Tonight on Quick Charge, we wonder if the upcoming Tesla Cybercab could actually benefit from growing a few pedals. Meanwhile, Tesla Supercharger customers are getting a better deal this week, and there’s a new, $2 billion solar project coming on line in southern California. We’ve also got a report showing that EV charging sessions were… Continue reading Tesla Model Q rumors, EV sales set records, and $2B California solar
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Toyota opens bZ3X electric SUV pre-orders in China with prices starting under $14,000
Toyota wants a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market with a new low-cost EV rolling out. Now available for pre-orders in China, the Toyota bZ3X electric SUV starts at just $13,800 (100,000 yuan). Toyota bZ3X electric SUV pre-orders open in China Although Toyota only has one fully electric vehicle, the bZ4X, on the… Continue reading Toyota opens bZ3X electric SUV pre-orders in China with prices starting under $14,000
Tesla releases new video of Optimus robot walking and it rings a bell
Tesla has released a new video of its Optimus humanoid robot achieving a new milestone: walking autonomously outside. Fans are rejoicing at the progress, but the video reminds us of something else. Tesla CEO Elon Musk has been telling shareholders that Optimus is a multi-trillion-dollar opportunity for the company. Musk believes that Tesla is going… Continue reading Tesla releases new video of Optimus robot walking and it rings a bell
Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
Tesla is implementing a much-needed price reduction across its Supercharger network as it hits a new usage all-time high. Despite some misunderstanding from non-EV drivers, it is arguably more convenient to charge an electric car than it is to refuel a gas-powered car. If you have home charging, you wake up daily with a fully… Continue reading Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
Renault 5 snatches Model Y sales crown as France crosses 15% EV adoption
France may not have a functioning government but the French keep buying EVs, anyway – more than 15% of all new cars sold last month were EVs with the new, retro-tastic Renault 5 hot hatch taking the top sales spot. The troubled French government finally collapsed this week following a historic no-confidence vote that saw Prime… Continue reading Renault 5 snatches Model Y sales crown as France crosses 15% EV adoption
Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs again
The promised ultra-efficient next-gen Toyota EV models will not hit the market in 2026 as expected. Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs as it introduces new tech that promises to cut costs and speed up production. Toyota is delaying the upcoming long-range Lexus EVs Toyota joins a growing list of… Continue reading Toyota is delaying the launch of its next wave of EVs again
EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
Ford Mustang Mach-E next to a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger (Photo: Courtesy of Tesla Inc.) EV and hybrid sales are steadily increasing in the US, reaching an all-time high in Q3 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In Q3, the combined sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery… Continue reading EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Consumer Reports has released its latest owner satisfaction survey results. Rivian is taking the top spot for the second year in a row, an impressive feat for a relatively new automaker. Here are… Continue reading Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more! We’ve also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole… Continue reading China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025
As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami! The world is still not completely sold on the… Continue reading Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025