Latest Electric Car News

The Cybertruck isn’t a vehicle that can easily be hidden with a car cover. [full story]

Elon Musk may have expressed concerns about the US economy earlier this year, but according to job listings on Tesla’s website, the most valuable automaker in the world is now trying to grow its headc... [full story]

It seems Tesla may have already started moving most battery production equipment from Giga Berlin to Giga Texas. [full story]

Meanwhile, plug-in hybrid car sales continue to decrease every quarter this year. [full story]

Tesla is now well within the fourth quarter of 2022, and the electric vehicle maker is hard at work improving its newest Gigafactory. Based on recent permits filed by the EV maker and images taken aro... [full story]

Tesla door handles, which sit flush with the car’s body, improve the vehicle’s aerodynamics. However, they’re not great in extremely cold weather, with the handles sometimes getting too frozen to move... [full story]

Tesla has released a new mobile app update that includes a solution if your car has frozen door handles. more…The post Tesla releases app update with solution for frozen door handles appeared first on... [full story]

When Ukraine’s first deputy prime minister Mykhailo Fedorov asked the world’s richest man to send over his SpaceX’s Starlink terminals, the billionaire acted quickly.Read more... [full story]

Peugeot will offer an electrified version of each of its models by 2024Peugeot is soon to showcase features and design cues that will define its pure-electric models from 2025Peugeot will shortly gi... [full story]

We rounded up the best of the battery-powered cars just for you. [full story]

BYD Seal will be offered with either RWD or 4WD drivetrainCompact saloon from leading Chinese EV maker to go on sale on continent by end of 2022The new BYD Seal electric saloon has gone on sale in C... [full story]

Tesla owner Lily Fetterer shared her story of how she began racing her Model 3. It was a chilly September Sunday morning in San Francisco when I met with Lily to explore the city in her silver Tesla M... [full story]

Filed under: Green,Green Driving,Electric,Infrastructure Continue reading Electric cars won’t overload the power grid — and they could even help modernize our aging infrastructureElectric cars w... [full story]

The Renault Megane E-Tech continues to be the best selling electric car, while Tesla put two models in the top 10 plug-ins. [full story]

Will FSD beta do everything in its power to make sure you don’t hit something or is the technology hit and miss? [full story]

Driving dynamics are subjective, and this video comparison provides a solid idea of how these electric crossovers perform. [full story]

Tesla is building a new employee gym on top of the Fremont Factory in Northern California.According to filings seen by Teslarati, Tesla is planning to build a new gym for employees on top of the ’Nort... [full story]

Filed under: Earnings/Financials,Government/Legal,Green,Electric Continue reading Electric car investment envy spawns a ‘tax break industrial complex’Electric car investment envy spawns a ‘tax b... [full story]

The inventor of the Cyberbackpack is extending an Elon Musk-esque offer to Tesla employees, offering a discount at a familiar value to any company worker who wishes to buy a backpack based on the Tesl... [full story]

I’ve had plenty of fun dumpster-diving through Alibaba’s online electric car catalog over the last few years, finding odd and futuristic EV gems for this weekly column. But never before have we seen s... [full story]

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Tesla Cybertruck’s progress toward production, Tesla’s new... [full story]

What appears to be either new Tesla Cybertruck bodies or prototypes were spotted at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the start of production. more…The post New Tesla Cybertruck bodies spotted at Gigafactory... [full story]

Filed under: Aftermarket,Green,Auto Repair,Maintenance,Ownership,Parts and Accessories Continue reading Elon Musk raises hopes for a Tesla stock buyback with a one-word tweetElon Musk raises hop... [full story]

This comes just ahead of the release of Tesla’s Q3 2022 earnings. [full story]

Two new Tesla Cybertruck builds were spotted under wraps at Giga Texas by a drone operator.Tesla is working toward the initial production phases of the Cybertruck at Giga Texas after several productio... [full story]

Tesla is reportedly running into problems establishing battery cell production at Gigafactory Berlin, and it is moving battery manufacturing equipment to Texas. more…The post Tesla is running into iss... [full story]

U.S. Congressmen have been buying up Tesla stock consistently over the past three months despite current stock fluctuations.According to data from CapitolTrades, a website dedicated to showing the fin... [full story]

We take a look at some of the best new electric cars that will hit the streets over the next year and beyondIt’s official - electric vehicles are in the mainstream. 2021 was a record year for EV sales... [full story]

Plug-in car sales increased noticeably towards new records, which might be achieved later this year. [full story]

Elon Musk announced that Tesla FSD Beta version 10.69.3 would be released next week. Currently, Tesla is rolling out v.10.69.2.3. Previously, Musk teased that FSD Beta v.10.69.3 will introduce major u... [full story]

Following the vision-only Model Y’s stellar performance at the Euro NCAP and the ANCAP last month, Tesla found itself in hot water. This was because one of the EV community’s most well-known Tesla hac... [full story]

Filed under: Government/Legal,Green,Electric Continue reading Europe seeks level playing field for its electric cars in U.S. marketEurope seeks level playing field for its electric cars in U.S. ... [full story]

Many industry watchers are claiming Tesla is facing ’demand destruction,” but if that’s the case, why isn’t Tesla pulling on some demand triggers? more…The post If Tesla is facing ‘demand destruction,... [full story]

The Tesla Model Y took the top sales spot in the German vehicle market in September, according to sales numbers reported by the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA) (via Electrek). Tesla has achiev... [full story]

The safety organization specifically noted that it has found ’no evidence’ to substantiate previous claims of potential cheating. [full story]

Tesla will reportedly restart Model S and X deliveries in China and Europe next month. [full story]

It’s finally time. You’ve decided to make the switch and join the zero-emission club. Buying your first electric car comes with a whole new experience. Once you feel the instant torque, upgraded techn... [full story]

An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests. more…The post There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla chea... [full story]

Tesla saves an estimated $114 per car by removing ultrasonic sensors (USS) and switching to its Tesla Vision, according to a cost breakdown analysis by Munro Live’s Mike Lane. In October, Tesla announ... [full story]

It was stopped midway up the on-ramp with a Tesla service van behind it. [full story]

Tesla is reportedly going to implement a new vehicle hazard warning system through a partnership with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc. (ESS), creator of the Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P.... [full story]

Tesla claims to make the safest cars available, and it implements updates and changes when it’s made aware of potential concerns. [full story]

Texas A&M University’s Electric Formula SAE team is being sponsored by Tesla for the upcoming racing season, the team told us in an interview.Formula SAE is a racing series held by the Society of Auto... [full story]

In a recent interview with German media, NIO CEO William Li covered a plethora of topics pertaining to the relatively young Chinese automaker, including its expansion in Europe and its plans for the U... [full story]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk and US President Joe Biden may not necessarily be close, but the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) appears to have encouraged the electric vehicle maker to finally release one of its m... [full story]

Tesla has signed a major deal with Emergency Safety Solutions, Inc., to implement the company’s Hazard Enhanced Location Protocol (H.E.L.P) technology. The H.E.L.P program revolutionizes vehicle hazar... [full story]

A Tesla Semi electric truck was spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp near a highway in Northern California. more…The post Tesla Semi spotted seemingly broken down on an on-ramp appeared first o... [full story]

Musk has been claiming for years that Tesla’s EVs can work as boats for a time, but be aware that it’s a very bad idea. [full story]

The safety concerns over electric vehicles (EVs) in India are slowly fading away. Or so the recent excitement around India’s most affordable electric car suggests.Read more... [full story]

Tesla has updated its in-car energy app to give a comparison between real energy use and the projected range, and it even gives you range advice to get closer to the optimal range. more…The post Tesla... [full story]

The Tesla Model S Plaid and refresh Model S Dual Motor variant’s debut in China is increasingly becoming more likely. Some Model S Plaid reservation holders in China recently reported receiving delive... [full story]

Tesla recently held a Tesla Fiestas celebration for its Latino employees. Tesla’s Senior Talent Management Leader, Lizette B., shared photos from the event on LinkedIn, noting how proud she was and th... [full story]

Liverpool drivers are being pulled over by a new Tesla police vehicle, LiverpoolEcho reported. The colorful navy and bright yellow Model Y was noticed on Tuesday while driving around Liverpool City Ce... [full story]

Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. more…The post Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market appeared first on ... [full story]

Filed under: Ford,Convertible,Coupe,Performance Continue reading $41K Kia EV6 vs. $66K Tesla Model Y: Which should you choose?$41K Kia EV6 vs. $66K Tesla Model Y: Which should you choose? origin... [full story]

While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicki... [full story]

It looks like Tesla’s flagship Model S and Model X are finally coming back to China as the electric vehicles now appear on an updated list of cars receiving tax exemptions. more…The post Tesla Model S... [full story]

The new guidelines from the British Standards Institute are designed to improve charger access for less able EV drivers. [full story]

Jamie Dimon appears to be a fan of Elon Musk’s $44 billion Twitter takeover deal. [full story]

Tesla has managed to secure the best-selling car spot in Germany, a tough auto market known for preferring local brands. more…The post Tesla gets the best-selling car spot in Germany’s tough auto mark... [full story]

As the race to catch current EV leader, Tesla, heats up, an unlikely contestant is about to emerge, according to Chrysler’s CEO Chris Feuell. The automaker’s CEO argues Chrysler has what it takes to g... [full story]

Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. more…The post Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month ap... [full story]

This version still can’t be ordered in the online design studio. [full story]

Over 83,000 units might not be Tesla’s last word in Shanghai. [full story]

Tesla has doubled down on its plan to build sales and service centers on tribal land as a loophole to get around New Mexico’s dumb direct-sale ban. more…The post Tesla doubles down on tribal land loop... [full story]

Tesla is building its second sales, service and delivery center on tribal land. The Pueblo of Santa Ana announced a new Tesla Center on the Tamaya Indian Reservation last Friday. Tamaya Ventures owns ... [full story]

My wife and I have just completed our annual 1500 mile trip from Three Lakes in northern Wisconsin to Lindon, Utah, 30 miles south of Salt Lake City. We take three days in our Tesla Model 3 Long Range... [full story]

Tesla China hit another record in September, with the company selling 83,135 wholesale units over the month. The data was released by the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). Prior to September, Te... [full story]

Mike Rutherford speaks to Richard Rawlings from Gas Monkey Garage [full story]

Tesla is known for supporting U.S. military veterans and has said before that it ’prioritizes building an inclusive and supportive environment.” Tesla’s Veterans Recruiter, Dirk Vanderlaan, shared a p... [full story]

We’ve now taken a long road trip with Tesla FSD Beta 10.69. Here’s our report on how it performed. Background — What Is Tesla FSD Beta? There are three different levels of driver automation that Tesla... [full story]

The Blue Wonder is a custom carrier created by Mercedes in the 1950s in order to move its Formula 1 cars. [full story]

Ukraine, Twitter, and a miss on Tesla deliveries were among the menu items on Musk’s smorgasbord this week. [full story]

IDRA Group announced that it has finished building and testing the 9,000-ton Giga Press that will be used to build Tesla’s Cybertruck. In May, IDRA shared a video detailing the assembly of the massive... [full story]

This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discussed Elon Musk’s Twitter deal and how it is affecting Tesla, Te... [full story]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently provided some insights on how the Cybertruck’s planned ’Boat Mode” might work. Musk’s suggestions were actually practical, making the idea of a seafaring Cybertruck sound ... [full story]

Q4 2022 has arrived. Let the sea of Tesla exports begin. [full story]

This is in addition to a big production capacity increase in China, Giga Texas’ impressive ramp, and expansion in Fremont and Nevada. [full story]

Amid revived drama with Twitter that’s causing whiplash across the internet, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is doing one of the things he’s best at: distracting the public with a shiny new statement. Read more..... [full story]

How did Tesla’s EV sales compare to GM’s and Ford’s? How about BYD’s big order and a flying EV ... [full story]

PepsiCo. confirmed this morning that it is set to receive the Tesla’s electric Semi truck on December 1 at two of its California facilities.’We can confirm our first electric Tesla Semis Dec. 1, 2022,... [full story]

Tesla appears to have accidentally leaked all the upcoming Supercharger locations around the world, but it fixed the issue. more…The post Tesla briefly leaked all upcoming Supercharger locations appea... [full story]

Indian automakers are finally set on proposing the idea of budging on import duties that would allow foreign automakers to sell cars in the market for a reduced tax. However, the deal is being used as... [full story]

The fourth quarter is only a few weeks in, but Tesla China already seems busy exporting vehicles from Gigafactory Shanghai. This is hinted at in recent drone flyovers of the Shanghai South Port Termin... [full story]

Filed under: Green,Green,Tesla Continue reading Musk says Pepsi to receive Tesla’s first Semi trucks in DecemberMusk says Pepsi to receive Tesla’s first Semi trucks in December originally appear... [full story]

This tall hatchback will be assembled in China starting next year and Ohio from 2024. [full story]

Pepsi will be the first customer to get the Tesla Semi, which has a 500-mile range and is ’super fun to drive,’ according to Elon Musk. [full story]

Tesla’s long-delayed semi-truck has started production, and the company will begin making deliveries as soon as December 1st, Elon Musk has announced on Twitter. When the automaker unveiled the Tesla ... [full story]

Tesla is starting production of its electric Semi, and the first of them will be delivered to Pepsi starting December 1, Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed Thursday via Twitter. It’s been a long road to pro... [full story]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced the start of the production of the long-awaited Tesla Semi truck with deliveries to Pepsi on December first. He added that the Tesla Semi has a 500-mile range and is supe... [full story]

Tesla chief Elon Musk on Thursday night announced the first delivery date and customer for its all-electric Semi truck. [full story]

Elon Musk announced that Tesla is starting Tesla Semi production and that Pepsi is going to get the first electric trucks starting December 1. more…The post Tesla Semi production starts; Pepsi to get ... [full story]

Bugatti owner Mate Rimac originally stated that a Bugatti EV could take the form of an SUVSupercar brand to focus on 2027-bound hybrid before moving to any fully electric offeringsNo fully electric ... [full story]

The former talk show host believes EV swaps are a new form of hot-rodding old cars. [full story]

Tesla (TSLA) has been officially upgraded to investment grade long-term credit rating by S&P Global Ratings. more…The post Tesla (TSLA) has been upgraded to investment grade by S&P appeared first on E... [full story]

Tesla’s virtual power plant (VPP) beta program in California now has over 5,000 homes participating. Tesla’s program, which expanded to include Southern California Edison (SCE) homeowners, initially s... [full story]

Foxtron Model B will be built by tech giant at new Ohio factory New electric hatchback is the third car from the automotive division of Taiwanese electronics firm Foxconn Foxtron, the automotive di... [full story]

Tesla’s Megapack battery system is stepping in to fulfill the state’s power requirements after the last shipment of coal. [full story]

Tesla already removed radar and is relying on cameras for its advanced driver-assist systems, unlike most rival automakers. [full story]

General Motors (GM) recently welcomed former Tesla executive Jon McNeill to its Board of Directors. Based on McNeill’s comments after the announcement, he will play a significant role in GM’s efforts ... [full story]