The future of EV charging hinges on the Supercharger network department at Tesla. Unfortunately that entire department was fired in sweeping layoffs from company CEO Elon Musk last week. The world of electric vehicles was upended perhaps forever in 2023 when Musk’s coup to turn the once-proprietary Tesla charging plug into the soon-to-be-ubiquitous North American … Read more
Image: Rivian Rivian R1T and R1S trucks were allowed access to the previously Tesla-only Supercharger network in mid-March, as Tesla has been slowly allowing more electric vehicles to charge on its North American Charging Standard plugs with an adapter. A new Rivian owner was given something of a chilly reception when stopping for a top … Read more
EVgo is no Tesla Supercharger network…at least not yet. But between its switch to NACS and its Autocharge+ feature, the third-party company has a shot at building a dominant charging network for electric vehicles — even taking on Tesla’s Supercharger dominance. In a press release, EVgo announced that Autocharge+, the feature that provides plug-and-charge (and … Read more
As much as we may bemoan the transition away from fossil fuels, it continues to become more urgently necessary the planet continues to suffer from the effects of climate change. On the bright side, there have been incredible strides in the number of available public charging ports in recent years to help democratize EV… Read … Read more
Last year, a whole host of automakers adopted Tesla’s NACS charging plug as their own — from Ford to GM, Subaru to Mercedes, the number of brands that won’t use Tesla’s plugs in their cars is starting to dwindle. Hyundai Considers Jumping On The Tesla Charger Bandwagon Too Yet, despite the vast chasm between the … 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
There’s something I’ve always found a bit odd about Tesla’s Supercharging stations — most of them don’t have a roof. So, what are you supposed to do if you pull up in need of a charge and there’s a torrential downpour going on? I guess you’re out of luck. Have fun rushing out to get … Read more
