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Base Model 3 and Model Y may soon lose the tax credit (image: Tesla)

Federal EV and battery subsidies may cost US$575 billion more than budget as tax credit recipients multiply

New financial analysis claims that the government may have lowballed the 10-year cost of the green energy subsidies in the Inflation Reduction Act by a factor of three. Not only could the electric car tax credits be US$379 billion...

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Mar 2023 20:40

New Arizona factory will make LFP and cylindrical batteries (image: LG)

LG may supply LFP and 4680 batteries to Tesla and Toyota as it greenlights Arizona factory

LG confirmed a launch date for the mass production of its own LFP batteries like the ones used in the standard range Model 3 and Model Y which are supplied by China's CATL. It also said it will finalize a battery agreement with Te...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 15:35

New Lucid infotainment may come with 30-inch OLED display (image: Lucid)

Samsung and LG meeting with Lucid on cylindrical battery and dual-stack OLED display for new EV models

Lucid may have new EV models in its pipeline as it is gearing up to order new dual-stack OLED display size from LG. Samsung's Chairman is also meeting with Lucid on the sidelines of a South Korea-US business meeting to discuss cyl...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 13:54

Camera-only Park Assist may not measure up to USS version at night (image: Tesla)

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist without ultrasonic sensors rolls out to more cars but performance varies

The current placement and low-light camera abilities on Tesla cars may be preventing its new Park Assist update from performing on par with the same feature on older Teslas with ultrasonic sensors. Tesla removed those to save cost...

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Mar 2023 12:10

The Mercedes EQG was not able to complete its latest stress test on the infamous Nordschleife (Image: Carspotter Jeroen)

Mercedes EQG: Electric G-Class prototype runs into trouble during test drive on legendary German race track

Due to a pretty unhealthy noise, the all-electric Mercedes G-Class had to discontinue its test drive and was consequently examined by Mercedes engineers after a considerate Land Rover driver was not able to help the stranded EQG p...

Enrico Frahn, 23 Mar 2023 22:10

Ford finances steep EV loss with US$10 billion in legacy ICE vehicle profits

Ford unveiled a new financial reporting strategy that separates its legacy Ford Blue automotive business from the Model E EV and batteries division. Ford lost more than US$2 billion on electric cars last year, but the loss was off...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2023 15:57

Used Tesla Model 3 prices nosedive most on record

Tesla warns that Model 3 may lose US$7,500 credit over LFP battery as its second-hand prices fall most on record

The Treasury Department has to issue its final guidance on the made-in-America new EV tax credit requirements by the end of March, and Tesla warns that the Model 3 may no longer qualify then. Used Model 3 car prices may stop the s...

Daniel Zlatev, 23 Mar 2023 14:10

The 2024 Model 3 will look and feel different after a design overhaul

Redesigned Tesla Model 3 will have new FSD and parking cameras but rely on GPS for outdoor temperature

The 2024 Model 3 refresh that Tesla is releasing later this year will bring new looks at the front with headlights and bumper shape overhaul. The so-called Project Highland will do away with the temperature sensor to save costs, b...

Daniel Zlatev, 22 Mar 2023 11:13

Tesla Autopilot vindicated in a triple Model S fatality as investigators deem driver impairment at fault

Tesla's driver assist Autopilot system was not engaged at the time of a fatal Model S crash that killed all three occupants of the electric vehicle, investigators found. According to data from the onboard computer, the driver had ...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Mar 2023 15:49

Tesla insurers can write off the whole EV for slight damage to the battery

Tesla owners pay 74% higher premium as insurers often total new EVs with battery 'going straight to the grinder'

Teslas are the most expensive EVs and the second priciest car brand to insure with only the maker of Dodge Charger commanding higher premiums. It costs 74% more to insure a Tesla than the US national average since insurers often w...

Daniel Zlatev, 21 Mar 2023 14:21

EV battery-grade Li prices may fall to a third of their peak (image: Tesla)

Drastic lithium price nosedive may bring EV profit margin respite rather than cheaper electric cars

The Tesla-induced EV price war has put other electric car makers in a bind as their production costs are higher than Tesla's. The softening demand, however, resulted in an accelerating drop in lithium prices which would help bring...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Mar 2023 17:11

Tesla Vision-only Park Assist update visuals (image: Green/Twitter)

Tesla cars without ultrasonic sensors finally get camera-only parking assistance update but only for FSD owners

Tesla is bringing back the Park Assist option that disappeared when it removed the ultrasonic parking sensors from its new vehicle batches to save US$114 per car on the kit. Unfortunately, the new parking helper that works via the...

Daniel Zlatev, 20 Mar 2023 15:18

Wider FSD Beta v11 update rollout has now begun (image: Chuck Cook/YouTube)

Public Tesla FSD 11.3.2 update released with better blind spot visuals as HW4 brings drastic field of view increase

Tesla vehicles with the new Hardware 4.0 FSD kit have much wider field of view for less creeping at unprotected turns as the repeater camera can see almost 90 degrees to the side. The new kit comes just in time for the wider FSD v...

Daniel Zlatev, 19 Mar 2023 20:41

Himiway has announced three new electric bicycles: the Pony, Rambler and Rhino. (Image source: Himiway)

Himiway announces new e-bike line-up with Pony, Rambler and Rhino models

Himiway has revealed its 2023 electric bicycle line-up. The three new models are the Pony, the Rambler and the Rhino. The Pony is a mini folding bike, and the Rambler is a commuter model. The range-topping Rhino is an electric mou...

Polly Allcock, 17 Mar 2023 17:47

Samsung will develop LFP and solid-state battery components (image: Samsung SDI)

Samsung jumps on the LFP and solid-state EV battery production bandwagon

Samsung, which counts VW, GM, BMW, and Volvo among its EV battery clients, will start work on the trendy LFP and solid-state battery technologies. The LFP cells will be pivotal for the move to cheap mass market electric vehicles l...

Daniel Zlatev, 17 Mar 2023 13:00

The new Supercharger station design (image: Tesla Charging/Twitter)

Powerful V4 Supercharger stations now active as Tesla balks at pay screen subsidy requirement

The first Supercharger station with the new taller stalls with longer cable that facilitates charging of all electric vehicle makes and models is already operational. Despite being housed in V3 cabinets, the new stalls can deliver...

Daniel Zlatev, 16 Mar 2023 15:25

The ID.2all is the promised small and cheap EV (image: VW)

VW beats Tesla to the Model 2 punch with cheap ID.2 hatch offering 280-mile range

Volkswagen is getting back to its roots as the people's car company with a cheap and compact US$26,400 mass market ID.2ALL electric vehicle. With the price of a Polo but the size of a Golf, the hot hatch will be able go for 280 mi...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 22:33

The new Supercharger design (image: @fritsvanens/Twitter)

New Tesla Supercharger design offers much longer cables and easier charging bay parking

The next generation of Tesla Superchargers will have design advantages before the current crop of V2 and V3 Superchargers. The first stalls will become operational this month and they reveal much longer cables and better parking b...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 15:45

The 2024 EV9 will land later this year (image: Kia)

Spacious Kia EV9 electric SUV offers middle seats facing the last row as it gets detailed prior to US launch

Kia will be releasing the first big mass market electric SUV with three rows of seats in the US later this year and the EV9 just got detailed further. It will be priced around US$60,000 for the long-range version, while the middle...

Daniel Zlatev, 15 Mar 2023 14:41

This may be the look of VW's Tesla Model 2 competitor (image: Cupra)

VW to take on Tesla with US$127 billion EV investment including direct Model 2 competitor

While Volkswagen said it will sit out Tesla's EV price war, it now started to cut the tag of its electric vehicles and just announced the most expensive electrification strategy of all major automakers. The EV shift will cost it u...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2023 15:02

Cybertruck's light bar pops open to reveal a huge frunk (image: @MatthewDR/Twitter)

Cybertruck may land the F-150 Lightning frunk and the biggest console display on a Tesla

A new generation of Tesla console display awaits those who purchase its first electric Cybertruck pickup, report insiders. It will be larger than what Tesla uses now, and it will also equip the Cybertruck with a big powered frunk ...

Daniel Zlatev, 14 Mar 2023 09:50

ENGWE M20 e-bike with up to 94 miles of range launches with early-bird offers

ENGWE has just introduced the new M20 as its first cruiser-style electric bike. The fat-tire two-wheeler boasts a hub motor with a max power output of 1000 watts (W) and a max speed of 28 miles per hour (mph). It is also rated for...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 13 Mar 2023 17:45

The new Model S Plaid carbon ceramic brake kit (image: Tesla)

Fastest Tesla Model S speed unlocked by carbon ceramic brake kit upgrade as Plaid hits record lap times

The 'paid hardware upgrade' needed for the Tesla Model S to hit its advertised 200 MPH top speed turned out to be its US$20,000 Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit indeed. With it, a Model S Plaid managed and surpassed the highest speed that...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Mar 2023 16:59

The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic has a 90 Nm motor. (Image source: Audi)

Audi electric mountain bike revealed in surprise announcement

The Audi electric mountain bike powered by Fantic has been unveiled. The e-bike has a 250 W Brose motor with up to 90 Nm of torque and a 720 Wh Fantic battery. For off-roading, the bicycle has Vittoria tires and a full suspension ...

Polly Allcock, 13 Mar 2023 15:31

Midnight Cherry Red Model Y from Giga Berlin (image: Esther Kokkelmans/Twitter)

Tesla now offers its EVs in three shades of red as it brings 5x more transparent glass roof to the Model S

The new 'high-visibility' glass roof of the Tesla Model S lowers its center of gravity further as it is lighter than the previous option. It is also 5x more transparent, while with the new color for the Model S Tesla widens the ga...

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Mar 2023 14:17

The average EV range in the US closes in on 300 miles (image: Tesla)

US drivers enjoy the longest electric car range on a charge buoyed by Tesla models

The top 5 most popular electric vehicles in the US that account for 70% of sales have an average range on a charge of 309 miles, the highest globally. This allows American drivers to reach 30% further on an average EV road trip co...

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Mar 2023 17:20

Fiido e-bike discounts can be earned with tracking data during new March 2023 event

Fiido is offering its fans the chance to buy one of its e-bikes with "time" alone. In other words, participants in this deal can stack up coupons for select models by logging routes and their duration online. This "environmentally...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 11 Mar 2023 17:12

The 2023 Ray EV will use LFP battery (image: KIA)

Hyundai moves to LFP batteries for its cheaper electric cars

The next generation of affordable electric cars by Hyundai and KIA will be powered by the same batteries that Tesla uses for its standard range Model 3 and Model Y. The cheaper LFP packs will be delivered by CATL in a first for Hy...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Mar 2023 15:14

The Cybertruck's body steel comes from the Starship (image: Peterson Museum)

Cybertruck to be powered by 4680 battery as Tesla plans to increase its energy density and lower costs

Tesla has ultimately decided on using its new 4680 battery in the Cybertruck rather than go for Panasonic's 2170 cells and it is working with Asian companies to lower their cost and increase the energy density. Currently, the 4680...

Daniel Zlatev, 10 Mar 2023 13:27

Zero has teased the SR-X, a new electric motorcycle concept that builds on the Zero SRS (Image: Zero Motorcycles)

Zero SR-X: Visually stunning electric motorcycle based on the Zero SRS unveiled

Although the exact technical specifications of the electric motorcycle have not been revealed, the sleek concept bike named "Zero SR-X" sports an impressive design that illustrates the rather exciting future of battery-powered two...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Mar 2023 22:37

Aside from the obvious visual changes, the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric also sports some technical upgrades (Image: Hyundai)

2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets more performance, larger batteries and faster charging

Although the technical upgrades for the 2024 model year are relatively minor for the most part, prospective buyers of the Hyundai Kona Electric will probably enjoy the refined drivetrain with up to 20 extra horsepower and 23 miles...

Enrico Frahn, 09 Mar 2023 22:07

The Tesla front had to be cut to take the driver out (image: Con Fire PIO/Twitter)

Active Autopilot investigation opened into fatal Tesla Model S fire truck crash

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on Wednesday that Tesla's Autopilot may have been active during a fatal fire truck accident that happened last month, The NHTSA has now launched an official investigatio...

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Mar 2023 13:03

An iPhone charger from Salcomp. (Source: Apple Community)

iPhone power brick supplier to move into electric vehicle chargers made in India

Salcomp is an electronics manufacturer associated with the 5W power brick that once shipped with every new iPhone. Now, the company has announced that it is moving into alternative areas, including the supply of components for sol...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Mar 2023 19:04

Tesla shipped this Model Y with no steering bolt (image: @preneh24/Twitter)

Missing Model Y steering wheel bolts prompt federal investigation into Tesla production practices

Two incidents of low-mileage Model Y steering wheel detaching have prompted the NHTSA to leap into action and launch an investigation into Tesla's manufacturing process. Both Tesla Model Y vehicles have apparently been delivered w...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Mar 2023 16:27

Volkswagen EV battery factory (image: VW)

VW reconsiders EV battery factory location lured by US$10 billion in US government subsidies

Yet another European battery factory may fall victim to President Biden's federal tax credits for made-in-US packs, this time a VW project. Instead of building it in Eastern Europe, VW ran the numbers and concluded that it will be...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Mar 2023 15:33

Potential Model 2 platform design sketches (image: Tesla)

Elon Musk touts largely autonomous Tesla Model 2 platform EVs despite the FSD recall

Cheaper electric cars built on Tesla's next generation vehicle platform will be mostly self-driving, divulged Elon Musk before an investor conference. It didn't become clear if he meant the US$25,000 Model 2, or the eventual Robot...

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Mar 2023 11:34

Giga Berlin will mostly stay a car factory (image: Tesla)

American EV subsidies threaten most new battery capacity in Europe with Germany the biggest loser because of Tesla

Tesla scaled down its Giga Berlin battery production plans drastically in favor of US-based installations as the Inflation Reduction Act's EV subsidies of US$0.35/kWh are just too good of a deal to pass up on. A recent analysis sh...

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Mar 2023 17:21

The new chargers come with new Tesla signage (image: @fritsvanens)

Tesla has a solution for diagonal Supercharger parking of other EVs as its 350kW V4 stations hint

With its next generation of Superchargers, Tesla will not only be providing faster 350kW charging output, but they could be made much more ergonomic to use by other electric vehicles, too. The V4 Supercharger stalls will evidently...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Mar 2023 17:38

Model X and Model S get a price cut (image: Tesla)

Tesla shaves US$10,000 off the Model X as its price war engulfs the Model S as well

After trimming the price of its bestselling Model Y and Model 3 vehicles, now it's time for Tesla to cut the tags of their performance counterparts in its portfolio. The fast Model S sedan is getting a US$5,000 price adjustment, w...

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Mar 2023 15:28

The Gigafactory Mexico buildout will start in 3 months (image: Tesla)

Tesla may reveal its Model 2 production plans in the summer when it breaks ground on a huge Mexico Gigafactory

Tesla will announce the vehicle assembly plans for its new Gigafactory in Mexico in three months when it starts building it, according to local officials. The size of Giga Nuevo León will be nearly twice that of Giga Texas and Tes...

Daniel Zlatev, 03 Mar 2023 11:23

A new video shows the station wagon variant of the facelifted 2024 Porsche Taycan (Image: CarSpyMedia)

2024 Porsche Taycan facelift with 1,000 alleged horsepower caught on video during winter test

Two apparent prototypes of the 2024 Porsche Taycan facelift have been spotted during a winter drive in snowy Sweden, which is where the rumored top trim with a peak output of 1,000 electric horsepower might have been put to the te...

Enrico Frahn, 02 Mar 2023 23:04

The ICE-powered Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio is expected to be replaced by an electric successor in 2025 (Image: Alfa Romeo)

Alfa Romeo Giulia: Electric performance sedan with 1,000 hp and 435 miles of range planned for 2025

The all-electric model variant is expected to debut in two years' time and may also feature a more modern fastback design, which would be a significant change for the rather traditional style of the performance sedan. Either way, ...

Enrico Frahn, 02 Mar 2023 00:04

The combined Supercharger connector (image: Tesla)

Tesla announces Supercharger prices and availability for other electric cars but warns of a slower experience

Tesla just asks not to park diagonally as a carryover advice from the European app section. Starting predominantly with New York, Tesla has officially allowed access to its Supercharger network to other electric vehicles. There is...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Mar 2023 18:53

Volkswagen ID.3: Next-gen all-electric hatchback with 'likeability' upgrades makes global debut

Volkswagen has now previewed its ne ID.3 with promises of upgraded design and 'smart car' attributes made in line with "the wishes of our customers”. Accordingly, its exterior and its aerodynamics are touted as "sharper", while it...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 01 Mar 2023 18:16

Model Y engineering is a work of art, says Toyota (image: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y engineering gets praised by Toyota after teardown

Toyota stripped a Tesla Model Y down and came away impressed with the 'work of art' engineering on the inside. A Toyota exec said that Tesla's cost management is unsurpassed as there is barely anything redundant that doesn't belon...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Mar 2023 12:56

There will be a new Model Y design next year (image: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y 'Juniper' upgrade coming after 'Highland' Model 3 with new body and interior

There will be a new Model Y next year with updated design and fresh interior decoration, as well as powertrain enhancements. The mid-cycle Tesla Model Y upgrade is called 'Project Juniper' internally, but it will come about a year...

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Mar 2023 12:12

Segway has announced that the Ninebot Gokart PRO will soon arrive in Europe. (Image source: Segway)

MWC 2023 | Segway Ninebot Gokart PRO will be arriving soon

The Segway Ninebot Gokart PRO will shortly launch in Europe. The electric vehicle has a top speed of 40 kph (~64 mph) and can travel up to 25 km (~16 miles) between charges. The go-kart has a built-in Bluetooth speaker, and variou...

Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2023 17:24

The Segway E300SE Launch Edition e-scooter has a 10 kW peak power motor. (Image source: Segway)

MWC 2023 | Segway E300SE Launch Edition powerful electric scooter announced

The Segway E300SE Launch Edition e-scooter was revealed at MWC 2023. The vehicle has a 10 kW peak power motor allowing you to ride at speeds up to 105 kph (~65 mph). Dual batteries enable you to travel up to 130 km (~81 miles) on ...

Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2023 17:19

The Xiaomi Digital Car Key will work with various BMW models. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Digital Car Key built with Google and BMW announced

The Xiaomi Digital Car Key feature was revealed at MWC 2023. The tool, developed in partnership with Google and BMW, will allow you to control various BMW cars from a Xiaomi 13 Pro, Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 12 Pro or Xiaomi 12 smartphone...

Polly Allcock, 28 Feb 2023 13:47

Tesla Model 2 hatchback concept render (image: CarWow)

Tesla Model 2 may be 37% cheaper to do than Model 3 as it is 15% shorter and with 25% smaller battery

The average Tesla Model 2 selling price is expected to be US$27,000 before subsidies, say industry analysts. The length of a Model 2 could be 4m, or 15% shorter than the current Model 3, too. To arrive at its projected US$21,600 p...

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Feb 2023 11:15