A bunch of maniacs managed to put the powertrain, motors and battery pack, of a Tesla Model S Plaid in a Cobra kit. The result is a scary fast, and light (for an EV), EV monster. We have seen many EV conversion kits using Tesla battery packs and motors, but a base Tesla vehicle generally… Continue reading Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
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Tesla (TSLA) Megapacks will power France’s new largest battery system
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a massive new Megapack order that will power France’s new largest energy storage system. TagEnergy announced today that it started construction on a new energy storage project in Marne, which should become France’s largest battery project. They confirmed that they will use Tesla Megapacks: This landmark project marks the start of… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) Megapacks will power France’s new largest battery system
Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
With its latest stalkless vehicles, Tesla has literally created a market for aftermarket drive stalks that attach to your steering wheel. The first products are here. Starting with the new Model S and Model X, followed by the refreshed Model 3, Tesla removed the steering wheel stalks on most of its vehicles, except the Model… Continue reading Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
Tesla wins the charging standard race, Ford has record EV sales, and more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, explaining EV charging to your in-laws is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new universal charging standard and universal plug & charge to streamline payment processing coming in 2025. We’ve also got an all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won’t find a cure for… Continue reading Tesla wins the charging standard race, Ford has record EV sales, and more
GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
Photo: EVgo GM and EVgo have now reached the milestone of installing more than 2,000 co-branded public DC fast chargers in the US. The latest addition is a new fast charging station in Murrieta, California, off Interstate 215 in Riverside County. The station features five 350 kW fast chargers that can serve up to 10… Continue reading GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
GM braces for a $5 billion hit as it fights to keep up in China’s intensifying EV price war
As it struggles to keep up with low-cost rivals like BYD, GM expects to suffer a $5 billion blow to its business in China. The multi-billion hit comes as GM rapidly loses market share in the world’s largest EV market. GM sees $5 billion impact from restructuring in China GM’s Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM (SGM),… Continue reading GM braces for a $5 billion hit as it fights to keep up in China’s intensifying EV price war
Nissan EV drivers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network next week
Nissan EV drivers, or more specifically Ariya drivers, will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network starting next week. It’s for “realsies” this time. Last month, Tesla pulled the trigger early and announced that Nissan EV drivers now had access to the Supercharger. It turned out not to be accurate, as per Nissan, but we… Continue reading Nissan EV drivers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network next week
Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China
Photo: Model AZ/Yelp Tesla has shut down rumors that it is bringing its Cybertruck to China anytime soon, as production in the US appears to be throttling down. We reported earlier this week that Tesla has told employees working on the Cybertruck production line at Gigafactory Texas to take a few days off. It comes… Continue reading Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China
Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is on a hot streak as US sales cross 25,000 in November
Honda’s electric SUV is already one of the best-selling EVs in the US. After its best sales month so far, Honda has now sold over 25,000 Prologue models in the US. Honda Prologue electric SUV sales top 25,000 in November The all-electric Honda Prologue was already the fifth top-selling EV in the US in Q3,… Continue reading Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is on a hot streak as US sales cross 25,000 in November
Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail
For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk’s $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge! We’ve also got record EV sales from both Kia and… Continue reading Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail