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Electrify America’s new flagship charging station view of a car charging by a lounging room Announcements

The Nicest Charging Station in America?

Since EVs are emissions-free, why not charge indoors, and have access to comfortable lounges with upscale amenities? Electrify America’s new flagship charging station shows what’s possible.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Toyota Kentucky plant drone view Announcements

Toyota is Bringing Electric Car Production to Kentucky

Toyota recently announced a massive expansion of its Kentucky manufacturing facility, which currently makes hybrid Camry and RAV4 models. The factory will produce a new large electric SUV, which should be eligible for federal incentives.

Laurance Yap2 min read
2024 Honda Prologue being charged in a home garage Announcements

Honda Prologue Pricing, Performance, and Range Details

Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is arriving in dealerships this spring. It is an attractive package, with a starting MSRP of under $50,000, rapid charging, and strong EPA range estimates. Read on to learn more.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Kia PV5 model concept of people boarding the van by a surf shopAnnouncements

Kia Previews New Line of Electric Vans

Going electric can save small and are businesses lots of money by reducing the costs for fueling and maintenance. Until now, most commercial electric vehicles have been adapted from their gasoline counterparts. Kia's new PBV lineup is built on a dedicated EV platform and has many advantages.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Afeela Sedan exterior model side view Announcements

Afeela Unveils Updated Sedan, Details Software Features

Last year, Sony and Honda unveiled their new Afeela sedan, which is due to go on sale in 2025. At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, the companies showcased its advanced driver assistance and infotainment features in detail for the first time.

Laurance Yap4 min read
Tesla Model X driving on a road by a mountainous landscape Announcements

Tesla Lowers Range Estimates for Model S, X, and Y

Tesla has dropped EPA range estimates for some of its models, including the best-selling Model Y and Plaid versions of the Model S and Model X. How much have they dropped, and should you be concerned? Read on to find out.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Side exterior view of Mercedes EQS parked by a building Announcements

Mercedes Updates EQ Models With More Range, Power

The Mercedes-Benz EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs are already range champions, regularly outperforming their EPA ratings. For 2024, they're getting even better, with a standard heat pump and additional enhancements that promise even more range and performance.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Proposed State Road 516 road map model Announcements

New Freeway in Florida Charges EVs as They Drive

Potential EV owners often cite the inconvenience of charging on long trips as one reason for sticking with gasoline. New technology being tested in Florida may enable EVs to charge as they cruise at high speeds on the freeway.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Tesla Cybertruck driving on the road Announcements

Two Tesla Cybertruck Versions Qualify for EV Tax Credit

The recently-announced Tesla Cybetruck is more expensive than originally predicted, but the all-wheel drive and Cyberbeast models will be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax rebate – at least for now. Limited deliveries of the stainless-steel truck have only just begun.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Pilot and Flying J Travel Center EV Charging StationAnnouncements

Pilot and Flying J Travel Centers Open First EV Charging Stations

If you spend a lot of time on the road, you've probably come across a Pilot or Flying J travel center. Now, together with General Motors and charging provider EVgo, the first of 2,000 high-speed chargers are opening at Flying J stops across the country.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Lotus Flash Charge liquid cooled charger Announcements

Lotus Launches World’s Fastest EV Chargers

On the heels of introducing two of the world's fastest EVs, British brand Lotus has just introduced the world's fastest EV chargers. Launching in China this year, they will expand to Europe, the Middle East, and other markets in 2024.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Man charging his car using the Hertz and EVgo chargerAnnouncements

Hertz and EVgo Partner to Offer EV Rentals Discounted Charging

As part of its rental fleet, Hertz offers over 50,000 electric cars across the country to drivers. Now, thanks to a new partnership with the EVgo charging network, drivers experiencing an EV for the first time get access to discounted charging at almost 1,000 locations in the U.S.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Mercedes partnered with Buc-Ee charging station concept Announcements

Mercedes Benz Partners with Buc-Ee’s for Its First Charging Stations

Mercedes-Benz will be launching its own branded charging network globally, bringing 10,000 high-speed charging ports online in the next few years. The first U.S. locations will be at over Buc-ee's travel centres, with the first opening before the end of the year.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Hyundai Ioniq 6 EV parked by a houseAnnouncements

Hyundai Slashes Prices for Ioniq 6 by $4,100

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of our favourite EVs, thanks to its gorgeous styling, ultra-fast charging, and impressive range. A recent price drop makes this Tesla Model 3 competitor even more attractive for 2024.

Laurance Yap4 min read
a model of the manufacturing facility to be built in Canada Announcements

A New Battery Plant in Canada Will Help Ford Build More EVs

Ford and its partners SK On and EcoProBM have announced plans to open a new $1.2-billion battery factory in Canada. Once production is underway in 2026, it will make enough batteries to support over 200,000 electric vehicles a year.

Laurance Yap2 min read
Kia EV5 concept exteriorAnnouncements

More Affordable EVs From Kia On the Way

At its recent EV day, Kia committed to adding multiple EVs between $35,000 and $50,000 in North America, while unveiling the production EV5 compact SUV, the Concept EV3 SUV and the Concept EV4 sedan. Will these three new EVs be available in the U.S.?

Michael Bettencourt5 min read
Back view of Tesla Model Y driving on the road Announcements

More Tesla Price Drops In October

Hot on the heels of introducing a new entry-level Model Y with rear-wheel drive, Tesla has dropped prices across the board for the Model 3 sedan and Model Y SUV. Eligible for the $7,500 federal tax rebate, they are even better value than before.

Laurance Yap3 min read