Non-Tesla EVs Are Having A Hard Time Using Superchargers And Tesla Owners Hate It

Non-Tesla EVs Are Having A Hard Time Using Superchargers And Tesla Owners Hate It

Image: GM Tesla’s Supercharger network has become the North American Charging Standard and tons automakers are building their EVs with this network in mind. While this is good for mass EV adoption, it’s turning out to be a headache in practice. Tesla Had A Very Interesting Week First spotted by InsideEVs, owners of GM EVs … Read more

GM And EVGo Partner To Build Hundreds Of Pull-Through Chargers To Make Towing With EVs Easier

GM And EVGo Partner To Build Hundreds Of Pull-Through Chargers To Make Towing With EVs Easier

Image: General Motors The state of EV charging infrastructure in the U.S. market right now is a joke. There’s nothing worse than having a smooth and easy road trip sidelined by a bad charging experience. At some point the market should have figured out that consumers want a charging experience that is better than going … Read more

Tesla Cybertrucks Finish 5,500-Mile Trip To The Shores Of The Arctic Ocean

Tesla Cybertrucks Finish 5,500-Mile Trip To The Shores Of The Arctic Ocean

I’ll admit, I never expected to shout “woo hoo!” about something done by a Cybertruck, but the expedition from Southern Florida all the way up to the Arctic Ocean completed this week is an incredible feat, one the organizers should be proud of no matter what vehicle they took, but especially in an EV. Tesla … Read more

Facelifted 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gains A Hideous Off-Road Trim And Tesla Charging Port

Facelifted 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gains A Hideous Off-Road Trim And Tesla Charging Port

Making a sequel anywhere as good as the original is a difficult task, so thankfully when Hyundai went about refreshing its smash-hit Ioniq 5, it didn’t muck up the electric crossover’s winning original formula. When the Ioniq 5 first hit the market just two years ago in 2022, it was praised for its distinctive styling, … Read more

Three Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Driving From Florida To The Arctic Circle And Already They Are Having Problems

Three Tesla Cybertruck Owners Are Driving From Florida To The Arctic Circle And Already They Are Having Problems

As a big Arctic and Antarctic exploration nerd, I can tell you with confidence that that shit is hard. A few guys on Twitter are making the trip to the Arctic circle purposefully more difficult by trying to complete the trip in Tesla Cybertrucks and, honestly, they kinda rock for the attempt. Electric Car Charging … Read more

Here’s Why Most Other EVs Still Can’t Use Tesla Superchargers

Here’s Why Most Other EVs Still Can’t Use Tesla Superchargers

It’s been over a year since Tesla CEO Elon Musk agreed to open up the company’s Supercharger network to vehicles from other automakers. At the time, it was looked at as a great move for the auto industry and, in theory, it still is. However, more than 12 months later, Tesla’s network (with nearly 30,000 … Read more

‘Distracted’ Elon Musk Is Letting Other EV Makers Take Tesla’s Crown

‘Distracted’ Elon Musk Is Letting Other EV Makers Take Tesla’s Crown

Good morning! It’s Friday, August 23, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. Tesla’s Cybertruck Has Finally Arrived 1st Gear: Tesla Is Losing Its Sales And Technology Lead Tesla is having … Read more

This Is How Tesla’s NACS Charger Won

This Is How Tesla’s NACS Charger Won

For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now it seems we’ve got a clear winner, and it’s Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. For a long time, it didn’t seem like this would be the case, with automakers … Read more

Tesla Files Lawsuit Over ‘Highly Unsafe’ Breakaway Charger Adapter

Tesla Files Lawsuit Over ‘Highly Unsafe’ Breakaway Charger Adapter

Photo: Celal Gunes/Anadolu Agency Tesla filed a lawsuit in federal court last week against startup EV charger adapter manufacturer EVject for false advertising, trademark dilution and unlawful trade practice. The electric automaker claims the adapter poses a “high safety risk,” and the product’s advertising centered around “working seamlessly” with DC fast charging has harmed Tesla’s … Read more

Tesla Recalls Nearly 2 Million Cars Because Their Hoods Could Fly Open While Driving

Tesla Recalls Nearly 2 Million Cars Because Their Hoods Could Fly Open While Driving

Having a hood fly up and cause a crash can be a fun addition to a chase scene in a movie, but unless you’re an aspiring stunt double, it’s definitely not something you ever want to experience in real life. Unfortunately for nearly two million Tesla owners, an issue means there’s a risk that could … Read more