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Tesla reportedly set to make cheaper Model Y to regain ground in China

Tesla reportedly set to make cheaper Model Y to regain ground in China

Tesla is reportedly planning to make a lower-cost version of its popular Model Y in China in an effort to make up ground in a losing battle over pricing.
“No brand has lost so much value so quickly:” Analysts take stock of Musk and Tesla

“No brand has lost so much value so quickly:” Analysts take stock of Musk and Tesla

Leading analysts downgrade their forecast for Tesla sales, with one saying the brand destruction is unparalleled in the global car industry.
Xpeng launches lower cost G6 electric SUV, and with faster charging

Xpeng launches lower cost G6 electric SUV, and with faster charging

New 2025 Xpeng G6 electric SUV launches in China with cheaper pricing and faster charging speeds.
Supercharger experience just got better for Polestar, BYD and other non-Tesla EVs

Supercharger experience just got better for Polestar, BYD and other non-Tesla EVs

Polestar and BYD drivers spot a Tesla supercharger site that allows seamless credit card payments for non-Tesla drivers.
“Watershed moment:” Record crowds at Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show

“Watershed moment:” Record crowds at Australia’s biggest electric vehicle show

Organisers of the Everything Electric show in Sydney last weekend claim a “watershed moment” for EV industry in Australia, after a record 31,069 attendees, and 6,402 test drives.
“I don’t think anyone needs to be told why:” Tesla cut from EV charger and battery rebates

“I don’t think anyone needs to be told why:” Tesla cut from EV charger and battery rebates

One provincial government has dumped Tesla home chargers and batteries from its rebate program, as Tesla expresses concern they could be caught in blow-back against Trump’s tariffs.
Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing for G wagon electric off-roader. But it’s not cheap

Mercedes-Benz unveils pricing for G wagon electric off-roader. But it’s not cheap

Mercedes-Benz announces Australian pricing for the G Wagon, its electric off-roader.
How the world’s EV capital is reacting to Elon Musk’s meltdown

How the world’s EV capital is reacting to Elon Musk’s meltdown

Norway led the world in demonstrating that beginning the shift from fossil to electric is possible – maybe it will lead the world in showing how you do it without enabling Elon Musk.