Tesla’s agreement to open part of its proprietary car-charging network to drivers of other brands should make it far easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge away from home, potentially accelerating adoption. Why it matters: The Biden administration’s clean energy agenda includes a shift away from gasoline-powered cars and a new domestic supply chain […]
Tesla opens its EV charging network to the masses – EQ Mag
Tesla Inc.’s deluxe electric vehicle charging network will start to serve other automakers’ EVs, the Biden administration said Wednesday, in a move that could drastically expand Americans’ options for plugging in. ‘It’s an instant closing of some gaps in the EV infrastructure market,” said Nick Nigro, the founder of Atlas Public Policy, which studies EV […]
In China, Tesla could win electric vehicle price battle – but lose the war – EQ Mag
Tesla price cuts have jumpstarted sales in world no. 1 EV market Tesla seen lagging on new models, tech upgrades, luxe interiors Tesla considering China marketing shift, studying peers – source SHANGHAI : Slashed prices have given Tesla’s TSLA.O China sales a pop, but analysts, and even fans, warn the U.S. automaker needs to up […]
These Apps Will Keep Your EV From Running Out of Juice – EQ Mag
Stay charged from point A to point B. IF YOU’VE INVESTED in an electric vehicle, you need to make sure there are enough charging points along your chosen routes before you hit the road. It’s no different from driving a gas-powered car, where you have to stop for gas periodically. Until EVs are more common, […]
Tesla uses its profits as a weapon in an EV price war – EQ Mag
Tesla Inc earns more money for every vehicle it sells than any of its global rivals. Now, Chief Executive Elon Musk is using that superior profitability as a weapon in the EV price war he started. Tesla, once one of the auto industry’s biggest money losers, has over the past year built a commanding lead […]
Tesla Slashed Prices on Its EVs with a Nearly 20% Drop for Model Y in the US – EQ Mag
On January 14, Tesla officially slashed prices on its EV models in the US, with the long-range Model Y costing only $52,990 now, almost 20% ($13,000) cheaper compared to its price a day ago. The EV maker has largely cut prices for all models from the most affordable Model 3 to the most lavish Model […]
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Come to Underserved Communities – EQ Mag
EVCS uses partnerships to fund the expansion, which has started on the West Coast. Electric vehicle (EV) adoption has been out of reach for many shoppers due to high prices – models cost about $10,000 more than gasoline-powered vehicles – and a lack of charging infrastructure. Buyers have mainly been well-off first adopters, and public […]
Tesla sales in China slump as competition intensifies as cheaper electric vehicles take over – EQ Mag
Tesla cut prices for all versions of its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in China, according to its Chinese website on Friday. The US automaker reduced its starting price for Model 3 to 229,900 yuan ($33,427.84) from 265,900 yuan, and lowered it for Model Y to 259,900 yuan from 288,900 yuan, the website showed. […]
Tesla Accelerates Mass Production of 4680 Batteries to 1,000 Model Y Each Week – EQ Mag
Tesla’s new in-house batteries are finally on track, and can now supply 1,000 units of Model Y in the most recent week. It has been more than two years since they first announced the concept of this battery. Tesla’s 4680 battery, the company’s first in-house battery cell, has a diameter of 46mm and a height […]
Momentum builds but EV charging remains “work in progress” – EQ Mag
This year marks an important anniversary in electric vehicle (EV) technology: the tenth anniversary of the first supercharger station opened by Tesla in Los Angeles in September 2012. Although, a decade has passed, the availability of quick and convenient charging is still cause for concern for many prospective customers. According to the US Department of […]