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Photo: GM GM is putting NACS DC fast-charging ports on its entire 2027 model-year EV lineup. Every 2027 GM EV from Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC will come with a native North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, also known as SAE J3400. That means drivers will be able to plug directly into compatible Tesla Superchargers and other NACS fast chargers. The 2026 Cadillac Optiq has already made the switch. The reborn Chevrolet Bolt, which arrives in 2026 as a 2027 model, also has a native NACS port. For the 2027 model year, NACS will come standard on the following: Advertisement -…
Tesla Energy has introduced the Powerwall Lease in conjunction with Tesla Electric, making the service available in Texas. This new option delivers whole-home backup power using two Powerwall units for a net monthly cost of $35 after credits, accompanied by a low fixed electricity rate. Under the lease terms, customers pay a one-time order fee of $100. The base lease payment for the two Powerwalls is approximately $122 per month during the first year, subject to a 3 percent annual escalator thereafter. Enrollment in a qualifying Tesla Electric Backup plan or Virtual Power Plant plan provides an $87 monthly credit.…
Last week, Zoox was given federal approval to finally charge customers for robotaxi rides in states that are cool with it. Before that, Zoox was offering free rides, but it recently got a waiver from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to allow it to deploy its bespoke robotaxis in commercial service. Now that it can charge customers, Zoox has released a full testing safety testing framework to ensure rides are as safe as possible moving forward and that its safety practices are transparent. Right now, Zoox is only legally allowed to operate with paying customers in Las Vegas, because that’s…
BYD’s new Qin Max is now on sale, another Tesla Model 3-sized electric sedan that’s about half the price. BYD Qin Max EV prices and specs After launching the new Seal 06 this week, BYD introduced another electric sedan in China. The new “Max” model joins BYD’s popular Qin lineup, slotted above the Qin L. The Qin Max is available in pure electric (EV) and plug-in hybrid (DM-i) variants. The plug-in DM-i version starts at just 99,900 yuan, or about $15,000, while the Qin Max EV starts at 109,900 yuan ($16,500). BYD said the Qin Max is the “top choice…
Lamborghini is set to reveal the Revuelto SV in a few hours from now. But here are the first images of the new supercar that Lamborghini wouldn’t want you to see yet. The Revuelto SV looks interesting in this two-tone colour scheme. It has a sharp-looking nose section, which is accentuated by the contrasting surfaces and splitter. It has more aggressive side skirts and a brand-new rear spoiler. The SV also gets unique centre-locking wheels with the signature ‘SV’ logo on the rear fenders. The Revuelto SV is likely to receive a revised suspension setup and a tuned engine. In…
Porsche reportedly plans to end Taycan production by 2030, but has neither confirmed nor directly denied the claim. Taycan deliveries fell 25% in the first half of 2026, continuing a decline that began after the 2023 peak. Around 180,000 Taycans have likely been built, making Porsche’s first production EV a success despite its uncertain future. The Porsche Taycan arrived in 2019 as the brand’s first EV and quickly became one of the most convincing electric performance four-doors, regardless of power source. But after seven years of declining sales and increasing uncertainty in Porsche’s EV strategy, its days may now be…
Kia’s new EV3 is among the most affordable electric vehicles in the US, starting at just $29,890. In Canada, it’s the lowest-priced EV. Kia EV3 prices and range in the US and Canada The EV3 is finally coming to North America. In the US, the 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890, making it not only Kia’s most affordable EV, but one of the cheapest in America. Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is available in five trims: Light, Wind, Land, GT-Line, and GT. The lowest-priced EV3 Light FWD model uses a 58.3 kWh battery, providing an EPA-estimated driving range of up to…
Tesla Energy has introduced the Powerwall Lease in conjunction with Tesla Electric, making the service available in Texas. This new option delivers whole-home backup power using two Powerwall units for a net monthly cost of $35 after credits, accompanied by a low fixed electricity rate. Under the lease terms, customers pay a one-time order fee of $100. The base lease payment for the two Powerwalls is approximately $122 per month during the first year, subject to a 3 percent annual escalator thereafter. Enrollment in a qualifying Tesla Electric Backup plan or Virtual Power Plant plan provides an $87 monthly credit.…
Tesla’s decade-long promise to reveal its next-generation Roadster may finally become a reality this month. The second-generation Roadster won’t just be a road car, it could also feature technology designed to help it fly. The Roadster could be equipped with SpaceX-developed cold-gas thrusters, The Information reported Friday, citing three people familiar with the matter. Tesla is expected to showcase the car’s capabilities at an event at SpaceX’s testing facility in McGregor, Texas as early as this month. The Roadster will reportedly be remotely operated during the demonstration because of the noise and force generated by the SpaceX thrusters. Tesla is…
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Urban Arrow and Aniioki, Rivian’s ALSO bike is almost here, Colorado’s wild “free e-bike” saga, NYC wants fast e-bikes gone, Paris wants to paint scooter riders yellow, HMP Lightning Mk.II electric scooter, and more. The Wheel-E podcast returns every two weeks on Electrek’s YouTube channel, Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, on the site with an embedded link to the live stream. Head…