The Tesla Cybertruck deliveries will start on November 30 and in an unusual development CEO Elon Musk tried to cool down enthusiasm. The executive known for his love of deadlines and the whooshing sound they make as they fly by had some sobering remarks about the upcoming vehicle. During the Q3 earnings call, he urged to “temper expectations.” While Musk and his team envision producing a quarter of a million Cybertrucks annually eventually at this point even they seem to have realized it might take a while to get there. Not great news for the over a million people eagerly waiting,… More…
Tesla aside, EV buyers aren’t staying loyal to EVs
While Tesla continues to post industry-leading loyalty numbers, there are now some indications that households are less loyal to EVs from other brands, according to a new study from S&P Global Mobility. “Nearly half of those non-Tesla EV households that have acquired a new electric vehicle still purchase an internal combustion vehicle the next… More…
2025 BMW X3, Lancia flagship EV: Car News Headlines
BMW was spotted testing a prototype for a redesigned X3 at the Nürburgring, and it was wearing a lot less camouflage gear than earlier test vehicles. Look for evolutionary styling, a more advanced interior, and the choice of internal-combustion or electric powertrains. Historic Italian brand Lancia, today part of the Stellantis fold, is… More…
Tesla says Cybertruck deliveries will finally start Nov. 30
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been in pre-production since July at the company’s plant in Texas, and the first customer examples will roll off the line soon as the start of deliveries have been confirmed for next month. Tesla in a statement posted to X on Wednesday said Cybertruck deliveries are scheduled to start on Nov. 30. The first examples will be… More…
UK: Zapmap enables third-party platforms for EV services
The British charge point mapping service will allow other companies access to its data and other EV-centric offers, which third parties can now integrate into their own apps via a new API product suite. Read more…
BYD is expanding its e-mobility business in Hungary & Finland
Hungary is no new market to BYD – the Chinese company has been producing electric buses for the European market in the country for years. BYD has so far left the country out of its electric car plans – until now. In addition, the model range in Finland is being expanded. Read more…
Cruise robotaxis are headed to Japan
A press release from Cruise, GM, and Honda says that the three companies plan to launch a robotaxi joint venture in Japan starting in 2026. No word if the vehicles will play charming little MIDI tunes when they pick you up, but we can dream. More…
ChargePoint begins rolling out NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to use its charger network
Global EV charging network ChargePoint has officially opened up its AC and DC piles to the most prominent electric brand on the road – Tesla. Following an announcement this past summer, ChargePoint is now deploying NACS connectors, enabling Tesla drivers to replenish without needing to bring their own adapters. More…
Elon Musk wants to “temper your expectations” with Tesla Cybertruck
Elon Musk told Tesla shareholders and Cybertruck reservation holders to “temper their expectations” as he reiterated that it would be very hard to ramp up Cybertruck production. More…
Ford Recalls 35,000 Mustang Mach-Es Citing Battery System Hazard
The electric crossover’s high-voltage battery junction box will be replaced for free at dealerships. More…
Your Tesla Can Now Warn You If You’re Drowsy Behind The Wheel
European Teslas are the first to get the feature. More…
Musk Has Been ‘Overly Optimistic’ On FSD. What Does That Mean For Owners?
On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, Tesla’s CEO also said that the recent FSD price cut would be temporary. More…
Scania kicks off production of electric long-haul trucks
Scania is starting series production of its BEV trucks for regional transport in Södertälje, Sweden. These differ in several respects from Scania’s BEV models for urban transport, which will be launched in 2021, for example in terms of chassis, batteries, engine and charging power. Read more…
FEV opens battery cell lab in Aachen
The development service provider FEV has expanded its analysis and benchmarking capacities for battery cell tests. A new battery cell laboratory has now been opened at the Aachen site, with operations scheduled to start before the end of 2023. Read more…
Phoenix Motorcars to give all its EVs – past and present – V2G capabilities
Phoenix Motorcars is working with Fermata Energy to enable all of its electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks to feed energy back to the grid. Even vehicles delivered nearly ten years ago will get V2G capabilities via a software update. Read more…
Grounded G2: 250-mile electric RV builds on GM Ultium EV tech
A Detroit-based startup wants to turn General Motors electric vans into RVs. Called Grounded, the startup on Wednesday announced the G2, an RV based on the GM BrightDrop Zevo 600 van. Grounded claims deliveries will start later this month. The dual-motor all-wheel-drive G2 is a follow-up to the Grounded G1 launched earlier this year. But where… More…
Nissan’s Hyper Punk Concept Is A Two-Door Crossover For Online Influencers
It rides on 23-inch wheels with light-up triangles. More…
Tesla’s NACS Plug Is About To Dominate. ChargePoint Says Bring It On
In this interview with InsideEVs, ChargePoint’s CEO says this transition should’ve already happened. More…
New B’Twin Speed 900E Is A Sleek And Compact Urban E-Bike
It flaunts a stealthy design that does a good job of hiding the fact that it’s an e-bike. More…
Lancia’s new electric flagship is coming in 2026 with a range of over 700 km
The Italian automaker, Lancia, has shared more details about its upcoming all-electric flagship, which will be the second car to come after the revival of the brand. The anticipated vehicle will hit the roads in 2026 and will be manufactured in Melfi, Italy. This Lancia flagship will be a fastback, stretching to 4.7 meters. It will be based on the Stellantis STLA Medium platform. Luca Napolitano, Lancia’s CEO, shed some vague details on the vehicle: “Imagine feeling as if you’re lounging in an Italian living room while driving this car,” he mused. The aim is to encapsulate the… More…
