Tesla expands Model 3 lineup in Europe with most affordable variant yet
On Thursday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said that Full Self-Driving v14.2.1 would enable texting and driving “depending on [the] context of surrounding traffic.” Tesla CEO Elon Musk announces major update with texting and driving on FSD We decided to test it, and our main objective was to try to determine a more definitive label for […]
Australia backs Tesla: While BYD is dominating sales in Europe the Model Y still leads the way here
BYD delivered Tesla another devastating blow in Europe last month, recording 17,470 sales in October,. By contrast, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sales dropped to just 6964 units, a significant fall of 48.5 per cent. BYD’s emerging sales pace is the latest instalmnet in a multi-continent battle for sales supremacy between the two electric […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
Which EVs Have The Most Range After 3 Years
In general, you shouldn’t worry too much about battery degradation in modern electric cars. Still, cars from some brands appear to fare better over time as far as range is concerned. In any EV, the battery will lose capacity over the years. According to Recurrent, Hyundais are among the best, while BMWs and Jaguars lose […]
Tesla’s Hail Mary — Signs of Progress vs. Historical Concerns
Tesla has faced challenges in recent years, with sales declines in key markets such as Germany and China. At the same time, the company is pursuing ambitious initiatives that could shape its future. Here’s a summary of recent developments and potential areas of growth. Recent Tesla Updates Self-Driving and FSD Elon Musk has indicated that […]
Tesla launches longest-range new 5-seat Model Y variant in China
The new Model Y variant starts at RMB 288,500 ($40,500) and boasts an 821-km CLTC range, with estimated delivery times of 2-4 weeks. It features a 78.4-kWh battery pack, the same as the 830-km range Model 3. (A screenshot from Tesla’s China website shows a new Model Y variant with an 821-km range.) Tesla (NASDAQ: […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]
Tesla reveals its plans for Hardware 3 owners who are eager for updates
Tesla’s (NASDAQ:TSLA) earnings call comes on the heels of the company’s Q3 2025 update letter, which was released after the closing bell on October 22, 2025. Tesla’s Q3 2025 Results As could be seen in Tesla’s Q3 2025 Update Letter, the company posted GAAP EPS of $0.39 and non-GAAP EPS of $0.50 per share. Tesla also posted […]
Tesla Cybertruck gets Full Self-Driving v14 release date, sort of
Tesla owners with access to the company’s Full Self-Driving new version, v14, which rolled out on Tuesday morning, are showcasing some of the very impressive improvements that have arrived. CEO Elon Musk called v14 “sentient” a few weeks ahead of its rollout, claiming the newest iteration of the company’s Full Self-Driving platform would be the […]
Why General Motors And Hyundai Building EVs Together Just Makes Sense
General Motors and Hyundai have both proven themselves to be fairly formidable on the electric-vehicle front. Between Hyundai, Kia, Chevy and Cadillac, the brands have catered well to retail consumers thus far—and now they have commercial buyers in their sights too. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily roundup for all things electric and tech in […]