IONITY takes wraps off new 350 kW “Halo” Tritium ultra-fast charger

Electric Vehicle charging company IONITY has unveiled a new 350 kW charger that the company anticipates will perform very well in the European markets thanks to its record-fast charging times. IONITY’s new “Halo” charger, unveiled in Frankfurt, Germany in mid-September, is named after the bright LED light it will emit from the top. It will […]

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Tesla Model X Raven subjected to EV veteran’s real-world efficiency test

A veteran electric vehicle enthusiast has given the Tesla Model X a nod of approval after putting the SUV through his trademark real-world efficiency test. YouTuber Bjørn Nyland recently gave his subscribers a look at the “Raven” Tesla Model X’s features, particularly with regards to the vehicle’s efficiency and range. Through two separate tests, one […]

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk gives VW CEO kind words amid automaker’s massive EV push

Tesla CEO Elon Musk gave some support to embattled Volkswagen Chief Executive Herbert Diess on Tuesday, despite the German automaker’s legal troubles relating to its high-profile Dieselgate scandal. Despite allegations made by the EPA regarding the German automaker, Musk have Diess his support as a response to an article written by Bloomberg‘s Chris Bryant, who […]

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Porsche Taycan selected by legendary American tuner as first electric vehicle project

Porsche’s flagship all-electric sports car, the Taycan, is set to receive some improvements from legendary American tuning house, Hennessey. President and CEO of Hennessey Performance Engineering John Hennessey made the announcement in a press release on September 24. The company has been in business for 28 years and is known as one of the highest-performance […]

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Tesla to install a Supercharger V3 station in Florida

Clearwater, Florida will receive Tesla’s second full V3 Supercharging Station, according to permits found online. MyClearwater.com, a website local to Clearwater, Florida, shows that Tesla Clearwater applied for a permit on August 26, 2019, to build a full V3 Supercharger Station. It will be the fifth Supercharger station available to Tesla owners in the Tampa/Clearwater […]

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Volkswagen will begin development and production of lithium-ion batteries

German automaker Volkswagen has announced that it has taken steps to begin the development and production of lithium-ion battery cells to use in future vehicles. The company has currently staffed 300 employees to the preliminary battery project, but it has its sights set on mass production in the future. Volkswagen plans to invest 900 million […]

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Tesla Model 3 ramps presence in Australia despite government’s questionable EV stance

Tesla is scheduled to deliver over 2,400 units of its Model 3 to Australia this month, making it one of the top-selling cars for the month of September. Earlier in September, Teslarati reported that the Model 3 was leading the way in terms of popularity of electric vehicles in Australia, but the new numbers are […]

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Tesla Model 3 passes Model X as 6th all-time best-selling EV in Norway

The Tesla Model 3 is making its mark in Norway as it has already become the 6th highest-selling Battery Electric Vehicle in the country despite only being on sale for seven months. The car the Model 3 surpassed for sixth place was its larger stablemate, the Tesla Model X. Elbilstatistikk.no, a website that tracks EV […]

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Tesla’s Dog Mode helps Model S owner win animal cruelty lawsuit

A man in Ireland has recently been cleared of animal welfare charges thanks to Tesla’s Dog Mode after local police were called on him for leaving his dog in his Model S on a hot day. Ross Hunt, of Blackrock, Dublin left his Poodle, Loki, in his car during a lunch meeting at Roly’s Bistro […]

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Tesla Model 3’s stellar safety ratings highlighted in fan-made spec

A Tesla fan recently shared a cool, fan-made spec showing the Model 3’s successful crash tests and the all-electric sedan’s high safety ratings. The video, uploaded on Twitter by user @flcnhvy, shows footage of the Model 3’s numerous crash tests from various agencies. The video was created by the Twitter user, named Viv, who is […]

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