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Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Rivian’s latest software update for R1 EVs is here, and it brings several improvements. All R1S and R1T models get the brand’s Sport Mode, which enables quicker acceleration. Launch Mode is also expanding to Gen 1 Quad-Motor and both generations…
Polestar’s New EV Wagon Is ‘Absolutely’ Coming To The U.S.
Polestar is kicking things into high gear, launching four new EVs in just three years. Due to geopolitical and trade barriers, just one of these will certainly be sold in the U.S. The upcoming Polestar 4 wagon will “absolutely” come…
EV Owner Satisfaction Continues To Grow, With Tesla Leading The Way
JD Power's Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Ownership Study shows that EV owner satisfaction is up across the board. The firm points to improved reliability for cars and better access to charging stations as the reason for the increase. The Tesla Model…
Now We Know Why Tesla Killed Autopilot
Tesla recently dropped Autosteer from new cars, effectively killing off the Autopilot name. It appears this may be related to an administrative ruling issued by the California DMV over long-standing allegations of deceptive marketing. The California DMV labels this a…
Uber’s $100 Million Charging Bet Is More Than Just About EVs
Uber is partnering with EVGo, Ionity and several other networks to build out charging stations. The stations are intended to support its growing autonomous vehicle partnerships. They will be installed in high-traffic regions and within the company's robotaxi depots. Uber…
The Battery In This 2019 Model 3 Looks Heavily Degraded. But It’s Not That Simple
Bjorn Nyland's old 2019 Model 3 now shows ~21% loss at 182,000 km (113,000 miles)—higher than expected. He blames early fast-charging, but notes that the BMS may lowball capacity if it never sees a battery that is frequently full or…
More Physical Buttons, More Actual Colors
Polestar teased a huge product offensive today, but that’s not the whole story. The company’s design boss said that upcoming models will have more hardware buttons and more colorful interiors. The automaker’s portfolio will grow with four new models in…