Photo: Mercedes-Benz The depreciation of electric vehicles is far steeper than data showed just last year. EVs can now lose up to half their value over a single year, based on recent observations. This is a sharp shift from when electric cars were projected in December 2023 to lose half their value in three years. … Read more
I worked at the Tesla store in Boston while I was studying at Boston University, around the same time that the Model 3 was super delayed and reservation holders were pissed, but I talked to a lot of folks who were considering their first EV and it was my job to help them understand day-to-day … Read more
Right now, the reality for electric vehicles is pretty grim. People are buying EVs, but the growth in sales is cooling. That’s having a ripple effect, from rising EV inventory at dealers to automakers rethinking their EV investments and production plans. Even EV charging companies are taking a hit. Electric Car Charging Still Sucks, But … Read more
Happy Tuesday! It’s December 26, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift — your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, all in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Ed Begley Jr. On The Past And Present Of Electric Vehicles 1st Gear: 2024 Will Be A … Read more
Photo: Volvo One of the most important factors in the implementation of electric car charging infrastructure is location. Beyond just having fast-charging stations along popular commuter and road trip routes, those chargers should be installed in places with amenities for drivers to use and enjoy while they juice up their vehicles. Volvo is doing just … Read more
Despite billions in investments for the development of EV infrastructure in the U.S., not a single charging station had gone live thanks to President Joe Biden’s 2021 law — until now. The first EV charger paid for by Biden’s Bipartisan deal has come online in Ohio, according to Reuters, which marks the operational start of … Read more
Image: Volkswagen Experts have said that one of the ways to speed up EV adoption is for them to support bidirectional charging. The ability for owners to power their house off their car or from the grid is vital. Just nine EVs on the market currently support bidirectional charging, but now VW has announced that … Read more
The city that claims the first paved stretch of road in America added another first to its list: On Wednesday, Detroit became home to the first road in America that can charge electric vehicles as they drive. The GM EV1 Was a Great First Effort With No Follow-Up Of course, this technologically advanced bit of … Read more
Photo: Lotus Charging infrastructure and range anxiety are two huge roadblocks impeding the mass adoption of EVs, and Lotus aims to nullify them both with the reveal of three new charging systems, the fastest of which is capable of adding over 88 miles of range in five minutes. Electric Car Charging Still Sucks, But That … Read more
Polestar has been working to develop a new extreme fast charging battery, capable of topping up 100 miles worth of charge in just 5 minutes. The Chinese-owned Volvo sub-brand announced during its Polestar Day event, that a Polestar 5 prototype has already been fitted with these batteries, and the system is essentially production ready. This … Read more