DC fast charging (DCFC) stations in the U.S. are getting noticeably larger. New data from research firm Paren shows that from January through May, the average number of ports per newly opened station has climbed to 4.7. Previously, one to two ports were the norm at fast-charging stations. Drive an electric vehicle long enough and…

Tesla’s network of Superchargers is the envy of the entire automotive industry. It's extensive, it's reliable and it's seamless. But as more and more drivers from other electric-vehicle brands get on the Tesla charging network as well, they should know that they can lose a lot of money if they leave their cars plugged in…

The close-to-production concept previewing AMG's Porsche Taycan rival has been revealed. It has a brand new AMG-specific EV platform, three motors and a retro-futuristic design. AMG is pairing its bonkers performance with a simulated V8 and gear shifts. Mercedes-AMG wants to upend the performance electric sedan segment with a new fastback that packs up to…

The Volkswagen ID.4 will get an updated front-end design by the end of next year. Its design will evolve to bring it closer to other Volkswagen models such as the upcoming ID.2 hatchback.  It's also getting an updated dashboard and user interface. Volkswagen’s electric vehicles are about to look very different. And it's good news…

Tesla had a very particular rollout strategy for its new Robotaxi service in Austin: make it invitation-only at the outset, and then only invite the investors, influencers and content creators generally regarded as friendly to the brand to try it out.  Unfortunately for Tesla, that also means extensive documentation of the autonomous cars' various mishaps,…

A federal judge has halted President Donald Trump's unilateral freeze of billions of dollars in funding for DC fast-chargers. The chargers were being funded under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, launched under the Biden administration. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia sued over the move. The oil-and-gas-loving Trump administration has led an assault on everything…

Car-buying website Edmunds reports that its 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range was sold at roughly half its value. That's almost 50% depreciation after just one year, if you need it spelled out. But if you can deal with the Musk Problem, it's a great used EV bargain.  It would appear that the "Sell Your Tesla" movement…

Waymo launched dozens of robotaxis to the streets of Atlanta, Georgia, on Tuesday.  Autonomous rides are available exclusively through the Uber app there.   Waymo's driverless cars are available in five U.S. cities, while Tesla's robotaxi pilot is in its very early stages.  The Sunday launch of Tesla's robotaxi pilot was a milestone for a company…

A couple’s Tesla stalled in the middle of a road trip, initially locking them out of their vehicle. Although they managed to get inside, they say they were met with a series of frustrating hurdles that left them fearing if they could even manage to get their car towed to a service center. TikToker Cassidy…

France has put Tesla on notice: change how you market FSD or face a $58,000 per-day fine. The automaker has four months to comply before fines start. This isn't the first time a country has had an issue with Tesla's branding of Autopilot or FSD. Tesla's Full-Self Driving may not be fully self-driving, but it…