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Survey: 3 of 5 EV drivers with home charging use public chargers weekly

Mercedes-Benz EV Charging Hub in Sandy Springs, GeorgiaAutomakers tend to quote a figure often: That about 85% of EV drivers charge at home the majority of the time. That said, survey results out this past week from EV charging software company ChargeLab underscore that the reality is more nuanced. Looking specifically at those with home charging, the firm found that while that may be the case, 59.6%...
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Here’s how Ford EV drivers get adapters, use Tesla charging

Ford EVs at Tesla SuperchargerFord led the industry last year in announcing a shift to the Tesla charge port and its North American Charging Standard (NACS), signaling Ford’s adoption of the NACS charge port in future EVs, while also providing upcoming access to the Tesla Supercharger network for existing Ford EV drivers. That access is almost here. Ford is also the...
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Musk: Tesla Roadster arriving in 2025 with SpaceX ties

2020 Tesla RoadsterTesla CEO Elon Musk gave some conflicting signals about the upcoming product on Tuesday night. "Tonight, we radically increased the design goals for the new Tesla Roadster," the CEO said, via a post on X. Musk then clarified that the production design is complete and the product is due to be unveiled at the end of 2024, with aims to ship it in...
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First Drive: 2024 Honda Prologue EV gets to something greater

2024 Honda PrologueThe Prologue is Honda’s first mass-market EV. And fortunately it’s making a lot more sense on arrival than it was a few months ago. What happened last month was a big contextual piece. The company rolled out two head-turning Honda EV concepts providing a glimpse of its 0 Series (Zero Series) electric vehicles set to launch in...
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows with $2B US plant and truck nostalgia

Scout EV plant groundbreakingScout Motors on Thursday announced it has broken ground on a $2 billion plant in South Carolina that could eventually produce up to 200,000 EVs per year. The facility in Blythewood, “near major cities and talent hubs,” is also near the ports of Charleston and Savannah, and it’s possible that a portion of the plant’s output...
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VW’s Scout EV brand bows with $2B US plant and truck nostalgia

Scout EV plant groundbreakingScout Motors on Thursday announced it has broken ground on a $2 billion plant in South Carolina that could eventually produce up to 200,000 EVs per year. The facility in Blythewood, “near major cities and talent hubs,” is also near the ports of Charleston and Savannah, and it’s possible that a portion of the plant’s output...
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2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model S

2024 Lucid Air PureAs of Thursday morning, the starting price of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure is just $71,400, reflecting a price cut of $7,500 and significantly undercutting the most affordable current version of the Tesla Model S for those who don’t require all-wheel drive. Meanwhile, mid-range Lucid Air Touring models have been cut $8,000, to $79,400, and...
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2024 Chevy Equinox EV gets price cut, still starts at $34,995 and 319 miles

2024 Chevrolet Equinox EVAs Chevrolet revealed last fall, the 2024 Equinox EV will eventually arrive with a $34,995 starting price, including the $1,395 destination fee—in a form that achieves an EPA-rated 319 miles. GM confirmed again Monday that all versions will qualify for the $7,500 EV tax credit—meaning that the effective base price for eligible buyers...
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Ionna EV charging network rivals Tesla, first US stations in 2024

North America, depicted in Ionna EV charging network announcementEV road trips might soon be getting a little bit easier, thanks to thousands of highway fast-chargers, on the way starting this year from a network called Ionna. Ionna, as it’s called, is an EV charging network jointly backed by seven automakers, including an undisclosed amount from BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia...
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Rivian Standard pack R1S, R1T arrive: Up to 315 miles, no LFP yet

Rivian R1T, green, vs. Rivian R1S, silverRivian on Thursday revealed long-awaited Standard and Standard+ versions of its R1T pickup and R1S SUV—essentially ready to be delivered now, with what appears to be a $3,100 price drop, and likely qualifying for the same EV tax credit as other versions. They arrive with a twist: They’re not powered by the LFP battery pack or the new...