Tesla has launched a new version of the Model Y in China, and it’s achieving an impressive new range rating – thanks to a new battery cell from South Korea’s LG. The new variant, a five-seat, rear-wheel drive long-range model, has been released with an 821-km range based on China’s CLTC standard. While the CLTC… Continue reading Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range
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Tesla Supercharger live availability is now in Google Maps
Tesla’s Supercharger network — already the most reliable fast-charging network in the world — just became a little easier to use. Google Maps now displays live availability data for Tesla Superchargers, showing how many stalls are currently available at each location. The new integration means users can now see real-time charger status directly inside Google… Continue reading Tesla Supercharger live availability is now in Google Maps
Tesla releases confusing hint about launching in Colombia
Tesla has released a confusing hint that appears to tease a launch in Colombia, which would be Tesla’s second market in South America. For the last few years, Tesla has been looking to launch its electric vehicles in South America, but progress has been slow. Last year, Tesla opened its first Supercharger stations in Chile,… Continue reading Tesla releases confusing hint about launching in Colombia
Honda is pumping the brakes on its $30,000 EV and a new electric sports car
Honda wants in on the growing demand for affordable EVs. With the company’s CEO saying EVs selling for under $30,000 will be the main competition in the US, Honda may offer one of its own. Honda mulls launching a sub-$30,000 EV in the US Honda currently sells one fully electric vehicle in the US, the… Continue reading Honda is pumping the brakes on its $30,000 EV and a new electric sports car
Toyota’s first electric pickup is finally here [Images]
Toyota revealed a fully electric version of its best-selling pickup truck for the first time. The new EV pickup will begin rolling out next month, but those in the US may miss out. When is Toyota launching its first electric pickup? We had a feeling it was coming soon. Toyota teased the electric pickup truck… Continue reading Toyota’s first electric pickup is finally here [Images]
Tesla loses program manager behind its most successful electric car
Emmanuel Lamacchia, the program manager for Tesla’s Model Y, its best-selling car, announced that he is leaving the automaker. Tesla has now lost two program managers on the same day. Earlier today, we reported that Siddhant Awasthi, head of the Cybertruck program, announced his departure from the company. Now, we learn that another Tesla vehicle program… Continue reading Tesla loses program manager behind its most successful electric car
Tesla (TSLA) sees worst sales performance in China in years
In October, Tesla (TSLA) saw its worst sales performance in China in years – down 36% year-over-year. It was its worst month of the year – even worse than when the automaker was transitioning production to the refreshed Model Y. China is the world’s largest EV market and also the most competitive. Tesla has been… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) sees worst sales performance in China in years
Tesla can’t sell its cars anymore so it is renting them now
New Tesla Model Y; via Tesla. Tesla is launching a new car rental program out of its stores in the US, as sales are crashing due to the end of the federal tax credit. It’s available at select stores in the US right now. Tesla’s demand in the US, like that of most other electric… Continue reading Tesla can’t sell its cars anymore so it is renting them now
Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company
Tesla’s head of the Cybertruck program, Siddhant Awasthi, announced that he is leaving after more than 8 years at the company. Awasthi is a good example of Tesla’s transition into fostering inside leadership rather than outside hiring. For better or worse, over the last 5 years, Tesla has virtually had no significant outside hires into… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Cybertruck program is leaving the company
First look at Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle
At EICMA 2025, Honda finally pulled back the curtain on its first full-size electric motorcycle with the first-ever public unveiling of the Honda WN7. As someone who’s followed the electric motorcycle space for over a decade, I’ve been waiting a long time to see Big Red bring some serious voltage – and it looks like… Continue reading First look at Honda’s new full-size electric motorcycle