EVs are advancing at a record pace. The median EV range reached 270 miles for 2023 models. That’s 13 miles more than 2022MY vehicles and more than enough to cover the average weekly commute for US drivers.. Read more…
No recall in Norway after Tesla investigation, because it just wasn’t a big enough deal
Norway won’t be issuing a recall of Tesla Model S and X vehicles in the country after a government investigation into suspension safety issues – the same one Reuters wrote about in its investigation, targeting Tesla for blaming customers for faulty parts, which Tesla then fired back at on X.. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) to cut 15 percent of global jobs amid slowing EV sales, weak market share
EV-centric brand Polestar just announced it will cut hundreds of jobs in its global workforce in order to lean down and reduce spending, as it looks to bolster sales of its upcoming Polestar 3 and 4 models without relying on additional funding from parents Geely and Volvo Cars. Read more…
Tesla’s big recall today is a software update from a month ago
Tesla has a big “safety recall” of 200,000 vehicles today in the news, but this big recall is, in fact, an over-the-air software update from a month ago. Read more…
The Tesla Model Y Was The Best-Selling Car In The World In 2023
It’s the first time an all-electric car topped the yearly global car sales charts. Read more…
Fisker Built Over 10,000 Ocean EVs In 2023. It Delivered Less Than Half
The company expects to deliver the unsold cars in the first quarter of this year with help from dealers. Read more…
Norway achieves nearly 90 per cent electric quota for cabs
In Norway, 88% of all new cabs purchased in 2023 were fully electric. This means that the proportion of electric cabs was slightly higher than the 82.4 per cent of all new car registrations. Read more…
Daimler Truck discusses purchase of liquid hydrogen from Abu Dhabi
In order to decarbonize road freight transport, Daimler Truck is examining the possible supply of green liquid hydrogen from Abu Dhabi to Europe with the Arab energy company Masdar. Daimler Truck plans to launch a truck powered by this fuel in 2027. Read more…
Smart to launch an entry-level #1 in the UK
Smart is launching its new entry-level Smart #1 Pro with a smaller 49 kWh battery in the UK, starting at prices from £31,950. Read more…
2024 Subaru Solterra EV charges faster, goes hands-free
The 2024 Subaru Solterra gets handful of changes for its second model year, the highlights being battery improvements and a new driver-assistance system. The Solterra can now DC fast-charge from 10% to 80% in 35 minutes, according to Subaru, compared to about an hour previously. The automaker also claims an improved battery conditioning system… Read more…
Fully-Loaded Porsche Macan Electric Can Cost Over $160,000
The options alone can cost more than a Tesla Model Y Performance. Read more…
2024 Porsche Macan configurator now up, check out the detailed pricing
It was a moment that automotive fans and experts have been waiting for a while – the unveiling of the 2024 Porsche Macan EV. The first all-electric SUV from the brand is off to great initial impressions, promises a lot of driving fun, and delivers a lot of advanced technology. Its pricing though is steep and varies wildly depending on… Read more…
Subaru announces US pricing and specs for the 2024 Solterra
Subaru has announced US prices for the 2024 Subaru Solterra. With improved charging performance, the electric SUV will be available from Subaru retailers nationwide in early 2024 at an unchanged starting price of $44,995 MSRP. Read more…
LEVC launches its first all-electric model
The Geely subsidiary has launched its first BEV in China and says the model is slated for export. Series production of the eight-seater van has kicked off at the plant in Zhejiang, where the company’s hybrid taxi also rolls off the lines. Read more…
Volkswagen Confirms $7,500 Federal Tax Credit For ID.4 In 2024
The incentive will be available for the existing 2023 and upcoming 2024 model year versions. Read more…
Lucid CEO: $50,000 Model 3, Model Y Competitor Coming Sooner Than You Think
“This isn’t some theoretical… we’ve been working on midsize for quite a while,” CEO Peter Rawlinson told InsideEVs this week. Read more…
Electric Porsche Macan Is Daring, Powerful And Packs Plenty Of Range
Plus, we drive the Volkswagen ID.7 and talk Tesla Q4. Read more…
Switch EV enters Plug&Charge agreement
Hubject has found another partner in London’s Switch EV. Their charger operating system, Josev, is now certified for Plug&Charge. The company counts ABB among its backers and has also entered the DACH markets. Read more…
Maserati opens configurator for first two electric luxury models
Maserati provides an official update on its electric car plans. The most important point: the first two BEV models GranTurismo Folgore and Grecale Folgore are now available in several EU countries. Read more…
EU Commission approves German charging joint venture for China
BMW and Mercedes have got the green light for their charging joint venture in China. The authorities have no objections to the cooperation “given the limited impact on the European Economic Area”, according to the EU Commission. Read more…
