Mercedes-Benz announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector in its electric vehicles in North America starting in 2025. It is the first German automaker to jump on board. Over the last month, there has been a wave of automakers that have announced the adoption of Tesla’s NACS connector, starting with Ford, followed by GM, Rivian,… Continue reading Mercedes-Benz adopts Tesla’s NACS, first German automaker to do so
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Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Tesla has added a new cash discount on Model 3 and Model Y vehicles for buyers using its owner referral program in an apparent plan to boost sales. After Tesla took an extended break from its referral program for a few years, it was relaunched last year for solar products and last quarter for cars. For buyers of new… Continue reading Tesla adds cash discount on Model 3/Y through referral program to boost sales
Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Nissan is retooling its Canton, Mississippi, assembly plant to become “North America’s electrification hub” over the next several years. The automaker plans to begin building EVs in the US, starting with a pair of electric sedans in 2026. New Nissan electric sedans will be built in the US Since 2003, Nissan’s Canton assembly plant has… Continue reading Nissan plans to build two electric sedans, crossovers to follow at US assembly plant
Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5’ self-driving this year – what does that mean?
Elon Musk has again decided to share a timeline about Tesla’s self-driving effort – again claiming it will achieve “full self-driving” by the end of the year. But this time, the CEO has mentioned “level 4 or 5” self-driving. However, it’s not clear if he knows what that means. Over the years, Musk has claimed… Continue reading Elon Musk believes Tesla will have ‘level 4 or 5’ self-driving this year – what does that mean?
Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
If you were waiting to get your hands on the Chevy’s first high-performance “SS” EV trim, the 2024 Blazer EV SS, you will have to wait a little longer. General Motors (GM) introduced the electric version of arguably its most iconic SUV nameplate at CES 2022. The Blazer EV will be Chevy’s first electric car… Continue reading Chevy’s performance Blazer EV SS postponed until next year, Blazer EV on track
Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
Tesla is planning to use its Optimus robot, also known as Tesla Bot, in its stores in an attempt to help sales, but not necessarily how you think. We are not talking about robots taking care of customers walking into the stores, or at least not just yet. Sources familiar with the matter told Electrek… Continue reading Tesla to use Optimus robot in stores to help sales
Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
A slew of automakers in China have banned together and pledged to regulate how they market their EVs and avoid further price wars to help stabilize a booming market for consumers. Chinese EV automakers like NIO, XPeng, and BYD have been joined by the likes of Tesla to promote healthy competition and less “bad blood”… Continue reading Over a dozen EV automakers, including Tesla and NIO pledge to avoid further price wars in China
Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
GM’s electric star, the Chevy Bolt EV (and EUV), continues to carry the weight for the automaker’s fully electric lineup. Despite sales of the Chevy Bolt EV doubling YOY, numbers are down from the first quarter. Chevy Bolt props GM EV sales in Q2, but for how long? General Motors sold 15,652 EVs in the… Continue reading Chevy Bolt EV carried GM’s electric sales in Q2, but they are still falling overall
Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day
Tesla Electric customers in Texas are reporting making as much as $150 a day during the heat waves as Tesla’s virtual power plant is coming together with over 6MW of power. 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… Continue reading Tesla Electric customers report making as much as $150 a day
Tesla breaks sales record held for 35 years in Iceland
Tesla has broken the Iceland annual sales record for a single car model with the Model Y, and it has done it in half a year. Iceland is perfect for the massive adoption of electric vehicles. The island’s electricity generation is already almost 100% renewable, which makes EVs super clean, and being a remote island,… Continue reading Tesla breaks sales record held for 35 years in Iceland