The Charging Conundrum Picture this: you’re on a long road trip, sitting at a public rapid charger, watching your battery inch past 90%. Suddenly, someone taps on your window and asks if you really need to charge to 100%. They argue that it's inconsiderate since charging slows down past 80%, and others are waiting. You…

Flat towing an EV—pulling it with all four wheels on the ground—is far more complex than with gas-powered cars. Unlike traditional vehicles that can be placed in neutral, EVs require more advanced solutions to avoid damaging their electric motors. Now, Stellantis and Rivian are developing new technologies to make flat towing easier and more efficient.…

Kia is shaking up the affordable EV market with its latest electric sedan, the EV4. Unveiled at Kia’s 2025 EV Day in Spain, this sleek, long-range EV aims to compete with the Tesla Model 3 and other budget-friendly electric sedans. Alongside the EV4, Kia also showcased the EV2, a compact urban SUV concept, and the…

Volkswagen’s ID.4 has staged an incredible comeback, skyrocketing to become the third best-selling EV in the U.S. in January 2025. The German automaker sold 4,979 units, marking a staggering 653% increase compared to just 646 units in the same month last year. This surge follows a difficult 2024, where ID.4 sales plummeted 55% due to…

If you’re in the market for a luxury electric SUV, Costco has an exclusive deal that could save you big. The 2025 Volvo EX90 is now available with a massive $10,000 discount, making it one of the best EV lease offers available. But there’s a catch—it’s only for Costco members, and it applies to leases,…

Public EV chargers are more packed than ever, and when you finally find an open spot, charging speeds can be frustratingly slow. But why is this happening? And at what point does “fast charging” start feeling like a waste of time? Overcrowded Chargers: What’s Causing the Backup? Finding an available public charger can feel like…

Tesla’s Cybertruck hype is fading, and sales aren’t living up to expectations. Despite a $6,000 discount, thousands of unsold trucks are sitting at Tesla lots across North America. While the vehicle once promised to revolutionize the pickup market, demand is now cooling, raising questions about its long-term viability. Big Discounts, But Little Interest Tesla has…

Powering the Future of Robotics Hyundai Motor, Kia, and Samsung SDI are teaming up to develop high-performance batteries designed specifically for robots. The goal is to increase energy density, improve efficiency, and extend battery life, addressing key limitations in current robotics technology. The collaboration was formalized with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at Hyundai Motor…

Despite growing advancements in self-driving technology, most Americans still don’t trust robotaxis, according to a recent AAA study. The survey found that 61% of respondents fear autonomous cars, while only 13% say they trust them—a slight increase from last year’s 9%. Drivers Want Safety Over Autonomy Rather than fully autonomous vehicles, 78% of Americans want…

State-Funded Charging Expansion Continues While the federal government has halted EV charging funds, California is moving ahead with its own $1.4 billion charging and hydrogen infrastructure plan. A new $55 million initiative, overseen by the California Energy Commission (CEC), will fund the installation of DC fast chargers at retail locations like gas stations, convenience stores,…