Topic
Electric Vehicle
14 articles in this thread.
Uber’s $4,000 EV grant has to work for the driver
Uber’s EV grant can reduce the cost of switching cars. The driver still has to make the charging, mileage, and loan math work.
Tesla’s cheaper Model 3 and Y are a trim decision, not a new car
Tesla lowered the entry price with Standard trims. The buyer’s question is whether the missing features are worth the savings.
The returning Bolt’s price is real. Its volume is still a question.
GM announced a sub-$30,000 Bolt with faster charging. Its limited run makes production volume the part to watch.
Rivian's voice assistant needs to operate the car, not narrate it
A 2025 leak suggested Rivian would use Gemini. The useful test is whether its assistant can handle real vehicle tasks reliably.
The Model Y Performance sells speed. I would check the daily ride.
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y Performance has strong published acceleration and range. The meaningful upgrade depends on ride and handling.
Uber's Lucid–Nuro robotaxi deal is a fleet commitment with conditions
Uber committed to a Lucid–Nuro robotaxi program, then expanded it. Vehicle orders, test fleets, and commercial rides are different milestones.
Rivian's R3 is the right size. The price is still a promise.
Rivian showed the compact R3 and R3X in 2024, but it had not published firm prices or production dates.
Uber and BYD promised 100,000 EVs. Driver costs decide whether it matters.
The 2024 Uber–BYD deal targeted 100,000 EVs across several markets. The test is drivers' cost after financing, charging, and downtime.
Tesla Slashes Model 3 and Model Y Prices
Tesla Slashes Model 3 and Model Y Prices After Underwhelming Q3 Deliveries
Tesla's Q3 Vehicle Numbers Fell Short
Tesla has long been the industry leader when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs), constantly setting the bar high for competitors
Tesla Texas produced 10,000th Model Y
Tesla's 10,000th Texas Model Y proved the line was running. It did not show whether production had reached an economical pace.
California tax refund for car owners
I'm honestly perplexed by this decision
Kia EV6 smashes Tesla's world record
Kia's EV6 beat a U.S. cross-country charging-time record in 2021. A record run still left everyday charger reliability untested.
Uber partners with Hertz to offer 50,000 Tesla
Uber's Hertz deal offered drivers Tesla rentals, but the weekly fee made net earnings the real EV-adoption test.