Free Unlimited Supercharging Is Back For Tesla Model S & Model X

New Tesla Model S and Model X will be able to charge at Superchargers for free again! At up to 150 kW When we checked the Tesla online design studio today, we saw that the Model S and Model X are now offered with Free Unlimited Supercharging again. Worldwide. The return of the feature means… Continue reading Free Unlimited Supercharging Is Back For Tesla Model S & Model X

Funky eCargo Revealed At Oxford EV Summit

The electrically-assisted bike-van is the future of inner-city deliveries. As major cites continue to drive down their carbon footprint, Electric Assisted Vehicles Limited (EAV)  has unveiled a new cargo-carrying solution at the Oxford EV Summit. The EAVan isn’t actually a van, but rather a bike… and then some. The pedal-powered machine operates under the current regulations for eBikes,… Continue reading Funky eCargo Revealed At Oxford EV Summit

Can Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Really Tow 1 Million Pounds?

Towing on the road is very, very different from moving on rails. The devil is in the details, right? This is what you will be telling yourself if you thought the electric Ford F-150 prototype can tow 1.25 million lb in real-life conditions. In other words, on the road instead of on a railroad, as… Continue reading Can Electric Ford F-150 Pickup Truck Really Tow 1 Million Pounds?

Tesla Model 3 Orders In Germany Stable At Over 700 In July

Official data hints at stable demand for the Tesla Model 3 in Germany, although sales are actually irregular, with peaks at the end of quarters Demand for the Tesla Model 3 in Germany seems to stabilize at over 700 per month, basedsing on the number of subsidy applications to the German government. Industry analyst Matthias… Continue reading Tesla Model 3 Orders In Germany Stable At Over 700 In July

Panasonic Increased Battery Sales In Q2, But Sells Them At A Loss

Panasonic sells more lithium-ion batteries as production at the Tesla Gigafactory “significantly increased.” Panasonic recently released financial results for the second quarter of 2019 revealing that overall sales decreased 6% year-over-year, which also has affected net profits (down 13% year-over-year). Our focus is on the Automotive category, which includes lithium-ion batteries. Here, thankfully, sales increased… Continue reading Panasonic Increased Battery Sales In Q2, But Sells Them At A Loss

Jaguar I-PACE Dealer Inventory In U.S. Hits 6-Month Supply

Jaguar I-PACE dealer inventory in the U.S. is now comparable to about six months of sales The Jaguar I-PACE sales both in the U.S. and globally regularly averages above 10% of overall sales of the brand, but many wonder about the long-term demand. During the first six months of this year, Jaguar sold some 9,077 I-PACE, including… Continue reading Jaguar I-PACE Dealer Inventory In U.S. Hits 6-Month Supply

UK Government Proposes Mandatory Charging Point In New Homes

New regulations coming to the charging infrastructure market in the UK. The British government considers a new requirement of a mandatory charging point for all new homes with a dedicated car parking space to future proof electrification. We are not entirely sure whether they mean pre-wiring of the parking spot, which would be clever, or… Continue reading UK Government Proposes Mandatory Charging Point In New Homes

Tesla Will Pay Shanghai $323 Million In Taxes Due To Gigafactory 3

You have to be pretty confident in success to accept such a bill… Anyone in doubt if Tesla is one of the big guys in the automotive industry’s neighborhood or not can check its deal with the Shanghai government for Gigafactory 3. Tesla has simply agreed to pay 2.23 billion renminbi – $323 million –… Continue reading Tesla Will Pay Shanghai $323 Million In Taxes Due To Gigafactory 3

Fresco Reverie Electric Sedan Is Norway’s Answer To EV Invasion

The company expects to present the electric sedan by 2021. Norway is the country that loves EVs the most so far. Not in terms of volumes, which are relatively low, but in what relates to market share. Norway also never had a major automaker, but that may change soon if Fresco Motors manages to materialize… Continue reading Fresco Reverie Electric Sedan Is Norway’s Answer To EV Invasion

Samsung SDI Increases Battery Sales. Expects Strong Second Half

Samsung SDI is gradually increasing battery sales and soon could experience a significant boost thanks to new EV/PHEV models. South Korean lithium-ion battery manufacturer Samsung SDI released Q2 financial results, which hints at sustained growth of battery sales, general revenues and net profits. Sales of the “Large-sized LIB” were recently driven up thanks to “key… Continue reading Samsung SDI Increases Battery Sales. Expects Strong Second Half