Nio’s EV Drivers Really Love This One Signature Feature
Nio has performed 100,000,000 battery swaps since 2018. In all, Nio has 3,790 swap stations across the globe. It plans on adding 1,000 more by the end of 2026. Nio claims that it has delivered 5.28 billion kWh of energy since it started its swap stations. I love battery swapping. Sure, the electric-vehicle revolution tends […]
Tesla’s Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down
One thing I have learned from covering electric vehicles for years is that not everything on your car needs to be reinvented in some supposedly futuristic way. Call me old-fashioned, but I still like having some physical buttons instead of every control being routed through a big screen. And those electronic charging port doors? Come […]
This Company Promised The First Solid-State EV Battery. Then It Got Delayed
The Verge Motorcycles EV was supposed to be the first production solid-state EV, using a battery from newcomer Donut Lab. But the company can’t sell the bikes before they get safety certification in the EU and the U.S. The delivery timeline on its website have been pushed to the end of the year, though there’s […]
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
Here’s How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian
There’s a key challenge with some electric vehicles’ door handle design. If the door handles pop out electronically, a dead battery can leave you locked out, and unable to open the hood. Without hood access, you probably won’t know how to jumpstart a dead low-voltage battery, leaving you locked out. Here’s how you solve that […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
The Zeekr 7GT Raises The Bar For All EVs In Europe
The Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe as the continent’s fastest-charging EV. It can take up to 480 kilowatts and go from 10-80% in 13 minutes. It’s also a practical wagon, which many Europeans prefer over sedans and hatchbacks. Zeekr is Geely’s most luxurious brand, and whenever we’ve experienced one of these cars, it hasn’t disappointed—it […]
The Tesla Model Y Proves That Tesla Needs To Get Back To Making Cars
Tesla CEO Elon Musk envisions a near future where operating a steering wheel and pedals feels as antiquated as riding a horse does today. He’s repeated versions of that refrain for years, earning a deserved reputation for being the boy who cried self-driving. But his boredom with the conventional car business has never been more […]
How Far Will A Tesla Model 3 Go On An ‘Empty’ Battery?
In the rare event that your electric vehicle battery reaches 0% state of charge while road-tripping, rest assured that your car won’t suddenly come to a grinding halt in the middle of the road. Like gas cars, which all have a built-in fuel buffer even when the fuel gauge reads empty, EVs also have a […]
Tesla Will Charge You $150 If You Puke In A Robotaxi
Tesla will begin charging riders who make a mess while using its Robotaxi service. Riders will be assessed a fee on one or two tiers depending on the severity of the mess. The fee will cost up to $150 for “severe” messes, including biohazard events and smoking. Tesla’s Robotaxi service just gained one of the […]