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• Tesla is coming out with ‘something cooler than a minivan’, says Elon Musk
• Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
• Tesla Semi has a million-mile battery, claims Tesla
• New EV sales drop 28% in Q1 2026, but used EVs surge 12% to near-record levels
• Sodium-ion EV battery breakthrough delivers 11-min charging and 450 km range
• Slush pits and snowball fights: Slate’s upcoming pickup endures winter testing [Video]
• Volkswagen Group’s joint venture with Rivian hits latest milestone, unlocking another $1B for the EV automaker
• Honda pulls the plug on its PlayStation EV on wheels with Sony

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• Tesla (TSLA) reportedly in talks to buy $2.9B in Chinese solar equipment for 100 GW US push
• US confirms Tesla (TSLA) is buyer in LG’s $4.3B LFP battery deal for Megapack 3
• Tesla is one step away from having to recall FSD in NHTSA visibility crash probe
• Tesla delays FSD approval in Europe again, now expects April 10
• The new BMW i3 EV is a road trip monster with 440 miles of range, fast charging, and more
• Uber to invest over 1 billion dollars in Rivian to deploy tens of thousands of R2 robotaxis
• Volvo is killing its smallest EV in the US, but the rest of the world can still get it
• Xiaomi launches next-gen SU7 with 902 km range and LiDAR, still undercuts Tesla
• BYD’s bet on EVs is paying off as drivers ditch gas amid rising oil prices
• Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle

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• Musk confirms xAI-Tesla joint ‘Digital Optimus’ project — after saying Tesla didn’t need xAI
• Rivian reveals full R2 lineup and pricing, starting at $57,990 with a $45K RWD model coming later
• Rivian is phasing out the R1S Dual Standard, its most affordable SUV, ahead of the R2
• Lucid (LCID) reveals Cosmos and Earth SUVs as first midsize EVs, starting under $50,000
• Lucid takes aim at the Tesla Cybercab with Lunar, a two-seat EV robotaxi concept
• BMW’s flagship i7 EV is getting a Neue Klasse upgrade: Here’s our first look
• BYD is open to building cars in Canada and acquiring a rival automaker
• BYD’s luxury EV with 5 min fast charging and nearly 500 miles of range is headed overseas
• Honda is scrapping three of its most important EVs for the US, including the Acura RSX
• Aptera (SEV) raises $6.3M through warrant exercise to fund solar electric vehicle validation

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• Tesla increases Cybertruck AWD price to $70,000 after creating artificial urgency
• Tesla sends Canadian Model 3 inventory to the US as it expects Chinese EVs back
• Tesla changes FSD transfer rules again, screwing over Cybertruck AWD buyers
• BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 unlocks 1,000+ km pure electric range and 10 min fast charging
• BYD’s new 1500kW ‘flash charger’ is over 3x faster than anything US has
• BYD unveils stunning flagship electric SUV for the first time [Images]
• It’s official: Hyundai axes IONIQ 6 from US lineup, Kia EVs remain in limbo
• Aptera (SEV) completes first Solar EV build off its validation assembly line
• Donut Lab solid-state battery survives 100°C discharge in second independent test

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• Elon Musk threatens to halt Tesla Giga Berlin expansion over union vote
• Tesla Cybercab program manager exits ahead of launch
• Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
• Used Tesla prices rise 4.3% while rest of EV market drops after tax credit ends
• Donut Lab’s ‘miracle’ solid-state battery confirms 0-80% charge in 4.5 min — but there’s a catch
• BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
• Lucid (LCID) announces ‘step-change’ in Q4 as it aims to build 25,000 to 27,000 EVs in 2026
• Waymo adds 4 more cities to its robotaxi service, now 10 total (Tesla: still 0)

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• Tesla launches $60k AWD Cybertruck, reverses $15k Cyberbeast price hike
• Elon Musk kills first Tesla Cybertruck ($60k) that makes sense just 10 days after launch
• Tesla has to pay a historic $243 million judgement over Autopilot crash, judge says
• Tesla rolls first steering wheel-less Cybercab unit off the line before solving autonomy
• Tesla fans think this reviewer will have to shave his hair due to Musk’s $30,000 Cybercab claim
• Tesla avoids 30-day California sales suspension after dropping misleading ‘Autopilot’ marketing
• Tesla admits it still needs drivers and remote operators — then argues that’s better than Waymo
• Ford is asking the Trump Administration to allow Chinese EV tech in the US
• Slate pricing to be revealed in June, ‘Blank Slate’ truck still expected in the mid-$20k range
• Polestar goes on the offensive with FOUR new models in THREE years

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• Tesla (TSLA) US sales estimated to have dropped 17% in January
• Tesla (TSLA) sales in China crash 45% to lowest level in over three years
• Tesla is quoting $290,000 for its 500-miles electric semi truck
• Tesla launches Cybertruck V2G program in Texas, earning money with your truck’s battery pack
• Tesla announces Powerwall 3P with native three-phase inverter
• Toyota reveals the Highlander EV as first 3-row electric SUV with 320 miles range [Images]
• Rivian (RIVN) Q4 and full 2025 earnings report: Tremendous YoY growth led by software
• Rivian R2 prototypes hit the media and revealed new performance specs as a Tesla Model Y competitor
• Ferrari reveals name of first electric car, ‘Luce,’ shows off Jony Ive-designed interior
• EPA finalizes illegal dirty air plan to hike fuel costs 76c/gal, despite public outcry

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• Two Tesla board members are all over the Epstein files: what happens next?
• Tesla (TSLA) can’t find the bottom in Europe as 2026 starts with another brutal decline
• Tesla launches new Model Y AWD at $41,990 — just $2,000 more than base
• Tesla files new Roadster trademark with new silhouette
• Xpeng reveals first images of GX flagship SUV with Range Rover styling and steer-by-wire
• Xiaomi reveals 990-horsepower YU7 GT performance SUV with 186 mph top speed
• The world’s first sodium-ion battery EV is here and it could be a game changer

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• Tesla is committing automotive suicide
• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2025 financial results: slight beat on earnings
  • Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of ‘autonomy’
  • Tesla discloses ‘FSD subscriber’ count for the first time: 1.1 million
  • Tesla puts 4680 battery cells back in Model Y; Here’s why
• Tesla panic-files ‘Cybercar’ and ‘Cybervehicle’ trademarks moments after Musk says them
• Tesla invests $2 billion in Elon Musk’s xAI cash furnace
• Elon Musk is rumored to be floating merger between Tesla, xAI, and SpaceX
• Tesla lands major Semi charging deal with nation’s largest truck stop operator
• Ford Explorer and Capri EVs updated with longer range, added power, and more
• Kia launched this EV pickup based on the PV5 for $30,000
• This new Chinese EV pickup looks like the Toyota Hilux, but it’s only $18,000

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• Tesla didn’t remove the Robotaxi ‘safety monitor’ – it just moved them to a trailing car
• Tesla cuts standard Autopilot, paywalls basic safety feature behind FSD subscription
• Volvo reveals EX60 SUV, its fastest charging EV yet – and an offroad surprise
• Final form: Porsche’s EVs will now Plug and (plug and) Charge at Tesla Superchargers
• Hyundai shows off the ultimate EV camper with solar power, a kitchen, and few other goodies
• EV battery leader CATL set to launch first sodium-ion batteries in passenger vehicles
• The Volkswagen ID.4 gets a sharp redesign and a new name you’ll recognize
• Solar car maker Aptera (SEV) prices $9 million public offering at $2 per share; stock plunges
• Introducing Electrek Forums: A new hub for the EV and green energy community

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• Tesla (TSLA) to stop selling Full Self-Driving package, moves to subscription-only: why it’s a big move
• Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US
• Canada breaks with US, slashes 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs to 6%
• EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
• Rivian R2 validation units roll off production line, deliveries to follow ‘soon’
• Toyota’s most affordable electric SUV is arriving soon
• This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool

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• Tesla launches ‘Standard’ Model Y Long Range in Europe, and non-Long Range in Canada
• Tesla’s full 2025 data from Europe is in, and it is a total bloodbath
• Elon Musk’s xAI tells investors it will build AI for Tesla Optimus, amid breach of fiduciary duty lawsuit
• Nvidia unveils open-source AI for autonomous driving, ships in Mercedes-Benz CLA in Q1 2026
• Elon Musk wishes NVIDIA luck on self-driving, strangely silent on Hyundai’s humanoid robot
• Elon Musk moves goalpost again: admits Tesla needs 10 billion miles for ‘safe unsupervised’ FSD
• Verge unveils 370-mile electric motorcycle with solid state battery; sounds too good to be true?
• Ford goes all in on L3 eyes-off driving, starting with the $30,000 EV pickup
• Volvo’s new 400-mile EX60 is a specs monster
• Kia reveals three new GT EVs, two sporty electric SUVs and a hot hatch

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 delivery results: confirms decline in sales is accelerating
• Elon Musk’s top 5 Tesla predictions for 2025 that didn’t happen
• Tesla Cybercabs spotted testing, unsurprisingly with steering wheels
• Tesla releases video of Tesla Semi electric truck charging at impressive 1.2 MW
• BYD officially crushes Tesla in all-electric sales for 2025, secures global BEV crown
• Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record

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• Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
• Tesla’s Robotaxi project in Austin is much smaller than Musk claims
• Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
• Watch BYD’s insanely fast EV charger add nearly 250 miles range in 5 minutes [Video]
• Volkswagen shelves its electric minibus for the US, but not forever

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• I tested Tesla’s latest ‘mind blowing’ Full Self-Driving v14
• Tesla reports another Robotaxi crash, even with supervisor as it moves to remove them
• Tesla’s patent applications show slower innovation and shift to AI/autonomous driving
• FSD false advertising case: Tesla must stop lying or it can’t sell cars, judge rules
• Rivian rolls out software update 2025.46, including Universal Hands-Free driving and digital key for Apple and Android users
• Another EV battery swapping company is going bankrupt
• Ford reveals next-generation F-150 Lightning EREV, but kills off the EV version
• Is the Volkswagen ID.Polo the affordable EV successor it needs?
• GM considers former Tesla Autopilot head Sterling Anderson as next CEO, report says
• Waymo seeks massive $15 billion raise at $100 billion valuation to fuel robotaxi expansion

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• Tesla Optimus robot takes a suspicious tumble in new demo
• Tesla US sales drop to under 40,000 units following tax credit expiration, lowest in years
• Tesla CEO Elon Musk claims driverless Robotaxis coming to Austin in 3 weeks
• Rivian AI & Autonomy Day: In-house silicon chip, next-gen AI platform, LiDAR for Level 4 self-driving [Video]
• Subaru’s new electric SUV delivers over 300 miles range and it starts at under $35,000
• The Mercedes GLB is back as an electric SUV and it’s better in just about every way [Images]
• Global EV sales jump 21% in 2025 as Europe surges and the US stalls
• Ford and SK On kill massive $11.4B US battery joint venture, split factories between them

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales keep crashing in Europe with a single market temporarily saving it
• Tesla launches ‘Standard’ Model 3 in Europe with aggressive pricing to stop bleeding sales
• Elon Musk claims Tesla FSD drivers can now text and drive, do police agree?
• White House unveils plan to raise your fuel costs, despite affordability crisis
• The Lexus LFA is back, and this time it’s 100% electric
• Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV is a hit in China
• Aptera (SEV) shows off assembly line for solar electric ‘car’, updates on battery and testing

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• Elon Musk slashes Tesla Robotaxi fleet goal from 500 to ~60 in Austin
• Elon Musk admits other automakers don’t want to license Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’
• Tesla announces expected FSD approval date in Europe, regulators deny
• Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries
• The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV starts at under $48,000 with impressive driving range
• Bollinger Motors is dead again – probably for good this time

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• Tesla Robotaxi had 3 more crashes, now 7 total
• Tesla Robotaxi ‘safety driver’ caught sleeping on video
• Tesla delays next-gen AI5 chip to mid-2027, Cybercab will launch on AI4 hardware
• Waymo expands to three more US cities with test vehicles rolling out immediately
• The most powerful Porsche ever is electric: The new 1,139hp Cayenne EV
• Meet the Jeep Recon EV: An off-road electric SUV that’s an absolute beast [Images]
• Lucid Motors launches Gravity Touring SUV, starting below $80,000 [Video]
• Genesis is crashing the luxury party with the GV60 Magma, its first performance EV
• Check out Hyundai’s cool new off-road electric SUV concept [Images]
• Electricity is about to become the new base currency and China figured it out

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• Tesla is working on Apple CarPlay integration, report says
• Tesla recalls over 10,000 Powerwalls in the US after several fires
• Tesla Supercharger live availability is now in Google Maps
• Volkswagen EVs finally get access to Tesla Superchargers (for real this time)
• Waymo expands service map and adds freeway access to three major US cities
• Toyota’s first electric pickup is finally here [Images]
• Toyota opens the doors to its first EV battery plant in the US, but that’s not all

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• Tesla (TSLA) shareholders shoot selves in foot, approve Musk $1 trillion payday
• Elon Musk says Tesla FSD will allow ‘texting and driving’ in ‘a month or two’
• Tesla delays ‘flying’ Roadster demo to April Fools’ Day, production to 2027/28
• Tesla launches ‘Multipass’ in more markets for frictionless third-party charging
• Tesla updates its electric semi truck design
• Xpeng AI Day: new AI model powering robots, robotaxis, and flying cars
• Rivian (RIVN) Q3 2025 report: Revenues and deliveries rise, R2 closer than ever, plus a new AI co.
• Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning pickup may be all but dead
• BMW updates its best-selling EV with more range and power
• Toyota teases a new vehicle and it sure looks like an electric truck

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• Elon Musk says Tesla Roadster ‘flying’ demo is coming
• Tesla ‘Robotaxis’ keep crashing despite ‘safety monitors’
• Tesla Full Self-Driving v14 disappoints with hallucinations, brake stabbing, and speeding
• Tesla signals Cybercab might actually get a steering wheel
• Elon Musk is not leaving Tesla, but he is using the threat as blackmail
• Canada is rumored to imminently remove tariffs on Chinese electric cars
• Lucid’s (LCID) $50,000 midsize EVs will offer ‘mind-off’ Level 4 autonomy
• This electric hot hatch is the Subaru STI we deserve
• The Toyota Corolla EV is bringing a sharp new look, but that’s just the start [Images]
• Kia delays EV4 indefinitely – America loses more choice due to tariffs

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2025 financial results: earnings decline despite record revenue
  • Elon Musk: Tesla is increasing EV production based on anticipated demand for self-driving
  • Elon Musk says he needs $1 trillion to control Tesla’s robot army. Yes, really.
  • Tesla announces production of a new solar panel in the US
  • Tesla confirms electric semi truck production is delayed despite recently claiming otherwise
• Two former Tesla self-driving leaders are telling a different story than Elon Musk
• The Cadillac Escalade IQ will be GM’s first vehicle with eyes-off driving
• Rivian to lay off about 4% of staff to possibly lean down ahead of 2026 R2 launch [Update]
• Ford is halting F-150 Lightning production to focus on more profitable gas and hybrid trucks
• GM kills BrightDrop electric van production, blames ‘slow demand’ as sales were ramping

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• Tesla investing in xAI: the good, the bad, the ugly
• Elon Musk’s SpaceX and xAI are buying Tesla’s unsold Cybertrucks
• Norway says ‘mission accomplished’ on going 100% EV, proposes incentive changes
• GM’s feeling the heat after the US pulled the plug on the $7,500 EV tax credit
• Aptera secures access to $75 million to bring its solar car to production
• Kia plans to build 100,000 EV2 and EV4 models a year, far more than expected

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• Ferrari reveals the specs of its first all-electric car: Elettrica
• Ferrari is rejecting fake engine noise for its first EV, and opts for ‘authentic’ motor sound
• Tesla releases ‘more affordable’ Model 3/Y that costs $2k+ more than last week
• Tesla releases FSD v14, first major update in a year, here’s what it can do
• NHTSA launches another investigation into Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ after 58 crashes
• Tesla is in hot water for mishandling insurance claims
• GM unveils new Chevy Bolt – same package, new battery, low $29k price
• Lucid (LCID) reports record Q3 deliveries and EV production, but it may not be enough
• Solar car maker Aptera is about to go public and I’m worried (updated)

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• Tesla (TSLA) announces 497,000 EV deliveries in Q3
• Tesla’s ‘more affordable’ Model Y spotted uncamouflaged on highway
• Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US for $57,500
• Tesla confirms new Model Y Performance supports bidirectional charging
• Tesla launches first full V4 Supercharger station with 500 kW capacity
• Tesla revives its solar business by bringing back solar leasing
• Rivian (RIVN) Q3 deliveries beat expectations as it narrows its annual delivery guidance
• Honda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts
• The Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla
• New Chevy Bolt seen charging at Tesla Supercharger in LA a week before reveal
• Ford’s $30,000 EV isn’t the pickup you think it is
• Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss first off-road adventure

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• Tesla (TSLA) is having its first and last good quarter in a while
• Tesla (TSLA) is down 22% in Europe while EVs were up 30%
• Tesla complains about EPA’s new policy its CEO paid more than $200 million for
• Tesla is finally launching FSD v14 and Elon Musk says it ‘feels sentient’
• Tesla influencers tried Elon Musk’s coast-to-coast self-driving, crashed before 60 miles
• Lucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover
• Tesla co-founder invests in tiny electric truck startup TELO
• Xiaomi officially sets up shop in the EU with new R&D Design Center
• The new Mercedes CLA L EV launched in China, starting at only $36,000 with serious range

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• Elon Musk has trapped Tesla shareholders: give me $1 trillion or I won’t lie for you anymore
• Tesla settles another fatal Autopilot crash before it gets to trial
• Tesla is trying to hide 3 Robotaxi accidents
• Tesla is redesigning its door handles after people were left trapped in the cars
• Tesla discontinues cheapest Cybertruck, no one wanted it
• Tesla partners with Uber Freight to offer Tesla Semi electric trucks at discounts
• The 2026 Cadillac Optiq EV arrives with much more to offer at a lower price
• Rivian breaks ground on the Georgia factory where it plans to build R2 and R3
• Nissan cuts the Ariya electric SUV in the US… because of the new LEAF?

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• Tesla unveils Megablock and Megapack 3: more power and energy deployed faster
• Tesla engineer accuses Elon Musk of betraying Tesla’s mission in exit letter
• Tesla gives up on Cybertruck wireless charging
• VW on Tesla Supercharger access: be patient, it should be coming this year
• The Volkswagen ID.Cross delivers the ‘secret sauce’ as an affordable, sleek electric SUV
• Mercedes unveils GLC electric SUV: a more refined all-electric platform with 440 miles of range
• The Polestar 5 GT is available to order now and we finally have performance specs
• The new 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning STX delivers more range, but keeps the same price
• A Mercedes EQS with solid-state batteries drove 750 miles and still had range to spare
• Hyundai is now delaying its EV battery plant that was raided by ICE

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• Tesla releases ‘Master Plan Part 4’, a smorgasbord of vague AI promises
• Tesla (TSLA) board fully loses its mind and offers Elon Musk a pay package worth up to $1 trillion
• Tesla moves ‘Robotaxi’ safety monitor from passenger to driver’s seat
• The stunning Volvo ES90 has arrived and it’s the automaker’s most advanced EV to date
• Volvo’s EX60 will be revealed January 21st, details emerge
• Volkswagen vows to make EVs more affordable, starting with the ID.Polo and a new SUV
• Meet the new BMW iX3: A 500-mile range EV with ultra-fast charging and much more
• Audi Concept C: a radical new style that may preview a new electric TT drop top sports car
• Porsche shows off Cayenne EV 11kW induction charging at IAA
• GM is already planning to cut EV production, including the all-new Chevy Bolt

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• This is the new Tesla Model Y Performance, coming to Europe in Sept.
• Tesla’s freefall in Europe continues as BYD overtakes it at stunning pace
• Tesla announces Cybertruck expansion into South Korea
• Elon Musk is lying about Tesla’s self-driving and I have the DMs to prove it
• IRS gives a little more time for electric car buyers to secure the $7,500 tax credit
• Electric vehicles reach tipping point in China, surge to 51% share
• BYD’s Ferrari-slaying electric supercar shatters the EV speed record at nearly 300 mph
• Another major automaker is abandoning its big EV plans
• The 2026 Porsche Macan EV is more powerful, more high-tech, and even lets you game inside

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• Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
• Elon Musk says Tesla might never bring its new Model YL to US, and the reason is so stupid
• Tesla raises Model S/X prices, but bundles ‘Full Self-Driving’ and brings back free Supercharging
• Tesla is under NHTSA probe for not properly reporting crashes involving Autopilot and FSD
• Tesla loses bid to kill class action over misleading customers on self-driving capabilities for years
• The 2026 Nissan LEAF is the most affordable EV with prices starting under $30,000
• BYD undercuts rivals with low Atto 2 EV prices
• Kia just built its first EV in Europe
• Hyundai halts production of another luxury EV

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• Elon Musk went from promising Tesla unsupervised self-driving to ‘less nag’
• Elon Musk confirms he killed Tesla Dojo, but his reason raises eyebrows
• Ford’s Universal EV Platform event left key unanswered questions, but the optimism was palpable
• BYD is coming with a ridiculous 3,000 hp electric supercar
• Acura unveils new RSX: reborn as a sleek electric SUV
• Meet the Lucid Gravity X: The electric SUV turned all-terrain beast
• Rivian is working on a steer-by-wire system – and rear wheel steering (updated)

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• Tesla board (TSLA) gives Elon Musk $26 billion worth of shares
• Tesla withheld data, lied, and misdirected police and plaintiffs to avoid blame in Autopilot crash
• The Tesla Autopilot lawsuit floodgates are open, lawyer who beat Tesla is going for round 2
• Tesla used car prices keep plummeting, dips below average used car
• Tesla’s Dojo supercomputer looks dead as more execs leave for competing startup
• US military is buying Tesla Cybertrucks to use as targets for missiles
• Ford puts new electric pickup on the back burner, but promises lower-priced EVs
• Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it
• Acura is teasing its new all-electric RSX before its debut at Monterey Car Week

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• Tesla (TSLA) is found liable in fatal Autopilot crash, has to pay $329 million
• Tesla’s Robotaxis are officially powered by human drivers as it launches ride-hailing in Bay Area
• Tesla’s new Model Y Performance spotted testing
• Tesla stops taking Model S/X orders in Europe
• Mercedes just pressed pause on EV orders in the US
• Tesla is about to lose the $7,500 EV tax credit – again – and this time the cliff is a lot steeper
• Ford says it will build ‘breakthrough’ EVs in the US
• Cadillac Lyriq-V first drive, a 3.3 second sport-luxury beast
• Chevy teases new Bolt w/NACS, front fascia redesign, rear brake lights
• Hyundai and Kia just got some relief from US tariffs, but billions are still at stake
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 shatters US sales record as its EV push kicks into high gear
• An electric Subaru BRZ? Don’t rule out an EV version just yet

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Ford Q2 2025 earnings preview

After suspending full-year guidance in May, Ford warned that it expected to take a $2.5 billion hit from Trump's auto tariffs.

Given that Ford builds more vehicles in the US than any major automaker, outside of Tesla, it's expected to see less of an impact from the 25% tariff on imports.

Ford imports just about 21% of the vehicles it sells in the US. In comparison, crosstown rival GM imports around 46%. GM announced last week that the tariffs cost it an extra $1.1 billion in the second quarter. For the full year, GM still expects a $4 billion to $5 billion impact.

Unlike GM, Ford breaks down earnings into three units, including Model e, its electric vehicle business. Ford's Model e posted a nearly $1 billion loss in the first quarter, but new EVs rolling out in Europe boosted revenue.

Although Ford's vehicle sales rose 14% to over 612,000 in Q2, EV sales dropped 31% to just 16,438. Ford spokesperson Martin Gunsberg told Electrek that both the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning were impacted by the changeover to the 2025 model year and the Mach-E recall.

According to Estimize, Wall Street expects Ford to post second-quarter EPS of $0.33 on revenue of $43.75 billion.

Improving costs and more EV news to come

Ford beat earnings estimates posting second quarter revenue a record $50.02 billion in revenue, up 5% YOY and an adjusted EPS of $0.37.

• Ford Q2 2025 Revenue: $50.02 billion vs $43.75 billion expected
• Ford Q2 2025 adjusted EPS: $0.37 vs $0.33 expected

Despite the higher revenue, Ford posted a $36 million net loss, which was due to a "field service action and expenses related to a previously announced cancellation of an electric vehicle program." It also incurred an $800 million loss due to tariffs in the quarter.

Ford Pro continues to drive both top and bottom-line growth with high-margin revenue streams from software and services.

Its Model e EV business, on the other hand, lost another $1.3 billion in the second quarter. Through the first half of the year, Model e has now lost $2.2 billion.

Ford attributed the higher losses to tariff-related costs and investments in launching its new EV battery plant in Michigan.

After launching new EVs in Europe, like the Capri and electric Explorer, Model e's revenue doubled to $2.4 billion. Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning material costs also improved in the quarter.

Ford now expects full-year adjusted EBIT of $6.5 billion to $7.5 billion, including a $2 billion hit from tariffs. That's down from the $7 billion to $8.5 billion it previously forecasted.

The company will partially offset a $3 billion gross adjusted EBIT impact, partially offset by $1 billion in recovery actions.

CEO Jim Farley announced an event on August 11 in Kentucky, where Ford will share more details about its "plans to design and build breakthrough electric vehicles in America."

Farley said on the company's earnings call that Ford is not looking to compete with South Korean and Japanese brands in the mass market EV space, but rather what the company is known for best — trucks and SUVs. The company will utilize LFP batteries manufactured in Michigan to reduce costs.

The first electric model built on Ford's new platform is expected to be a mid-size pickup truck, set to arrive in 2027.

Check back for more info from Ford's Q2 2025 earnings call. We will keep you updated with the latest.

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2025 financing results: earnings down 23%
  • Elon Musk with a straight face: Tesla Robotaxi will cover half of US population by end of the year
  • Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat
  • Tesla puts foot in its mouth: ‘unsupervised self-driving is not solved’, but what about robotaxi?
  • Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y
• Tesla (TSLA) might lose its right to sell cars in California amid false advertising lawsuit
• Tesla’s own data confirms Autopilot safety regressed in 2025
• Honda just made charging way easier for Prologue and Acura ZDX EV owners
• Lucid owners gain full access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, but with a big caveat
• Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles range
• Meet the BYD Atto 1 — A $12,000 EV for the masses
• Kia reveals 7 new PV5 electric van variants — From camper to pickup truck
• Lucid launches its 2026 Air EV lineup: more range, quieter, and a little more expensive

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• Tesla announces Model YL, a larger 6-seater SUV coming this fall
• Tesla prepares to launch Model 3+ with 800 km (500 mile) range
• Tesla launches a long list of new discounts and incentives in the US
• Tesla’s long-time head of sales in North America is out
• Tesla’s penis-shaped Robotaxi expansion illustrates how unserious the business is
• Waymo outlengths Tesla: Elon’s phallic Robotaxi map backfires in Austin’s expansion battle
• Uber to deploy 20,000 Lucid Gravity robotaxis equipped with Nuro Driver, beginning next year [Video]
• Mercedes-Benz unveils the new CLA Shooting Brake EV with impressive range
• Subaru enters Uncharted EV territory
• Faraday Future unveils FX Super One, an EV minivan with a funny F.A.C.E.

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• Tesla slashes prices in Canada despite tariffs as sales basically go to 0
• Tesla Semi efficiency improves in real-world trucking test covering 4,494 miles over 3 weeks
• Elon Musk says Tesla Robotaxi is coming to California, but no one other than shareholders beleive him
• Elon Musk says Grok is coming to Tesla vehicles just after it went full Hitler
• Tesla (TSLA) pushes its shareholders annual meeting all the way to November, but why?
• Rivian R1 Quad kick turns into the new EV Halo car brand
• Hyundai Ioniq 9 first drive: Stylish SUV outside, spacious and versatile 3-row minivan inside
• The Hyundai IONIQ 6 N is here and it’s even better than expected
• NIO (NIO) opens orders for the new three-row Onvo L90, starting at under $30,000

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• Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit
• Congress votes to send 2 million US jobs to China, increase deficit, energy costs
• Tesla (TSLA) confirms 384,000 deliveries in Q2 2025, right on expectations
• Tesla prototype sparks speculation: a Model Y, maybe slightly smaller
• Tesla launches Oasis Supercharger with solar farm and off-grid batteries
• Tesla unveils its LFP battery factory, claims it’s almost ready
• Here’s why Ford’s electric vehicle sales crashed by nearly a third in Q2
• The Chevy Equinox EV is GM’s breakout star, but that’s not the only surprise
• Xpeng launches G7, a new Tesla Model Y competitor for just $27,000

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• Xiaomi YU7 first drive: a $35,000 Ferrari-looking electric SUV with over 400 miles of real range
• Xiaomi received over 200,000 real orders for its Tesla killer in just 3 minutes
• Whoopsie! Uh oh! Here’s all of Tesla Robotaxi’s goofs and gaffes so far
• Tesla fires Musk’s chief of staff who became head of North America and Europe
• Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: A brief history, full schedule, and teams
• Lucid’s (LCID) midsize EV platform is coming next year, bringing three $50,000 ‘top hats’
• Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even better with a built-in NACS port and much more
• Cadillac just delivered the first Celestiq, a hand-built ultra-luxury EV that costs $350,000

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• Tesla Robotaxi launch is a dangerous game of smoke and mirrors
• Tesla releases details about ‘Robotaxi’ launch: there’s a ‘safety monitor’ in front seat
• Waymo expands CA service area by ~50% just before Tesla robotaxi launch
• Tesla (TSLA) plans to pause production at Gigafactory Texas for second time in 2 months
• Tesla hacker reveals a new Model Y with 6 seats is in the works
• Finally! The Nissan LEAF has been reborn as a new 2026 crossover, and it has NACS! [Video]
• The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV is here and it’s a long-range powerhouse
• Ford believes its low-cost EV platform will go head-to-head with China
• Ford is halting Mustang Mach-E sales due to a recall impacting over 300,000 vehicles
• Say hello to the ID. Buzz AD: VW’s fully autonomous ride is here
• Switzerland killed study proving upgrading to an electric car is good for the environment

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• Tesla launches updated Model S and Model X: the biggest change is the price
• Tesla Full Self-Driving hasn’t improved all year and Musk points to more wait
• Elon Musk ‘regrets’ what he said about Trump as the President is about to crush Tesla
• Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra snags all-time fastest lap for a mass-produced EV at Nürburgring [Video]
• A prototype Porsche Cayenne EV just beat every gas SUV ever in a hillclimb
• We have the starting pricing for all model year 2026 Rivian R1 trims
• The 2025 Kia EV9 sold out faster than expected
• Mercedes has a new ultra-luxury electric van coming soon
• The funky Subaru Brat is returning as an EV pickup with a little help from Toyota
• Charge your EV in 5 minutes: BYD’s ‘flash’ network heads to Europe

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• Here’s how Tesla might be impacted by the Musk/Trump divorce
• Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
• Tesla admits it would ‘suffer financial harm’ if its self-driving crash data becomes public
• Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe as it clings to a fluke in Norway
• BYD outsold Tesla in the UK last month and it’s catching up fast for the year
• Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
• The 2026 Polestar 4 is officially on sale in the US, priced slightly higher than originally promised
• Nissan reveals new photos of the next-gen LEAF EV and confirms its global debut

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• Elon Musk is starting to realize Trump and GOP are killing Tesla
• Tesla spotted with design and feature update for Model S and Model X
• Tesla has been testing robotaxi service without drivers for ‘several days’, says Elon Musk
• GM takes over as the ‘#1 EV seller’ in Canada
• Tesla’s sales fall 87% in Quebec as its market gets wiped out
• BYD starts a new EV price war in China
• Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025: Now just over a month away

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• Tesla (TSLA) is badly affected by Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ the GOP just passed
• Elon Musk materialy lied to Tesla (TSLA) shareholders – transcript and proof
• Tesla pulls all the demand levers with discounts and incentives as sales crash
• Tesla Full Self-Driving veers off road, flips car in scary crash driver couldn’t prevent
• Tesla Model Y compared to ‘Tesla killer’ Xiaomi YU7: it’s not even close
• Chevy gives the 2026 Silverado EV the Trail Boss treatment with 725 hp and off-road upgrades
• Volkswagen builds first pre-series ID.2 parts and the low-cost battery system to power it
• BYD’s best-selling EV arrives in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with prices starting at $26,000
• Rivian R2 kicks off real-world validation and even its camo wraps are cooler than everyone else’s

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• GOP tax bill helps its biggest donor Musk, but harms his company, Tesla
• Tesla (TSLA) slows down in China despite new Model Y production
• Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level
• Tesla’s robotaxi fleet will be powered by ‘plenty of teleoperation’
• NHTSA asks Tesla how it plans to release its robotaxi service based on FSD
• Tesla employees ask Elon Musk to resign, confirm massive demand problem, get fired for it
• Elon Musk hires another Tesla board member to cash checks and let him destroy the brand
• Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades
• BYD’s latest low-cost EV hits dealerships: Meet the new e7
• GM’s new EV battery cells promise more affordable, long-range electric trucks and SUVs
• Ram is once again delaying its first electric truck: Here’s when you can expect to see it now
• Slate’s $20k electric pickup that can be converted into an SUV has secured 100k reservations

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• Tesla launches cheaper Model Y RWD in the US
• Tesla bait-and-switch: Cybertruck owners won’t get Autosteer feature they paid for
• Tesla confirms it has given up on its Cybertruck range extender to achieve promised range
• Tesla (TSLA) shareholders get excited for ‘Tesla prototype’ that turn out to be a competitor’s
• Tesla’s NACS connector will be used by Mazda’s EVs in Japan
• GOP leader confirms plan to kill $7,500 EV tax credit in budget
• Rivian’s (RIVN) Q1 2025 report details highest gross profits to date, R2 validations underway
• Jeep’s most affordable SUV is now electric: The Compass EV is here with +400 miles range
• Toyota’s sleek new C-HR+ electric SUV arrives in Norway with over 370 miles range
• Nissan pulls the plug on its +$1 billion EV battery plant as the alarm bells go off
• Waymo plans to more than double its self-driving I-PACE fleet within the next year

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• Tesla board is reportedly floating replacing Elon Musk as CEO
• Tesla board denies having done the only right thing it has been reported to do in years
• Tesla (TSLA) sales continue to crash in Europe despite new Model Y
• Tesla sales have collapsed in Sweden
• Tesla hikes prices on its EVs in Canada amid tariffs, expect demand collapse
• Tesla Semi public charging network coming with 46 stations in 2027
• Tesla Powerwall 3 is disrupting the solar inverter market
• Facing pressure, Trump scales back tariffs for US automakers
• Waymo and Toyota partner to go after Tesla with personal self-driving vehicles
• BYD had a blowout sales month in April with more EVs sold than hybrids, and that’s not all
• China’s 3-row 872hp SUV would destroy the EU/US market: $40K Lynk & Co 900 PHEV 
• Hyundai’s new electric SUV is here: IONIQ 9 prices start at $60,555 with 335 miles range
• BMW hits pause on EV production in the US, but don’t expect prices to rise yet
• Aptera April update: ‘Artemis’ feature-complete pushes forward, first solar deliveries, and a new partnership [Video]

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• Here’s some of the coolest, sleekest (and furriest) EV tech we saw at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show
• Tesla (TSLA) Q1 2025 financial results: missed big on already terrible expectations
• Live Tesla Q1 2025 earnings transcript fact check and reaction stream
• Here are all the crazy claims Elon Musk made about Tesla self-driving today
• Tesla (TSLA) brings back FSD transfer, offers $2,000 loyalty discount amid demand crisis
• The Tesla (TSLA) dilemma: company is cooked with Musk, but stock crashes without him
• You won’t believe the repair cost of this Tesla Cybertruck after a crash with a compact sedan
• Slate emerges with customizable EV pickup available for under $20k [Video]
• Chevy Blazer SS EV first drive, over 600hp and 300 miles of range!
• CATL unveils new EV battery that charges as fast as pumping gas

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• Elon Musk shut down internal Tesla analysis that showed Robotaxi would lose money
• Tesla (TSLA) brand damage is destroying used car value: ‘People don’t want them anymore’
• Tesla Odometergate: is it Tesla’s own Dieselgate or nothing burger?
• Tesla Cybertruck is in crisis: new discounts and throttling down production
• Global EV sales jump 40% in March despite tariff turmoil
• ZEEKR unveils 7GT as ‘The EV that does everything’, complete with 10-minute charging and 825 km range
• Bespoke British sports car manufacturer RBW EV Cars breaks ground on new US facility
• Archer unveils eVTOL air taxi network with United to connect passengers to all major NYC airports

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• Tesla (TSLA) surges on Trump announcing bigger tariffs on China that will destroy its energy business
• Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders in China amid new tariffs
• Tesla launches new Cybertruck RWD for $70,000, removes tons of cool features
• Tesla quietly removes range extender battery option on Cybertruck
• Tesla’s US sales are worse than what is reported, here’s more accurate data
• Lucid acquires Nikola’s factory, some assets, and offer jobs to workers
• BYD launches its first EVs with ultra-fast charging starting at just $30,000
• BMW EVs are gaining more range this year as the 2026 iX hits an impressive 364 miles
• Check out the Kia EV2: This small electric SUV has a big personality
• Smartphone manufacturer Foxconn plans to bring two EV models to the US

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• Tesla (TSLA) announces 336,681 deliveries, far worse than expected
• Tesla launches cheaper new Model Y in US and Canada
• Tesla Semi suffers more delays and ‘dramatic’ price increase
• Trump announces sweeping tariffs ranging from 10 to 49%, will increase cost of everything
• BYD’s global EV takeover is far from over as overseas sales double to start 2025
• Ford Mustang Mach-E is off to a hot start in 2025: Here’s how it stacks up against other top EVs
• Rivian’s (RIVN) stock is down after EV deliveries slip in Q1: Here’s what to expect in 2025
• Lucid (LCID) set another EV delivery record and the Gravity SUV is just getting started
• Hyundai’s super-efficient Ioniq 6 updated with sportier look, ‘N’ model coming soon
• Honda’s new electric SUV and Prelude debut on public roads for the first time [Video]
• Mazda’s $20,000 Chinese EV is about to launch overseas and a new SUV is up next

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• Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
• Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’
• Tesla is becoming a political pawn: UK considers removing it from EV incentives
• Tesla is banned from Canada EV rebate program, gov freezes suspicious $43 million in rebates
• 67% of Americans would not consider buying a Tesla, new poll says
• Tesla (TSLA) Q1 delivery consensus: 377,000 EVs – worst performance in 2 years
• Meet the 2026 GMC Sierra EV: Over $25,000 cheaper and even more capable
• BYD just launched the sleek Qin L EV with its new smart driving tech for under $17,000
• BYD’s first ultra-luxury electric sedan launches at under $90,000: Meet the Yangwang U7
• The Nissan LEAF is all grown up and better than ever: Here’s our first look at the new EV

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• Several Tesla vehicles burned down in Las Vegas and Kansas City, arson suspected
• Tesla vandalism: Trump and AG claim someone ‘coordinate and fund’ them
• Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market
• Tesla already starts to offer 0% interest on new Model Y in China – showing weak demand
• Tesla recalls all Cybertrucks ever made over trim falling off
• Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, who owns Tesla stocks, publicly recommends to buy TSLA
• Elon tells Tesla employees not to sell TSLA stocks as board and execs are dumping
• BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes
• BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades
• Renault’s insane 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch ships in 2027, limited to 1,980 units
• Korea’s first electric pickup is already in high demand, and it’s not from Hyundai or Kia

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• US President does infomercial at White House for company owned by his biggest political donor
• Trump’s Tesla commercial hasn’t helped inventory or new orders
• Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are on hold as trims are flying off the ‘bulletproof’ truck
• Elon Musk claims Tesla will double US production in next two years, let’s do the math
• Tesla Takedown movement fights back against Musk/Trump after push to label them as ‘domestic terrorists’
• Tesla’s upcoming cheaper electric car is basically a stripped-down Model Y
• Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting
• The Mercedes CLA EV is finally here and it has nearly 500 miles range: Here’s our first look
• BMW gives a sneak peek at the new i3 and iX3 during final stages of testing [Video]
• Toyota just gave the bZ4X the glow-up it deserves: Check out the new electric SUV
• Rivian launches hands-free driving and a new ‘Rally Mode,’ but that’s not all
• Jaguar’s controversial ultra-luxury EV looks fake in its first public appearance [Video]

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• Tesla (TSLA) sales crash continues in Europe, with Germany down 70%
• This Chinese EV has surpassed Tesla’s Model 3, and Model Y is next
• Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
• Tesla to build a new Megafactory in Texas near Houston
• Tesla store gets taken over by Musk protesters, 9 people arrested
• Volvo ES90 revealed: 800V beauty is midway between SUV, sedan and fastback
• Cadillac Escalade too small? New, bigger $133K Escalade IQL might be the ticket
• Hyundai IONIQ 9 set to shake up the SUV market with ‘game-changing’ range and a lot more
• Honda Prologue upgraded with over 300 miles range, but no price change for 2025
• Rivian (RIVN) confirms R2 is coming soon and will take the EV brand global
• Volkswagen unveils ID. EVERY1 show car, production version set to launch around 20,000 euros

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• Kia EV Day 2025 recap: EV4 is coming to US, plus an up-close look at the EV2 and PV5 [Video]
• Tesla (TSLA) stock is crashing like a ‘soufflé under a sledge hammer’ as Elon Musk predicted
• Tesla announces Model S and Model X refresh later this year
• Tesla can already deliver new Model Y orders within 2 weeks in China – demand problem?
• Tesla applies for ride-hailing service in California, but with human drivers
• Tesla protests gain momentum while the hate is dividing Tesla owners
• Volkswagen ID.4 was the best-selling EV in Europe, top 3 in the US last month
• Volvo’s new ES90 has lightning-fast EV charging speeds and up to 435 miles range
• Meet the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra, the luxury Chinese EV everyone’s talking about
• Lucid (LCID) expects EV output to double in 2025 as the Gravity SUV rolls out

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• Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
• Nissan turning to Tesla as potential investor after Honda deal fell through
• Tesla Cybertruck is not the death machine that some claimed, gets 5-star NHTSA rating
• Tesla deliveries expected to go down to levels not seen in more than 2 years
• Tesla to finally launch Supercharger wait queue after fight broke out
• First look at Tesla’s first ‘public’ electric semi truck charging station
• Rivian (RIVN) hit its gross profit goal in Q4, now what?
• Rivian announces new offroad-focused ‘California Dune Edition’ R1
• Here’s our first look at the Genesis GV90 with coach doors: The next ultra-luxe EV
• The electric Jeep Compass may be a pipe dream after all
• Kia unveils first look at its new PV5: This is the electric van we’ve been waiting for
• Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV

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• Oil-backed senators introduce bills to kill $7,500 EV tax credit, add $1,000 tax on electric cars
• Tesla Takeover: protests planned at Tesla stores globally this weekend
• US State Department has budget line for ‘Armored Teslas’ worth $400 million
• Tesla turns to creative solutions to try to prevent charging cable thefts
• Tesla offers up to $6,000 Cybertruck discounts as inventory pile up
• Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’
• BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free
• Lucid (LCID) CEO predicts ‘exponential’ growth, and it’s not just from selling luxury EVs
• Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
• Here’s a better look at the $20,000 Volkswagen ID.1 EV ahead of its debut next month

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• Tesla sales dropped 60% in Germany
• Tesla sales crash in another market and this time, it can’t blame Model Y
• Tesla sales hold OK in China amid Model Y changeover
• Tesla increases Model X price, brings back incentive Elon Musk said was ‘not coming back’
• Mercedes EVs can charge on Tesla Superchargers, starting today
• Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
• Nissan is scambling to find new EV partners as panic sets in
• GM is cutting a shift at its EV plant in Mexico because of the Honda Prologue
• Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000
• Trump just canceled the federal NEVI EV charger program

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
  • Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
  • Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
  • A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
  • You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
  • Tesla announces third Megafactory as competition heats up
  • Elon Musk says Tesla aims to build 10,000 Optimus robots this year
• Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
• Tesla’s charge port location is due to Elon Musk’s garage layout, says Lucid CEO
• Meet the updated BMW iX: Now with more range, a light-up kidney grille, and a lower price
• Ford just dropped a tri-motor Mustang Mach-E EV for NASCAR and it looks beastly
• Kia EV5 is sadly not coming to the US, but it will arrive next door with an NACS port
• After delays, the VW ID.7 now won’t be coming to the US at all

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• Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
• Tesla announces giant price hikes to all electric cars in Canada
• Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
• Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
• Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
• Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
• Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
• Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
• Nissan drops plans to bring a Rogue-like electric SUV to the US
• Hyundai wants to re-badge EVs and sell them to GM: Here’s how it will work

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• Tesla Supercharger access coming to Honda and Acura in spring, says Honda
• Kia’s Tesla Supercharger access is late, but some owners found a way to charge
• Tesla claims Cybertruck is ‘best-selling electric pickup’ without even confiming sales
• Tesla throttles down Cybertruck production, shift workers to Model Y
• Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
• Tesla boycott is gaining momentum in Germany due to Elon Musk’s meddling in politics
• Tesla says a new way to clean cameras are coming
• Trump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
• The top electric cars in this winter range test will surprise you
• Hyundai Ioniq 5 charges faster on a Tesla Supercharger than a Model 3 does
• Rivian (RIVN) secures billions in US funding for its new EV plant in Georgia [Updated]
• Rivian (RIVN) stock rises as Volkswagen plans to expand $5.8 billion EV partnership
• Polestar expects profits in 2025 with 5 GT launch, confirms Polestar 7 will be an entry level compact SUV

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• This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
• Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
• Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 vehicles for the self-driving computer failure
• Elon Musk claims Tesla is doing ‘unsupervised self-driving trials’ while playing video games
• Tesla board members officially settle excessive compensation case for nearly $1 billion
• Mazda unveils its new EV for Europe: Meet the Mazda 6e with nearly 350 miles range
• Volvo sold nearly 100,000 EX30 SUVs its first year and now it’s ready to take the US by storm
• Aptera shows its production-intent solar EV at CES, ships this year? (Update)
• Sony’s AFEELA 1 EV gets $90k price (+subscription), reserve now for $200

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• Tesla (TSLA) confirms delivery of 495,570 EVs, way below its own guidance
• Tesla Cybertruck sales are disastrous
• Tesla’s energy storage business continues to boom
• A Tesla Cybertruck burned down at Tesla lot in Atlanta, battery fire suspected
• Rivian (RIVN) stock surges after delivering more EVs than expected in Q4 2024
• GM surges to become America’s number 2 EV seller as electric SUVs, trucks roll out
• Ford extends EV promotion after F-150 Lightning, Mach-E set new sales records in 2024
• Honda Prologue sales are on fire in the US as 2024 total reaches over 33,000
• Hyundai and Kia had a record year in the US, but this is just the start with new EVs en route
• VW has a fix for its ID.4 recall, and sales are starting back up now
• Xiaomi delivered a staggering 135k EVs in 2024 and looks to more than double that in 2025

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• Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
• Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
• Tesla wants to kill EV incentives in US because of Musk, but it is lobbying for them elsewhere
• NIO Day 2024 recap: Firefly’s first EV will compete with MINI and Smart, ET9 launches on a 925V platform
• Honda and Nissan confirm EV merger to survive the every ‘100 years’ industry shake-up

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• Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
• Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
• Tesla finds ‘cell-dent’ issues in Cybertrucks, starts replacing battery packs
• Tesla delivers electric semi trucks to another customer, confirms efficiency
• Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
• Tesla Shanghai starts mass production of Model Y refresh in Jan, says local media
• Tesla looks for new comms manager, is a PR dept coming back?
• Rivian (RIVN) made a ‘secret’ deal with the UAW: Here’s what that means for the EV maker
• Cadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
• Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
• NIO’s low-cost Onvo EV will arrive in its first European market in early 2025

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• We finally got to test drive the Lucid Gravity which just nabbed an EPA range of 450 miles
• Xiaomi names its new SUV the YU7, set to launch next summer to compete against the Model Y
• Lightship unveils production-ready AE.1 aero-electric travel trailer and begins initial sales
• Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming
• Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
• Trump wants to stop Tesla having to report its crashes with Autopilot and Full Self-Driving
• Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
• Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
• Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
• Kia confirms the electric Tasman pickup we’ve been waiting for is coming soon
• Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy

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• FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’
• No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025
• Tesla releases Holiday update: Apple Watch, SiriusXM, and more
• Tesla starts pushing dumb-down version of Full Self-Driving v13
• Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package
• Tesla shuts down Cybertruck production for 3 days at critical time for the company
• Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
• Nissan EV drivers will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network next week
• Audi A6 e-tron first drive: power, range, and luxury in a sleek design
• Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
• Lucid (LCID) just built its first Gravity electric SUV for delivery
• Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit
• Lion Electric lays off half its staff, looks to Groupe Mach for a bailout
• (Solar) power to the people! Aptera re-opens its crowdfunding program

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• Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
• Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck
• Curious Tesla vehicles under covers raises some questions
• Tesla releases API pricing, dev says would cost $60 million per year to run his 3rd-party app
• Tesla adds longer cables and more to Superchargers as non-Tesla EVs complicate things
• Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill
• Rivian Adventure Network open to other cars soon, will be ‘awesome’ says CEO
• Rivian secures $6.6 billion loan for new plant – but with one major caveat
• Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow
• BYD confirms next-gen Blade EV battery is coming soon, promising even more range
• Leaked email signals BYD’s plan to heat up EV price war

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• Tesla slashes Model Y lease price as it attempts record deliveries
• Elon Musk hints at Tesla making bigger electric cars, but don’t hold your breath
• Tesla jumped the gun, Nissan drivers will have to wait a bit for Supercharger access
• 2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali first look: more (460!) miles and power
• Audi unleashes the 2025 RS e-tron GT: a record-breaking electric beast
• Hyundai debuts Ioniq 9 with swivel seats to turn your 3-row SUV into a lounge
• Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast
• US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift
• Check out Jaguar’s new look for its +$100,000 ultra-luxury EV lineup
• Ram’s first electric pickup is delayed: Here’s when it will now arrive
• Hyundai recalls more than 145,000 EVs
• Northvolt files for bankruptcy, CEO quits

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• Tesla supports killing $7,500 EV tax credit – going directly against its mission
• Tesla adds 3 months of free Supercharging and Full Self-Driving to its end-of-year deals
• Tesla (TSLA) turns back to free Supercharging, big discounts in Europe to boost sales
• Ford is offering big EV discounts to close out the year
• Tesla announces 500 kW charging as it finally delivers V4 Supercharger cabinets
• Tesla recalls over 2,000 Cybertrucks to replace inverter that cause loss of power
• Tesla celebrates milestone of 1,000 Powerwalls in a day after claiming twice as many
• Meet the new Cadillac Vistiq, a luxury three-row electric SUV with over 300 miles range
• Polestar’s new luxury electric SUV just got cheaper with up to 350 miles range
• Rivian (RIVN) and Volkswagen officially launch their new EV business partnership

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• Tesla (TSLA) valuation surges to equal next 10 biggest automakers over Trump/Musk relationship
• Tesla launches Cybertruck leases stating at $999 to boost demand
• Rivian (RIVN) hits a road bump in third-quarter earnings, but things are looking up from here
• Lucid (LCID) has funding for ‘well into 2026’ after Gravity SUV launch, record Q3
• Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 starts at under $44,000 with more range and an NACS port
• Volvo confirms its best-selling EX30 electric SUV will arrive in the US before the end of 2024
• LG Energy Solution to provide Rivian 4695 cylindrical batteries produced in the US for the R2
• Used electric car deals are coming as lease returns expected to surge
• Aptera co-CEO hints at a return to crowdfunding as $60M raise with US Capital Global falters

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• Tesla gives update on self-driving roadmap, v13 slips, more promises
• Tesla self-driving test driver: ‘you’re running on adrenaline the entire eight-hour shift’
• Tesla launches new Powerwall 3 expansion units that slash installation times
• Tesla releases rare blog post and it’s an interesting one: Standardizing Auto Connectivity
• Lucid Gravity orders set to begin next week with two trims, one priced below $80,000
• Ford is shutting down F-150 Lightning production for nearly two months: Here’s why
• Polestar EVs are now able to use the Tesla Supercharger network
• Polestar (PSNY) hits major milestone delivering its first US-made Polestar 3 electric SUV\
• Volkswagen warns mass layoffs, historic plant closures are coming
• Aptera completes low-speed drive in its first production-intent solar electric vehicle [Video]

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 2024 results: misses on revenue but jumps on margins
  • Tesla (TSLA) predicts a record Q4, stock jumps 8%
  • Tesla’s profits are now coming from things Elon Musk said he wouldn’t do
  • Tesla reiterates affordable models coming in 1H 2025, but with no new details
  • Tesla has produced its 7 millionth electric car
  • Elon Musk finally admits Tesla’s HW3 might not support full self-driving
  • Elon Musk just said some wild things about Tesla’s self-driving rollout
  • Musk waffles about Tesla Roadster 2025 production – ‘close to’ finalizing design
  • Tesla’s energy storage business is booming, but solar is gone
• New Tesla Model Y vehicles with design refresh spotted in China
• Tesla unveils Oasis: a new Supercharger concept with its own solar farm and Megapacks
• Tesla delays Cybertruck’s range extender, reduces its range
• Scout EVs have arrived and are available for pre-order with 500+ mile range, but there’s a catch
• The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here
• QuantumScape begins low-volume production of first B-sample solid-state cells for OEM testing
• The electric Dodge Charger will hit the road with Factorial’s solid-state EV batteries in 2026
• Waymo secures $5.6 billion in new funding before expanding robotaxis to new cities in 2025
• Selling ever more EVs, Xiaomi ramps up factory expansion
• Ford CEO doesn’t want to give up this Chinese EV he’s been driving for months

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• Tesla needs to come clean about HW3 before the word ‘fraud’ comes out
• Fatal Tesla crash with Full-Self-Driving (Supervised) triggers NHTSA investigation
• Tesla trademarks ‘Robobus’ and ‘Robotaxi’
• Tesla’s Cybertruck backlog is depleted – can now be ordered without reservation
• Tesla gives an update on Powershare: Cybertruck powering your house
• Elon Musk elevates his chief of staff who was in hot water at Tesla amid leadership shake-up
• Tesla releases closer look at its upcoming wireless EV charger
• DHL tests Tesla Semi and confirms the electric truck’s impressive performance
• GMC quietly reveals 2025 Sierra EV Denali with $10,000 lower price [update]
• Rivian halloween surprise update goes Back to the Future, Knight Rider, more
• Here’s why Lucid’s (LCID) stock is crashing today
• BYD officially launches new Seal 06 GT starting for under $20,000

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• Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
• Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van
• Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
• The 2025 Chevy Silverado EV LT is finally coming with over 400 miles range, starting at $75,195
• Lucid (LCID) breaks delivery record again in Q3 as hefty discounts pile up
• BMW surges past European rivals as EV sales top 100,000 in Q3
• Here’s why Rivian (RIVN) is cutting its EV production goal for 2024
• XPeng (XPEV) unveils P7+ sedan as ‘world’s first AI car,’ initial deliveries to begin in November

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• Tesla starts taking configurations of $79k non-Foundation Cybertrucks
• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q3 deliveries: just shy of expectations
• Tesla reveals how many Cybertrucks it produced through yet another recall
• Tesla cancels its cheapest electric car
• Tesla shares impressive data point about its Supercharger network
• Elon Musk celebrates winning lawsuit over Tesla self-driving claims with embarrassing defense
• Tesla loses its long-time Chief Information Officer
• Ford officially overthrown by GM in Q3 electric vehicle sales in the US
• Rivian (RIVN) stock falls after cutting EV production plans, Q3 deliveries slip
• Hyundai’s new US-made IONIQ 5 is getting the Waymo robotaxi treatment

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• Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
• New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
• Tesla sends out invites to Robotaxi unveiling: ‘we, robot’
• Tesla (TSLA) sees higher expectations from Wall Street ahead of delivery results
• Sony Honda Mobility’s AFEELA announces deal with Tesla to adopt NACS, and bring it to Japan
• KIA shares a timeline for rolling out free NACS adapters to new EV6 and EV9 owners
• 2025 Chevy Blazer EV launches with more range and a lower starting price
• Audi unveils pricing and specs for 2025 Q6 e-tron, featuring new range-leading RWD model

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• A Tesla Semi has already traveled 250,000 miles: here’s what we learned about the electric truck
• Tesla (TSLA) rises on deliveries in China, but can it save its Q3?
• Tesla is pulling heavy financing weaponry in end-of-quarter push
• Russian warlord claims Tesla Cybertruck used in combat was remotely disabled by Elon Musk
• Your electric car will fall apart before its battery pack does, study finds
• BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV was the top-selling car in China last month
• Volkswagen to halt ID.4 production in the US following nearly 100,000 vehicle recall
• GM releases its approved NACS adapter, giving its drivers access to Tesla’s charging network
• There are now more electric cars than gas cars on Norway’s roads

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• Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal
• Tesla self-driving promises are getting weaker on new cars
• Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?
• Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping business
• Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
• This retro-futuristic Renault R17 EV restomod needs to go into production immediately [Video]
• Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308mi
• Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV
• Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
• The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T
• Mercedes will start testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road ‘in a few months’

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• I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
• Tesla reveals AI product/self-driving roadmap, and it raises questions
• Hacker reveals Tesla is gathering extra data around its Robotaxi launch site
• Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’
• Tesla Semi trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of the factory
• Tesla is rumored to be planning new 6-seat Model Y
• Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler
• Volvo backtracks on its 100% EV pledge: Here’s what the new plan looks like
• Volvo confirms new EX60 mid-size electric SUV will spearhead its next-gen EV tech strategy
• Meet the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Built in the US with more range and new XRT trim
• Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey
• Rivian is rolling out a software update to R1 owners new and old, including a new ‘Launch Mode’
• Toyota slashes EV production plans by 30% as suppliers brace for impact

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• Tesla Model Y refresh planned for Q1 2025, supply chain report claims
• Tesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger opening
• Elon Musk unveils Tesla’s new ‘Cortex’ supercomputer, but it’s not ready quite yet
• Tesla is now capable of producing 700,000 Powerwalls per year
• Tesla brings back referral program and $1,000 off its electric cars
• Rivian announces “Rivian Rewards,” a referral program for Rivian owners
• Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US
• Volvo’s cheapest EV is taking Europe by storm: Will it do the same in the US?
• BYD unveils new Seal 06GT electric hot hatch for just over $21,000
• XPeng’s new MONA M03 EV nabs 30,000 orders in first 48 hours as deliveries commence
• All-electric Seagliders are about to take flight in the US

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• Tesla launches FSD v12.5 on HW3 vehicles
• Tesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in Utah
• Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway
• A Tesla Semi is spotted in Europe, but why?
• Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s more
• VW ID.Buzz pricing, range & interior colors announced
• GMC’s 2024 Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is finally here – with a 440-mile range
• Lucid (LCID) will launch three new affordable EVs to challenge Tesla’s Model Y, Model 3
• Aptera receives bodies in carbon delivery, multiple production intent solar EV builds to follow
• BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe
• German auto lobby recommends ending all fossil fuel sales by 2045

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• Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
• Tesla underestimates complexity of running customer fleet-based robotaxi service, Uber CEO says
• Tesla Cybertruck’s range extender is coming next year, will cost around $16,000
• Tesla escapes recall in NHTSA suspension investigation, but is recommended to change a part
• Tesla dominates charging experience and it’s not even close, new study says
• Paris wins gold for transforming into mobility utopia for Olympics
• Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups
• NIO just made its first Tesla Model Y challenger, and the interior looks too familiar
• Polestar (PSNY) just made its first electric SUV in the US, is it really the best on the market?
• Rivian (RIVN) suspends Electric Delivery Van production for Amazon due to parts shortage
• Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian

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• Tesla is working through its giant Cybertruck backlog pretty fast
• Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada, and it’s pricey
• Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snaps off the frame in torture test
• Tesla is testing Supercharging at over 300 kW
• Tesla launches new bundle with 3 years of FSD, Supercharging, and premium connectivity
• Rivian (RIVN) stock slips after pivotal earnings: Here’s why the CEO is defending its progress
• Lucid (LCID) beats Q2 revenue estimates with another $1.5 billion injection from Saudi PIF
• EVs and PHEVs outsell gas cars in China for the first time
• BYD undercuts Tesla Model 3 prices by nearly $10K with the new 2025 Seal EV
• Dodge officially reveals prices for its first EV, the 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona

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• Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations
• New Tesla Model Y refresh leaks
• Tesla confirms Cybertruck’s range extender has to be mounted by service
• Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
• Audi unveils A6 e-tron luxury electric sedan
• Lucid’s (LCID) first pre-production Gravity electric SUV rolls out of assembly [Video]
• Rivian CEO says R2 is ‘worlds different’ than the Tesla Model Y, R3 is one-of-a-kind
• BYD to shake up North American EV market with plans to enter Canada
• BYD to unleash 100,000 EVs globally with its new partner, Uber

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• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q2 2024 results: billion-dollar revenue beat
  • Tesla gives encouraging update on 4680 battery cells
  • Tesla accelerates plans for cheaper electric vehicles, but not the $25,000 EV
  • Tesla Robotaxi unveiling now planned for October 10, Elon hints at ‘one more thing’
  • Elon Musk would be ‘surprised’ if Tesla doesn’t have ‘unsupervised self-driving’ next year
• Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise
• Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging
• Ford misses Q2 earnings by a wide margin as EV losses reach $2.5 billion in 2024
• GM claims its next cycle of EV growth is coming, but when?
• Rivian R2 pre-orders ‘well over’ 100,000 and climbing
• Porsche scales back 80% EV goal by 2030 amid falling sales, shifting market
• Google’s Alphabet Inc. doubles down on robotaxis, committing another $5 billion into Waymo

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• Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024 wrap-up and final results
• Trump says he’ll end the EV mandate. The only problem: there isn’t one.
• Elon Musk supports new VP candidate that would crush Tesla’s sales in the US
• Elon Musk confirms Tesla Robotaxi delay, says front design change
• Elon Musk might give up on Tesla’s 4680 battery cell by the end of the year
• Tesla Supercharger deployment is already slowing down in critical time
• Tesla gives free hardware upgrades with Full Self-Driving to qualify for tax credit
• Tesla secures absurdly large multi-billion Megapack contract
• Lucid confirms the 2025 Air Pure offers 5 miles per kWh, making it the most efficient car in the world
• Chevy’s more affordable Silverado EV LT revealed for the first time in new images
• Aptera partner US Capital Global leads $60M investment round to reach low volume SEV production

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Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla relaunches Model 3 Long Range RWD: 363 miles of range for $42,490
• Tesla to delay Robotaxi unveiling, report says
• Tesla starts pushing new Supervised Full Self-Driving update
• Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
• New Tesla Model Y spotted with camouflage – refresh coming?
• Tesla’s California virtual power plant delivers 100 MW to help the grid
• Union threatens strike at Tesla Giga Berlin after contentious meeting
• Biden awards $1.7B to bring auto manufacturing back to 8 states
• Ford unveils new Capri EV with nearly 400 miles range and sports car performance
• Meet the MG Cyber GTS, the electric sports car being compared to the Porsche 911

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla (TSLA) announces Q2 deliveries: beat expectations
• Tesla Cybertruck might have become the best-selling electric pickup truck in the US
• Tesla Model S/X sales are crashing and Tesla is hiding it
• Is Tesla’s energy business finally boosting the stock?
• Tesla is upgrading the Cybertruck’s electric motor
• Tesla releases big new software update with more music options, and more
• Tesla is not expected to invest into India soon as Musk ghosts officials
• Ford’s EV sales surge in Q2, topping GM for second in the US EV market behind Tesla
• GM tops Q2 and first half EV sales records as Chevy Blazer, Equinox EVs roll out
• BYD just set a new sales record as aggressive price cuts take effect, is it enough to top Tesla?
• XPeng debuts the AI-centric M03 sedan in its new MONA EV lineup, priced below $27,500

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla now distinguishes cars by battery suppliers for tax credit eligibility
• Tesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue
• Tesla (TSLA) is expected to have tough quarter for deliveries again
• Tesla Semi spotted using a sensor array
• VW will invest up to $5B into Rivian to form joint venture for next-gen EVs
• Rivian (RIVN) reaffirms 57K production guidance, gross profit in Q4 2024
• Volvo delays low-cost EX30 deliveries in the US until 2025
• Rimac launches new autonomous level 4 electric car brand Verne
• Polestar launches new lower-priced Polestar 3 as first models reach customers

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Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel – except today with an early start time at 9 a.m. due to traveling.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla Model 3 Long Range gets access to federal tax credit, now starts at $40,000
• Tesla Cybertruck deliveries halted amid problem with giant windshield wiper
• Elon Musk says Tesla will give some new stock options to top performers
• Elon Musk says he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’
• Elon Musk claims Tesla’s new AI supercluster will grow to over 500 MW, record AI chip
• Tesla Model Y tops list of most American-made cars
• Exiting Tesla exec suggests spending 1% of revenue on advertising
• The time has come: Fisker has filed for bankruptcy
• Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs
• Kia to build $30,000 EV3 in Mexico, unlocking US EV tax credit
• BMW 1 series is going electric as an affordable EV for younger buyers
• BMW cancels $2 billion battery cell order from Northvolt

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Today’s Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024.

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As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla shareholders officially approve all company proposals, backing the board on almost everything
  • Tesla’s upcoming 3 new EVs raise some questions
  • Elon Musk bets Tesla on Optimus, says over 1,000 robots working in factories next year
  • Tesla produces 1,300 Cybertrucks per week, moving from Foundations Series next quarter
  • Tesla will allow ‘one-time’ FSD transfer for one more quarter, says Musk
• Tesla, Elon Musk sued by shareholders for breach of fiduciary duty over AI funneling threats
• ‘Stand up Tesla’: UAW uses layoffs to make unionization progress at Tesla
• Tesla restarts hiring beyond AI and robotics in a big way
• Ford enables all dealers to sell EVs, bringing +90% of Americans within reach
• Lucid CEO says its Air has hit efficiency of 5 miles per kWh and ‘no one else is even close’
• Lotus shares ‘record-breaking’ Emeya charging time that is as fast as the all-electric hyper GT

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Today's Podcast is sponsored by the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head to the YouTube channel to get your questions and comments in.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Elon Musk says Tesla FSD v12.4 will drive a year between interventions, but there’s a caveat
• Tesla releases new software update with improvements to adaptive headlights and more
• Elon Musk asked Nvidia to prioritize GPU shipments to X over Tesla, emails reveal
• Tesla Cybertruck unveiled as imposing police vehicle
• Rivian unveils next-gen R1 EVs to cut cost without affecting driver experience
• I drove the next-gen R1S/R1T and Rivian is getting better at making electric vehicles
• Volkswagen unveils the new ID.7 GTX as its most powerful EV yet
• Porsche Cayenne EV caught testing hints at larger, bolder big brother to the Macan
• Kia EV4 spotted for the first time revealing the stylish new low-cost EV [Video]

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2024 continues to be the year of the Cybertruck, and well, Tesla has done it again. After holding a second Tesla referral raffle, the company has delivered another free Cybertruck to one extremely fortunate winner: Jacob Knight.

An unbelievable, timely message

A few weeks ago, my neighbor and best friend since grade school called me around 9 p.m. with some unbelievable news.

He told me he thought he might have won a free Cybertruck. I literally didn't believe him. Well, I believed that he thought he might have won a free Cybertruck, but I really wanted to debunk whatever phishing expedition was being conducted before it got too far.

Neither we nor ChatGPT could debunk the raffle winner email using the email headers and raw message. A call from Tesla the following day confirmed the message and set things in motion.

Prior to the call, our families had spent the previous day and a half together.

The startup Jacob worked for was downsizing, his father-in-law Brian spent several days hospitalized after a stroke, and the start of summer was just generally turbulent.

My best friend was understandably in a funk, and I wanted to do my part in helping, so we dragged him out to the beach. The next day, I helped him clean his office while he interviewed for new job opportunities.

It felt like a day and a half well spent!

Neither of us had any clue about what was processing in the background.

It was a very real lesson in how a tide change may already be developing when you feel like you're underwater. Also, enter more raffles!

Tesla Cybertruck raffle winner

Fast-forward one week and change later, and our families are on a six-hour round trip from Biloxi to the Tesla delivery facility in Brandon, Mississippi. The email was real. The call was real. And Jacob's Cybertruck was waiting in the Tesla parking lot with his name hanging from the mirror.

Prior to owning the Cybertruck, Jacob's family owned two Teslas: a Model 3 Performance and a Model X Plaid.

I drove Jacob’s Model 3 Performance up for the photo op; I bought it a week later! Brian, having recovered from his stroke, rode as a passenger in the Model X on the way up. He was responsible for driving the Model X on the way back. This happened to be his first experience ever behind the wheel of an EV.

Jacob bravely packed his newly received Tesla Cybertruck with one of his two kids and my two kids for the ride back. It was a hot-as-summer spring day in Mississippi, but it was a helluva day to remember.

Jacob's Mawmaw Katie was also part of the day one experience. What a memory!

Personally, I can say I've logged roughly two hours behind the wheel of the Cybertruck. It's GOOD. Meanwhile, Jacob and his Foundation Edition Cyberbeast (yes, tri-motor!) have been the talk of the town. Seriously, people haven't stopped posing for pictures and sharing sightings on our town's Facebook group.

Jacob has also allowed his Cybertruck to join the dark side with a deep black matte wrap.

But enough storytelling from me. You can hear Jacob's story of being the Tesla Cybertruck raffle winner in his own words in a podcast interview recorded this week below:

The mission continues.

Photos courtesy of Kristen Knight Photography. Zac Hall is Editor-at-Large for 9to5Mac.

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• Tesla Cybertruck drives through water in first real-world Wade Mode test
• Tesla helps cancer patient get a Cybertruck sooner
• Tesla Cybertruck becomes one of most American-made pickup trucks
• Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck first driving impressions, Kia EV3, Chevy Silverado EV RST and more

Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed to deliver a full range of innovative electric, hybrid and city bikes with premium features, long assist ranges and sensor technologies that offer natural riding experiences that are both energy saving and fun.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Tesla reassures judge that move to Texas won’t affect Elon’s compensation case
• Mexico still believes Tesla Gigafactory is coming despite change of plans
• Rehired Tesla Supercharger manager beautifully explains why he came back
• Mustang Mach-E Rally first drive: Ford is getting more comfortable with EVs
• Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]
• Is the new Cadillac Optiq the entry-level luxury electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
• GM claims its new Chevy Bolt EV will be the most affordable on the market by 2025
• Jeep is launching a $25,000 EV in the US ‘very soon’ to revamp the rugged SUV brand
• Rivian (RIVN) CEO warns of ‘messy’ Q2, talks R2 and Tesla NACS

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Today’s episode is sponsored by Momentum, a new brand of lifestyle e-bikes from Giant Group designed to deliver a full range of innovative electric, hybrid and city bikes with premium features, long assist ranges and sensor technologies that offer natural riding experiences that are both energy saving and fun.

Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger. Learn more here.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?
• Elon Musk confirms his threat: give me 25% of Tesla or you don’t get AI and robotics
• Tesla ends hiring freeze, but only for one department
• Tesla releases update to remove steering wheel nag, shuts down sunglasses loophole
• Tesla officially breaks ground at Megafactory in China
• Chevy Silverado EV RST first drive: Incredible range and power, but is it worth the hefty price? [Video]
• Kia reveals full specs and launch dates of incoming EV3 compact SUV, but will it come to the US?
• China threatens tariffs up to 25% on imports in retaliation for EU probe, US tariffs on EVs
• Lucid (LCID) cuts US workforce by 6% ahead of Gravity electric SUV launch
• Ford slashes 2024 Mustang Mach-E price with new 0% APR offer

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Sponsored by SplitVolt: The Splitvolt Splitter Switch automatically shares power from your existing 240V dryer socket with your Level 2 EV charger. Learn more here.

The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel.

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Here are a few of the articles that we will discuss during the podcast:

• Elon Musk claims Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update drives ‘5 to 10x more miles per intervention’
• Tesla spotted testing prototype with new camera setup
• Tesla launches 0.99% financing on Model Y for limited time
• Tesla drops Steam gaming support inside its vehicles
• Chevy Equinox EV deliveries kick-off with $35,000 model coming soon
• Kia unveils the new EV6 with more range, updated features, and a sleek new design
• Biden quadruples tariffs on Chinese EVs, up from 25% to 100%
• NIO’s new low-cost Onvo L60 EV could boost sales to +20,000 per month

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