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Superchargers are about 35% more expensive for non-Teslas unless you pay a monthly fee

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Tesla has opened up its Supercharger network in the US to non-Tesla vehicles using CCS to NACS adapters. Basically the entire industry in North America announced a switch over to the Tesla-developed NACS connector over the past few months, and yesterday Ford was the first company to start shipping adapters for its existing models. So now a lot of Ford… Read more…

Toyota talks tough on EVs: “We’d rather buy credits than waste money”

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Toyota CEO, Ted Ogawa, isn’t holding back. The automaker known for its beloved Prius hybrid is taking a skeptical stance on electric vehicles. Ogawa claims EVs will only snag a measly 30% of the US market by 2030 and openly states Toyota would prefer to buy emission credits than “waste” money building electric cars. This surprising statement flies in the… Read more…

Fisker races against time amid financial woes and abysmal Q4 results

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Henrik Fisker’s electric vehicle company, once hailed as a potential Tesla rival, is hanging by a thread. The California-based startup recently warned investors it may go broke within a year, a stunning reversal of fortune sending its stock tumbling. But Fisker remains defiant, claiming it has a turnaround plan – and it all hinges on securing a lifeline in the… Read more…

Ford starts handing out free NACS adapters for the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E

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A lot of EV makers have, over the past few months, announced deals with Tesla for access to its Supercharger network in North America. In return, said EV makers adopted Tesla’s NACS connector for their future vehicles, while for the ones already on sale, all promised adapters would become available at some point. Ford is now the first one to… Read more…

Dodge Charger EV to debut on March 5

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Electric cars are taking over, and even beloved muscle-car giants feel the pressure to go green. Last year, Dodge announced its plan to reinvent the iconic Charger as an all-electric powerhouse. Now, the wait is finally over – Dodge is set to unveil its electric Charger EV in a week, trying to make good on its promise for a unique… Read more…

Renault is talking to VW about co-developing a cheap, small EV

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Renault and Volkswagen are currently engaged in “good discussions” about developing a small and cheap EV together, which could stave off the Chinese invasion of cars that are cheaper than their European counterparts. Along with waning demand for EVs, this is the biggest problem that European companies like Renault and Volkswagen might be facing more of in the future, especially… Read more…

Mercedes EQS SUV 580 review

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Mercedes was among the first brands to offer a luxury SUV with the ML, which debuted in the late 90s and became an instant hit. Its lineup has been expanding ever since and it’s only logical to introduce an electric SUV as well. This is exactly what we’re testing today – the Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV 580 4Matic. Table of Contents:… Read more…

Musk: Tesla Roadster coming next year with sub-1s 0-60 mph time

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Remember the Tesla Roadster? Of course, you do – it’s the perpetually delayed sports car that Elon Musk has teased for years. With wild promises about record-breaking acceleration, space-age technology, and enough hype to fill the Grand Canyon, the Roadster is supposed to redefine electric performance. But lately, the updates have been few and far between, leaving enthusiasts and curious… Read more…

BYD refreshes Han and Tang EVs, slashes their prices

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Chinese EV giant BYD, the undisputed king of the world’s largest electric car market, has turned up the heat once again. The company has launched updated versions of two of its popular flagship models, the Han sedan and Tang SUV, with prices slashed for good measure. BYD calls these new models “Glory Editions,” and the company confidently promises they’ll undercut… Read more…

MG 9 and MG S9 premium models debut in Geneva but they are hiding a secret

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SAIC Motor, China’s largest automotive manufacturer, is at it again. The state-owned behemoth loves playing dress-up with its massive portfolio of brands, making it harder to track which models are truly unique. The British-turned-Chinese MG brand unveiled two new upscale electric cars – the MG 9 sedan and the MG S9 crossover SUV at the Geneva Motor Show. But under… Read more…