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A tricked-out version of Nissan's Ariya EV is being used in an icy Pole to Pole expedition. (Image source: NIssan)

Nissan Ariya EV to be first Japanese EV to use Tesla Superchargers and NACS port as Nissan moves to adopt Tesla hardware in future EVs

Nissan is the latest electric vehicle manufacturer to adopt Tesla's North American Charging Standard hardware. Just like other manufacturers that have made the switch, Nissan will ship NACS-to-CCS adaptors in 2024, and all electri...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 07:23

Much of Tesla's competitive advantage comes from its advanced automated driving features. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla announces Full Self-Driving third-party licensing plans and confirms one-time FSD subscription transfer

In a surprising move, Tesla has announced that it plans to license its Full Self-Driving hardware and software to other electric vehicle manufacturers, adding that the company is already in talks with one other OEM to include FSD ...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Jul 2023 01:45

Tesla shared images of the Cybertruck undergoing some exciting off-road testing. (Image source: Tesla on Twitter)

Tesla teases Cybertruck 6-ft bed, compact size, and rugged testing in latest investor relations update

Tesla has given us a sneak peek at the dimensions of the Cybertruck during the company's latest investor update, confirming a six-foot bed and a more compact body than any other full-sized double-cab pickup truck on the market. Th...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2023 23:59

The separate Model 3 Highland blinker (image: gio6a/Reddit)

Tesla Model 3 Highland taped in motion with separate amber blinkers

A Tesla Model 3 Highland has been caught on camera changing lanes on a freeway in California and revealing more details about its design changes. It looks like the Model 3 Highland turn indicators will be separate from the actual ...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jul 2023 16:49

Samsung preps mass 46120 cell production (image: Samsung SDI)

Samsung sees Tesla Cybertruck's 4680 battery and raises it taller cells with higher capacity for mass production

BMW has ordered its EV battery supplier Samsung SDI mass production of cylindrical 4680-style batteries like the ones Tesla is ramping up for the Cybertruck, but longer and with higher energy capacity. The 46120 batteries will be ...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Jul 2023 10:56

The Tesla Model 3 is the latest subject of an NHTSA safety investigation after a California crash left two dead. (Image source: Tesla)

NHTSA investigating fatal Tesla Model 3 crash in California

The NHTSA casts an eye towards Tesla's Model 3 electric sedan after a fatal crash in California on July 5. The accident resulted in the death of the other driver and a three-month-old involved in the impact, and it is suspected th...

Julian van der Merwe, 19 Jul 2023 01:18

Tesla is currently accepting reservations for the Cybertruck with a US$100 fully refundable payment. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck price expectations change after Elon Musk drops potential hint

There is speculation that the Tesla Cybertruck could end up being sold cheaper than what is expected due to a recent tweet made by Elon Musk. Price tags for the Cybertruck variants have been announced in the past but competitive p...

Daniel R Deakin, 18 Jul 2023 18:31

Tesla V4 Supercharger with card payment terminal (image: Tesla Club Austria)

First Tesla V4 Supercharger station with mandated card payment terminals gets a preview

Tesla just added another V4 Supercharger advantage to the longer charging cable and more ergonomic parking lot placement. After teasing a V4 pile with what looked like a pay screen cutout and card payment terminal, now those Super...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jul 2023 15:05

Tesla Semi passing ICE trucks at Donner Pass (image: Zanegler/Twitter)

Diesel rigs overtake by Tesla Semi brings hope for driving behind heavy trucks

It usually takes forever for one semi truck to pass another and those driving behind it are in for an excruciating wait. Electric trucks like the Tesla Semi, however, can overtake much quicker, and even on steep hills, it seems.

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jul 2023 12:14

Cybertruck's edgy shape mimicked by its seat adjustment buttons (image: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck seat test demonstrates comfort and durability plus their matching controls' design

The unique power seat adjustment controls' shape matches the Cybertruck electric pickup's angular design, as do the edgy headrests and the overall design in a new Tesla seat testing video. The seats also seem perforated, matching ...

Daniel Zlatev, 18 Jul 2023 10:30

Elon Musk will have to pay his share of US$735 million in a legal settlement over board member compensation. (Image source: Duke University)

Elon Musk & Tesla board obligated to return US$735 million in shares in legal case settlement

A lawsuit against Tesla's board members over the board's compensation has resulted in a settlement that requires CEO Elon Musk and other board members to repay upwards of US$735 million in stock and cash. The lawsuit, which was le...

Julian van der Merwe, 18 Jul 2023 03:54

Ford's F-150 Lightning Pro features a dual-motor AWD drivetrain for off-road shenanigans. (Image source: Ford)

Ford F-150 Lightning gets massive 17% price cut as electric pickup market heats up

Ford has cut the price of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck, citing a drop in raw materials prices and improvements in scale production. The new starting price of the F-150 Lightning Pro is US$49,995. The timing of the pri...

Julian van der Merwe, 17 Jul 2023 23:42

Tailan's planned solid-state battery production capacity for 2025 is 12 GWh (image: TNE)

Solid-state battery maker rolling out 12 GWh factory capacity to hit cost parity with liquid electrolyte EV cells

Buoyed by both solid-state battery material and process innovations, Tailan New Energy has now completed a fourth round of funding which will be used for building manufacturing capacity. Its second stage batteries with 95%+ solid ...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jul 2023 13:25

First retail Cybertruck shows that Tesla kept the huge single wiper (image: @SERobinsonJr/Twitter)

First production Cybertruck video and steel body gigacasts reveal more details like no RHD option

From rear wheel steering to the lack of right-hand drive Cybertruck model, at least for the initial batches, a video and gigacasted frame pictures of the production Cybertruck fill in many details. The Cybertruck VIN 1 has been re...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Jul 2023 12:08

NIO's EL7 set the bar high for other new vehicles to be released in Europe in 2023. (Image source: Euro NCAP)

NIO ET5 & EL7 match Tesla's 5-star Euro NCAP safety test ratings

One of Tesla's biggest victories has been its high safety ratings across the board. Now, NIO has achieved the same feat, scoring five-star Euro NCAP ratings with both the ET5 and EL7 electric sedan and SUV. Crucially, NIO is the f...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jul 2023 09:16

Tesla's Cybertruck was initially promised with 500 miles of range from a single charge. (Image source: Tesla)

Rumour | Tesla Cybertruck to skip 500-mile variant at launch with 350-mile quad-motor AWD model releasing first

An electric vehicle social media influencer who claims to have spoken to confidential sources has sparked a rumour that the Tesla Cybertruck will launch with only one range and battery spec. Tesla has previously confirmed that the...

Julian van der Merwe, 16 Jul 2023 03:09

Tesla V4 Supercharger with pay screen hardware (image: Tesla Owners UK/Twitter)

Tesla Supercharger card payment about-face may bring pay screens to V4 stations

While Tesla declined California's Supercharger subsidy requirement for pay screens, it may have budged when it comes to its Supercharger network abroad. There, a new V4 Supercharger pile has been snapped with what appears to be a ...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2023 18:21

First production Cybertruck is ready (image: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck electric pickup is now in production ahead of Q3 deliveries

The first retail Cybertruck has now rolled off the assembly line of Tesla's Gigafactory in Austin with a giant single windshield wiper, and Elon Musk is on the way to fulfil his promise for a Q3 start of deliveries. The milestone ...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Jul 2023 16:58

Ford's Mustang Mach-E Rally takes inspiration from previous Ford rally-spec vehicles and applies it to an AWD electric platform. (Image source: Ford)

Mustang Mach-E Rally revives Ford's stagnating electric SUV platform as an exciting off-road ripper

Ford's new rally-inspired Mustang Mach-E Rally will be available to purchase in the US and Europe in the coming months. While specific technical details about performance tweaks are as yet unknown, it's safe to say it will be base...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2023 09:06

Hot hatch fans would go crazy for an ST version of an all-electric Ford Fiesta. (Image source: Ford)

Electric Ford Fiesta may be on the cards to challenge Tesla Model 2 using VW MEB platform

Ford recently eliminated the Fiesta compact car from its line-up, leaving not a single non-SUV car in its catalogue. Now, the boss of Ford Europe's passenger car division says the company is leaving the door open to reviving the n...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2023 02:17

Despite the odd mix of performance and range, the S2 Del Mar does have unique styling to set it apart. (Image source: LiveWire)

Harley-Davidson's LiveWire S2 Del Mar final specs reveal an electric motorcycle with few applications

Harley-Davidson's LiveWire spin-off has revealed the final specifications for its S2 Del Mar electric motorcycle, with some of the excitement tainted by a somewhat underwhelming top speed figure of just 103 mph (166 km/h). On top ...

Julian van der Merwe, 15 Jul 2023 00:41

If the hints of bidirectional charging play out, this image may end up looking a lot more like glamping. (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Cybertruck bidirectional charging hint found in Tesla colouring book of all places

An official colouring book at a Tesla service station has opened up the speculation floodgates regarding the brand's upcoming electric pickup truck's bidirectional charging capabilities. It's unclear, though, whether the Cybertruc...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jul 2023 20:15

A "Xiaomi Car" in the wild. (Source: Car News China)

Rumor | Xiaomi Car battery specs leak out ahead of EV's launch

Xiaomi's upcoming first-gen car will debut as an electric vehicle (EV) with a more than respectable range, according to a new leak. Furthermore, it should be able to replenish its apparently sizable battery relatively quickly. The...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Jul 2023 17:30

AirPlay support code string found in the Tesla app (image: Tesla/edited)

Tesla may add AirPlay casting support for streaming video or music from an iPhone

While full Apple CarPlay support in Tesla vehicles will probably remain a pipe dream, Tesla may be preparing to add support for Apple's AirPlay casting service. This would allow video and high-def music streaming from your iPhone ...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Jul 2023 11:02

The Model 2's fastback design would put it up against the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 6. (Image source: Tesla on YouTube)

Tesla reportedly planning new India plant for Model 2 compact electric car production

Reports of a future Tesla India manufacturing plant have resurfaced, stating, with some credibility, that the US EV maker is in talks with the Indian government to build a new plant in the country. This new facility would largely ...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jul 2023 06:52

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N has seen some bold and functional changes to the front fascia. (Image source: Hyundai)

Hyundai reveals Ioniq 5 N with 650 hp and refreshed, aggressive styling

Hyundai has kind of beaten the likes of Ford, Volkswagen, and Toyota to the electric-hot-hatch punch by dropping the Ioniq 5 N that delivers up to 650 hp. Thanks to all the tweaks Hyundai has made to the drivetrain, the Ioniq 5 N ...

Julian van der Merwe, 14 Jul 2023 01:36

The 2023.20 update brings full steering wheel wiper control (image: Tesla)

Tesla windshield wipers can be fully controlled from the steering wheel at long last

Tesla's much maligned automatic windshield wiper system is finally getting a much needed update that allows the driver to turn them off, adjust their speed, or put in auto mode just from the steering wheel. The Tesla wipers' behav...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Jul 2023 15:32

Tesla may produce more Cybertrucks than Wall Street predicts (image: Peterson Museum)

Tesla may deliver twice as many Cybertrucks at US$60,000 price than forecast when production ramps

The current Cybertruck delivery expectations baked in Tesla's stock price may be underestimating its production capabilities by a factor of two. Tesla could be delivering 200,000 more Cybertrucks per year than envisioned by Wall S...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jul 2023 15:33

Model 3's $7,500 tax credit may be reduced in 2024 (image: Tesla)

Tesla Model 3 Highland may not qualify for full tax credit in 2024 as battery material requirements rise

Just six months after gaining eligibility for the full federal tax credit amount of US$7,500, the Model 3 sedan may see it reduced in half again, warns Tesla. After the Treasury Department issued its battery material guidelines in...

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Jul 2023 11:02

A solid-state battery can double current Tesla models' range (image: ProLogium/YouTube)

Solid-state battery-powered electric vehicles to hit range parity with gas cars before tax credits run out

Solid-state batteries with double the average density of current EV packs are no longer a pipe dream, according to new analysis, as more and more auto or battery makers have come up with viable cost solutions. The timeframe for th...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Jul 2023 19:04

Eleglide M2 launches with the offer of a free Xiaomi Band 8

The Eleglide M2's launch campaign that offer s potential buyers the chance to grab a free smart band from Xiaomi along with a sub-US$1,000 price on the new electric bike. It is rated for a range of up to ~78 miles, derived from a ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Jul 2023 16:41

Tesla at the new V4 Supercharger station (image: Alexandre Druliolle)

Newest Tesla V4 Supercharger station comes with trailer pile as summer camping trips peak

In the height of summer trips, Tesla cars hitching camping trailers need to charge, too, and the second V4 Supercharger station includes a standalone charging pile for Teslas with trailers. The new V4 Supercharge station just open...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Jul 2023 19:18

Olympia launches HYSAK E-MTB with US$6,500 starting price

Packing an impressive range of up to 290 kilometers (181 miles) on a single charge, the Olympia HYSAK full-suspension electric mountain bike features a motor with 90 Nm of torque alongside RockShox front and rear suspension. Sadly...

Codrut Nistor, 10 Jul 2023 18:42

The "Midnight Cherry Red" paint color for the Tesla Model Y is exclusively avaiable at Giga Berlin (Image: Tesla)

Cheapest Tesla Model Y RWD base model now also being made in Germany

The relatively affordable rear-wheel drive base trim of the successful electric SUV has previously been imported from China to Europe. Now that the cheapest Tesla Model Y is also produced in Germany, the EV is available in two of ...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Jul 2023 21:10

Tesla wants stricter gas vehicle emission standards (image: Tesla)

Tesla wants gas vehicle ban in 2030 as cheaper electric cars with longer range speed up EV transition

Tesla expects its cars to become drastically cheaper and sell many more units than the US government projects in the next few years, so it demands even more stringent emission standards for gas-powered vehicles. The EPA's current ...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Jul 2023 16:46

The Model 2 may look like a smaller Model Y (image: Tesla/YouTube)

Tesla Model 2 design is finalized as are production line permits for its cheapest electric car

The purported mass market Model 2 that Tesla is preparing to build at its new Gigafactory in Mexico will be the 'best' and most 'affordable' electric vehicle there is, according to the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro Garc...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Jul 2023 12:41

The Cyrusher Trax all-terrain e-bike has a step-through frame. (Image source: Cyrusher)

New Cyrusher Trax step-through all-terrain e-bike arriving soon

The Cyrusher Trax e-bike will shortly be available in a gray colorway in the US; the model arrived earlier this year. The all-terrain electric bicycle has a step-through frame, with a 750W motor US model and a 250W motor EU-compli...

Polly Allcock, 09 Jul 2023 10:00

Tesla is currently testing and tuning the Cybertruck's winter performance before its suspected August release date. (Image source: @CybertruckNZ on Twitter)

Tesla Cybertruck spotted getting sideways in winter testing footage from New Zealand Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds

Camouflaged Tesla Cybertruck prototypes have once again been spotted out in the wild — this time in the frozen test facilities of the Southern Hemisphere Proving Grounds. The Cybertruck was spotted doing both ice and snow testing,...

Julian van der Merwe, 08 Jul 2023 05:26

The Cyrusher Nitro e-bike has a 1,000W Bafang motor. (Image source: Cyrusher)

Cyrusher Nitro e-bike with 1,000W motor and 85-mile range arrives

Cyrusher has launched its Nitro off-road electric bicycle in the EU. The new model has a 1,000W motor and up to 85 miles (~137 km) assistance range between charges, thanks to a 960Wh battery. Other features include a built-in disp...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jul 2023 18:32

The Devinci E-Troy Bosch e-bike has an 85Nm torque motor. (Image source: Devinci)

Devinci reveals new E-Troy Bosch eMTB range

The Devinci E-Troy Bosch e-bike line-up has been unveiled. The new electric mountain bikes feature an 85Nm Bosch motor with eBike Flow App controls. Three models are offered with various suspension systems and a 625 Wh removable b...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jul 2023 18:29

The QiO EINSx P-E e-bike will be the first in the news EINSx series. (Image source: QiO)

QiO EINSx P-E new compact e-bike with suspension fork unveiled

The 2024 QiO EINSx P-E e-bike, the first model in the new EINSx series, has been unveiled. The bicycle will feature a suspension fork, suspension seatpost, Bosch motor and a 545 Wh battery. Alongside the EINSx P-E, QiO revealed th...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jul 2023 13:30

The Eovolt New Morning and New Afternoon e-bikes are foldable. (Image source: Cleanrider)

Eovolt New Morning and New Afternoon foldable e-bikes revealed

The Eovolt New Morning and New Afternoon electric bicycles were shown at Pro-Days. The e-bikes are foldable, with a Bafang motor and a 360 Wh battery. Compared to their predecessors, the Morning and Afternoon, the new models have ...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jul 2023 13:26

The THOK Project 4 e-bike prototype was 3D printed. (Image source: THOK E-Bikes)

THOK Project 4 3D printed e-bike prototype unveiled

THOK has revealed Project 4, a 3D-printed e-bike prototype. The model, also known as the P4, was demonstrated at Eurobike 2023. The final version of the lightweight electric mountain bike is expected to feature a Bosch Performance...

Polly Allcock, 07 Jul 2023 12:11

Purported new 2023 Tesla Model 3 facelift (image: Hector/TikTok)

Tesla Model 3 Highland testing on factory roads as Giga Shanghai battery production faces layoffs

The new production line for the Model 3 Highland redesign has finished testing and debugging, report sources from Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory, and the refreshed model is being tested on factory roads every weekend. The battery as...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Jul 2023 11:30

Tesla's Cybertruck has once again been seen on the streets of California. (Image source: trendsetter2023___ on TikTok)

Tesla Cybertruck rear light bar takes centre stage in latest road test video, revealing a possibly disapointing implementation

Tesla's much-embattled Cybertruck electric pickup truck has been spotted out for testing yet again, this time giving onlookers a clear look at what the rear light bar will look like. Consensus on current Cybertruck pre-production ...

Julian van der Merwe, 07 Jul 2023 02:46

Tesla Model 3 has a direct BYD Seal competitor in China

BYD and Tesla sign a pledge to stop 'abnormal' EV pricing together with NIO and XPeng

The powerful China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) gathered the 16 largest car makers there to sign a pledge that may put an end to Tesla's price war. Elon Musk's company slashed prices by up to 30% in the beginning...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Jul 2023 16:53

This Model 3 acceleration that landed it on top of an ambulance was ruled a pedal mishap (image: SDFD)

Sudden Tesla acceleration attributed to voltage spikes that may have tricked NHTSA into ruling it driver error

Researchers may have found the culprit behind the sudden unintended acceleration problem that Tesla vehicles have often been accused of. While investigations by NHTSA and Tesla attributed it to acceleration pedal mishaps, invertor...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Jul 2023 14:04

Fiat has launched its retro-inspired 600e electric compact SUV in a red colour scheme in partnership with (RED) to help fight HIV/AIDS. (Image source: Fiat)

Fiat hops aboard the nostalgia train with retro 600e compact electric SUV launch with 248 miles of range

It appears that Fiat has witnessed the effect of nostalgia in the electric vehicle market, and it wants some of that pie too. The new all-electric Fiat 600e compact SUV has launched with plenty of retro flair and a very convincing...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Jul 2023 03:40

The ID.2all will be Volkswagen's first mass market EV (image: VW)

VW overestimated interest in electric cars by 30% and will lay off EV autoworkers as gas prices drop

Citing 'softening demand' for electric vehicles, Volkswagen will be pausing their production at its Emden plant and laying off a fifth of the workforce there. Rising electricity prices and lower gasoline have affected the buying a...

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Jul 2023 12:05

The Lexus RZ 450e may have a solid-state battery successor (image: Toyota)

Toyota announces solid-state battery discovery that may let it catch up with Tesla faster

Toyota has managed to drastically cut the processes needed to make a solid-state battery with 500+ miles of EPA range, and address the biggest shortcoming of the technology, its price. Toyota just announced that its solid-state ba...

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Jul 2023 21:48