Electric Cars

Tesla stock soars, worth more than Big Oil, as Battery Day approaches

Tesla stock soars, worth more than Big Oil, as Battery Day approaches

Tesla shares value break through $US2,000 mark, as it heads towards stock split, and Battery Day revelations.
Nio slashes ticket price of EVs with “battery-as-a-service” offer

Nio slashes ticket price of EVs with “battery-as-a-service” offer

China electric car startup Nio launches electric car battery-swapping service, offering a monthly subscription fee and reducing upfront payment.
Volkswagen begins production of ID.4 electric SUV

Volkswagen begins production of ID.4 electric SUV

VW reaches major EV milestone with series production of the ID.4 commencing at Zwickau/Wolfsburg factory in Germany.
Elon Musk adds “snake jazz” to list of external sounds Tesla cars can play

Elon Musk adds “snake jazz” to list of external sounds Tesla cars can play

Elon Musk says Tesla will soon introduce new sounds to play through the external speakers of its cars, including “snake jazz”, elevator music, and goats bleating.
Lucid Motors bests Tesla with fastest EV charging and vehicle-to-grid options

Lucid Motors bests Tesla with fastest EV charging and vehicle-to-grid options

Lucid Motors reveals that its upcoming Lucid Air electric sedan will be able to recharge at 32km per minute and be able to discharge energy into the grid or home.
“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE

“Why do you want to go electric?” Some car dealers only want to sell ICE

A potential electric car buyer is first rebuffed, then talked down, by two separate dealerships, highlighting the need for more dealer support in selling electric vehicles.
Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK

Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK

Volvo-owned EV brand Polestar announces Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping centre, as location for first UK “Space” showroom.
Tesla upgrades adaptive air suspension as news of 4D autonomy chip emerges

Tesla upgrades adaptive air suspension as news of 4D autonomy chip emerges

New software upgrade for premium Tesla vehicles allows geofenced ride heights and damping, while reports emerge of 4D chip to drive Tesla’s autonomy goals.