Following the new LEAF, the Nissan Juke is next in line for a glow-up. The new Juke EV was recently spotted in public, giving us our first look at the electric crossover SUV. First look at the new electric Nissan Juke Let’s be honest, the Juke wasn’t exactly what you’d call a head-turner. At least… Continue reading The Nissan Juke EV was spotted for the first time and it looks a bit familiar
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October EV sales slid, but deals and rebates are still in play
2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 at a Tesla Supercharger (Source: Hyundai) US EV sales declined in October following the expiration of the $7,500 federal tax credit on September 30, and the average transaction price (ATP) edged up, according to initial estimates from Kelley Blue Book, a Cox Automotive brand. However, there are still deals to be… Continue reading October EV sales slid, but deals and rebates are still in play
Is Elon Musk delusional or lying about Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’?
Tesla CEO Elon Musk threw shade at Waymo for having “rookie numbers” amid Tesla’s own disappointing autonomous-driving performance, raising the question: Is Elon Musk delusional or simply lying about Tesla’s Full Self-Driving? Every year since 2018, Musk has alternately claimed that Tesla would solve self-driving “by the end of the year” or “next year.” It… Continue reading Is Elon Musk delusional or lying about Tesla ‘Full Self-Driving’?
Entire fleet of Tesla cars burned down in fire at Tesla store, under investigation
An entire fleet of 24 Tesla cars burned down in a fire at a Tesla store in the South of France last night. The fire is currently under investigation. The fire occurred in the early morning of November 13th in Pennes-Mirabeau, a town outside Marseille in southern France, according to local French newspapers. At around… Continue reading Entire fleet of Tesla cars burned down in fire at Tesla store, under investigation
Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires
Tesla is now officially recalling over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires – it follows a recall in Australia earlier this year. In September, Tesla confirmed it was recalling thousands of Powerwall 2s in Australia, built between 2020 and 2022, due to a fire risk. At the time, Electrek noted that the same… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires
Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that’s not all
Production is now underway at Toyota’s new $13.9 billion battery plant in North Carolina, the company’s first outside Japan. Toyota opens its first EV battery plant in the US After the first batteries rolled off the production line at its new facility in Liberty, North Carolina, on Wednesday, Toyota said today marks a “pivotal moment” in the… Continue reading Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that’s not all
Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
Robotaxi network Waymo is continuing to expand the reach and capabilities of its driverless vehicles to public riders in new cities. Today, the Alphabet, Inc. subsidiary announced freeway trips in three major US cities, as well as an expansion of its service availability in a familiar region. 2025 continues to be a pivotal year for… Continue reading Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
Tesla launches new Model Y+ with 510 miles (821 km) of range
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
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