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Walmart EV Charger Deployments Exploded In Q2. Only Tesla Installed More Plugs
America's electric vehicle fast-charging market keeps throwing surprises every quarter. Despite the reset in EV sales momentum, the fast-charging network continues to grow at a rapid clip. New players like Ionna have ramped up quickly, deploying hundreds of new ports…
This Tiny Electric Kia Camper Somehow Sleeps Four
The PV5 LightCamp sleeps four using a cabin bed and rooftop tent despite having roughly the footprint of a compact crossover. Its removable bed, kitchen, and storage modules allow the electric van to return to its normal five-seat passenger duty…
This New EV Range Extender Skips Gas And Packs A New Kind Of Generator
Renault and Geely’s Horse Powertrain has unveiled a new type of range extender for electric vehicles. The D20 combines a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a new kind of electric motor. The combustion engine runs off 100% methanol fuel blends,…
America Added Fewer EV Fast-Charging Stations In Q2. Here’s Why That’s Not Bad News
The U.S. added thousands of new public fast-charging ports in the second quarter, but the rate of growth slowed. The all-time market share of Tesla Superchargers fell below 50% for the very first time. Utilization rates remained steady, as drivers…
Rivian’s Electric Van Outsold Its Rivals Combined—By 70%
Rivian’s electric van is outselling the competition by a wide margin—again. The company’s commercial EV even outsold the R1T pickup in the second quarter. The ECV has dominated the American electric van segment for many months. Rivian’s van is the…
Subaru’s Best-Selling EV Faced The 70 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How It Performed
InsideEVs contributor Tom Moloughney range-tested the Subaru Uncharted on the highway. The Uncharted is Subaru’s cheapest new EV, and it can deliver up to 308 miles of range, according to the EPA estimate. This highway range test put the top-spec…
California’s $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts ‘Later This Summer’
California's $3,500 EV rebate program is almost here. The new incentive will become available "later this summer," the California Governor's office said on Monday. It's an on-the-hood rebate for new EVs costing up to $50,000 and used ones costing up…