Following the implementation of a tariff on Chinese imported batteries, Tesla pulled its most-affordable vehicle from its lineup. The standard range Tesla Model 3 is no longer available in the United States, presumably because its LFP battery is now significantly more expensive to put into its cars. The cheapest Model 3 available now is the … Read more
One of the oldest and most recognized names in home electric vehicle, JuiceBox, is shutting down its operations in the United States and Canada. Enel X, the company that runs the brand, is pulling out of North America citing a litany of reasons. Per an email sent out by the company, Enel X is closing … Read more
General Motors and Kia released their third-quarter sales reports today, and both automakers reported strong gains in EV sales. Among GM brands, total EV deliveries for the quarter just ended were 32,095 vehicles. That number is up 60% from the third quarter of 2023 and up 46% from the second quarter of this year. Overall, … Read more
Citizens of the United States who are eligible to vote are just over a month away from determining who the next President of the United States will be. In the electric vehicle space, Tesla CEO has made it very clear on his X platform that he supports the Republican candidate, Donald J. Trump, to win. … Read more
Rolls-Royce has introduced a one-of-one commission known as the Spectre Lunaflair. This bespoke vehicle was created for a specific client from the United States and draws inspiration from a lunar halo, a natural optical phenomenon that occurs when light from the moon passes through ice particles in cirrus clouds, resulting in a technicolor ring around … Read more
Electrify America has announced the opening of its latest large-format electric vehicle (EV) charging station at Simon’s Fashion Valley in San Diego, California. This new location features 20 Hyper-Fast chargers capable of delivering charging speeds of up to 350 kilowatts (kW). The station provides EV drivers with access to nearby shopping and dining options and … Read more
Electrify America and Porsche Cars North America have extended their existing charging agreement to include the newly introduced Macan Electric. This arrangement will provide Macan Electric owners with one year of complimentary 30-minute charging sessions at Electrify America’s charging stations across the country. The Macan Electric is the latest addition to Porsche’s lineup and features … Read more
The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV) continues the brand’s offering of plug-in hybrid technology for 2025, following the model’s initial introduction as the RAV4 Prime in 2019. This updated model maintains the same core functionality, providing a manufacturer-estimated 42 miles of all-electric range and a 38 MPG combined rating in hybrid mode. It will now … Read more
Genesis has announced a partnership with Bloomberg Media to introduce a new program of in-car services provided through an app powered by Bloomberg. This service will initially be available in the newly redesigned Electrified G80 model in Korea starting September 25, 2024. Following this introduction, the service is expected to expand to additional Genesis models, … Read more
Sharp is set to unveil its electric vehicle (EV) concept model, known as “LDK+,” at its “Innovation Showcase” during the SHARP Tech-Day ’24 event. The event will take place at the Tokyo International Forum in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan, from September 17th to 18th. The concept model was developed in collaboration with Hon Hai Technology Group … Read more