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Europe May Not Be Ready For Tesla FSD Yet. Regulators Still Want Answers
Tesla FSD is approved in the Netherlands, but other European regulators still have safety concerns. Regulators questioned FSD’s speeding, winter-road behavior, and potentially misleading name. Wider EU approval could take months, with key committee meetings planned for July and October.…
Ford’s ‘Employee Pricing For All’ Is Back. Here’s How Much You Can Save On EVs
Ford has resurrected its “Employee Pricing For All” program. The American automaker is slashing the prices of its EVs by up to $4,000. Additionally, F-150 Lightning owners can stack another $10,000 in savings. Ford is bringing back its popular “Employee…
Xiaomi Has Conquered China. It’s About To Put the Screws To Europe
Xiaomi has opened a R&D facility in Munich, Germany. The hires include some big talent from brands like BMW and Lamborghini. Xiaomi plans to enter European markets starting in 2027. Some of China’s best-selling and most impressive EVs come from…
China’s Plug-In Hybrid SUVs Can Now Double As Boats, Apparently
China’s car industry is now churning out amphibious SUVs to the masses. Chery boasts its Jetour G700 plug-in hybrid can float like a boat. Not only that, but the luxury SUV has propellers that activate in case of an emergency.…
Rivian Hits 100 Service Centers Ahead Of R2 Rollout
Rivian checked off a big milestone this past quarter. The American EV startup opened its 100th service center ahead of the first R2 deliveries. That’s a 35% increase from last year. Buying a car from an EV startup can be…
Tesla’s New EV Charger Looks Familiar, But It’s Nothing Like Its Predecessors
Tesla unveiled a new type of EV charger called the Basecharger. While it looks like a regular V4 Supercharger, it doesn’t need a separate power cabinet. It’s an all-in-one DC fast charger designed for electric big rigs, like the Tesla…
This 380,000-Mile Tesla Model 3 Has Its Original Battery. Range Loss Is Huge
This 380,000-mile Tesla Model 3 is still running on its original battery pack. Its displayed range has dropped by 34.2%, from 240 miles to 158 miles. Despite major degradation, it still managed 138.3 highway miles at 68 mph. Battery degradation…