San Francisco First to Reach 50% EV Market Share in U.S.

San Francisco has emerged as a leading figure in electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the United States, achieving a record-breaking 50% penetration rate of electric and hybrid vehicles in all new retail vehicle registrations in March and April this year, according to data from S&P Global Mobility. This landmark achievement makes it the first significant […]

Tesla NACS: EnviroSpark and Enel X Way Come on Board

More companies have started to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), following in the footsteps of major automakers Ford and General Motors. Atlanta-based EnviroSpark Energy Solutions, Inc., which makes EV charging solutions, has announced the integration of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors into its nationwide charging network. Aaron Luque, Founder and CEO of […]

Tesla FSD Beta 11.4.4 Coming This Week

Tesla currently is rolling out Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta version 11.4.3, but by the end of this week, testers can expect yet another version. According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk on early Wednesday, he replied to @WholeMarsBlog to say, “11.4.4 goes out end of this week.” Last week on June 9, Tesla started to roll […]

FedEx Canada Debuts BrightDrop Electric Delivery Vans

FedEx Express Canada has made strides towards a greener future with the launch of its first 50 BrightDrop Zevo 600 electric delivery vehicles. The event held in Toronto, Ontario, today was attended by high-profile figures, including Victor Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and Julie Dabrusin, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of […]

Stellantis Evaluating Tesla’s Charging Standard

Stellantis, the multinational automotive manufacturing corporation, announced on Tuesday that it is still considering Tesla’s charging standard. This statement follows the recent announcements made by Ford Motor Co and General Motors indicating they will adopt the standard. Stellantis in a statement to Reuters said, “We continue to evaluate the NACS standard and look forward to […]

Volkswagen EV Plant Deal to Cost Canada Billions More than Expected

According to the parliamentary budget officer, Canada’s exclusive contract with Volkswagen, for the establishment of an electric-vehicle battery plant in southwestern Ontario, will cost the federal government an estimated $16.3 billion over the next decade. This figure surpasses the government’s initial projections, which accounted for a $700 million capital investment and up to $13.2 billion […]

Boring Company’s Vegas Loop Expansion Plans Approved

The Vegas Loop, the ambitious underground transport project of Elon Musk’s Boring Company, is set for another expansion following a unanimous 6-0 vote by the Las Vegas planning commission on Tuesday. The vote approved the company’s proposal to extend the underground rail network throughout the city limits of Las Vegas. This expansion promises to connect […]

Tesla Axes White Interior for Entry Model Y

Yesterday, Tesla increased the price of its entry Model Y AWD and today, it has removed an option for the interior of this vehicle. The upgraded white interior option is no longer available for the Model Y AWD, but remains for the Long Range and Performance variants (via @SawyerMerritt). Only black is available for the […]

France Wants a Tesla Gigafactory, Despite Talk of Twitter Ban

As the global race to dominate the electric vehicle (EV) industry intensifies, France is rolling out the red carpet for Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Jean-Noel Barrot, the country’s digital minister, has explicitly stated his desire to secure France as the home for Tesla’s next Gigafactory. This push for investment occurs concurrently with France’s threat of […]

Tesla Semi High Volume Production Expected in Late 2024: Musk

Tesla’s electric Semi truck won’t begin large-scale production until the end of 2024, according to CEO Elon Musk. The decision comes as a result of ongoing battery-supply constraints and the desire to ensure high-quality production. This announcement arrives five years after the company first revealed the model and began deliveries in December. Speaking at an […]

Tesla Cybertruck in Camo Wrap Spotted in the Wild [PICS]

Image via @tenetenergy Tesla appears to be openly flexing the design of its latest Cybertruck prototype, but this time wrapped in a camouflage design. The Cybertruck was spotted multiple times today and shared on social media. According to the latest sighting spotted by Tenet (@tenetenergy), Tesla’s Cybertruck was just rolling down the streets of Palo […]

Tesla Model Y Price Increases in the U.S.

Tesla has increased the price of the Model Y again in the United States, now starting at $47,740 USD (via @Tslachan). Previously, the Model Y AWD started at $47,490 USD, but it has increased by $250 to $47,740 USD. The vehicle still is eligible for a full $7,500 federal tax credit. The price of the […]

First Rimac Nevera Delivered to Customer in U.S.

Rimac Automobili’s Nevera, the record-breaking all-electric hypercar, has landed in the United States, garnering significant attention and emerging as a sought-after marvel in the automotive market. The first Nevera to arrive on US soil boasts a sleek Gunpowder Gray paint job with a pearlescent finish, complemented by Gunmetal Infinitus wheels and gloss black calipers. Inside, […]

2024 Polestar 2 Canadian Pricing Revealed

Swedish electric performance car brand, Polestar, announced significant updates to its 2024 Polestar 2 model today, while releasing Canadian pricing for this model year. With enhanced performance, new motors, and a variety of standard equipment, the upgraded versions are set to start deliveries in the summer of 2023. The updated Polestar 2 Long range Single […]