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Manufacturing / Production New Mercedes-Benz CLA to rival Tesla Model 3 with 350-kW charging

New Mercedes-Benz CLA to rival Tesla Model 3 with 350-kW charging

The upcoming electric four-door saloon will also feature an 800-volt architecture.
By Brian Potter 29 March 2023
09:37 Technology Tesla Roadster batteries are failing, revealing end of life symptoms

Tesla Roadster batteries are failing, revealing end of life symptoms

While the Roadster's original battery packs are still going strong, the upgraded ones are dying.
By Brian Potter 26 March 2023
Technology Hyundai Motor Group presents automatic charging robot for EVs

Hyundai Motor Group presents automatic charging robot for EVs

It does everything, including opening and closing the charging port.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2023
Industry Volkswagen to become global EV battery supplier, invest in mining

Volkswagen to become global EV battery supplier, invest in mining

Europe's largest automotive group aims to sell batteries to Ford as part of its partnership and supply other brands going forward.
By Brian Potter 23 March 2023
Green Surrey plans

Surrey plans "UK's largest ever rollout" of public charging points

The local authority aims to have 10,000 charging points in the county by 2030.
By James Fossdyke 23 March 2023
Technology Audi Q4 e-tron software update results in wide array of improvements

Audi Q4 e-tron software update results in wide array of improvements

Highlights include max charging capability rising to 135 kW and an abundance of new features on the MyAudi app.
By Brian Potter 21 March 2023
Green UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

UK: Less than a fifth of EV buyers comfortable relying on public chargers

What Car? research suggests there's less confidence in the public charging network than there was six months ago.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2023
Weird Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

Suspected thieves busted after stopping to charge their Tesla getaway car

The two people were caught in their Tesla Model X at a charging station.
By Brian Potter 08 March 2023
Technology Tesla teased a wireless home charging solution on investor day

Tesla teased a wireless home charging solution on investor day

It was part of the slide reminding investors that Tesla doesn't "forget to do cool s***."
By John Neff 04 March 2023
4:04:55 Industry Tesla Installs New V4 Superchargers In Europe With Longer Cables

Tesla Installs New V4 Superchargers In Europe With Longer Cables

That should help to solve the main issue for many non-Tesla drivers.
By Brian Potter 03 March 2023
Technology Ford Mustang Mach-E will get LFP batteries this year in Europe

Ford Mustang Mach-E will get LFP batteries this year in Europe

The F-150 Lightning will also offer LFP batteries in 2024 in key global markets.
By Brian Potter 22 February 2023
Spy photos Upcoming Porsche Boxster EV spotted charging via rear port

Upcoming Porsche Boxster EV spotted charging via rear port

The all-electric sports car will be based on the Premium Platform Electric architecture.
By Brian Potter 07 February 2023
Crashes / Wrecks Watch Audi e-tron battery pack get ejected during crash

Watch Audi e-tron battery pack get ejected during crash

The fact that the entire skateboard-style battery pack leaves the car could be seen as a safety feature or a safety hazard.
By Brian Potter 03 February 2023
Commercial Vehicles New photo reveals Tesla Semi's massive battery system

New photo reveals Tesla Semi's massive battery system

It's estimated that its capacity might be around 900 kilowatt-hours.
By Brian Potter 26 January 2023
Industry Tesla owners punishing peers who tie up Superchargers without charging

Tesla owners punishing peers who tie up Superchargers without charging

Two wrongs don't make a right, and we don't support this, but you need to be aware that it's happening.
By Brian Potter 24 January 2023
Manufacturing / Production BMW announces deal to build solid-state battery cells

BMW announces deal to build solid-state battery cells

BMW plans to have a vehicle demonstrating this tech ready before 2025.
By Chris Bruce 21 January 2023
New Car Reviews Real world range test, efficiency, and charging costs for 10 Euro EVs

Real world range test, efficiency, and charging costs for 10 Euro EVs

We took 10 battery-powered models on the Grande Raccordo Anulare to evaluate real-world mileage and efficiency. Here is what happened.
By Brian Potter 19 January 2023
Industry UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

UK: Cost of public electric car charging rises by half in eight months

But those who charge at home are still getting "great value", according to the RAC.
By Hyundai 12 January 2023
Technology Scientists test a potentially more stable EV battery solution

Scientists test a potentially more stable EV battery solution

Preliminary testing of this solid-state composition showed no degradation after 400 charge cycles.
By Brian Potter 11 January 2023
Green New Tesla Supercharger lot design makes it easier to charge when towing

New Tesla Supercharger lot design makes it easier to charge when towing

The new design was implemented at a Supercharger location in Denmark.
By Brian Potter 09 January 2023
Range / Efficiency UK: Here’s how quickly an EV’s battery will die if you drive fast

UK: Here’s how quickly an EV’s battery will die if you drive fast

Rory Reid of Top Gear fame and Alex Kersten put an old Nissan Leaf to the test.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
CES Mercedes invests €1b for new EV charging network

Mercedes invests €1b for new EV charging network

The chargers will be open to all EVs, but Mercedes drivers will get preferential treatment.
By Brian Potter 06 January 2023
Range / Efficiency Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

Maserati considers reducing its EVs' charging speed to lower weight, cost

The automaker's head of electrification argues that fast charging capability adds unnecessary weight that dulls handling and performance.
By Brian Potter 05 January 2023
Industry Tesla adds third-party fast chargers to its navigation in Europe

Tesla adds third-party fast chargers to its navigation in Europe

However, the chargers have to meet Tesla's performance and reliability standards to be added.
By Brian Potter 23 December 2022
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