We get the exclusive opportunity to check out an adapter that allows authorized CCS1-equipped EVs to charge at Tesla Superchargers. More…
EV sales are 49% up, China still far ahead of Europe
The first half of 2023 saw an impressive surge in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, painting a picture of a world increasingly swayed by sustainable transit choices. In the first six months of this year, global EV sales posted a 49% increase, reaching 6.2 million units. This isn’t just a tiny blip on the radar. EVs now constitute 16% of the global light vehicle market, a jump from 12.4% in H1 2022. China remains the runaway leader with 55% of global EV sales in H1 2023. However, it’s worth noting that China’s growth rate has settled to a more modest 43% in H1 2023, down from a… More…
Here’s How The Tesla Cybertruck Holds Up In A Crash Test
Drone flyover above Giga Texas reveals damage to the Tesla Cybertruck after a crash test. More…
The world’s longest subsea cable that will send clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got a big boost
A plan to build the world’s longest subsea cable that will carry clean energy from Morocco to the UK just got streamlined. More…
Tesla (TSLA) surges back to positive on annual delivery goal reassurance
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) surged back up and recovered from a premarket tumble as the market seems to be reassured by the reiteration of the automaker’s annual delivery goal. More…
Tesla manages to weasel its way out of the Full Self-Driving class action
Tesla has managed to weasel its way out of a class-action lawsuit over its Full Self-Driving claims because it argued that customers have agreed to take any issue to arbitration in their contracts. More…
Chinese EV leaders BYD and NIO achieve record EV sales as price war looms
Several leading Chinese EV makers, including BYD and NIO, posted strong sales results this week. NIO hit a new record in Q3, while BYD continued its dominant streak with record-breaking EV sales in September. More…
1,234 HP Lucid Air Sapphire Enters Production In Casa Grande, Arizona
The Tesla Model S Plaid’s archnemesis starts at an eye-watering $249,000 before taxes and fees. More…
Rivian More Than Doubled EV Production And Deliveries In Q3 2023
New records bring the company closer to meeting the increased annual guidance. More…
Tesla Q3 report shows disappointing deliveries
Following a warning earlier on, Tesla now published its Q3 financial report and the numbers are below expectations. The warning caused analysts’ estimate to vary greatly – from 440,000 to 490,000 units. However the actual number was even below the bottom end of that range. In total Tesla made 435,000 deliveries for the quarter. Now, let’s break down these numbers: Model S/X: Produced: 13,688 Delivered: 15,985 Model 3/Y: Produced: 416,800 Delivered: 419,074 In total, Tesla churned out 430,488 vehicles and managed to deliver 435,059, with 4% of… More…
Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2023: From 0 To 5 Million
The company maintains its annual target of 1.8 million vehicle sales in 2023. More…
Volkswagen Hires Rivian, Tesla Veteran To Help Sort Out Its Software Woes
Sanjay Lal has an impressive pedigree. Can he get the VW Group back on track? More…
BETA Technologies cuts ribbon on new Vermont facility; electric aircraft production is underway
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies is putting the finishing touches on a new assembly facility in its native Vermont we learned about earlier this year. With two impressive electric aircraft in its arsenal working to get certified for commercial flights, BETA is already assembling eVTOLs at its new home. Here’s the latest. More…
Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance
California-based Rivian (RIVN) beat Q3 analyst estimates Monday as EV deliveries and production continue climbing. As production ramps, the EV maker remains on track to hit its 52,000 target for 2023. More…
Tesla launches a slightly updated Model Y in China
Tesla has launched a slightly updated Model Y in China with an LED light strip, new wheels, and faster acceleration. More…
Volvo teases new images of the EM90 electric minivan revealing a big boxy back end, new face
Volvo is teasing its first electric minivan, the EM90, again. The new images reveal a big boxy back end and sleek design features. More…
BMW i7 xDrive60 review
BMW took a huge risk by fully transforming the new 7-Series. The model has been the brand’s flagship model for almost five decades and the new G70 variant is more radical than ever. From its extravagant looks, through its posh interior and all the way to the first ever fully electric powertrain – the new 7-Series elevates luxury to a whole new level. So has this risk paid off for BMW? Today we are testing the fully electric version of the new 7-Series, called the i7 xDrive60. Our test car is filled with optional extras that alone cost about 60% of the price of a base i7. And they may… More…
Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform
Volkswagen on Friday confirmed plans for a new electric version of the Golf hatchback, to be built in Wolfsburg, Germany, starting later in the decade. A more specific timeline wasn’t given, but VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. Announced in 2021, SSP is due to be a… More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Market Share Hits Record 93% In September 2023
The Tesla Model Y represented almost a quarter of all new car registrations. More…
Tesla Wages To Go Up In The Wake Of UAW Strike, Barclays Predicts
Barclays analyst Dan Levy said the strike would affect the labor costs of all automakers in the US, including Tesla. More…
