Tesla became the biggest name in the electric vehicle space for a reason. The Model S basically set the standards for the modern electric car. However, the Model 3 and Model Y took the automaker to the next level, opening the eyes of many to the potential of driving electric. The Model Y, in particular, seemed…

As Elon Musk steps away, yet again, from the idea of a $25,000 Tesla, let’s take this opportunity to zoom out and appreciate what a truly affordable EV can be. For this we need to ignore the Nissan Leaf—currently the cheapest EV in the US at $29,280—and skip over Europe, home to the adorable but…

Electrify America confirmed Thursday, on the sixth anniversary of its first fast-charger installation, that it’s planning a big expansion of its fast-charging network in 2024. EA aims to reach 5,000 chargers by the end of the year, including larger charging stations and broader support for Plug & Charge payment tech.  In 2023 it expanded…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has long been a fan of memes, trolling, and humorous acronyms for otherwise unremarkable product names. In fact, his affection for juvenile humor is what brought us Tesla’s current product lineup of the Model S, Model 3, Model X and Model Y (or ‘S3XY’).  But it did not end there of course. In between major product launches, Elon was promoting Tesla-branded flamethrowers,…

Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y.  The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph…

Tesla made a surprising move on Friday night, introducing in the U.S. a new Long Range RWD version of the Model Y, which replaces the previous Model Y RWD. The car is available for order starting at $44,990 (plus $1,640 in obligatory fees), which is $2,000 less than the price of the retired RWD…

The new Volvo EX30 has certainly been turning heads in recent months due to the crossover’s affordable starting price and the surprising performance of the twin-motor version. The consensus so far has been that the EX30 works great as a daily commuter or a couple. However, as a family vehicle, your mileage may vary due…

Converting an old car into an electric vehicle is relatively simple and inexpensive if you have some mechanical knowledge, so you do it yourself and source used parts that are just about good enough for the job. At the other end of the scale, there are entirely re-engineered classics done by teams of professionals that…

Which automaker is adding hybrid production at its U.S. dedicated EV plant? Which Lexus model has gone hybrid-only for 2025? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 3, 2024. A brief Lucid Gravity prototype test drive was enough to tell us that…

For anyone who might be concerned about the future of electric vehicle charging after Tesla's news this week, here's some good news about other big players in the space. Electrify America's DC fast charging network in North America experienced significant growth in 2023, as the number of charging sessions and dispensed energy more than doubled year-over-year.…