Ford is recalling nearly 35,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs from the 2021 and 2022 model years due to an issue with a key propulsion-system component that potentially can’t handle the heat from fast charging or when drivers floor it too many times in a row. “Overheating may lead to arcing and deformation of the electrical contact surfaces… More…
Toyota and Lexus confirm Tesla-based EV charge port starting in 2025
Toyota and Lexus have confirmed that starting in 2025 they will begin adopting the North American Charging Standard (NACS) based around Tesla’s charge-port design, with drivers of current EVs from the brands getting access to more than 12,000 Tesla Superchargers in 2025 through an adapter. Toyota made clear in the announcement that the new… More…
Tesla Sold One Million Electric Cars In Europe
It took 14 years to achieve this milestone. More…
Stellantis plans four US-bound electrified pickups in two years
Stellantis will bring four electrified pickup trucks to the U.S. over the next two years, the automaker announced Thursday during the launch of its Pro One commercial-vehicle business unit. The four trucks will be part of a “North American offensive” and include the 2025 Ram 1500 REV scheduled to launch next year, as well as “a new hydrogen… More…
NYT reporter blames Hertz for his own ignorance of EV range and charging
We’ve all read so-called “range anxiety” stories — and most EV owners know they amount to a hill of beans when it comes to the lived experience of electric cars. And yet, there seems to be a narrative in mainstream media that range anxiety is the key issue when it comes to EV adoption, one that they’re rather keen on pushing whenever the opportunity arises. More…
Apple Maps EV routing now rolling out to F-150 Lightning trucks
Last month, Ford began notifying dealers that it planned to add Apple Maps EV routing to the F-150 Lightning before the end of the year. That rollout has now commenced, with the first wave of lucky F-150 Lightning drivers now able to tap into Apple Maps for their EV routing needs.. More…
Tesla tries to boost sales by offering free Supercharging transfers to new orders
Tesla is attempting to boost sales by convincing owners of older Model S and Model X vehicles to upgrade by letting them transfer their free unlimited Supercharging onto new purchases. More…
BMW development boss calls i3 ‘an outsider,’ says its successor will not be as polarizing in design
We are one year removed from the end of production of the BMW i3. While its makers look to inevitably introduce a successor to the affordable compact EV, don’t expect anything as radical looking. As BMW looks toward its “Neue Klasse” chapter in electrification, a development boss for the company says anything remotely resembling the i3 has no place in the brand’s future. More…
Tesla’s latest Model 3 officially on sale in China
Tesla announced it has officially started the sales of the updated Model 3 in China, retaining the pre-sale prices from last month. For those out of the loop – RMB 259,900 (€33,100) for the rear-wheel-drive version and RMB 295,900 (€37,700) for its dual-motor all-wheel-drive Long Range counterpart. The price tags are a notch higher than the sedan’s earlier basic version. Now, if you’re one of those keen beans ready to park this shiny new toy in your driveway, expect 6-9 weeks of waiting. Certainly not too bad, considering it’s very early days. The new Model 3 entry version promises… More…
Electra & Spie to install fast charging infrastructure in Belgium
Spie and Electra are teaming up to set up 21 fast-charging sites in Belgium. 21 new fast-charging sites are being built, each with three to six charging stations. Construction for the project began in September 2023. Read more…
Tesla To Take Its Time Building New Plant In Mexico Amid Economy Woes
Tesla wants to “get a sense of what the global economy is like before we go full tilt,” Elon Musk said on the Q3 earnings call. More…
Tesla Increased Model X Plaid Price By $5,000
Prices of the Model X Long Range AWD version or other models (3/Y/S) remain the same for now. More…
2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge, 2025 Lucid Gravity: Today’s Car News
Ferrari’s 296 GTB supercar is the basis of the newest race car to serve in the one-make Ferrari Challenge race series. The 296 Challenge race car was revealed on Thursday with 690 hp extracted from the road car’s V-6 engine, all without resorting to electrification. EV startup Lucid is just weeks away from revealing its first SUV. Called the… More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Mechanic’s Review Shows There’s Room For Improvement
He says that the powertrain feels rudimentary compared to the Tesla Model 3. More…
Cruise, GM, and Honda to offer autonomous ridesharing in Japan
The three companies want to set up a joint venture to offer the self-driving ridehail service in Japan in early 2027. After starting with a fleet of 12 autonomous Cruise Origins in the country’s capital, the service could be expanded to include other cities. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Might Get Ludicrous Trim With Sport Suspension And Brakes
That’s just one step below Plaid. More…
Bird Reinvents Itself With New Urban-Focused E-Bikes
The brand has accessibility in mind, offering multiple frame configurations at an affordable price. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Production Hell, Cheap Model Ys, GM Delays EV Trucks, Tesla Q3
The Cybertruck gets an official delivery date and we also discuss some tips for prolonging battery life. More…
Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans HK IPO
By the end of 2022, Rept had a production capacity of 35.2 GWh, and by 2025 it is expected to have a capacity of more than 150 GWh. Read more…
Jeep Avenger review
By the time Jeep’s first electric vehicle, the Avenger went on sale it had already been decorated with the titles such as “European Car of the Year 2023” and “Women’s World Car of the Year”. But is there substance to these awards or is this just a case of Jeep leveraging a few PR connections. Our review aims to find out if the Avenger truly stands above its competition. The Jeep Avenger is a small SUV with FWD and a 54 kWh battery. It fits in the segment of the most popular vehicles on the planet right now, which means it will face some fierce competition both from its Stellantis… More…
