Electric cars are the future, or so we’re relentlessly told. But as with most things shiny and new, there’s a catch or two lurking beneath the hype. A new report by analyst company Gartner claims that that as early as 2027, battery-powered vehicles will cost automakers less to produce than those old-fashioned, gas-powered ones. Whether you’ll see that reflected in… Read more…
Tesla is working on NACS extension cable to fix Supercharging issues with different port locations
Tesla has confirmed that it is working on a NACS to NACS extension cable to fix the issues with Supercharging different electric vehicles with different charge port locations. Read more…
Mitsubishi launches new electric Fuso in Hong Kong
Daimler Truck subsidiary Mitsubishi Fuso Bus and Truck Corp. just launched their next-generation eCanter electric box truck in Hong Kong. It’s the first release of a new-generation Fuso in the Asian market outside of Japan. Read more…
Kia will beat Rivian and Tesla into affordable mass-market EVs
Although Rivian and Tesla are making headlines with planned expansions into mass-market electric vehicles, Kia is set to launch two affordable EVs of its own. One of them, the Kia EV3, is expected to launch by the end of the year. Read more…
How GM Got The Chevy Blazer EV Back On The Road After 16,000 Miles Of Daily Testing
A GM software executive tells InsideEVs how the Blazer EV was diagnosed, tested and put back on sale after being grounded for months. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Transformed Into Factory-Built Two-Seater For Business
Tesla plucked all but two seats from the Model Y so French businesses could take advantage of a certain tax loophole. Read more…
Cheaper EVs are starting to show up in smaller global markets
Media coverage of EVs tends to focus on the world’s largest auto markets: North America, Europe and Asia. Until recently, that’s been where most of the action was, but in many smaller markets around the world, voltage levels are starting to rise. Chinese automakers, which now have a range of lower-priced EVs to sell, are… Read more…
Here’s Why The Rivian R2 And R3 Have The Charge Door On The ‘Wrong’ Side
Rivian’s new charging port location has perplexed Rivian and Tesla owners alike. Here’s why they did it. Read more…
How Efficient Is Each Type Of EV Charger?
Losses when charging your electric vehicle are well documented and differ between the different levels of EV chargers. Read more…
Why I Reserved A Rivian R2
I daily drive a 227k-mile, 24-year-old Chevy truck. Here’s why my first EV will be a Rivian. Read more…
FLO is making clumsy DC fast charger cables a thing of the past
Say goodbye to wrestling with awkward, heavy charging cables – meet FLO’s new DC fast-charging cable management system. Read more…
US senators want Biden to go further in blocking Chinese EVs
Just as the EU is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs imported into Europe, three US Democratic senators are urging that the Biden administration hike import tariffs on Chinese EVs to address national security risks. Read more…
Velotric Nomad 1 e-bike now $1,299 ($500 off), Sun Joe pressure washer $149, and more deals
Headlining today’s green deals is Velotric’s Nomad 1 All-Terrain Fat-Tire e-bike at $1,299, with three bundle options available as well. It is joined by Sun Joe’s SPX3500 Brushless Induction Electric Pressure Washer at $149, as well the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Electric Handheld Blower for $180. Plus, all of the other best new Green Deals landing this week. Read more…
Hyundai introduces trade-in program in Korea to encourage transition from ICE cars to EVs
Hyundai launched a new trade-in program in Korea that allows you to buy EVs like you would an iPhone. The move is designed to encourage shoppers to go electric with discounts on new Hyundai EVs when turning in used gas-powered cars. Read more…
Audi announces 2024 Q4 e-tron 55 refresh, axes the 40 and 50 versions
Audi just announced a 2024 refresh of its Q4 55 e-tron SUV. The 55 is to remain the only available powertrain for the Q4 e-tron as the company is dropping the Q4 45 and Q4 50 e-tron. Positively, the new Q4 55 e-tron is starting at the same price as the old Q4 50, so you’ll be getting more power… Read more…
EnviroSpark wins Georgia NEVI awards to install DC fast chargers at Waffle House and Shell station
EnviroSpark’s installers may soon become connoisseurs of hash browns. The company has won a National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) funding award from its home state of Georgia to build four DC fast chargers at a Waffle House in Tifton, and four more at a Shell station in Metter. EnviroSpark, which won two of the five… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Performance EPA Range Decreased To 279 Miles
It was previously anticipated at 285 miles, while in 2023, it exceeded 300 miles. Read more…
The Chevy Blazer EV Is On Sale Again—With A Big Price Cut
GM halted new sales of the SUV late last year due to software issues. Read more…
2024 Acura ZDX Qualifies For $7,500 Federal Tax Credit
The manufacturer released new EPA range estimates and power ratings. Read more…
People love the Rivian R2, 68,000 reservations in less than 24 hours show
After a few weeks of teasers and a last-minute leak, yesterday Rivian made the R2 official as promised, and the upcoming SUV starts a little lower than expected, at €41,900. Perhaps for that reason, or simply because it’s an enticing proposition on many other levels, more than 68,000 reservations for the R2 have already been received by Rivian in less… Read more…
