This Supercharger Extension Cable Promises To Fix A Big Pain Point, But Falls Short: Expert
InsideEVs contributor and charging expert Tom Moloughney put Hansshow’s latest Tesla Supercharger extension cable to the test. In real-world testing, the 8-foot NACS to CCS1 DC fast-charging extension cable fell short of expectations. The cable is aimed at non-Tesla EV owners who often need to double park when using V3 Tesla Superchargers Tens of thousands […]
This Radical Beach Cruiser Is A Refreshing Cure For Boring EV Designs
Renault is showcasing the versatility of its electric vehicle platform with a new open-air concept. Called the Renault 4 JP4x4 Concept, it takes cues from old and new Renault models. It’s a beach buggy with all-wheel drive and no windows. Renault just pulled the wraps off its latest concept, and it looks like it came […]
Tesla Wants To Vacuum The Hot Air Out Of Cars To Improve Range
Tesla patented a new way of cooling down your EV’s cabin in the summer heat. Its new method involves using vacuums to suck up hot air and put it directly into the car’s HVAC system. This would make cooling hot spots inside of cars much easier, potentially unlocking more range. Car interiors get hot, and […]
This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
This 380,000-mile Tesla Model 3 is still running on its original battery pack. Its displayed range has dropped by 34.2%, from 240 miles to 158 miles. Despite major degradation, it still managed 138.3 highway miles at 68 mph. Battery degradation is an inevitable reality of EV ownership, but how much capacity it loses over time […]
The Hyundai Ioniq V Looks Great. Its Job Is To Take Back China
The Hyundai Ioniq V is a fully electric sedan made in China, designed for a Chinese audience. Hyundai says the Ioniq V reaffirms its commitment to China, with 20 models planned to launch within the next five years. The Ioniq V is 193 inches long, the same size as a U.S.-market Sonata. No, not Ioniq […]
EVs Barely Lose Range Even After Five Years: Report
The vast majority of electric vehicles are holding on to their original range even after years of driving, according to a new report. Even after three to five years, the range retention on modern battery-powered cars is impressive. Automakers have started including buffers to minimize perceived degradation. Electric vehicles are holding on to their range […]
One Of The Coolest Retro EVs Gets A New Feature That Makes It Even Cooler
The funky, retro-looking Renault 4 electric crossover is getting a new feature that harks back to the original. The addition is part of a minor technical upgrade that comes just one year after the car went on sale in Europe. New stuff includes a water-to-water heat exchanger that can significantly reduce charging times in freezing […]
Honda’s Cutest EV Also Has Simulated Gear Shifting
The Honda Super-N is an EV city car set to go on sale in Europe this year. It will have simulated shifting paired with synthetic engine sounds. Price will be under $26,900 when it goes on sale. Honda may have given up on its own self-developed EVs for North America, but that doesn’t mean it’s […]
EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope
The average five-year-old EV has lost 57.2% of its value, new data from iSeeCars shows. That means they depreciate far faster than the industry average—41.8% over five years. Hybrids used to depreciate faster than the market, but are now the slowest-depreciating powertrain type. That shows that this condition probably won’t affect EVs in the long-term. Depreciation […]
BYD Denza opens pre-sales for second-gen D9 MPV with faster charging
The second-generation Denza D9 is equipped with BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and flash-charging technology, enabling it to charge from 10% to 70% in just 5 minutes. The pre-sales starting price of the updated MPV has been set at 389,800 yuan ($56,400). (Image credit: Denza) BYD’s premium brand Denza has opened pre-sales for its second-generation D9 […]