Charging Cost
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BYD Launches 44-Ton Electric Truck With Megawatt Charging
BYD unveiled a 44-metric-ton electric semi-truck and a 1.5-megawatt charging system at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover, targeting Europe's...

Porsche Boxster EV Spotted Charging at Tesla Supercharger
A prototype of Porsche's upcoming electric Boxster was photographed using a Tesla Supercharger in California, indicating active testing of the...

Hertz EV Rental Missteps Highlight Need for Customer
A lack of consumer education on EV charging and range fundamentals, exemplified by Hertz's struggles, is causing owner frustration and missed...

Ionna Tops 2026 JD Power EV Charging Study
The Ionna charging network scored 807 out of 1000 points to rank first in JD Power's 2026 public charging satisfaction study, breaking Tesla's...

2027 Mercedes CLA Electric Fast-Charging Test Results
Independent testing of the 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 350 4MATIC Electric shows its DC fast-charging performance on Electrify America and Ionna networks

New York City Expands Curbside EV Charging to 600 New
New York City will add 600 Level 2 curbside EV charging stations, expanding a pilot program to serve high-density and lower-income neighborhoods.

Costco Rations Motor Oil as EV Owners Avoid Price Spike
Costco is rationing its Kirkland Signature motor oil and charging $58 per 10-quart pack, a price surge linked to the Iran war's impact on base oil...

American EV Interest Rises as Charging Infrastructure Grows
A new study finds growing American interest in electric vehicles, primarily driven by an expanding charging network, despite a recent dip in market...

NACS Fast Charger Deployment Accelerates in 2026
The US charging landscape is shifting as NACS connectors see rapid growth from non-Tesla networks, while CCS1 expansion remains strong and CHAdeMO

Next-Gen EVs Challenge Traditional Circuit Protection
A technical paper argues that higher charging rates, greater stored energy, and bidirectional power flow in modern battery electric vehicles are...

Kempower Study: More Plugs, Not More Power, Boosts EV
A white paper from charging hardware firm Kempower argues that EV charging networks will see higher utilization and revenue by installing more plugs...

Hyundai dealer charges $418 for single EV
A Michigan Hyundai dealership charged a customer $418 for a single charging session, highlighting issues with dealer-listed 'public' chargers.

Subaru Uncharted GT DC Fast-Charging Beats Official Specs
Independent testing shows the 2026 Subaru Uncharted GT charges faster than its official specifications, reaching a peak of 163 kW and adding 100...

IONNA Cuts EV Fast Charging Rates Nearly 50% for Labor Day
IONNA is offering a holiday charging sale of $0.20 per kWh from September 4-7, nearly half its standard rate. Drivers of BMW, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz...

CHARGE Doubles Off-Grid EV Charging Capacity on South
Zero Carbon Charge is doubling power at its two solar-powered EV charging hubs on South Africa's N3 highway, responding to strong demand from...

Minnesota to fund 40 new EV fast-charging
Minnesota is allocating $41.2 million in federal NEVI funds to build up to 40 new public EV fast-charging stations beyond its major interstates...

2027 Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Details Emerge
New images show the camouflaged 2027 Ford Fathom, a $30,000 electric pickup. It will debut fully in 2027 on a new platform with NACS charging.

GoSun Moonrider Electric Tractor: $19,995
GoSun's Moonrider electric tractor costs $19,995. It has a 24 kWh battery and optional solar charging. Deliveries begin in early 2027.

Tesla Cybertruck windshield price cut to $25
Tesla has reduced the monthly cost of its Cybertruck Windshield Protection Plan from $35 to $25, effective October 2026.

Denza N8 EV: 1,003 km range, 9-minute charge
BYD's new Denza N8 electric SUV offers a 1,003 km CLTC range, ultra-fast charging, and a large interior screen. It launches in China next month.

Analyst Bets Gas Cars Worth Less Than Zero
A cleantech analyst predicts ordinary gasoline cars in the US will be worth less than the cost of their fuel and maintenance by 2031, citing Norway's

EV charging on 100-amp home panel
A 100-amp home electrical panel can typically support a Level 2 EV charger, but at a reduced 24-32A setting rather than full power, according to...

EVgo Preps Next-Gen Charger, NACS Retrofit
EVgo is finalizing a new 400 kW charging system for launch later this year and will retrofit its network with NACS connectors.

BYD Doubles Flash Charger Network to 10,000
BYD has doubled its ultra-fast Flash Charging network to 10,000 stations in just five months, with a third of users driving non-BYD vehicles.