Steve Birkett
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Tesla Cybertruck Pricing and Specs Unveiled
The long wait is over and now we know the details: Tesla Cybertruck pricing will begin at $61,400 and reach close to six figures in its top trim. Performance is impressive at 2.6 seconds to 60 mph but it comes at a premium of $20,000 over the AWD model, which offers a perfectly acceptable 0-60…
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Rivian Lease Deals Announced for R1T Electric Truck
The rollout of Rivian lease deals marks another step on the road to profitability for the automaker but also emphasize the headwinds facing EV sales. Buyers are hesitant to commit to an expensive vehicle with high upfront costs, in a segment where the underlying technology gets better every year. Leasing…
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EV Route Planning Resources
Planning an EV-friendly road trip can be tricky. Not all charging stations are created equal, with different connectors and power levels complicating the simple act of plugging in to get some juice. Thankfully, there are many EV route planning resources to help you out. From apps to identify the best…
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Volvo EV Prices Range From Affordable to Eye-Watering
Although only available in China at launch, the ultra-lux EM90 minivan embodies the upper end of Volvo EV prices. With the US market eagerly awaiting the first deliveries of Volvo's much more affordable EX30 compact EV, the breadth of the Swedish automaker's global electrification goals are on display for…
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Driving Tesla Demand in Q4? Elon Turns to Google
For years, the common refrain from fans was "Tesla doesn't do advertising". As competition heats up and economic conditions squeeze car buyers, Elon and co. are finally leaning into more established channels like Google Ads to stoke Tesla demand in the fourth quarter of 2023. - Steve Birkett, Senior EV…
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No, the 2025 Ramcharger Doesn’t Have “Unlimited Battery Electric Range”
While the promise of the 2025 Ramcharger makes a lot of sense in the context of electrified trucks trying to deliver acceptable range, its promotional language is intentionally misleading. Like Toyota's "self-charging hybrid" before it, Stellantis' claim of "unlimited battery electric range" stretches the…
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Tesla’s Falling US Market Share Remains 10x Greater Than Rivals
As an increasing number of models are released to compete with the ever-popular Model 3 and Model Y, it was always inevitable that the Tesla US EV market share would decline, as it has in Europe. Nonetheless, as a result of consistent price cuts, renewed incentives, and its reliable Supercharger network,…
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Big IRS Change Means Cheaper Electric Cars: Here’s What You Need to Know
Moving to point-of-sale incentives is a huge win for buyers considering an EV. Everyone in the auto sector knows that the tax credit in its current form mostly benefits more affluent buyers. From 2024, the $7,500 off a new EV purchase and $4,000 off a used EV will be applied for any qualifying model as…
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Chevy Equinox EV Pricing & Where GM Failed to Deliver
While the final Chevy Equinox EV pricing won't surprise anyone who has been watching the sector closely, General Motors will disappoint new EV buyers who were hoping for more affordable options. As the Chevy Bolt EV goes on hiatus in 2024 and the base trim Equinox EV is unlikely to arrive at volume until…
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Hyundai & Tesla Unveil Major Magic Dock Supercharger Enhancements!
The Supercharger experience just got significantly better for owners of EGMP EVs on Hyundai' Groups 800 volt platform. Where before models including the Kia EV6, Genesis GV60, and Hyundai's IONIQ 5/6 would have been capped at 42kW and hours of charging, Magic Dock Superchargers will now deliver 97kW,…
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