Rumors about a large order backlog for Tesla’s new Model Y in China are inaccurate. Demand for the updated vehicle is not near what some people claimed. It’s still too early to say whether it will enable Tesla to grow its best-selling vehicle program or not. Since the launch of the new Model Y in… Continue reading Tesla’s new Model Y order backlog in China is less than half of what was reported
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Former Tesla, Lucid execs form new EV brand Longbow, whose first two models are sharp and ultra-light
A new niche EV brand, Longbow, has emerged into the public eye, hailing itself as ” the first-ever British electric sports car manufacturer. ” It has unveiled its first two featherweight models, inspired by British automotive icons and designed with real-road performance and the overall driver experience in mind. Despite debuting today, the limited hand-built production… Continue reading Former Tesla, Lucid execs form new EV brand Longbow, whose first two models are sharp and ultra-light
Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math
Elon Musk said today that Tesla will double its electric vehicle production in the US in the next two years. What would that look like? Let’s do the math. Today, during a press conference to promote Tesla at the White House, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the following: “As a function of the great policies… Continue reading Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math
Toyota just opened its first 350kW fast charging station with EVgo that can fit 8 EVs
Toyota wants everyone to have access to affordable, convenient EV charging. Through its partnership with EVgo, Toyota opened its first EV fast charger on Monday. The new co-branded stations, with 350kW fast chargers, can serve up to eight EVs. Toyota, EVgo open first 350kW EV fast charger The new DC fast charging station opened in… Continue reading Toyota just opened its first 350kW fast charging station with EVgo that can fit 8 EVs
US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor
Donald Trump, the President of the United States, performed what basically amounts to an infomercial at the White House for Tesla, a company controlled by his biggest political donor, a day after its stock crashed. Yesterday, Tesla’s stock crashed 15% – resulting in a 50% drop from its peak in December. Last night, Trump posted… Continue reading US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor
Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat
A Tesla Cybertruck sank in Ventura harbor in California when trying to launch a jetski despite Tesla CEO Elon Musk saying that you could use the truck as a boat. Elon Musk has often made claims before about how Tesla vehicles could float and briefly serve as a boat. They have never been taken too… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck sank when launching a jetski after Musk said you could use the truck as a boat
Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
President Trump announced that he will buy a new Tesla vehicle this morning to support Elon Musk amid Tesla’s stock crashing and protests against the company. Amid Tesla boycotts and protests and the stock crashing 15% yesterday, the President took to Truth Social, his social media platform that competes with Elon Musk’s X, to show… Continue reading Trump, who doesn’t drive, says he will buy a Tesla to support Elon Musk
Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon Musk has claimed that the Democratic party organized recent protests at Tesla locations worldwide. As he usually does with his wild claims lately, he hasn’t offered any proof whatsoever. Over the last few weeks, there have been growing protests at Tesla locations around the word. It started small with just a few locations in… Continue reading Elon Musk claims Tesla protests are organized by Democrats without any proof whatsoever
Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
On today’s challenging episode of Quick Charge, Elon seems serious about rebuilding the Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas. Meanwhile, there are questions about Tesla’s record-setting weekend in Canada, and lots, lots more. In other news, we’ve got a hot tub you can sail around a lake, a 140-ton electric hoverboard… Continue reading Elon wants to rebuild exploded Cybertruck, Canadian cons, other bizarre EV news
Destroyed Cybertruck used in Vegas bombing is for sale, Musk said Tesla would rebuild it
The Tesla Cybertruck used in the Las Vegas bombing appears to have landed in an auction for sale as salvaged, still destroyed. CEO Elon Musk said Tesla would put it back on the road. Good luck with that. In January, a Tesla Cybertruck exploded at the Trump Tower in Las Vegas. The driver is believed… Continue reading Destroyed Cybertruck used in Vegas bombing is for sale, Musk said Tesla would rebuild it