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All the best EV rebate and cash back deals we could find for April 2025 (and PHEV)

Cynics will point at big rebates and claim they mean the vehicle isn’t selling, but that just exposes them for the industry noobs that they are. A rebate is a powerful financial tool that helps dealers overcome obstacles like negative equity, poor credit, and down payment requirements and get you to drive home in the car of your dreams today. Read more…

How will customers benefit from bidirectional charging – five questions for Michael Rahi from E.ON Group Innovation

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Last year, E.ON kicked off its Bi-clEVer pilot project to test the use of bidirectional charging in private households. So what does the future of bidirectional charging look like in Germany, and what is the state of affairs today? In the run-up to the Bidirectional Charging Special Exhibit at the Power2Drive in Munich in May, Michael Rahi from the E.ON Group Innovation explores the opportunities and hurdles ahead. Read more…

Tesla whistleblower says Musk wanted to deport her team for raising brake issue

Former Tesla engineer Christina Balan, who was fired in 2014, said in an interview that her entire team was threatened with deportation for taking her side when she brought up a brake safety issue directly to Elon Musk. She’s now succeeded in throwing out Tesla’s arbitration case against her, and hopes to meet Tesla directly in open court in a case that could influence corporate policy nationwide. Read more…

Nio ignites European aspirations with affordable Firefly EV

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Nio’s sub-brand Firefly has officially launched its first new small electric hatchback, the Firefly EV. Price between RMB 119,800 and RMB 125,800 (approximately €15,110 to €15,900) in China, the Firefly is designed to boost Nio’s sales volume. The company has confirmed that this compact EV will also make its way to Europe. The Firefly is the first model under Nio’s… Read more…

Lynk & Co 02 range test

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Lynk & Co is another brand of Geely and Volvo, which is quickly gaining popularity in Europe and some parts of Asia thanks to the aggressive pricing and well-equipped cars. The brand utilizes proven tech and know-how from its parent companies, which eases any reliability concerns. Today we are testing the Lynk & Co 02, which is the brand’s first… Read more…