Destination Charged Staff Law enforcement agencies and extremism researchers report no evidence that recent acts of vandalism targeting Tesla vehicles and facilities are coordinated, despite public claims by Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump. Over the past several weeks, at least ten Tesla dealerships, charging stations, and related facilities have been damaged in separate incidents. Some … Read more
BYD’s plans to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Mexico have been delayed following intervention by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The ministry has withheld necessary approval over concerns that the automaker’s proprietary technology could become accessible to U.S. competitors due to Mexico’s geographical proximity to the United States. The proposed plant, which BYD has … Read more
President Donald Trump recently expressed his anticipation of severe legal repercussions for individuals involved in violent actions against Elon Musk and Tesla. In a post on Truth Social, he stated, “I look forward to watching the sick terrorist thugs get 20 year jail sentences for what they are doing to Elon Musk and Tesla. Perhaps … Read more
Tensions between Tesla and Canadian citizens have resulted in multiple incidents of vandalism and public protest, according to police reports and local authorities. In Hamilton, Ontario, more than 80 Tesla vehicles had their tires punctured and body panels scratched while parked at a storage lot. The Hamilton Police Service is investigating the damage, which they … Read more
A record number of Tesla vehicles were traded in during the first half of March, according to data provided by Edmunds and first reported by Reuters. The increase comes amid growing protests against Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s advisory role within the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump. Tesla models from the 2017 model year or … Read more
Tesla CEO Elon Musk held a livestreamed all-hands meeting with employees, broadcast on X, where he reiterated several key themes around automation, artificial intelligence, and the company’s long-term vision. Musk framed the discussion around a future of “sustainable abundance,” suggesting that advances in AI and robotics could make it possible for people to obtain any … Read more
Ford has announced an expansion of the BlueOval Charge Network, a virtual charging service that consolidates multiple public charging networks into a single account. Beginning March 20, 2025, Ford customers in North America will gain access to the Ionna network. Ionna is a new public DC fast-charging network in the United States. It has recently … Read more
Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX owners will be able to access more than 20,000 selected Tesla Superchargers across the United States beginning in June 2025. This expansion will be made possible through the introduction of a Honda-approved NACS-CCS DC fast-charging adapter. The adapter has been tested for safety, performance, and compatibility with the Prologue and … Read more
Tesla has issued a recall for 46,096 units of the 2024-2025 Tesla Cybertruck due to a defect in the cant rail stainless steel panel, which may detach from the vehicle while in motion. The recall, designated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) as campaign number 25V-170, was voluntarily initiated by Tesla following reports … Read more
BYD, a Chinese automaker, has introduced new charging technology capable of significantly reducing electric vehicle charging times. The company’s “super e-platform” utilizes batteries that can charge at 10C and supports direct current (DC) chargers with a peak output of 1,000 kW. According to BYD, this system allows for an additional 249 miles (400 km) of … Read more
