Tesla has sent out a survey to its customers, aiming to gather insights on their home charging needs and experiences. The survey, which consists of 4 to 10 questions, was received by Tesla North today. It seeks to understand customer preferences and satisfaction levels regarding Tesla’s home charging products. The survey aims to collect data […]
On March 16, 7-Eleven, Inc. unveiled 7Charge, its exclusive EV charging network and app, which aims to provide a convenient and dependable fast-charging experience at select 7-Eleven stores in the United States, with plans to extend to Canada shortly. With the introduction of 7Charge, the company is set to establish one of North America’s most […]
The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study was released today and Tesla has scored the highest for the third straight year. “Tesla ranks highest among Level 2 permanently mounted charging stations with a score of 790. GRIZZL-E (757) ranks second and Emporia (754) ranks third. The segment average is 740,” […]
Tesla’s Investor Day teased something we’ve never seen before—wireless charging for the company’s vehicles. During the Charging segment of the presentation with Rebecca Tinucci, Senior Director of Charging Infrastructure. Near the end of her presentation, she pulled a Steve Jobs “one more thing” thing moment, showing a slide that said “Can’t Forget To Do Cool […]
Charging station owners in Canada may benefit from a recently passed proposal letting them charge customers for electricity used, rather than time spent charging. Canadian federal agency Measurement Canada has temporarily approved owners of Level 3 DC fast-charging stations to bill users by kWh for energy consumed instead of time charging, as reported on Thursday […]
If you’re a Journie rewards member in B.C. or Alberta, Canada, you can get free electric vehicle charging for a limited time at On the Run convenience store locations. These On the Run EV charging stations are set to be one of the “largest planned ultra-fast charging networks capable of charging most EV models in […]
Canada Infrastructrure Bank (CIB) has launched an investment of $500 million into EV charging and hydrogen refueling in a new initiative focused on infrastructure, as detailed in a press release on Thursday. The Charging and Hydrogen Refuelling Infrastructure Initiative (CHRI) is aiming to decrease greenhouse gases in the transportation sector by increasing the availability of […]
BC Hydro, the utility for British Columbia, Canada, sent an update to customers on Thursday detailing the latest electric vehicle charging station updates. As for new sites, BC Hydro says, “we recently completed two new sites: Duncan (up to 100kW charging) and McLeod Lake. Next up is a station currently under construction in Kitimat.” Existing site updates include […]
After dropping the price of its Mobile Connector to $200 (that includes both a NEMA 14-50 and 5-15 adapter) and Wall Connector to $400, Tesla has also updated its website to include these charging options for purchase at check out (via @WholeMarsBlog). According to Tesla’s website, scrolling down past Full Self-Driving, you’ll see an option […]
Image via Jeff K. via Facebook Some Tesla owners have noticed the company has started to automatically adjust battery charging limits, overriding existing user preferences. According to Jeff K. on Facebook, he received the message above on Thursday evening. The pop up notice reads, “the charge limit in your vehicle has been automatically adjusted to […]
Tesla Superchargers are supposed to get upgraded speeds in North America this year, holding to a trend that the charging network is improving, as detailed in a new study by one firm. A study conducted by consulting firm Umlaut found that U.S. EV charging is improving, despite the need to overcome a handful of challenges […]
Earlier this week, the Biden administration expressed its support for a bipartisan Senate bill that, once passed, would allocate $1.2 trillion USD for infrastructure projects, including $7.5 billion USD to be spent on electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects. According to Reuters, the U.S. President’s plans to expedite the development of EV infrastructure in the country may […]
Toronto’s pilot project for 17 on-street parking spots reserved for electric vehicle (EV) owners who want to get a charge in with their car parked has been in action for six months — its halfway point, and evaluating the project revealed that the spots are usually empty — reports The Star. Toronto Hydro, which powers […]
Despite Tesla’s major growth around the world, there are still some battery-related risks associated with electric vehicles (EVs), so it’s important for us to remember they’re still in their infancy. On Monday, Bloomberg (via Caixin) reported that Tesla publicly apologized to the State Grid Corporation of China, following a viral undercover video where a Tesla […]
Electric vehicles (EVs) have a good grip on the world’s markets right now, drastically changing a wide range of sectors from supply chain technology and automotives, to power storage solutions, autonomous driving, and more. In a bold new push against the barrier of EV charging, Israeli firm StoreDot announced Tuesday that it has developed a […]
