EV News in 5 Minutes or Less

🗲Watt a Car

Apr 20, 2023

This week's newsletter highlights a new Tesla owner's decision influenced by the brand's recent price drops, the White House's call to action for transitioning to EVs, and a poll on preferred EV range. Volkswagen has introduced the ID.7, its first global electric model for the upper mid-size class, with a range of up to 435 miles, and Polestar has unveiled the Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupé with a top speed of 155 mph. Additionally, JLR is turning its Halewood plant into an all-electric production facility, and Cirba Solutions is investing $300 million in a lithium-ion EV battery recycling facility in South Carolina.

🗲Watt a Car

Apr 20, 2023

This week's newsletter highlights a new Tesla owner's decision influenced by the brand's recent price drops, the White House's call to action for transitioning to EVs, and a poll on preferred EV range. Volkswagen has introduced the ID.7, its first global electric model for the upper mid-size class, with a range of up to 435 miles, and Polestar has unveiled the Polestar 4, an electric performance SUV coupé with a top speed of 155 mph. Additionally, JLR is turning its Halewood plant into an all-electric production facility, and Cirba Solutions is investing $300 million in a lithium-ion EV battery recycling facility in South Carolina.

📜 Tuesday Newsletter- Tax Day and Tax Credits

Apr 18, 2023

Last week's Denver Auto Show featured over 30 EVs and first-time EV driver experiences. Federal tax credits of up to $7,500 apply to select EV models. Lancia unveils its 10-year vision with the Pu+Ra HPE electric vehicle, while BMW introduces the i7 M70 xDrive. China's EV market surges, with 50% of Auto Shanghai 2023 models being electrified. Meals on Wheels San Francisco aims to electrify two-thirds of its fleet by 2027, and EV registrations increase nationwide.

🚘New car prices = down…

Apr 13, 2023

New car prices have dropped below the MSRP for the first time in 20 months, with a 1.1% decrease from the previous month. The average price paid for a new EV increased by 0.5%, reaching an average of $58,940 due to increased sales from Mercedes, Rivian, Lucid, and other brands. Despite Tesla cutting prices, this increase offsets the lower-priced Tesla products. Chipotle has announced an all-electric restaurant design to maximize energy efficiency and to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Kia is planning to build a dedicated plant for battery-electric vehicles in South Korea. The battery recycling market is expected to grow due to the increasing demand for EVs and renewable energy storage systems.

Dropping Prices📉

Apr 11, 2023

Discover the latest EV news, including Tesla's 5th price cut this year on all models, making electric vehicles even more affordable. Walmart and Sam's Club plan to build an extensive EV fast-charging network, while BYD unveils new driver-assist tech. Plus, Rivian CEO shares future plans in an interview.

How big? 🦖

Apr 06, 2023

This newsletter provides updates on the electric vehicle and autonomous vehicle industry. It shares the results of a poll that shows 76% of respondents would buy the Rivian R1T brand new. The article also discusses Cars & Bids, an auction site for vehicles, and analyzes the Rivian R1T data on the platform. It also highlights several developments in the EV/AV industry, including the Ram 1500 REV with a 500-mile range and Indonesia's incentives for electric car purchases. Finally, the article mentions a giveaway for subscribers to the newsletter.