New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Vermont’s first (and only) Tesla store Up until now, Vermont’s approximately 3,000 Tesla drivers have had to travel to Latham, New York, for service and repairs, and if you wanted to buy or lease a… Continue reading The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont
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Tesla ‘recalls’ 120,000 cars in the US, but it’s another software update
Tesla has “recalled” another 120,000 electric vehicles in the US, but the fix is just another over-the-air software update. There’s a lot of debate in the Tesla community about whether it’s fair to call those issues “recalls” since the word generally refers to having to physically recall a vehicle to the manufacturer or service center… Continue reading Tesla ‘recalls’ 120,000 cars in the US, but it’s another software update
Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger when buying or leasing select EVs
If you’ve been eyeing an Audi EV, now may be the time to make a move. Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger ($649 value) with the purchase or lease of select e-tron models. Audi offering free home EV charger in new deal According to a memo sent to dealers (via CarsDirect),… Continue reading Audi is offering a free Electrify America home EV charger when buying or leasing select EVs
Toyota recalls over 25,000 bZ3 EVs in China due to inaccurate remaining battery estimates
Chinese joint venture FAW Toyota is issuing its second major recall on the bZ3 EV in eight months since it hit the market overseas. The company’s latest filing pertains to over 25,000 electric sedans built this year, some of which present incorrect estimates of remaining battery capacity, some even losing complete power without warning. FAW-Toyota… Continue reading Toyota recalls over 25,000 bZ3 EVs in China due to inaccurate remaining battery estimates
Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will lose tax credit eligibility, but only temporarily
GM revealed the new Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq are expected to lose eligibility for the EV tax credit starting January 1. According to GM, the disqualification is only temporary due to minor components. 2024 Chevy Blazer EV, Lyriq to lose tax credit eligibility GM said the temporary setback is due to “two minor… Continue reading Chevy Blazer EV and Cadillac Lyriq will lose tax credit eligibility, but only temporarily
Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer
A Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer. Why? We don’t know. Is it smart? Probably not. Does it look badass? Absolutely. Electric vehicles are not known for their incredible towing capabilities when it comes to heavy capacity. They can pull them, but it affects their range so much that it isn’t popular… Continue reading Tesla Model Y was spotted towing a full-size tractor-trailer
Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says
Tesla is reportedly having issues producing 4680 battery cells for the Cybertruck, but the report is a bit sketchy. Today, Reuters released a report claiming that Tesla is having major issues with its 4680 battery cell production, and it is “one of the main bottlenecks” in making the Cybertruck: Tesla’s Giga Texas factory is currently… Continue reading Tesla is having issues producing 4680 cells for Cybertruck, sketchy report says
Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000
Tesla’s new electricity retail program, Tesla Electric, has erased this homeowner’s electricity bill and paid him $1,000 in 2023. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric… Continue reading Tesla Electric erases homeowner’s electricity bill and pays him $1000
Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023
Nearly half of Buick dealers took buyouts from GM this year instead of committing to selling and servicing EVs. US Buick dealers jump ship over EVs Buick is moving to all-electric by 2030, so GM gave its Buick dealers a choice in 2022 – invest money – $300,000 to $400,000, according to Automotive News –… Continue reading Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023
GM shuts down production at its Factory Zero EV plant after a fire breaks out [Update]
A fire at GM’s Factory Zero EV plant Tuesday night caused the automaker to halt production. No employees or firefighters were injured, but the building was evacuated as a precaution. The fire was non-vehicle related. Fire causes production halt at GM’s Factory Zero EV plant Update: GM has resumed EV production at Factory Zero as… Continue reading GM shuts down production at its Factory Zero EV plant after a fire breaks out [Update]