Forget Range Anxiety. EV Drivers Are Apparently Facing ‘Hot Dog Anxiety’
Electric vehicle sales have been a mixed bag in the U.S. over the past few years, but one trend has held steady throughout: The driving range of new electric cars is now better than ever, and fast-charging times are rapidly improving. According to Volvo, drivers now need to think differently about how quick their fast-charging […]
These 5 Cars Made Up 20% Of EV Sales Globally Last Year
Just five EVs managed to make up 20% of all global market share. Tesla took the lead (unsurprisingly), but its other ranking contenders were a big surprise. In fact, all non-Tesla vehicles in the top five start at under $10,000 in China. There are more electric and electrified choices in the car market than ever. […]
Tesla Model Y prices just went up for the first time in two years
Elon Musk cannot be fired from SpaceX, and there’s a reason for that. In a blunt post on X on Friday, Elon Musk confirmed plans to structurally shield his leadership at SpaceX, ensuring he cannot be fired while tying a potential trillion-dollar compensation package to the company’s long-term goal of establishing a self-sustaining colony on […]
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 […]
New faster, cheaper Tesla model to come with new LFP battery pack
Tesla last week launched its most affordable Model 3 to date in the Canadian market, starting at the equivalent of less than $A43,000, with what appeared to be a more powerful powertrain, shaving a whole second off its 0-100 km/h sprint time. At that time, we suspected that it could be due to a new […]
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 […]
First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line
For almost a decade, Tesla has been working to launch one of its most impactful products to reduce transport emissions: the Tesla Semi electric truck. Now, the first Tesla Semi has officially been produced off a high-volume production line in Nevada. On Tesla Semi account’s X page, the company shared: “First Semi off high volume […]
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 […]
Tesla is facing up to $14.5 billion in lawsuits — and it’s only getting worse
Tesla is currently fighting on more than 20 active litigation fronts, ranging from Autopilot wrongful death suits to securities fraud and racial discrimination — with total potential financial exposure reaching as high as $14.5 billion. The company’s “hardcore litigation department” and its “corporate puffery” defense strategy have failed to stem the tide. The situation is […]