonymous with diesel engines and go-anywhere durability. Now, Toyota has unveiled its all-new, ninth-generation pick-up, and the biggest news is a model that runs on batteries. The new electric Hilux BEV is part of Toyota’s “multipath” strategy. Unlike some companies… Read more…

Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October

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Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…

Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October

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Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…

Xiaomi’s record October EV deliveries reveal massive demand for the YU7

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The electric car market is shifting, and one name keeps popping up: Xiaomi EV. The Chinese manufacturer recently announced a stunning October performance, delivering 48,654 vehicles in a single month. This is a new record for the company and is the second month in a row that Xiaomi EV has topped 40,000 deliveries. With this strong finish, the brand is… Read more…

Polestar 5 will make its debut in Gran Turismo 7 next month

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Today, Polestar has proudly announced that the Polestar 5 will be featured in Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 and 5 starting next month. Polestar worked very closely with Polyphony Digital (a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment) in order “to create a wholly accurate digital representation” of the car, the official press release says. The teams “have faithfully translated the… Read more…