Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more. Toyota’s EV sales crashed in Q3 as new models roll out Despite most automakers reporting record EV sales as buyers rushed to claim the $7,500… Continue reading Toyota’s EV sales crashed, but here’s what’s really going on
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The Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla
Chevy’s electric SUV is quickly becoming America’s favorite. The Chevy Equinox EV now ranks as the best-selling EV in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. The Chevy Equinox closes in on Tesla for best-selling EV GM took the top sales spot after delivering over 710,000 vehicles in the US in the… Continue reading The Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla
Tesla’s decline in China continues despite throwing everything at it
Tesla’s sales decline in China continues to accelerate, despite the automaker’s efforts to mitigate it, including offering discounts and introducing new variants. The American automaker is expected to release its Q3 delivery results tomorrow, and as we previously mentioned, it is expected to be its first and last good quarter in a while due to… Continue reading Tesla’s decline in China continues despite throwing everything at it
Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500
Tesla has officially launched and started taking orders for the updated Model Y Performance in the US, starting at $57,500 before incentives. In January, Tesla began rolling out the Model Y design refresh, but as it typically does, it didn’t launch the top performance version immediately. We are already aware of the new version, as… Continue reading Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500
Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand. Why did Toyota sell just 18 EVs in Japan in August? Toyota, including Lexus, sold just over 17,000 electric vehicles globally in August. But, in Japan, Toyota’s home market, EV sales plummeted,… Continue reading Toyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Ford’s electric vehicles will still be eligible for the credit after the September 30 deadline. The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is set to expire today, but Ford and GM plan to continue offering it for at least another few months. Will Ford and GM offer the EV tax credit… Continue reading Ford and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
U.S. Army confirms Tesla Cybertruck can’t be imported in Europe
Tesla Cybertruck (Source: Tesla) The U.S. Army has confirmed that the Tesla Cybertruck can’t be imported into Europe and cannot obtain an exemption for army personnel because the electric pickup truck “deviates significantly” from EU regulations. When deployed overseas, U.S. Army personnel are permitted to import their personal vehicles with them through Army logistics, rather… Continue reading U.S. Army confirms Tesla Cybertruck can’t be imported in Europe
Lucid CEO on stealing Tesla customers: Model S, nothing has changed in 12 years now
Lucid Air Sapphire (Source: Lucid Motors) Lucid’s interim CEO, Marc Winterhoff, said that the company is seeing an increased number of Tesla customers coming to the brand and took the opportunity to throw some shade at Tesla’s aging vehicle lineup. Over the last five years, Elon Musk has compelled Tesla to shift its focus to… Continue reading Lucid CEO on stealing Tesla customers: Model S, nothing has changed in 12 years now
Tesla launches first full V4 Supercharger station with 500 kW capacity
Tesla has finally turned on its first full V4 Supercharger (stalls plus cabinets), capable of 500 kW charging, marking the end of a confusing rollout of the next-generation chargers over the last three years. The Supercharger network is by far the best large-scale electric vehicle fast-charging network in the world. It is arguably the best… Continue reading Tesla launches first full V4 Supercharger station with 500 kW capacity
Tesla makes it hard to get $50,000 Roadster deposit refunded after 8 years (Updated)
Tesla Roadster reservation holders describe the frustrating process of getting their $50,000 deposit reimbursed after the automaker delayed the vehicle’s release by five years. Update: the article previously mentioned that Tesla didn’t reimburse the $5,000, as per Brownlee, who now said that Tesla sent him the $5,000. The next-gen Roadster has been sort of a… Continue reading Tesla makes it hard to get $50,000 Roadster deposit refunded after 8 years (Updated)