Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks, and alongside the release of the new vehicle it has announced several accessories, including three different wraps for the Cybertruck’s unpainted stainless steel body. Originally, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that “Cybertruck can have any color you want, so long as it’s nothing.”And in fact explicitly said that Tesla would… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck comes in two ‘colors’ after all – via a $6,500 satin wrap
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Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit
The next-gen Nissan LEAF will not be made in the US. Nissan will build the new model in the UK, but the affordable EV risks losing IRA tax credit eligibility. Nissan confirmed it will build the next-gen LEAF at its Sunderland, UK plant, alongside two new electric SUVs last week. The Juke and Qashqai, two… Continue reading Nissan will not build its next-gen LEAF in the US, risks losing EV tax credit
Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far
Tesla has just delivered the first Cybertrucks, and with them comes a feature that we’ve been waiting for for a while: bidirectional charging. Tesla has talked a bit about bidirectional charging in the past, but always seemed a little wishy-washy about bringing it to market. In its Investor Day presentation in March, Tesla VP Drew… Continue reading Tesla releases Powershare bidirectional charging – on Cybertruck only, so far
Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000
Tesla launched Cybertruck with up to 470 miles (756 km) of range and starting at $61,000 for the base version. But we are getting more questions than answers despite deliveries starting. We have been waiting four years for this, and it is finally here. After several delays, Tesla has officially started deliveries of the Cybertruck,… Continue reading Tesla launches Cybertruck with up to 470 miles of range, starts at $61,000
Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck
As Tesla prepares to bring the Cybertruck to roads in the US, it seems like Tesla’s charging network is not ready for the pickup truck. The Cybertruck is going to be a fresh new entry into Tesla’s lineup. So far, the automaker is only selling sedans and SUVs. A pickup truck is a whole new… Continue reading Tesla’s charging network is not ready for Cybertruck
Toyota is raising the price of the 2024 bZ4X with a special financing offer
The 2024 Toyota bZ4X will cost slightly more than the previous model. To sweeten the deal, Toyota is already offering a special financing rate. Toyota’s sole electric car in the US is getting more expensive. According to recent order guide data from Cars Direct, the 2024 Toyota bZ4X price will be up to $1,070 higher… Continue reading Toyota is raising the price of the 2024 bZ4X with a special financing offer
GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. After announcing a historic $10 billion buyback plan, GM’s stock is soaring on Wednesday. The company also revealed it would boost… Continue reading GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
Audi shares upgrades to off-road RS Q e-tron ahead of its third outing in the brutal Dakar Rally
In January 2024, Audi will take on the super tough Dakar desert rally for a third time, bringing with it an upgraded version of its RS Q e-tron prototype. Audi says this year’s fully electric off-road e-tron is safer, more reliable, more comfortable, and even a tad lighter. Can it take the podium in the… Continue reading Audi shares upgrades to off-road RS Q e-tron ahead of its third outing in the brutal Dakar Rally
Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety
Uber has partnered with mobility platform developer Smartcar to develop Battery-Aware Matching, which filters an EV driver’s trip requests based on state of charge. Range anxiety is real among Uber EV drivers. Uber surveyed 16,000 of its EV and non-EV drivers in North America and Europe in 2022, and reported that “the majority of survey… Continue reading Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety
Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit
Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted with about 290 miles (466 km) of range in a review unit ahead of the delivery event tomorrow. The automaker famously doesn’t work with media in the US since disbanding its PR department back in 2020. Today, there’s only a handful of publications and content creators that Tesla sometimes provides… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck has 290 miles (466 km) of range in review unit