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Tesla Model Y Tops U.S. EV Sales for First Half of 2025

Tesla continues to dominate the electric vehicle market in the U.S., with the first half of 2025 solidifying its lead by a wide margin. According to new sales data shared by @SawyerMerritt, the Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV in the country from January through June, moving an impressive 155,000 units — more than […]

Tesla Highlights U.S. Manufacturing and Veteran Programs for July 4th

In celebration of Independence Day, Tesla is shining a spotlight on its deep American roots — highlighting its growing U.S. manufacturing footprint and commitment to supporting military personnel and veterans. “We believe in building more than just sustainable vehicles and energy solutions – we’re building a company that exemplifies American innovation and supports those who […]

U.S. Passes Bill Scrapping $7,500 EV Tax Credit

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 […]

Tesla Dominates U.S. EV Sales in Q2 2025

Tesla remains firmly on top of the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) market, outselling the competition by a wide margin in Q2 2025 despite a year-over-year decline in sales. According to new data, Tesla sold approximately 151,000 EVs in the U.S. between April and June — down 9% from the same quarter last year, but still far […]

Tesla Model 3 Crowned Most ‘American-Made’ Car for 2025

Tesla’s Model 3 has officially been named the most “American-made” vehicle for 2025, according to the latest annual index from Cars.com. Every year, the publication releases an independent ranking of some 400 current model-year vehicles based on assembly location, parts sourcing, and manufacturing employment footprint. Tesla snagged the top four spots on this year’s list […]

Tesla Led U.S. EV Sales in April, Despite Market Decline

Tesla topped U.S. electric vehicle (EV) sales in April despite the market exhibiting a significant decline, according to new data from S&P Global Mobility (via Fortune). The automaker led the market but saw its volumes slump 16% to just below 40,000 for April. When Tesla stumbles, the entire U.S. EV market feels the impact, considering […]

Tesla Model Y Standard Range AWD Spotted with $61,990 Price in Website Code

Tesla’s long-rumoured new Model Y Standard Range with an All-Wheel Drive (AWD) configuration was recently spotted in the code for the company’s U.S. order configurator with a price of $61,990 USD, according to a tweet from WaitingForTesla.com (@w4tsla), an automated tracking and notification bot for Tesla inventory in North America. ⚠ New Tesla MY Model […]

EV Tax Credits Seek to Boost Commercial Electric Truck Adoption in U.S.

New electric vehicle (EV) incentives set to go live in the U.S. on January 1, 2023, will seek to boost commercial electric truck adoption and demand in the U.S. by offering tax credits of $7,500 or $40,000, depending on the size of the vehicle, to companies — reports Automotive News. These commercial incentives, the first […]

SpaceX to Launch Starlink Fair Use Data Caps in Canada, U.S.

SpaceX is gearing up to implement a Fair Use policy on its high-speed satellite internet service, Starlink, in the U.S. and Canada (via @DirtyTesLa). “To ensure our customer base is not negatively impacted by a small number of users consuming unusually high amounts of data, the Starlink team is implementing a Fair Use policy in […]

SpaceX in Talks with White House for Starlink Service in Iran: Report

According to a report from CNN, the U.S. government has approached SpaceX to discuss the possibility of setting up Starlink, the company’s high-speed satellite internet service, inside Iran. The information comes from several government officials with knowledge of the discussions. It remains unclear what the nature of these talks was and whether or not the […]

U.S. Approves EV Charging Station Plans for All 50 States and More

Electric vehicles (EVs) are inching their way into the mainstream, and new approval from the federal government for upcoming charging stations is expected to expand the charging network significantly. The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) announced the approval of EV charging station infrastructure plans for all 50 states, Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico on Tuesday, reports […]

NIO EV Launch in the U.S. Rumored for 2025, Claims Report

China-based electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO could be preparing to launch in U.S. markets mid-decade, as noted in a rumor surfacing this week. NIO may enter the U.S. market by 2025 and establish a battery swap station as soon as November, according to two people familiar with the matter in a report from Eletric Vehicles […]

Tesla Supercharger Opens in Vicksburg, Mississippi

According to Canadian Supercharger aficionado Marco (@MarcoRPTesla), the City of Vicksburg, Mississippi, just had a Tesla Supercharger go live earlier this week. The new Supercharger is located at the Ameristar Casino & Hotel at 4116 Washington Street, Vicksburg. It comprises a total of 12 V3 Supercharging stalls, each capable of delivering up to 250 kW […]

U.S. House Passes Climate Bill Containing $7,500 EV Tax Credits

The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the largest climate bill ever passed in the country. It includes $369 billion USD in climate-related funding, part of which will cover tax credits of up to $7,500 USD for new and used electric vehicle (EV) purchases. The IRA cleared the U.S. […]