Chevy Blazer EV 2LT (Source: Chevrolet) Although Chevrolet has yet to officially release powertrain details for the entry-level 2024 Blazer EV, a spokesperson from the company has confirmed prices and new specifics. New 2024 Chevy Blazer EV details and prices confirmed GM officially revealed the Blazer, one of its most iconic SUVs, was going all-electric… Continue reading Chevy confirms new 2024 Blazer EV trim details and prices
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GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
After releasing Q3 earnings Tuesday, GM says it will delay the Equinox EV, Silverado EV, and GMC Sierra EV production to “protect” pricing and enhance profitability. GM delays Equinox, EV truck production in Q3 General Motors announced plans to delay Silverado EV and GMC Sierra EV production at its Orion assembly plant in Michigan last… Continue reading GM pushes back Equinox, Silverado, and GMC Sierra EVs, updates on Ultium Bolt in Q3
What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits
Colorado passed a new law that ramped up generous EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases from July 1, and here’s what resulted. Colorado’s EV state tax credits Governor Jared Polis (D-CO) signed House Bill 23-1272 into law on May 11. From July 1, all Colorado residents who purchase or lease an EV with MSRP… Continue reading What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits
Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations
Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. Back in 2019, Tesla introduced a new feature at Supercharger stations to help shorten charging sessions during busy times. The automaker started to limit owners’ state of charge (SOC) to 80% at select high-traffic sites.… Continue reading Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations
GM offers $1,400 to ’20-’22 Chevy Bolt owners who don’t get battery replacement
As the latest step in the saga of recalled Chevy Bolts, GM is offering owners of ’20-’22 Bolts early payment of $1,400 of an anticipated class action settlement in exchange for installing a piece of diagnostics software that the company says will detect whether batteries require a full replacement. The Chevy Bolt recall process has… Continue reading GM offers $1,400 to ’20-’22 Chevy Bolt owners who don’t get battery replacement
Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter
Tesla fans and naysayers are arguing on the internet about the Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t really matter. In its early days, and to this day to a lesser degree, Tesla has had a reputation for bad build quality. Its vehicles, especially in the early production days of a new model, would have… Continue reading Internet is arguing about Tesla Cybertruck’s build quality, and it doesn’t matter
Fisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month
As Fisker looks to hit its production stride (and annual output target) going into Q4, it’s also preparing for its 2024 model year. Beginning today, Fisker has lowered the price of its top-tier Ocean Extreme trim by $7,500 – but if you’re looking to get any other version of Ocean, best to buy now, as… Continue reading Fisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month
Tesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that
All of Tesla’s vehicles have topped the list of least stolen vehicles in the US, thanks to having GPS tracking as a standard feature. We have covered several satisfying stories about Tesla owners managing to get their vehicles back after being stolen. They often even assist police by tracking their vehicles through the Tesla app.… Continue reading Tesla tops list of least stolen vehicles – GPS tracking will do that
Tesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor
A Tesla Cybertruck couldn’t charge at a Supercharger station in the Mojave desert and had to be towed, but it gave us a half-decent size comparison with Ford F-150 Raptor. Tesla currently has a large fleet of Cybertruck prototypes undergoing testing in the wild ahead of the start of deliveries at the end of next… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor
Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king
It’s soon game over for Volkswagen combustion-engine passenger cars in Norway. Norwegian VW importer Møller Mobility Group just confirmed the plan to wrap up any orders on ICE cars in the country by December 2023 – after that, the brand will only sell its electric models. It’s no surprise that Norway is leading the world… Continue reading Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king