Author: Christopher Harrison

The Tesla Model 3 RWD is the most affordable vehicle offered by the company, with a starting price of $43,990 before incentives in the United States. This price was recently reduced, making it even more accessible to consumers. The Model 3 RWD can also be leased for as little as $399 per month, making it a great option for those who want to experience the benefits of electric vehicles without committing to a full purchase. According to Tesla’s online configurator, selecting the “lease” option for the Model 3 sedan defaults to an estimated monthly rate of $399. This is based…

Lucid Motors, the luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, has officially opened its latest combination Studio, delivery and service centre in Montreal, Quebec. The new facility, located at 6700 Rue Saint-Jacques, marks the 32nd Studio and service centre location in North America and the 36th globally. This is the company’s third retail location in Canada and its first service, delivery and sales centre in Quebec. The 1,781-square-meter luxury retail and service space will provide comprehensive sales and service support to the local area. The grand opening will take place on Saturday, January 28th, and local electric vehicle enthusiasts are invited to visit…

Hyundai Motor Company, the parent company of the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands, has announced a significant investment in its electric vehicle (EV) range and production. The company will invest 10.5 trillion won ($8.5 billion) in 2022 to expand its EV offerings and build its first-ever EV factory in the United States. Of the $8.5 billion, $5.5 billion will be allocated towards building the new EV factory in Georgia, set to begin construction in Q1 2022. The remaining $3 billion will be used for research and development of current and future EVs across all brands. Hyundai currently produces several EVs,…

According to a recent test conducted by Consumer Reports, Tesla has fallen behind its rivals in the field of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). The organization evaluated 12 ADAS in five categories, with Ford’s BlueCruise coming out as the top performer, followed by GM’s Super Cruise, Mercedes-Benz’s Driver Assistance, and BMW’s Driving Assistance Professional. Tesla’s Autopilot came in at the bottom of the list. Consumer Reports evaluated the systems based on capability and performance, keeping the driver engaged, ease of use, unresponsive driver, and how clear it is when the system is safe to use. Ford’s BlueCruise scored well in…

The adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the United States has been steadily increasing, and with it, the demand for public charging stations. A recent study by S&P Global Mobility, shared by Automotive News, found that the number of public EV charging stations in the US needs to increase fourfold by 2025 in order to meet the growing demand. This lack of a robust public charging network has long been identified as a barrier to EV adoption. While the majority of EV owners charge their cars at home, having access to fast and reliable public charging stations is crucial for…

In the fourth quarter of 2022, Tesla significantly ramped up the expansion of its Supercharging network worldwide. A record-breaking 395 new stations were added, representing a 78% increase from the previous year. The number of new individual connectors also saw a significant boost, with 3,536 added, representing a 59% increase from the previous year. The average ratio of connectors per station was 9.0. Throughout the year of 2022, Tesla installed over 1,200 new stations, with almost 11,000 individual connectors, making the network roughly one-third larger than the previous year. In addition, the company continued to expand its Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot…

Tesla is currently working on an all-new, next-generation vehicle platform, which is expected to be ready in the not-too-distant future. The company’s Q4 and full-year 2022 financial report revealed that the new platform is currently under development and more details will be shared at the upcoming Investor Day event on March 1, 2023. “Our next generation vehicle platform is under development, with additional details to be shared at Investor Day (March 1st 2023).” Not much is known about the specifics of Tesla’s next-generation platform, however, according to previous reports, it is expected to be for electric cars smaller in size…

According to Elon Musk, a Chinese car manufacturer is most likely to rival Tesla’s position as the leader in electric vehicles (EVs). During a quarterly earnings call, Musk was asked about Tesla’s competition in China and he responded by praising the hard work and smart strategies of Chinese carmakers. Many global car manufacturers have set their sights on challenging Tesla’s dominance in the EV market, however it seems that a Chinese company may have the upper hand in achieving this goal. Elon Musk noted that Chinese carmakers “work the hardest, and they work the smartest.” “If I were to guess,…

Audi has recently been showcasing its vision for the design and technology of future electric vehicles through its “sphere family” of concepts. The latest addition to this family is the Activesphere, which features a raised four-door coupe design with generous ground clearance, off-road tires, and the ability to transform into a pickup. The Activesphere also comes equipped with mixed reality glasses for the driver and all passengers, allowing them to use Audi’s futuristic “dimensions” system. The Activesphere has a raised four-door coupe stance, which is similar to the EV equivalent of a future A5 Sportback with the Allroad treatment. The…

Canoo has signed an exclusive agreement with GCC Olayan for the sale, service, and distribution of its all-electric fleet solutions in Saudi Arabia. The two companies will also work together to develop a digital vehicle ecosystem for service maintenance, repair, local assembly, and eventually manufacturing. The move is in line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, which aims to increase the adoption of electric vehicles and sustainable mobility solutions. Canoo’s vehicles are built on the company’s proprietary multi-purpose platform (MPP) architecture, which integrates high-tech components such as motors, battery modules, and other critical driving components. https://twitter.com/canoo/status/1618279471747944449 The vehicles feature true steer-by-wire…

According to CEO Elon Musk, limited production of the Tesla Cybertruck will begin this summer. This was announced during the company’s Q4 2022 Earnings Call on Wednesday evening. During the call, Musk and Tesla’s management team were asked about the production schedule for the all-electric Cybertruck, and Musk confirmed that it is on track to begin later this year. Musk responded: “We do expect production to start sometime this summer, but I always kind of downplay the start of production because the start of production is always very slow.” Production of the Cybertruck is set to begin later this year.…

Despite the recent delivery of the Tesla Semi, the electric vehicle manufacturer has yet to fully reveal the final specifications of the Class 8 all-electric truck. However, a photo posted by Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo has provided the EV community with a first glimpse of the Semi’s impressive battery pack. Tesla has announced a $3.6 billion investment in Northern Nevada, which will be used to expand the Gigafactory Nevada, including the addition of a high-volume Tesla Semi factory and a 100 GWh 4680 cell production line. The expansion is also expected to bring in 3,000 more team members to the…