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Tesla surprises the market by confirming that buyers of its cheapest Model 3 now have access to the full $7,500 federal tax credit for electric vehicles instead of the previous $3,750. It’s unclear how they achieved that, but it does bring the price of the Model 3 down to ~$30,000 for those who can take

Tesla has updated its Model Y Long Range in Canada to a Chinese import. It, unfortunately, comes with less range and the same price. Tesla seems to be updating its vehicle lineup in Canada. We reported on Tesla launching a new Model Y RWD in Canada that brings the price of the electric SUV down to $59,990

Eric Hicks, the founder and CEO of LunaCycles, went onto Facebook last night to tease the next big (little) electric moto bike from the high-end manufacturer and importer. The “Talaria XXX” already has us salivating. There are no spoilers here, but let’s dive into what we know and can ascertain from what’s been teased… So

Jaguar announced that it is recalling all I-Pace electric vehicles in the US over a battery fire risk. The recall comes a year after we warned Jaguar about the issue. Last summer, we released a report highlighting our suspicion that Jaguar might have a battery problem similar to the Chevy Bolt EV in its I-Pace.

Blossoming electric rideshare fleet Revel announced it is adding a group of Kia Niro EVs to its existing fleet of Tesla Model Ys and Model 3s. The new addition adds variety to the Revel fleet, which is now approaching 300 EVs in operation throughout New York City. Revel is a Brooklyn-based company that has been

Recovering demand in China’s booming EV market led to all major EV builders seeing a rise in sales over the last month. Although NIO was the exception, the EV startup began delivering its second-generation ES6 and is launching a new midsize electric tourer this month. China’s EV sales rise in May 2023 Last month, the

Monthly Norwegian auto sales numbers are in, showing once again how heavily dominant EVs are in the country, with one Norwegian outlet saying “the Tesla boom will never end.” Norway releases monthly sales numbers for the entire country, giving us an easy way to see exactly how many cars of each model were sold. Those

Italian automaker Fiat is teasing what it calls “the cutest way to electrify cities.” Today, the company revealed the name and first image of its upcoming all-electric quadricycle – the Fiat Topolino. Have a look – do you think it captures Fiat’s “dolce vita” Italian spirit? Despite the consistent waffling of parent company Stellantis’ CEO

Tesla has increased discounts on Model 3 inventory vehicles in what appears to be an attempt to liquidate the Model 3 ahead of the refresh launch. Last month, we reported that Tesla started to apply a $1,210 discount on new inventory Model 3 vehicles in the US. The fact that the discount was only applied

Ford is partnering with Uber to offer flexible, no-commitment Mustang Mach-E leases for rideshare drivers. The first-of-its-kind agreement is designed to promote EVs while cutting emissions in cities. Ford and Uber expand Mustang Mach-E lease program The program, called Ford Drive, is kicking off in California, allowing rideshare drivers to lease a Mustang Mach-E over

Tesla is rumored to debut its new Model 3 design refresh on Thursday, according to Bloomberg. However, I’d take the report with a grain of salt. As we reported yesterday, Tesla CEO Elon Musk is visiting China this week, and it sparked rumors about the launch of FSD Beta in China and the new Model

Tesla is starting to ship its electric cars with a 50% state-of-charge for safety reasons. It is giving buyers 150 free Supercharging kilometers to compensate them. When you take delivery of a new electric car, it is preferred that it is fully charged so you can enjoy it immediately. Tesla always tried to deliver its

Porsche is back again with a pair of new high-end electric bicycles. It’s not the company’s first attempt at e-bikes, but they may be some of their most expensive yet. In fact, it’s far from Porsche’s first e-bike rodeo. Compared to others in the recent wave of automotive companies getting into the e-bike game, Porsche

Tesla is going to supply its Megapack for a massive new $500 million energy storage project in Arizona in partnership with Strata Clean Energy. It should become one of the largest battery projects in the world. Today, Strata announced that it signed a 20-year tolling agreement with Arizona Public Service (APS) for a massive new

The Office is coming to Australia in a new adaptation for Prime Video, starring its first-ever female lead. Australian comedian and actor Felicity Ward will be taking on the middle-manager role originated by Ricky Gervais. The Australian rendition will star Ward as Hannah Howard, the managing director of packaging company Flinley Craddick. Prime Video said

A homebuilder working on a Tesla Solar Roof project on a huge new home called the product “revolutionary.” It looks like Tesla’s Solar Roof still has legs despite a rough start. Tesla naysayers have been calling the solar roof a flop. There are good reasons for that – mainly the fact that Tesla is deploying

The Kia EV6 Light, its cheapest trim, lives on. Although the base model was supposedly discontinued this year, Kia confirmed it will be offering it in select western US states. Kia’s first dedicated EV has changed the perception of the brand. The South Korean automaker is using the transition to EVs to transform how the

A Tesla driver in Michigan claimed that her car was in “self-driving mode” when she crashed into a tree. As usual, it is important to take these claims with a grain of salt until the data is collected. The accident happened on Sunday evening near Big Rapids. A 41-year-old female from Hudsonville was driving a

Elon Musk is in China meeting with government officials, and Tesla CEO’s visit is sparking rumors of a FSD Beta release in China and of the new Model 3. Musk’s private jet landed in Beijing this morning for a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang. The CEO is believed to have stressed the importance

When it comes to motorbikes, there’s simply no comparison. Electric motorcycles and scooters crush their combustion engine-powered cousins in performance. The instantaneous torque and immediate power delivery makes for a more thrilling ride, while the lack of exhaust noise or smell (as well as significantly reduced maintenance and ownership costs) make their use more enjoyable.