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Tesla Adds New Surcharge Policy for Users that Charge their Battery to 100 %

One dollar per minute when the battery reaches 90 % of its capacity. Other non-Tesla vehicles will soon reach the Supercharger network. This new policy encourages users to only get the energy they need to continue their journey.   Earlier this week, Tesla updated its...

President Biden Supports Union Efforts at Tesla and Toyota

Biden has long been a union supporter Tesla Fremont plant was UAW under Toyota ownership The United Auto Workers have been trying to organize Tesla's American factories almost as long as the company has been building cars. The latest deal the union has signed...

Lucid Embraces NACS for Enhanced EV Charging Options

Lucid has announced plans to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) in 2025, enabling Lucid EVs to access Tesla's Supercharger network and streamline the charging process for customers.   Lucid vehicles with the current CCS system will use an adapter to access over 15,000...

Tesla Advances Sub 30,000$ Electric Car Production in Germany

Tesla is set to manufacture an affordable electric vehicle priced at 25,000 euros in its German factory, marking a strategic move toward broader market penetration.   Tesla aims to produce a more accessible electric vehicle at its Berlin-based plant, indicating a shift toward mass-market appeal. ...

BMW Unveils Gen 6 Cells, Gearing Up to Compete with Tesla in EV Market

BMW is set to rival Tesla with its innovative Gen 6 battery cells, aiming to boost efficiency and sustainability in its forthcoming electric vehicle lineup.   BMW's production chief asserts the company leads in battery technology, requiring no catch-up with Tesla. The new Gen 6...

U.S. Justice Department Investigates Tesla’s Driving Range Claims

The U.S. Justice Department is reviewing Tesla's claims regarding the driving range of its electric vehicles and other aspects of its operations.   Justice Department requests Tesla's documents related to vehicle driving range claims. Tesla anticipates its 2023 capital expenditure to surpass its initial $7-9...

Tesla Might Commercialize a Model 3 “Plaid”

The Kilowatts media platform recently speculated that Tesla may introduce a Plaid Model 3, despite past statements from Elon Musk.   ·      The Kilowatts media outlet identified a Plaid Badge on a Tesla Model 3 image. ·      Plaid Powertrain offers acceleration rates of 1.99 seconds for the...

ChargePoint Will Add NACS Compatible Cables for its Public and Residential Stations

The company has developed a cable conversion kit to allow Tesla drivers and upcoming NACS-equipped EVs to use its stations. This is the first time a charging network other than the manufacturers can charge a Tesla without an adapter. Retrofit solutions for the...

BMW North America Partners with Tesla Supercharger Network and Adopts NACS

2024 BMW i5 | Photo : BMW
BMW of North America integrates with the Tesla Supercharger network to offer enhanced charging options for its electric vehicle drivers in the U.S. and Canada from 2025. BMW, MINI, and Rolls-Royce Electric Vehicle drivers in the U.S. and Canada will access designated Tesla Superchargers...

S&P Global Provides Sinister Insight into EV Customer Loyalty

While EV loyalty rates among luxury brands have seen an upward trend, legacy automakers face challenges in retaining customers, particularly when Tesla's influence is discounted.   Excluding Tesla, mainstream brand EV households show a loyalty rate of 52.1%. A consumer survey by S&P Global Mobility...