On today's emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable.

Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred's initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working on new, more affordable EV batteries, and the state of California has a low(er) cost solution to seriously upgrade its energy grid. All this and a new secret word, too – enjoy!

• Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
• Elon Musk says Tesla FSD v12.4 will drive a year between intervention, but there’s a caveat
• Hyundai and Kia launch new LFP battery project for lower-priced EVs
• Hyundai’s new Georgia EV plant adds its 18th supplier as an extensive US network unfolds
• Kia’s EV charging service now has access to over 800,000 chargers across Europe
• New CA smart grid law will help solar and fix the grid by… simply replacing wires
• Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6

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On today's gigantic episode of Quick Charge, the world's number 1 electric car brand celebrates its 9 millionth NEV with a new, 1,200 hp hypercar and a massive ocean liner big enough to fit 7,000 new electric cars!

We also cover BYD's rapid expansion into new markets, Ford's struggles with overcoming EV myths, and the new Hyundai commercial EV partnership with IVECO that could mean an all-new medium duty Nikola van is coming to the US. All this and more – enjoy!

• BYD rolls 9 millionth NEV off its assembly lines with 1 million built in last 3 months alone
• BYD prepares to unleash its second 7,000-car carrier to fuel its global EV expansion
• BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer
• Ford exec says most drivers don’t realize the major perks of EVs like charging at home
• Ignorance of how EVs work is holding back uptake, says survey
• Hyundai launches its first Chassis Cab electric work truck in Korea for $42,000
• IVECO announces new electric cargo van, will it come to US as a Nikola?
• Tripling renewables globally by 2030 is doable, says new IEA report

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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, the Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a rally-ready update plus a native NACS connector, Tesla's smart summon arrives just two years late, and Volvo's latest "breakthrough" electric semi truck goes more than 600 km between charges.

We've also got word that Chinese car brand BYD is delaying a North American plant announcement until after the US elections this November, Blue Bird announces its 2,000th electric school bus, and we hear a word from our friends at Volvo CE.

• Meet the new 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: Built in the US with more range and new XRT trim
• BYD is waiting for the US election to announce its new North American EV plant
• Tesla launches ‘actually smart summon’ or ‘ass’
• Volvo CE | Electric Construction Equipment
• Volvo just launched an electric semi truck with 600 km range
• Blue Bird just delivered its 2,000th electric school bus

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, a second Tesla Cybertruck has caught fire – this time after hitting a fire hydrant! In other news Hyundai rolls out an extended range EV with three rows of seats and 500 miles of range, and school solar is having its moment.

We also cover BYD's big profits despite the EV pricing war, VinFast says it has a better deal for you than Tesla, we talk up our friends at Volvo CE, and berate the raccoon who provided that picture(above), and assured me that it looked like a Cybertruck to them.

• Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
• BYD overcomes China’s intense EV price war as record car sales lead to Q2 profit surge
• Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US
• Volvo CE | Electric Construction Equipment
• VinFast’s all-new VF 9 lease is a better deal than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
• Solar power at US schools surges, growing fourfold over the last decade

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we ponder the future of Nissan's all-wheel drive hypercar, Tesla argues against Louisiana's car dealers, and perpetual EV startup Mullen gets an order big enough to put it on the map for real.

We've also got a new Chinese rival that's gunning for the Tesla Model Y's sales crown, a massive, 8.5 million square foot community solar project courtesy of the NSA, and a message from our friends at Volvo CE. Enjoy!

• Nissan’s Electric GT-R will be its first with solid-state batteries for over 1,000 kW of power
• Tesla squeezes victory in court, exposes collusion to keep direct sales out of Louisiana
• Tesla’s self-driving is still not working in Boring Company’s one-way tunnels
• Volvo CE | Electric Construction Equipment
• Mullen scores a solid, 3,000 unit electric truck order from Volt Mobility
• 8.5M square feet of US self-storage rooftops are getting solar

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, Michelle Lewis sets the record straight on the fire at the Normal, Illinois Rivian factory, Tesla is churning out adapters, and you can score a sweet deal on a new Acura ZDX electric crossover.

We also cover the groundbreaking new electric medium duty commercial truck from Isuzu, and ask ourselves why there aren't more electric vehicle manufacturers offering as much flexibility in terms of battery size. All this and more – check it out!

• No, the Rivian factory didn’t catch on fire – this is what happened
• Tesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger opening
• Ioniq 5 & EV6 spotted with native NACS port, Hyundai confirms 2024 release
• Acura slashes nearly $30K off 2024 ZDX models, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by a mile
• Find deals on a new Acura ZDX in your area
• It begins: Isuzu NRR EV electric medium duty truck is in production
• 4 of the most Googled questions about heat pumps, answered

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On today’s special SUNDAY episode of Quick Charge, our guest Sean Ackley takes us through Einride's logistics model, talks about the company's high-profile autonomous trucking play, and explores electrification from the point of view of one of America's largest electric vehicle fleets.

Sean Ackley's an expert in the power distribution space and a seasoned veteran of the auto industry with a number of high-profile releases and brand launches to his credit. We're excited to have him as our guest on today's episode and hope you enjoy it.

• Einride orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV electric semi trucks for US fleet
• DP World and Einride to deploy the largest autonomous electric truck fleet in the Middle East
• Einride opens largest charging station for heavy-duty EVs, powered by Voltera
• Einride begins fully-autonomous, commercial EV truck operations with GE Appliances
• Autonomous freight company Einride launches in US with new products and customers

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we've got big news from Ford, a Tesla Semi charger in the middle of Utah, and TRC's Joe Annotti shows up to talk about the role incentives play in fleet electrification.

We also cover the ACT Expo's return to Anaheim, California (without the nurses, this time) and recent strides in making renewable energy more mainstream.

• Ford’s first affordable EV will be a new electric pickup, but there’s more
• Tesla deploys rare mobile Megacharger for electric trucks in Utah
• ACT Expo returns to Anaheim, California for 2025
• Renewables now make up 30% of US power capacity – FERC

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we take a break from watching the DNC's coronation party to talk about Chinese EV trade wars, Tesla Semi trucks on fire in California, and Rivian making Normal even better than it already is.

We also talk about Uber's big executive coup and the first ever floating offshore wind research lease going to the state of Maine – and probably more, too. Enjoy!

• Tesla, BYD benefit as EU cuts planned tariffs on Chinese EV imports
• Tesla Semi electric truck caught on fire on highway
• Uber snaps up Tesla’s former head of charging fired by Elon Musk
• Rivian (RIVN) approved for major plant expansion for R2
• Maine awarded the US’s first floating offshore wind research lease

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon Musk has a lot of fans in the Russian war criminal demographic, Unplugged Performance wants to sell you an idea, CASE debuts an all-electric backhoe, and the city of Oakland converts 100% of its school bus fleet to electric.

We've also got the rumored return of Actually Smart Summon (ASS) and a lidar-powered autonomous port with remarkable accuracy. All this and making fun of the very normal, very grounded, very socially adept and emotionally intelligent Elon faithful. Enjoy!

• Tesla is finally about to launch one of its most comically delayed features
• Tesla Cybertruck might enter Russia-Ukraine war after Chechen leader puts machine gun on one
• Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
• Industry first: CASE introduces new 580EV electric backhoe
• Hesai, Westwell to partner on autonomous yard tractors & electric semi trucks
• Oakland is now first in the US to deploy a 100% electric school bus fleet – and it’s V2G

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On today's energizing episode of Quick Charge, Fred Lambert takes the latest Tesla Full Self Driving software for a spin in Quebec, Model Y sales threaten to take the top spot on the US sales charts, and we interview Bollinger Motor's chief revenue officer, Jim Connelly.

But don't just read the headlines on this one – Fred's FSD article is worth the read, the Model Y's climb up the charts is worth the analysis, and there's even a $1B solar energy storage project in Utah worth getting excited about. All this and more – enjoy!

• Tesla Full Self-Driving v12.5 first impression: more natural but still dangerous
• Tesla Model Y has a shot at becoming best-selling car in the US
• It begins: Bollinger B4 medium duty EV enters series production
• Interview | Bollinger Motors CRO Jim Connelly
• You can score $14,000 off the 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 with a new lease cash incentive
• A $1 billion solar + battery storage project just broke ground in Utah

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On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, Elon thinks his Robotaxi will be cheaper to ride than the bus, but he's got bigger fish to fry as Volvo overtakes Tesla in Europe and the Republicans try to squash EVs in congress.

As far as popularity contests go, Ford and Kia have the most searched-for EVs on Cars.com, Hyundai is gearing up for battle in Europe, Scooter takes the Polestar 3 for a spin, and we remind you to listen to T-Swift and vote this November.

• Elon Musk claims Tesla Robotaxi will be as cheap as the bus, does the math work?
• Electric vehicles outperformed diesel in this winter’s extreme cold
• Ford F-150 Lightning and Kia’s new EV9 are the most popular EVs on Cars.com
• Hyundai sees Europe as a ‘battleground’ for EVs and wants its share of the market
• Volvo EX30 continues sales surge as Europe’s second best-selling EV in August
• Polestar 3 first drive: This all-electric SUV is masterfully tuned and sneaky fast
• House GOP pass bill that would kill thousands, increase fuel costs $100B/yr

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On today’s electrifying episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Tesla full self driving and why it hasn't made its way to HW3 vehicles, Cybertruck wraps are going away, and why it might be a great month to buy a new Chevy EV.

We also ask why Tesla is stepping back Cybertruck wraps, talk up Chevy's new Chinese battery deal, and the bowtie brand's new deals on its electric models, too! All this and the Porsche Macan as we close out the week's EV news. Enjoy!

• Tesla’s Full Self-Driving v12.5 rollout on HW3 failed, what happens next?
• Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping business
• GM may buy Chinese EV batteries, but they will be made in the US
• Find 0% financing deals on Chevy Silverado EVs near you
• Thinking of buying a Chevy EV? September could be your month
• Porsche Macan EV hits US dealers Sep 30; EPA range just certified at 308mi
• Heliene will make solar panels using SOLARCYCLE’s recycled glass and it’s a big deal

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On today’s episode of Quick Charge, more than 78% of Trump voters support Biden's IRA policies, we talk up Kia's affordable EV3 electric car, share our favorite Trump-Harris debate memes, and industry analyst (and satirist) James Carter stops by to talk about the role of satire in the future of mobility.

We also talk about Tesla's "unboxed" manufacturing patents and the promise of affordable EVs, and highlight two new trim levels on Kia's affordable, $30,000 EV3. Be sure to check it out, and post your favorite post-debate memes in the comments.

• 78% of Trump voters support Biden’s clean energy incentives
• Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
• Vision Mobility | Automotive Consulting
• Tesla reveals its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process in a patent
• Kia’s low-cost EV3 is about to get even better with new variants on the way

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On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California that they're not #1 anymore.

We also mark Greenlane's groundbreaking (literally!) flagship EV charging station for big trucks, and talk up Rivian's Top Safety Pick+ status, making it unique among little trucks. All this and more – enjoy!

• EV sales have not fallen, cooled, slowed or slumped. Stop lying in headlines.
• BMW tops Tesla in EV sales for the first time as gap narrows in Europe
• Tesla deletes its blog post stating all cars have self-driving hardware
• Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total
• Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV
• Greenlane breaks ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop
• The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T
• Texas just became No 1 in the US for most utility-scale solar

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On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, the Tesla brain drain continues as another key executive departs the company, rivals BYD and Lucid step up their self-driving games, and Dodge reveals an AWD electric Hornet with 1,070 hp that does 0-60 in 1.4 seconds!

We also talk about Tesla's new wireless charging patents and what they might mean for Robotaxi, Xtracycle's new cargo bike, and explore Zion national park in their new, all-electric shuttle bus fleet. Enjoy!

• Tesla loses another director, who built software for Tesla Energy
• Tesla reveals its wireless home EV charging station in patent filings
• I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
• BYD launches the new Han EV powered by its latest tech, starting at just $25,000
• Lucid’s (LCID) latest software update is a big one with new 3D lane visualization and more
• Xtracycle Hopper launched as brand’s most affordable premium cargo e-bike yet
• 1,070 hp, AWD electric Dodge Hornet R/T goes from 0-60 in 1.4 sec. (!)
• Zion becomes first national park with an all-electric shuttle bus service

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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we have a heartfelt message from one of the OG Tesla fans, our fearless leader test drives the all-new Volvo EX90 in California, and I talk through the Ford Pro fleet management solution with its Sr. Product Manager, Mark Poll.

We also talk about the Ford Lightning's crazy 160% sales growth last month, Oxford PV's record-setting solar project, and we hear a word from our friends at Volvo CE.

• I sold all my Tesla shares (TSLA), here’s why
• Review: Volvo EX90 is a smooth AWD 7-seat luxury kid-hauler
• Volvo CE | Electric Construction Equipment
• Ford F-150 Lightning sales surged 160% in August, but gas cars still dominate the total
• All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September
• Ford Pro | Commercial Fleet Vehicles, Services & Telematics
• Oxford commercializes its 20% more powerful solar panels in the US

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On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, Kia posts an all-time sales record driven by EVs, we find you some great, 0% financing deals, there's a brand-new Volvo XC90 for 2025, and we explain why the Oakland police might be towing your Tesla.

But wait, there's more! Ford's upgraded e-Transit van offers a bigger battery with more range and faster charging, US solar and wind are building up the grid, and we hear a word from our friends at Volvo CE.

• Kia shatters US sales record again with its first three-row electric SUV picking up steam
• All the EVs (and one PHEV) you can buy with 0% financing this September
• Ford’s updated E-Transit, America’s best-selling electric van, is en route to customers
• Volvo CE | Electric Construction Equipment
• First look at ‘substantially updated’ 2025 Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid
• Tesla cars are now used like CCTV cameras by Oakland police
• US solar and wind growth defies expectations – a decade in numbers

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On today's hyped up hydrogen episode of Quick Charge, we look at some of the fuel's recent failures and billion dollar bungles as the fuel cell crowd continues to lose the credibility race against a rapidly evolving battery electric market.

We're taking a look at some of the recent hydrogen failures of 2025 – including nine-figure product cancellations in the US and Korea, a series of simultaneous bus failures in Poland, and European executives, experts, and economists calling for EU governments to ditch hydrogen and focus on the deployment of a more widespread electric trucking infrastructure.

• Another hydrogen fail as Renault subsidiary Hyvia struggles to survive
• Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once
• It just gets worse for Nikola as massive hydrogen recall follows bankruptcy
• Nikola founder Trevor Milton pardoned after $1.8m bribe to Trump (Updated)
• More hydrogen fails: Doosan, Air Products cancel over $1 billion in fuel cell deals
• MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
• Mahle CEO Arnd Franz says hydrogen will fail without fossil fuels
• Economists, experts call for governments to ditch hydrogen, go fully electric

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On today's tariff-tastic episode of Quick Charge, we've got tariffs! Big ones, small ones, crazy ones, and fake ones – but whether or not you agree with the Trump tariffs coming into effect tomorrow, one thing is absolutely certain: they are going to change the price you pay for your next car ... and that price won't be going down!

Everyone's got questions about what these tariffs are going to mean for their next car buying experience, but this is a bigger question, since nearly every industry in the US uses cars and trucks to move their people and products – and when their costs go up, so do yours.

• Trump imposes tariffs on all car imports: here’s where all EVs available in the US come from
• Tesla gets more than 20% of its parts from Mexico, yes it will be affected by tariffs
• Report: Trump’s tariffs on imports could cripple Stellantis’ annual earnings by 75%
• Elon Musk: Tesla (TSLA) is ‘not unscathed’, tariff impact is ‘significant’
• Hyundai reveals multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs and boost EVs in the US
• Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting
• Get this $20,000 Tesla conquest deal on Polestar 3 (before the tariffs hit)
• BUY IT NOW: these EV deals will be hardest hit by Trump’s tariffs after April 2nd

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It was a rough weekend for TSLA as public protests of CEO Elon Musk and his actions at DOGE overwhelm Tesla showrooms as calls from shareholders to fire America's most powerful immigrant grow louder. Plus, solid-state batteries and a brand-new, affordable EV from Kia on today's rapidly escalating episode of Quick Charge!

We've also got word that Xi Jinping could be holding approval of Elon's (supervised) Full Self Driving software hostage until the US backs off its proposed tariffs against China, and a new purchase from Cummins could make drop-in hybrid kids a commercial reality for construction and mining operations sooner than later.

• Tesla was hit by a wave of protests over Musk, sales are crashing, insiders are waking up
• Tesla Full Self-Driving’s approval in China could be used as bargaining chip in trade war
• BYD’s most affordable EVs just got a smart driving upgrade, for free
• BYD confirms plans for EVs with all-solid-state batteries to begin rolling out in 2027
• Kia finally pulls the covers off its new EV4: Here’s our first look at the low-cost EV
• All the best EV (and PHEV) rebate deals we could find for February 2025
• Cummins acquires hybrid heavy mining equipment experts First Mode

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On today's downright giddy episode of Quick Charge, at least one Cybertruck owner is sick of people making fun of his ride – but Tesla won't let him trade it in. Plus, the Associated Press reports that Tesla is suing its own customers, and Nissan is adding AI to its EVs to its record time.

Bloggers and journalists might be in trouble if they keep writing about Tesla's shortcomings – especially in China, where the company has allegedly been using its pull with the government to put pressure on journalists to keep their spin on the company positive. We've also got some new pics of the upcoming 2026 Nissan LEAF and a story about the rising cost of solar under Trump's second administration.

• Tesla says not taking Cybertruck trade-ins after owner tried to return his due to ‘anti-nazi harassment’
• Chinese car journalists are told not to be negative on Tesla as it sues customers and media
• At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
  • Click here to find great deals and over $7500 off a Nissan LEAF near you.
• Here’s a better look at the new Nissan LEAF EV [Images]
• Nissan follows BYD by bringing DeepSeek tech to its new N7 EV
• Trump’s tariffs could inflate onshore wind costs by up to 7%

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On today's wheelin' and dealin' episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at a $9,140 deal on a 2025 Nissan LEAF*** in Chicago, things you can do with a robotic lawnmower, and talk about the tough times Tesla is experiencing while its CEO asks if you've seen Kyle.

We've also got some fresh new additions to our list of 0% interest EV and PHEV financing offers, a hot new commercial electric van heading to market, and an industry icon reaches a new, multibillion dollar threshold of ZEV funding. All this and more – enjoy!

• At just $9,140, is the 2025 Nissan LEAF the best new car deal in Chicago?
• All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025 [Updated]
• E-quipment highlight: Husqvarna Automower EPOS electric robot lawnmowers
• Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900
• Tesla stores are targeted by vandals and arsonists, FBI gets involved
• Milestone: TRC reaches $2 billion in commercial ZEV funding

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look at a group of $TSLA shareholders on Reddit who want Elon Musk fired as CEO of Tesla – and they're using his own public words against him. Plus the new Model Y arrives in US showrooms and FSD users can get a break on insurance.

Plus the Volvo EX30 is ready to drive home today, the Lucid Gravity is taking off, we've got VW ID.4 pricing for 2025, and we've officially hit a major solar energy milestone five years ahead of schedule.

• Tesla offers 10% insurance discount if you drive more using its ‘Full Self-Driving’ system
• Here’s an up-close look at the new Tesla Model Y, now in 17 showrooms across US
• There’s finally some Tesla (TSLA) shareholder momentum to fire Elon Musk on Reddit
• Volvo’s EX30 was the third top-selling EV in Europe in 2024, now you can buy it in the US
  • Click here to find a new-for 2025 Volvo EX30 at a dealer near you.
• Lucid’s (LCID) EV sales climbed 50% in January after launching its new Gravity electric SUV
• Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim
  • Click here to find a 0% interest (72 mo.) ID.4 deal near you.
• US solar module production capacity reaches 50+ GW

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On what feels like the first-ever February episode of Quick Charge, we explore the rapid decline of Tesla fortunes in Europe and California, the rapid rise of BYD plug-in vehicles, and talk through the latest round of Canadian trade tariffs as President Trump's North American trade war hits its stride.

We've also got some great 0% financing deals on EVs from Chevy, Ford, Honda, and Volkswagen – will they be the last new car sales we'll get before these tariffs pitch the country into an economic depression the likes of which it's never known? Give us a listen, then let us know your take in the comments.

• Tesla (TSLA) sales are dropping like a rock in Europe, but it’s not just because of Elon Musk
• Tesla’s sales drop double digits in the US’ biggest EV market, while others are growing
• All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025
• BYD’s overseas sales surged to a new record as its global EV plans kick into high gear
• Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
• AAA still exists, and they’ve made a new deal with ChargePoint

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On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call's high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you'll die without Tesla's solar roof.

You'll also hear Jo ask, "What even is a P/E Ratio, and why does it matter?" before asking if we'll all be killed without a solar roof, and learning about what happens when our phones run out of power. All this and more – enjoy!

• Tesla (TSLA) releases Q4 2024 results: big miss on revenue and earnings
• Tesla guides return to growth thanks to cheaper new models and self-driving
• Elon Musk: Tesla will launch unsupervised full self-driving in Austin as paid service in June
• Elon Musk finally admits that Tesla will have to replace its HW3 self-driving computers
• A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
• You’ll die without a solar roof says Musk, whose admin made it harder to get solar
• Solar and storage projects make headlines, but will they survive? (Energysage interview)
• A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone

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Despite mocking 350 kW as "a child's toy" in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they're making money doing it. All this and more on today's thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge!

We've also got a blast from the past in the form of one of my first Electrek article from way back in 2022, GM's performance making TSLA look like a meme stock, and a massive lithium project in the Heartland.

• Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
• BP celebrates the opening of 400kW TA DC fast charging hub in Florida
• BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps
• GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
• Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025
• A $1.2B battery-grade lithium refinery breaks ground in Oklahoma

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The big news this week is the new Model Y being available for order in the US, but it doesn't stop there – a new ECU photo inspired Fred to vent about Tesla's FSD transfer policy, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to get into the self-driving business himself, and solar had a very, very big year. All this and more on today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge!

We've also got spy pictures of a NACS-ready BMW i5 in Utah, news that even more OEMs are chasing software deals with Rivian, and even some speculation about who that might be.

• Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
• Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
• Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
• Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
• Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
• Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
• BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?
• No other energy source came close to matching solar’s rate of growth in 2024 – in numbers

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under.

As above, Polestar is hoping Elon's descent into politics spells opportunity for the struggling Swedish/Chinese performance brand, CATL has big news in Europe, and Scooter Doll shows off a new electric submarine that's so expensive, they won't even tell us the price.

• Elon Musk is ‘not good for America or the world,’ according to himself
• Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
• The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts another big move in Europe in 2025
• CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024
• Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
• Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
• Sustainable luxury down below: U-Boat Worx (finally) launches its revamped electric ‘Super Sub’

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, President Trump has a wild first day in office, but it's not ALL bad, either. Plus: Tesla gets diner integration, Hyundai keeps the deal train rolling, and it's dad's 80th birthday.

We also look ahead to some possible discounts for Tesla insurance customers, some news on the upcoming "cheap" Cybertruck, and wonder out loud if Puerto Rico's billion dollar solar project is going to see the light of day. All this and more – enjoy!

• Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
• Unleashing American Energy | Executive Order
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it
• Volvo’s new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs arrive in the US: Here’s how much they cost
• Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
• Puerto Rico just got $1.2B in DOE financing to boost its grid with solar + storage

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Is Elon Musk using the missing $1.4B to fund anti-Tesla protests as part of a massive false flag operation that will give him control of both the police and the courts? There's absolutely ZERO evidence to support that idea (plus: I just made it up), but it's 2025 and that means anything goes on today's bats**t episode of Quick Charge!

If there's one thing narcissists love it's playing victim, and the guy who asked everyone at Trump's inauguration if they's seen Kyle and spent the last decade stacking billions by failing to deliver on a mission to mars, an all-electric roadster, an underground super-speedway, and a self-driving car seems to think it's someone else's fault that people don't like him. We talk through the state of that debacle along with news from two credible car companies, and I predict Volvo will have the first mainstream L3 car in America – enjoy!

• Elon Musk promotes negative Tesla survey turned positive by bots
  • Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won’t buy a Tesla car
• Thousands of Tesla owners doxxed. The only way to get off the list? Sell your car
• Tesla vandalism: Trump and AG claim someone ‘coordinate and fund’ them
• Tesla (TSLA) accounting raises red flags as report shows $1.4 billion missing
• Nissan just secured enough batteries to build about 1 million EVs in the US
• ZEEKR launches first door-to-door Level 3 autonomous driving technology
  • ZEEKR to display ‘heavyweight’ EVs at CES 2025
  • Volvo ES90 revealed: 800V beauty is midway between SUV, sedan

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, Southern Company's Tom Canada talks us through the utility's new, six-month pilot program that aims to overcome some of the perceived barriers to EV adoption by demonstrating the transformative potential of EV adoption in commercial fleets.

Developed in partnership with Ford Pro, the Southern Company pilot will see more than 200 F-150 Lightning trucks incorporated into the utility's existing vehicle fleet, will leverage pricing signals and demand response to evaluate the impact of cost-effective charging within a fleet environment while demonstrating the efficiency of using established charging depots.

In addition to exploring the cost-savings of EV vs. ICE, the pilot will also explore the use of software to automate charging schedules, which would enabling customers to charge at times that minimize both their electricity costs and reduce any potential strain on the electric grid.

Tom Canada, a Southern Company sr. account manager who's been leading the charge on fleet electrification, joins us on today's episode to tell us more.

• Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
• EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from Ford Pro has answers!
• 2025 Ford E-Transit electric costs the same or less than the gas version
• As always, Apple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day

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On today's episode of Quick Charge we explore the uncertainty around the future of EV incentives, the roles different stakeholders will play in shaping that future, and our friend Stacy Noblet from energy consulting firm ICF stops by to share her take on what lies ahead.

We've got a couple of different articles and studies referenced in this forward-looking interview, and I've done my best to link to all of them below. If I missed one, let me know in the comments.

• Biden pushes through $635M in EV charger grants before Trump’s return
• Trump DOT nominee signals extra fees for EVs, continued NHTSA investigation into Tesla
• Elon Musk complains Tesla is not getting subsidies for electric truck chargers while calling for end of EV subsidies
• ICF: Strategic Consulting & Communications for a Digital World
  • Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week
  • Tesla now offers lease buyouts – after saying it would keep cars as robotaxis
  • 2025 Electric vehicle tax credits and rebates available in the US, sorted by state

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, we look into a new study revealing that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again).

We've also got word that the recently redesigned Tesla Model Y is being built in Giga Berlin, Hyundai's electrified lineup is leading a record export year for the brand, and a new study says cleantech investments will beat out conventional energy production for the first time in 2025.

• Elon Musk misrepresents data that shows Tesla is still years away from unsupervised self-driving
• Tesla confirms starting production of new Model Y at Gigafactory Berlin
• Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
• Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
  • Math is Hard: we explain the math behind the anti-EV headlines
• Cleantech investments to top fossil fuels for the first time in 2025

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On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, Tesla's redesigned Model Y is grabbing headlines, but the solar Cybertruck might be the thing for you. We've also got news from BYD, and an innovative new energy storage system in California.

BYD is rolling out a new, monstrously powerful sport sedan in the Chinese market that's set to challenge the Tesla Model S Plain – but that's not all. The Chinese upstart also beat Toyota in EV sales in its Japanese home market, up 54% year over year while Toyota's EV sales were down nearly 30%.

• This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
• Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
• Tesla receives 50,000 orders for new Model Y on first day, report says
• Tesla Cybertruck gets $10,000 solar panel wrap that gives you more range
• BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster
• BYD beat Toyota in EV sales on its home turf in 2024
• This long duration compressed air energy storage project just got a $1.76B DOE loan

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Despite big discounts and 0% financing, Tesla sales are down for the first time in a decade ... but there's even bigger robot news with the return of Honda ASIMO, a flying car from China, and a whole lot more from today's episode of Quick Charge!

CES2025 was all about AI – and not just what AI could do, but what AI could do for you. That's where ASIMO comes in, helping everyone have a better time in there car and not at all just a modern day version of KITT dreamed up by a bunch of Gen X executives (wink, wink). We also cover some neat stuff from Suzuki, Aptera, Volvo, and more. Enjoy!

• Tesla US sales dropped by as much as 5% despite record incentives and Cybertruck
• Can Model Y refresh reignite Tesla’s growth?
• This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
• CES2025 | new Honda 0 EV models inch closer to production
• Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car
• This new solar + storage site will help power the Las Vegas Strip

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On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year.

We've also got a rundown of some of the best new 0% financing deals to close out 2024, featuring news from Ford, GMC, and Toyota. We also talk about why Tesla got omitted from the list.

• Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
• Schneider electric semi truck fleet hits 6 million miles driven
• Milestone: Motiv Electric Trucks logs its 5 millionth electric mile
• Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images]
• Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits [UPDATE]
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on GMC Hummer and Sierra EV near you.
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on Ford Mustang Mach-E near you.
  • Click here to find 0% financing deals on Toyota bZ4X near you.
• Tesla (TSLA) goes back to 0% financing but forces you to buy ‘Full Self-Driving
• Electrek’s EV of 2024: The Volvo EX30
  • Click here to find great local deals on the all-new Volvo EX30.

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On today's high-powered episode of Quick Charge, we've got Honda fuel cell manager David Perzynski here to talk about Honda's forty year history developing hydrogen powertrains, and the role Honda sees for HFCEVs in a battery dominated world.

In the course of the conversation we talk about several hydrogen articles posted in 2024, as well as some Honda projects related to CES. You'll be able to read more about those, below. Enjoy!

• MAN CEO: “impossible” for hydrogen to compete with BEVs
• Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
• Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl
• Hyundai XCIENT hydrogen fuel cell electric semi trucks arrive in Georgia
• Honda debuts hydrogen-powered Class 8 fuel cell Semi truck concept
• Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid

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On today's festive episode of Quick Charge, Tesla steps up for its owners by calling in mobile charging stations to cut down on wait time. Meanwhile Hyundai has some extra goodies for your stockings and Texas is cleaning up its act.

We've also got big savings for Toyota bZ4X and Subaru Solterra shoppers, as well as some good environmental news in the form of new solar and wind projects coming online at a record clip, and a dirty Texas mine that's cleaning up its act.

• Tesla deploys a fleet of ‘Megapack Chargers’ to help with holiday travels
• Hyundai EV drivers can score a free NACS adapter for Tesla Superchargers: Here’s how
• Subaru’s Solterra electric SUV is getting much cheaper for 2025
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• Is Toyota finally ditching the bZ4X name with new electric SUVs en route?
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• US renewables’ total installed capacity likely to exceed natural gas within 3 years
• One of Texas’ dirtiest coal plants will swap to solar with help from US grant

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On today's energizing episode of  Quick Charge, judges rule that Montana's companies owe their kids a cleaner future, the Dacia Sandero looks set to overtake the Tesla Model Y in the European sales race, and a bunch of other stuff.

We've also got two brand-new, zero-emission Honda EVs set to debut at the CES show in January, a new and better way to recycle electric car batteries developed by BMW, and a massive new solar project being bankrolled by Walmart.

• Tesla (TSLA) sales in Europe are down 14% year-to-date and it’s time to worry
• Tesla Model Y likely to lose its crown as top-selling car in Europe to Dacia Sandero
• Honda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES
• BMW to build $10 million center to pioneer new EV battery recycling method
• Historic Montana youth climate lawsuit upheld by state Supreme Court
• Walmart and Nexamp are rolling out 31 solar farms in 5 states

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state's rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it's calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy Silverado EV pickups to work on California's roads and Colorado is putting up a bunch of new DC fast chargers.

We've also got a possible Honda-Nissan-Mitsubishi merger shaping up in Japan, some dumb thieves in China, 130 new hybrid bucket trucks getting to work in the northeast, and a massive, twin-rotor wind turbine that is finally online.

• Court rejects challenge to California’s clean air rules Trump said he’d kill
• Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
• Man sentenced to prison for stealing Tesla secrets, other still at large
• Tesla accuses union of coup at Giga Berlin as tensions rise
• SoCal Edison adds 280 Chevy Silverado EV trucks to service fleet
• Avangrid set to add 130 new hybrid bucket trucks to utility fleet
• Colorado’s state EV fast charger program adds 33 highway sites
• The world’s largest single-capacity floating wind platform has two turbines

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ACME stock soars on today's cartoonishly silly episode of Quick Charge, we watch Tesla Autopilot crash into a wall with a painting on it, make the Elon stans look silly when they point out shady behavior from their fearless leader, and toss out the notion that some franchise dealers might help the troubled EV brand make more sales in red states.

We also cover Toyota as it moves to position itself for global battery dominance by suppling batteries to more than 400,000 electrified Honda vehicles per year, plus an upgraded Xpeng G6 electric SUV that makes everything on this side of the Pacific look positively plebeian. All this and more, enjoy!

• Tesla Autopilot drives into Wile E Coyote fake road wall in camera vs lidar test
• Tesla fans expose Tesla’s own shadiness in attempt to defend Autopilot crash
• Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market
• If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states
• Toyota the EV battery supplier? Honda will use them to power up its 400,000 hybrids in the US
• Turing AI and “bulletproof” EV batteries arrive with 2025 Xpeng G6 SUV

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On today's episode of Quick Charge, it's bad news for Tesla as the nonexistent demand for its Foundation Series Cybertruck models leads Musk to desperate tactics. Meanwhile, the company's new AI4 computers have major safety concerns, and Trump is moving to kill EV tax credits.

We've also got record-breaking sales from BYD to prove that the US President doesn't matter when it comes to global EV adoption, a record-setting electric semi truck order from Canada, and a big solar project coming online in America's dairyland.

• Tesla is buffing Foundation Series badges off Cybertrucks to sell them as regular trucks
• Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars
• Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market
• BYD’s largest production plant has already built 1 million EVs in 2024 as annual sales soar
• Labatt Breweries places single largest Volvo VNR Electric truck order in Canada
• Wisconsin’s most powerful solar farm just got the go-ahead

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READ MORE: Nikola hydrogen semi seems belly-up as production halt rumors swirl.

On today's heavy-duty episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at Nikola Motors' troubling finances, reliability problems with their hydrogen semi trucks, and an all-new, all-different electric Toyota cute-ute makes its debut. Will it be enough to take Toyota to the front?

On any other day a new Toyota crossover – and an electric one at that – would be the big news of the day, but massive deals on a new Toyota bZ4X and $1 billion investment in a new paint shop need to be acknowledged, as well. All that, plus big-time recycling news!

• Nikola (NKLA) confirms more layoffs as it desperately tries to avoid bankruptcy
• Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges
• Toyota invests another nearly $1 billion in Kentucky to prep for its first 3-row electric SUV
• Toyota is offering $10,000 off 2025 bZ4X EV models before they even hit the lot
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• Toyota finally unveils its new electric SUV: Meet the Urban Cruiser EV
• Glencore + Cyclic Materials go large on copper recycling for EVs, clean energy

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

On today's prime time episode of Quick Charge, Amazon is taking on Tesla with the launch of an online car shopping tool AND by snagging Elon's longtime head of Autopilot hardware development. Tesla isn't taking the news lying down, however – they're eyeing new markets for Cybertruck expansion!

That's right – Tesla is once again looking into expansion plans in India and the Chinese market seems once again in play for the controversial Cybertruck. We've also got a huge solar financing deal and buffoonery surrounding the USPS, so be sure to let us know what you think in the comments.

• Hyundai is now selling EVs on Amazon: Here’s how you can snag one
• Tesla loses its head of Autopilot HW engineering to Amazon’s self-driving effort
• Tesla (TSLA) is reportedly exploring entering the Indian auto market again
• Tesla Cybertruck receive homologations in China days after denying rumor of launch
• US Postal Service says it is going electric despite Trump
• A record $847M raise powers a commercial rooftop solar wave

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

Tonight on Quick Charge, we wonder if the upcoming Tesla Cybercab could actually benefit from growing a few pedals. Meanwhile, Tesla Supercharger customers are getting a better deal this week, and there's a new, $2 billion solar project coming on line in southern California.

We've also got a report showing that EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during the Thanksgiving weekend, an inexpensive flat-pack truck that's bringing e-mobility to Africa, and a whole lot more.

• EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
• Report: EV charging sessions were up 50% YoY during Thanksgiving week
• Tesla implements much-needed Supercharger price reduction as network hits all-time-high
• Tesla Model Q: rumors emerge about new sub-$30,000 electric car coming
• Flat-pack OX electric truck gets a $163 million order, expands in Africa
• A huge $2 billion solar + storage project in California powers up

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Read more: Hydrogen early adopter faces big problems amid Nikola challenges.

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more!

We've also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole lot more.

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• Honda Prologue and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 are now among the top five most leased EVs
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• BYD gains a foothold in Japan after landing a new deal to use EVs as mobile power sources
• China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
• Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
• For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles
• Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
• These new Texas homes come with free backup batteries

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Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

On today's episode of Quick Charge, explaining EV charging to your in-laws is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new universal charging standard and universal plug & charge to streamline payment processing coming in 2025.

We've also got an all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won't find a cure for its slow Cybertruck sales overseas as CEO Elon Musk moves to shut down rumors that the company would sell the polarizing pickup truck in the world's largest car market.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at https://bit.ly/3Zqodo4

• FHWA: Tesla-based plug J3400 will be ‘the standard moving forward’
• No apps, no swipes – every EV will get Supercharger-like charging in 2025
• Tesla shuts down rumors of Cybertruck coming to China
• GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
• Ford set a new EV sales record in November even as F-150 lightning demand slips
• Electrogenic is giving Mazda Miata fans an EV version with its ‘Plug-and-Play’ conversion kit

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Read more: Jaguar rebrand is a great success, but Elon’s $55 billion payday is a huge fail.

For the second time, a judge strikes down Elon Musk's $55 billion Tesla CEO pay package as the company struggles to avoid seeing its sales slip year over year for the first time. Plus: an all-new look for Jaguar this Giving Tuesday on Quick Charge!

We've also got record EV sales from both Kia and Hyundai, with the latter seeing IONIQ 5 sales double over last year, more Tesla discounts in China AND North America, and more.

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• Jaguar embraces spotlight after radical $100K luxury EV concept sparks backlash
• Leaked images reveal Jaguar’s new +$100,000 electric GT with a radical design
• Hyundai sets new US sales record in November after IONIQ 5 sales more than double
• Kia has ‘no plans of slowing down’ after record November sales with new EVs en route
• For a limited time, save $500 on a Centris folding eBike from Buzz Bicycles
• Tesla sales rise in China thanks to incentives, can it save its quarter?
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• Judge shuts down Tesla’s attempt to reinstate Elon Musk’s giant CEO pay package

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Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.

The Cybertruck may have come off the line strong, but it's already burned through its million-plus reservation list and Tesla is starting to pull demand levers with discounts, leases, referrals, and more. Will it be enough to help spur sales? All this and major waves at VW and Stellantis on today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge!

We've also got 0% financing deals on a number of EVs, making it easier than you might think to get into a new electric car ahead of Trump killing off the federal EV tax credits next year, along with fresh tariffs on solar panels from South East Asia and a record-setting year for BYD.

Today’s episode is sponsored by Buzz Bicycles, an omnichannel eBike brand that prioritizes excellent value for its growing base of eBike enthusiasts. For a limited time, you can use promo code "ELECTREK200" at checkout for $200 off the purchase of a Buzz Centris Folding eBike, and be sure to explore all of the company's Black Friday Deals at Buzzbicycles.com.

• Jeep and Dodge owner Stellantis CEO steps down, shares drop
• UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike
• BYD just shattered its 2024 delivery goal after another record-breaking sales month
• Tesla decreases lease prices on Cybertruck
• Get these 0% financing deals before Trump kills the EV tax credits
• The US slaps anti-dumping tariffs on Southeast Asian solar panels

Today’s episode is also sponsored by Huffy Bicycles, a household name in micromobility. For a limited time, use promo code “ELECTREKGM” at checkout for 30% off the purchase of an Electric Green Machine drifting Trike, and be sure to explore all of Huffy’s Black Friday Deals at this link.

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Read more: Renault E-Tech T semi truck gets 600 km range for ’25, logs 19 million miles.