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Rivian has officially begun upgrading its Rivian Adventure Network (RAN) with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plugs, eliminating the need for adapters when Tesla drivers charge at Rivian stations. The upgrade kicked off last week at Rivian’s Joshua Tree Charging Outpost in California, marking the company’s first location to offer both NACS and CCS1 […]

Owners of the Honda Prologue and Acura ZDX electric vehicles in the U.S. can now use Tesla Superchargers—thanks to a new charging adapter approved by Honda. The NACS-to-CCS adapter lets these vehicles plug into over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers nationwide. It’s the only adapter Honda has tested and approved for safe use with its EVs. The […]

Lucid on Thursday announced a sweeping new partnership with rideshare giant Uber and autonomous technology developer Nuro to launch a premium global robotaxi network. Under the deal, Uber plans to deploy more than 20,000 autonomous Lucid vehicles equipped with Nuro’s self-driving tech across dozens of markets worldwide over the next six years. Expected to start […]

Waymo announced on Thursday that it’s expanding its all-electric autonomous robotaxi service area in Austin, Texas — a move that appears to be a direct response to Tesla’s recent expansion in the same city. Tesla just doubled its Robotaxi coverage in Austin earlier this week, stretching its geofence into an oddly phallic-shaped area. That boost […]

Rimac’s latest electric hypercar, the Nevera R, has smashed its own records—again. Unveiled in August 2024, the Nevera R has now officially beaten every performance benchmark previously set by the standard Nevera, establishing a stunning 24 new world records. That includes clocking a blistering 0-60 mph time of 1.66 seconds (0.08 seconds faster than its […]

Lucid Motors has officially set a new Guinness World Records title for the longest distance traveled by an electric vehicle (EV) on a single charge — and it wasn’t even in a specially modified car. The milestone was achieved by Umit Sabanci, a London-based entrepreneur known for setting and breaking Guinness World Records, in a […]

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker NIO is set to begin production at its third factory in Hefei, Anhui province this September, according to company founder, chairman, and CEO William Li — reports CnEVPost. Li revealed the production timeline during a tour of NIO’s second Hefei plant over the weekend, attended by Chinese writer and ET9 owner […]

In a major shake-up for electric vehicles and the clean energy sector, the U.S. House has officially passed President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which includes the elimination of the federal EV tax credit. The bill, which now heads to Trump’s desk for his signature, will officially end the $7,500 EV tax credit on September […]

Xiaomi on Thursday officially launched its second electric vehicle — the all-new YU7 SUV — in China, and it’s already making waves in the EV world. The YU7 is positioned as a high-performance luxury electric SUV, a direct rival to Tesla’s Model Y. It undercuts its American competitor on price, starting at 253,500 yuan (roughly […]

Waymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing footprint in California, adding a combined 80 square miles of new coverage across Los Angeles and San Francisco, and setting its sights on New York City next. In Los Angeles, the updated service area now includes several new neighborhoods: Playa del Rey, Ladera Heights, Echo Park, and Silver Lake. […]

Rivian is growing its manufacturing site in Normal, Illinois, to prepare for production of its new R2 electric SUV, which is expected to launch in 2026. The company is adding a 1.1 million square-foot building to its existing 4.3 million square-foot facility, which already produces the R1 series and electric delivery vans. Once the expansion […]

Polestar is rolling out a major incentive for Tesla owners in Canada, offering up to $15,000 CAD off the purchase of a new Polestar 2 or Polestar 3 until March 31, 2025. The offer combines a $5,000 Conquest Bonus—available exclusively to current Tesla owners—and a $10,000 Alternative Cash Offer for customers who pay in cash […]

Ford has completed the shipment of 139,935 complimentary Fast Charging Adapters to its U.S. electric vehicle customers, fulfilling its commitment to unlock broader access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. The initiative, launched in 2024, aimed to simplify charging for Ford EV owners. Each adapter shipped came with a message: “Our Gift, Just For You,” and a […]

Ford electric vehicle (EV) owners can now enjoy a smoother charging experience thanks to a new feature available through Apple Maps in CarPlay. Starting today, drivers of the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning can be automatically routed to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) fast charging stations, including compatible Tesla Superchargers, during their trip planning. […]

Former Tesla executive Hiro Mizuno has denied reports that the Japanese government is involved in discussions about Tesla acquiring Nissan factories. Mizuno addressed the claims on X, stating, “I have absolutely no involvement in what is reported in this article and am unaware of any such moves by the Japanese government.” He added that, despite […]