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January 9, 2019

Tesla To Close Order Books For Model S, X 75D Next Monday

Tesla To Close Order Books For Model S, X 75D Next Monday

Thus widening the price gap between the Tesla Model 3 and its soon-to-be-more-expensive stablemates, the Model S and Model X.
By Eric Loveday 09 January 2019
Elon Musk Says New Tesla Roadster Will Fly

Elon Musk Says New Tesla Roadster Will Fly

It seems that the Rocket Boosters package, hinted at earlier this year, is really coming to the new Tesla Roadster. Time to fly.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Here Is The Nissan LEAF e+ 62 kWh Battery: Video

Here Is The Nissan LEAF e+ 62 kWh Battery: Video

The new Nissan LEAF e+ brings significant improvement in battery capacity (62 kWh) and range (up to 364 km / 226 miles EPA). Here's a look at the new batteries.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Is The Tesla Model S Really A Robot Killer?

Is The Tesla Model S Really A Robot Killer?

Could it be that a Tesla in full-self-driving mode ran over and killed a robot in town for the annual Consumer Electronics Show?
By Domenick Yoney 09 January 2019
In 2018 BMW Group Sold Over 25,000 Plug-In Electric Cars In U.S.

In 2018 BMW Group Sold Over 25,000 Plug-In Electric Cars In U.S.

BMW Group (BMW and MINI) barely increased plug-in car sales in the U.S. last month to 2,774 (up 2.0% year-over-year), but 2018 saw over 25,000 sales.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Driving 700 Miles In The Hyundai Kona Electric

Driving 700 Miles In The Hyundai Kona Electric

Does having a big battery offering 258 miles of range mean the all-electric crossover from Hyundai is a good road-trip vehicle?
By Domenick Yoney 09 January 2019
In 2018 Nissan Sold Close To 40,000 LEAFs In Europe

In 2018 Nissan Sold Close To 40,000 LEAFs In Europe

According to the latest update, via the Nissan LEAF e+ launch, total LEAF sales in 2018 in Europe were above 39,000.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
GM Teams With Chargepoint, EVgo & Greenlots

GM Teams With Chargepoint, EVgo & Greenlots

General Motors announced a collaboration with three charging networks in U.S. - EVgo, ChargePoint and Greenlots - to enable access to more than 31,000 charging ports.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Top 10 Reasons To Do Everything You Can To Buy A Tesla Model 3: Video

Top 10 Reasons To Do Everything You Can To Buy A Tesla Model 3: Video

Yes, a majority of the population may not be able to fit a Tesla Model 3 in the budget. However, if you can make it work, you likely won't be disappointed.
By Steven Loveday 09 January 2019
Electric Cars Accounted For 1/3 Of Norway's New Car Sales In 2018

Electric Cars Accounted For 1/3 Of Norway's New Car Sales In 2018

Norway is a leader when it comes to the adoption of the electric car, and last year's sales figures show that.
By Dominik Wilde 09 January 2019
Tesla Model 3 Was #1 Selling Luxury Car In U.S. In 2018

Tesla Model 3 Was #1 Selling Luxury Car In U.S. In 2018

Despite any discrepancies surrounding which brands and cars the Tesla Model 3 has outsold in 2018, the truth is in the details. Model 3 sales tops all competition.
By Steven Loveday 09 January 2019
Nissan Announces LEAF e+ Prices For Europe And Japan

Nissan Announces LEAF e+ Prices For Europe And Japan

Nissan didn't wait long to announce prices for the new LEAF e+ version of the LEAF for Japan and for Europe. With this info, we guess at U.S. pricing.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Here's What's Known Of Porsche's Upcoming All-Electric SUV

Here's What's Known Of Porsche's Upcoming All-Electric SUV

After Porsche comes to market with its all-electric Taycan, the focus will be on bringing an all-electric SUV to market. Here's what we know so far.
By Steven Loveday 09 January 2019
Rivian R1T Is A Real Electric Pickup Truck, But Atlis XT Is Not

Rivian R1T Is A Real Electric Pickup Truck, But Atlis XT Is Not

Electric pickup trucks are finally on the way. But it's important to separate legitimate vehicles from vaporware. Here we compare the Rivian R1T to the Atlis XT.
By Bradley Berman 09 January 2019
All You Need to Know About Electric Cars / Batteries: Videos

All You Need to Know About Electric Cars / Batteries: Videos

What are the pros and cons of electric cars? Let's look at range, batteries, and charging. Then we can decide if EVs truly are the future of the automotive industry.
By Steven Loveday 09 January 2019
Tesla Releases New Q4 Safety Report

Tesla Releases New Q4 Safety Report

The new quarterly Tesla Vehicle Safety Report brings us some stats about the average distance driven by Tesla cars per accident.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
Top 7 Selling Pure Electric Cars In U.S. In 2018

Top 7 Selling Pure Electric Cars In U.S. In 2018

Here's a rundown of the best-selling pure electric cars in the U.S. last year. Of course, the Tesla Model 3 is #1, but you might be surprised by #7.
By Jim Gorzelany 09 January 2019
What Does This Oil Analyst Have To Say About Tesla, Elon Musk, & EVs?

What Does This Oil Analyst Have To Say About Tesla, Elon Musk, & EVs?

When will Tesla CEO Elon Musk's mission come true? When will EVs begin to truly cut into global demand for oil? This oil glut analyst lays it out for us.
By EVANNEX 09 January 2019
General Motors Has Grand Electric Car Plans For China

General Motors Has Grand Electric Car Plans For China

GM's NEV customers in China reached 200 million electric kilometers (124 million electric miles) driven, signaling increasing consumer acceptance of electric vehicles.
By Gasgoo 09 January 2019
Plug-In Electric Car Sales In UK End Year At 3.8% Market Share

Plug-In Electric Car Sales In UK End Year At 3.8% Market Share

The year 2018 was a record for plug-in car sales in the UK as 59,911 new registrations were noted (up by 21.8%) at an average market share of 2.53%.
By Mark Kane 09 January 2019
How Much Energy Does The Hyundai Kona Electric Use To Precondition?

How Much Energy Does The Hyundai Kona Electric Use To Precondition?

With any car, energy use is significant. When it comes to EVs in cold weather, knowing the efficiency hit is paramount. How does the Hyundai Kona Electric fare?
By Steven Loveday 09 January 2019
Nissan Reveals LEAF e-Plus: 62 kWh Battery, 226-Mile Range

Nissan Reveals LEAF e-Plus: 62 kWh Battery, 226-Mile Range

Here is the long-awaited Nissan LEAF e+ with a higher capacity battery pack, more range and more power.
By Mark Kane 08 January 2019
* Now Live! Watch Nissan LEAF "High-Performance" CES Livestream Video Here

* Now Live! Watch Nissan LEAF "High-Performance" CES Livestream Video Here

Nissan is set to introduce a new vehicle at CES 2019 and we believe it to be the Nissan LEAF e-Plus. Watch the livestream here.
By Eric Loveday 08 January 2019
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