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Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook

On today’s brain-addled episode of Quick Charge , President Trump says electric car drivers have a disease, Full Self Driving won’t stop earning Tesla drivers tickets, and Waymo’s CEO spends over forty minutes…

Electrek·

NYC is putting 600 new EV charging points right at the curb

New York City is going to install 600 new curbside EV charging points across all five boroughs, expanding its network from just 88 Level 2 ports to nearly 700.

Electrek·

A 500 MWh Tesla Megapack battery just went live in Texas

Tesla Megapacks are now helping support the Texas grid at Ørsted’s new 250 MW/500 MWh Old 300 battery storage project.

Electrek·

Clemson's Solar-Powered EV Project Looks Like A Cardboard Shoe. But It's A Lot More Clever Than It Looks

BMW challenged graduate students from Clemson University to create an energy-positive car that produces more electricity than it uses. This is what they came up with.

InsideEVs·

Toyota Will Modernize Your Aging Plug-In With Its Factory Upgrade Program

Toyota is expanding a factory-backed upgrade program designed to breathe new life into aging gas and plug-in Toyota and Lexus cars.

InsideEVs·

The Chinese Brand That Didn’t Exist In Britain A Year Ago Just Outsold Honda And Mazda Combined

Factor in sister brands Omoda and Jaecoo of ‘Temu Range Rover’ fame and the Chery family shifted almost as many cars as VW

Carscoops·

This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle

Portuguese EV charging company i-charging has cleared a key hurdle for bringing its 1.5-megawatt (MW) electric truck charger to the US and Canada.

Electrek·

Trump Says EV Drivers Have A ‘Disease’

Trump called EV range anxiety a “disease” in Las Vegas while repeating his electric-car mandate claim

Carscoops·

What To Know About California's $3,500 EV Rebate—And Which Teslas Qualify

California dropped new details about how its incentive program for new and used EVs works, and which cars qualify. Here's what we know.

InsideEVs·

I Brought This Electric Cooler for Vacation—Now I Won't Travel Without It

The BougeRV portable refrigerator did more than keep food cold; it made every leg of my family’s week-long road trip a little easier.

Road & Track·

Dual-Motor Mercedes-AMG GT53 4-Door Coupe Has Less Power, Longer Range And 'Authentic' Inline-6 Noises

The entry-level GT 4-Door Coupe makes do with just 536 horsepower, but it'll still hit 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds and charge from 10% to 80% in 11 minutes.

Jalopnik·

Tesla, SpaceX confirm ‘Terafab’ chip fab site — $16.8B first phase

Tesla and SpaceX have confirmed where they’ll build Terafab, the semiconductor megafactory Elon Musk first teased in March. It’s going to Grimes County, Texas, about an hour northwest of Houston. The companies put the…

Electrek·

Forbidden fruit: Buick Electra gets 435 mile range and 376 hp for $25,000

In the “Why don’t they sell that over here?” and “Why can’t we have nice things?” columns this morning, GM has announced range and pricing for its gorgeous new Electra L7 sedan in China, and it is a screaming deal.

Electrek·

Subaru Is Spending $9,650 Per Solterra Just To Get Them Off Lots

Spending on each electric Subaru ran roughly triple the Outback's, yet the sales still refused to move in any real way

Carscoops·

Video | Is the Skoda Enyaq vRS the ultimate one-car garage?

Looking for the perfect blend of weekday skills and weekend thrills? This electric family SUV could be the answer The perfect two-car garage. It’s a fantasy motoring enthusiasts have debated for decades. Not familiar…

Autocar·

Ford's Affordable Electric Truck Officially Has a Name and a Price

The truck will be called the Fathom, instead of reviving the Ranchero name as we previously theorized, and will start at less than $30,000.

Car and Driver·

Ford Promised A Sub-$30K Electric Truck, The Fathom Came In At $28,350

Ford's new electric truck undercuts nearly every rival except one bare-bones pickup with no speakers

Carscoops·

Ford's Midsize Electric Pickup Is Called The Fathom, Starts At $29,945

Should Slate be terrified?

Jalopnik·

Ford Fathom: name confirmed for £21k 'skunkworks' EV

Landmark pick-up truck moves a step closer to US launch – and will offer more space than a Toyota RAV4 Ford's moonshot electric pick-up will be called the Fathom and be priced from $28,350 (£21,000) when launched in the…

Autocar·

This EV Never Hit Peak Power. But It Still Beat Its Charging Claim

The 75-kWh Zeekr 7GT never came close to its claimed peak, but its impressive charging curve took it from 10% to full in 21 minutes.

InsideEVs·

View Exterior Photos of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

See the exterior of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid from every angle.

Car and Driver·

Tested: 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid Is Functional but Lacks Personality

The hybrid Corolla Cross isn't exciting, but it serves its purpose as an affordable vehicle that can meet a range of needs.

Car and Driver·

View Interior Photos of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid

See the interior of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid from every angle.

Car and Driver·

Ford's Affordable Electric Pickup Has a Name—And A Price

Meet the $29,945 Ford Fathom pickup.

Motor1·

Mercedes-AMG’s Cheapest GT 4-Door Loses 625 HP, Gains Fake 6-Cylinder Soundtrack

Mercedes-AMG’s lates electric super sedan drops from three motors to two to take on the Porsche Taycan 4S

Carscoops·

Ford's Affordable Electric Truck Finally Has A Name And A Price

The $29,945 Ford Fathom gets a pretty decent list of standard equipment.

InsideEVs·

Ford’s Affordable New EV Pickup Will Be Named ‘Fathom,’ Officially Starts at $29,945

The ‘Universal Electric Vehicle’ finally has a name and a price.

Road & Track·

Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350

Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $28,350.

Electrek·

World’s first sodium-ion electric haul truck gets to work in China

While Americans fret over whether or not electric vehicles are up to the challenge of hauling them back and forth to the Piggly Wiggly , Tonly is putting a fleet of advanced sodium battery electric haul trucks to work…

Electrek·

Win the chance to experience Skoda's next generation of EVs

Be among the first in the UK to see the all-new Skoda Peaq up close... Sign up today for your chance to attend our exclusive event on 2 September Want to be among the first in the UK to experience Skoda's next…

Autocar·

Nissan Qashqai E-Power Sets World Record On A Single Tank

The Nissan Qashqai E-Power SUV travels 1,230 miles in Colombia on 14.5 gallons, thanks to the third-generation hybrid system

Motor1·

What Polestar’s US Ban Really Means For Owners

Current Polestar 2, 3, and 4 owners in the US face an end to new sales, but warranties, service access, and over-the-air support continue.

Motor1·

New York City Is Finally Making EV Charging Easier With 600 New Curbside Chargers

The city is also installing 92 new fast charging points and nearly 200 Level 2 plugs at its parking fields and garages.

InsideEVs·

Mercedes-AMG's Electric GT 53 4-Door Coupe Has ‘Authentic’ Inline-Six Sound

A new entry-level version has less power but more range than the GT 55 and GT 63.

Motor1·

The Mercedes-AMG GT53 4-Door Coupe Is Slightly Less Wild Than Its Fellow AMG EV Siblings

The latest member of the automaker’s new electric performance car family features only 536 horsepower.

Road & Track·

The Mercedes-AMG GT 53 EV Trades Power For Over 500 Miles Of Range

The entry-level AMG four-door EV uses one fewer motor than the GT 63, yet still makes 536 hp and hits 60 mph in 3.8 seconds.

InsideEVs·

Electric AMG GT 4-Door gains cheaper 53 variant – with straight six noises

New dual-motor model trades performance and two synthesised cylinders for lower price and big range boost Mercedes-AMG has expanded its GT 4-Door Coupé line-up with the 53, a lower-powered and more affordable version of…

Autocar·

Lucid Cosmos Mid-Size SUV: Here’s A First Look At The Tesla Model Y Rival

The company’s smallest EV to date is expected to cost around $50,000, opening up a much more lucrative market for the startup.

InsideEVs·

Why history shows that Range Rover can rival Rolls-Royce

One of Overfinch's Holland and Holland Range Rovers was sold for more than £1m The British brand's decades of heritage holds plenty of appeal for the ultra-wealthy So, the $500,000 (£410,000) Range Rover is upon us -…

Autocar·

Range Rover: 'the sky's the limit' for price of bespoke models

Asilomar Edition is the most expensive factory-made Range Rover yet Brand will focus on the "big business" of high-value commissions, mirroring luxury rivals JLR has said "the sky is the limit" for Range Rover pricing,…

Autocar·

Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’

President Trump went on another rambling tangent about electric cars at a Las Vegas rally Wednesday night, telling the crowd he “ended the electric mandate” and mocking EV owners for worrying about range – claiming they…

Electrek·

Tesla Superchargers Are Coming To EVgo Stations

EVgo-branded Superchargers will start hitting its stations this fall, capable of delivering 500 kW.

InsideEVs·

Some Owners Say Tesla's New FSD Update Is Causing Their Cars' Computers To Overheat

Some Tesla owners running FSD V14 Lite claim the update is causing issues.

InsideEVs·

EVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are coming

EVgo is installing Tesla’s newest Supercharger hardware on its own network, but the stations will be EVgo-branded.

Electrek·

The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland EV starts at $45,000 with AWD

Toyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) system delivering a combined 375 hp.

Electrek·

Here’s What Autobahn Speeds Do To EV Range

Driving at well over 100 mph deals a significant blow to an EV's range.

InsideEVs·

Lucid Delays Its Tesla Model Y Rival To Avoid 'Mistakes Of The Past'

The Cosmos electric mid-size SUV won’t arrive until the second half of 2027.

Motor1·

BYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UK

BYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxury MPVs on the market.

Electrek·