Tesla ends Full Self-Driving purchase option in the U.S.
Elon Musk’s bankers are looking to trim the debt that xAI has taken on over the past few years, following the company’s merger with SpaceX, a new report from Bloomberg says. xAI has built up $18 billion in debt over the past few years, with some of this being attributed to the purchase of social media […]
Tesla Buyer Loyalty Drops a Ton, But Still 3rd in USA
Support CleanTechnica’s work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. Or support our Kickstarter campaign! Tesla used to absolutely dominate brand loyalty surveys in the United States, and elsewhere. The vast majority of Tesla buyers said they’d buy a Tesla again or buy a Tesla as their next vehicle. However, recent research has […]
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 […]
China’s new auto safety standard bans hidden door handles
The standard takes effect January 1, 2027, while models already approved and to be launched in China may complete design changes by January 2029. Tesla pioneered the hidden door handle design, which was subsequently adopted by most Chinese EV makers, though with varying details. (File photo shows a Tesla Model 3. Image credit: CnEVPost) A […]
Tesla already has a complete Robotaxi model, and it doesn’t depend on passenger count
Tesla Cybercab units are being tested publicly on roads throughout various areas of the United States, and a recent sighting of the vehicle’s charging port has certainly stimulated some discussions throughout the community. The Cybercab is geared toward being a fully-autonomous vehicle, void of a steering wheel or pedals, only operating with the use of […]
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 […]
Tesla AI5 chip nears completion, Elon Musk teases incredible development cadence
Tesla’s new Full Self-Driving pricing strategy will eliminate one recurring complaint that many owners have had in the past: FSD transfers. In the past, if a Tesla owner purchased the Full Self-Driving suite outright, the company did not allow them to transfer the purchase to a new vehicle, essentially requiring them to buy it all […]
Can Nvidia Beat Tesla At Its Own Self-Driving Game?
I’ve heard my industry colleagues say that CES 2026 was “slow” on the automotive front. Well, I still walked at least five miles a day to cover tech’s biggest trade show, had dozens of conversations with top executives from around the world, and came home with the flu. (I’m on the mend, but thanks for asking.) I’d […]
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 […]
Milestone achieved! EV annual sales crack 100K in Australia as government warned not to axe incentives
Battery electric vehicle annual sales in Australia surged past 100,000 for the first time in 2025. Despite a 24.8 per cent slump for market leader Tesla, the BEV market grew 13.1 per cent from 91,292 sales in 2024 to 103,270 in 2025. In a static market, this grew BEV’s share slightly from 7.4 per cent […]