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Dan Mihalascu

Dan Mihalascu,

European Editor
dan.mihalascu@insideevs.com

Articles by Dan Mihalascu

Teasers Oracle teases Tesla Cybertruck police cruiser, coming

Oracle teases Tesla Cybertruck police cruiser, coming "very soon"

Larry Ellison teased the Cybertruck police truck during Oracle's CloudWork conference in Las Vegas on 20 September.
By Brian Potter 18h ago
Government Watch Musk take Israel's Netanyahu for Tesla Cybertruck ride

Watch Musk take Israel's Netanyahu for Tesla Cybertruck ride

The Israeli PM seemed to enjoy the experience, speaking with Musk about the Cybertruck for several minutes after the ride ended.
By Brian Potter 20 September 2023
Rumours VW said to end ID.3 production at Dresden's transparent factory

VW said to end ID.3 production at Dresden's transparent factory

Sources cited by Automobilwoche said the move is part of a cost-cutting drive by CEO Oliver Blume.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2023
Industry Musk wanted to use Tesla in-car video to win lawsuits: Biography

Musk wanted to use Tesla in-car video to win lawsuits: Biography

Tesla's CEO pushed for recording video of drivers' behaviour behind the wheel, initially without their knowledge.
By Brian Potter 19 September 2023
Manufacturing / Production Thousands of new Tesla Model 3s ready for shipping at Shanghai port

Thousands of new Tesla Model 3s ready for shipping at Shanghai port

This suggests that the manufacturing ramp is going great at Tesla's most productive car plant.
By Dan Mihalascu 17 September 2023
Green Ford CEO says

Ford CEO says "charging anxiety" hampers widespread EV adoption

Forget range anxiety; charging anxiety is now the No. 1 reason consumers aren't committing to EVs, according to Jim Farley.
By Dan Mihalascu 16 September 2023
Design Some Tesla staff

Some Tesla staff "hated" Cybertruck, secretly worked on alternative

The stunning admission was made by Tesla chief designer Franz von Holzhausen in Walter Isaacson's Elon Musk biography.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Rumours Tesla Cybertruck might offer scratch-proof tungsten carbide coating

Tesla Cybertruck might offer scratch-proof tungsten carbide coating

Elon Musk said the body coating would make the Cybertruck "scratch-proof to everything below diamond hardness."
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Technology Toyota details next-gen EV batteries, promises 497-mile range in 2026

Toyota details next-gen EV batteries, promises 497-mile range in 2026

Toyota claims it also made a breakthrough in solid-state batteries, which will launch in 2027-2028 with 621 miles of range.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Industry Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Wall Street analysts tear down BYD Seal, say Tesla should worry

Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric saloon as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost.
By Brian Potter 15 September 2023
Industry European Union opens probe into subsidy-backed Chinese EVs

European Union opens probe into subsidy-backed Chinese EVs

EU Commission president said Chinese EVs with "artificially low" prices enabled by "huge state subsidies" are distorting the EU market.
By Brian Potter 14 September 2023
Spy photos Does Tesla Cybertruck have a power frunk? New video stirs debate

Does Tesla Cybertruck have a power frunk? New video stirs debate

Uploader claims the video shows an unpowered truck having its bonnet raised and lowered against resistance of the geared motor.
By Brian Potter 13 September 2023
Industry Tesla's Giga Berlin train shuttle opens, runs on diesel

Tesla's Giga Berlin train shuttle opens, runs on diesel

Commuters taking the first train to the Tesla station were welcome by a DJ who played music during the ride.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2023
IAA MOBILITY Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition teased ahead of IAA show debut

Lucid Air Midnight Dream Edition teased ahead of IAA show debut

Available only in Europe, this is actually an Air Dream Edition that sports the sinister Stealth theme.
By Brian Potter 05 September 2023
IAA MOBILITY Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar debuts at IAA Mobility

Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar debuts at IAA Mobility

The spectacular 1:1 scale model is a combination of three winning designs from the latest Polestar Design Contest.
By Brian Potter 04 September 2023
Official 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron interior revealed with front passenger display

2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron interior revealed with front passenger display

Audi's first EV based on the PPE platform co-developed with Porsche brims with technology inside.
By Brian Potter 03 September 2023
Official Zeekr 001 FR debuts as 1,265-bhp quad-motor rival for Model S Plaid

Zeekr 001 FR debuts as 1,265-bhp quad-motor rival for Model S Plaid

The Geely-owned brand claims the 001 FR does zero to 62 mph in 2.07 seconds "in a rolling start scenario;" it can also do a tank turn!
By Brian Potter 02 September 2023
Pricing 2024 Tesla Model 3 costs more than outgoing model in China, Europe

2024 Tesla Model 3 costs more than outgoing model in China, Europe

In China, the new Model 3 RWD sees a 12-percent price hike as it starts at £28,100 compared to £25,000 before.
By Brian Potter 02 September 2023
Official New Model 3 has

New Model 3 has "lowest absolute drag of any Tesla" with Cd of 0.219

That's an improvement of almost 5 percent over the outgoing Model 3's drag coefficient of 0.23.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2023
Official Fisker details Pear electric crossover: Up to 320 miles of range

Fisker details Pear electric crossover: Up to 320 miles of range

The £23,500 Fisker Pear will offer two battery choices, one with an estimated range of 180 miles and a 320-mile long-range pack.
By Brian Potter 01 September 2023
Industry Fisker announces new markets in Europe, start of deliveries in Canada

Fisker announces new markets in Europe, start of deliveries in Canada

The Fisker Ocean is now available to order in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Switzerland; deliveries in Canada will start next month.
By Brian Potter 31 August 2023
Industry Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

Tesla offers free Supercharging for all EVs in Europe today

This is how Tesla celebrates the 10th anniversary of the first Supercharger stations opened in Europe.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Spy photos Watch Tesla Cybertruck tackle dirt road, use gigantic wiper

Watch Tesla Cybertruck tackle dirt road, use gigantic wiper

New drone video shot at Gigafactory Texas also shows the Cybertruck driving by a previous-generation Ford F-150.
By Brian Potter 29 August 2023
Pricing Volkswagen ID.7 pre-orders begin in Europe with $61k launch model

Volkswagen ID.7 pre-orders begin in Europe with $61k launch model

The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro rear-wheel-drive model offers a range of up to 386 miles on the WLTP test cycle.
By Brian Potter 25 August 2023
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