Tesla Roadster reservation holders describe the frustrating process of getting their $50,000 deposit reimbursed after the automaker delayed the vehicle’s release by five years.
Update: the article previously mentioned that Tesla didn’t reimburse the $5,000, as per Brownlee, who now said that Tesla sent him the $5,000.
The next-gen Roadster has been sort of a running gag in the Tesla community…
In its mission to destroy American energy independence, the Energy Department has now banned any discussion of any of the technologies that might get America off of foreign oil, or of the problem that those technologies might solve – and all at the behest of the former oil…
A condominium complex in Northern California recently installed EV chargers into every single one of its 143 parking spots, future-proofing the whole complex for a fully-electrified future, and it managed to do it with zero cost out of pocket. Here’s how.
Now, right off…
Lotus Cars quietly updates its 900+ hp Eletre and Emeya EVs for 2026
September 30, 2025
Lotus Cars’ compelling, high-performance electric sports sedan and SUV received a number of fresh updates earlier this week, but packs superior infotainment tech, styling tweaks, and (of course) a mind-bending 905 electric horsepower. (!)
I haven’t checked the numbers, but I’d bet a dollar or three that Tesla moves more cars in a good week than Lotus sells in a year. Still, Lotus has…
How CATL is changing EV battery tech in Europe [Video]
September 30, 2025
Electric vehicles have come a long way, but let’s be real—they still have their hangups: “range anxiety,” long charging times, and questions about safety and sustainability. But what if all those worries could be put to rest?
At IAA Mobility in Munich, CATL, one of…
Hyundai wants you to feel how smooth its EVs drive with a unique 24-hour 'Rest Drive'
September 29, 2025
Hyundai wants to give you the chance to see for yourself just how peaceful the ride is in its EVs. In the UK, Hyundai is offering a new 24-hour “Rest Drive” for the new Kona Electric, allowing you to experience it on your daily travels.
Hyundai UK launches 24-hour…
Rivian patent filings hint at a deployable rear diffuser, on screen 'gadgets,' and new architecture
September 29, 2025
American EV automaker Rivian submitted a slew of patent applications with the USPTO this week, including a deployable rear diffuser mechanism to adjust a vehicle’s drag and some software systems related to infotainment, navigation, and video playback.
Okay, with Rivian news like this (on a Friday afternoon no less), we just want to dig right into to the juicy, patent-clad details. And we…
Battery boom: 5.6 GW of US energy storage added in Q2
September 29, 2025
The US battery storage market just had its biggest quarter ever. In Q2 2025, a record 5.6 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity came online, according to the latest US Energy Storage Monitor report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie.
Image: Wood…
Xiaomi officially sets up shop in the EU with new R&D Design Center
September 26, 2025
Young Chinese EV developer Xiaomi Automobile has officially expanded its global footprint, opening a new R&D and Design Center in Germany. This is Xiaomi’s first step in its planned expansion outside China and into new markets around the EU.
Today’s news of an…
The new Mercedes CLA L EV launched in China, starting at only $36,000 with serious range
September 26, 2025
A new version of the all-electric Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available in China. The Mercedes CLA Long-Wheelbase EV, or L, for short, starts at 259,000 yuan, or about $36,000, with a range of over 530 miles (866 km).
Meet the Mercedes CLA L EV
Mercedes opened pre-orders for the new CLA L in China on Thursday, a slightly longer variant of the standard electric sedan.
The Long-Wheelbase model…
