EV
BYD Is Bringing Thousands Of 5-Minute EV Chargers To Europe—And Canada Is Next
China’s BYD is shifting its overseas charging business into overdrive. The EV powerhouse wants to install thousands of its 5-minute Flash Chargers in Europe by the end of the decade. Then, the company is looking to Canada to expand its…
YouTuber Debunks Donut Lab’s ‘Breakthrough’ Solid-State EV Battery
Donut Lab's battery has all the characteristics of an advanced lithium-ion battery, according to a new investigation. The Finnish startup could have been misled by a company called CT Coatings, which claimed to have the chops to build screen-printed solid-state…
Lucid’s Top Engineer Departs The EV Startup As New CEO Takes Over
Lucid's top engineer, Emad Dlala, has left the company. The departure comes shortly after Lucid's new permanent CEO took over, and months before the startup is set to launch its first roughly $50,000 EV. TechCrunch first reported the news on…
Mercedes’ Smaller-Battery GLC EV Doesn’t Have A Range Problem
Mercedes introduced cheaper GLC EVs with smaller batteries, but range still reaches 404 miles WLTP. The GLC 300 4MATIC looks like the sweet spot, with AWD, 421 hp and 382 miles of range. Mercedes and BMW are making the smaller-battery…
Tesla Apparently Won’t Let Cybertruck Buyers Transfer FSD Without Spending Another $20k
Tesla will not honor transfers of Full Self-Driving software to the base-trimmed Cybertruck AWD. Owners are reportedly being told that they must upgrade to a higher trim in order to transfer the software. This has led backlash after owners claim…
This Tesla Model 3 Went Nearly 400 Miles, 30 More Than Its EPA Rating
The Model 3 RWD covered 393 miles, beating its EPA rating by 30 miles. Its 4.61 mi/kWh result shows Tesla’s efficiency advantage is still real. The Model 3 still feels ahead of rivals because it gets the EV basics right.…
Chrysler Recalls America’s Only Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, Tells Owners To Park Outside
Over 17,000 Chrysler Pacifica plug-in hybrid models are being recalled. Known as America’s first and only plug-in hybrid minivan, the Pacifica’s high-voltage battery pack may catch fire. The automaker is advising owners to park outside and to refrain from charging.…