Elon can’t get it up (past 325 kW), BP can, and GM hopes to keep it up in 2025
Despite mocking 350 kW as "a child's toy" in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways – and they're making money doing it. All this and more on today's thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge!
We've also got a blast from the past in the form of one of my first Electrek article from way back in 2022, GM's performance making TSLA look like a meme stock, and a massive lithium project in the Heartland.
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Tesla announces all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America
BP celebrates the opening of 400kW TA DC fast charging hub in Florida
BP claims EV charging stations ‘on the cusp’ of being more profitable than gas pumps
GM’s EV sales surged as the Chevy Equinox becomes a top-seller: Can it keep it up in 2025?
Hyundai and Kia are betting big on new electric SUVs to drive growth in 2025
A $1.2B battery-grade lithium refinery breaks ground in Oklahoma
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Fred isn’t happy with FSD transfer as Rivian gets into the self-driving game
The big news this week is the new Model Y being available for order in the US, but it doesn't stop there – a new ECU photo inspired Fred to vent about Tesla's FSD transfer policy, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe announced plans to get into the self-driving business himself, and solar had a very, very big year. All this and more on today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge!
We've also got spy pictures of a NACS-ready BMW i5 in Utah, news that even more OEMs are chasing software deals with Rivian, and even some speculation about who that might be.
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Tesla launches new Model Y in North America and Europe
Tesla has a new self-driving computer retrofit, but it’s not even for HW3 cars
Tesla refuses to do the right thing about ‘Full Self-Driving’ transfers
Rivian (RIVN) plans to roll out hands-free driving this year, eyes-free system in 2026
Rivian (RIVN) has several automakers ‘knocking on our door’ for EV tech
Kia’s NACS adapters available now; Supercharger access still pending
BMW i5 spotted with native NACS port – could be one of the 1st brands to switch?
No other energy source came close to matching solar’s rate of growth in 2024 – in numbers
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Polestar hopes to steal Tesla sales, CATL revenue dips, and feeding the orcas
On today's episode of Quick Charge, Polestar hopes to steal customers from Tesla now that Elon is involved in politics, CATL revenue dips for the first time ever, and a whole new way to feed the orcas drops down under.
As above, Polestar is hoping Elon's descent into politics spells opportunity for the struggling Swedish/Chinese performance brand, CATL has big news in Europe, and Scooter Doll shows off a new electric submarine that's so expensive, they won't even tell us the price.
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Elon Musk is ‘not good for America or the world,’ according to himself
Polestar sees Elon’s antics as an opportunity to steal sales from Tesla
The world’s largest EV battery maker predicts another big move in Europe in 2025
CATL stock slips as EV battery giant hints at first annual revenue decline in 2024
Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
Sustainable luxury down below: U-Boat Worx (finally) launches its revamped electric ‘Super Sub’
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Trump’s first day, Hyundai lease deals, and Volvo’s EVs arrive in the US
On today's episode of Quick Charge, President Trump has a wild first day in office, but it's not ALL bad, either. Plus: Tesla gets diner integration, Hyundai keeps the deal train rolling, and it's dad's 80th birthday.
We also look ahead to some possible discounts for Tesla insurance customers, some news on the upcoming "cheap" Cybertruck, and wonder out loud if Puerto Rico's billion dollar solar project is going to see the light of day. All this and more – enjoy!
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Trump attacks EVs with executive orders, but mostly signals further damages
Unleashing American Energy | Executive Order
Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9 lose the $7,500 EV tax credit: Here’s how you can still get it
Volvo’s new 2025 EX30 and EX90 electric SUVs arrive in the US: Here’s how much they cost
Tesla points to diner integration in app, insurance discount with Full Self-Driving, and more
Puerto Rico just got $1.2B in DOE financing to boost its grid with solar + storage
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Southern Company announces 6 month, grid-enhancing EV fleet pilot
On today's episode of Quick Charge, Southern Company's Tom Canada talks us through the utility's new, six-month pilot program that aims to overcome some of the perceived barriers to EV adoption by demonstrating the transformative potential of EV adoption in commercial fleets.
Developed in partnership with Ford Pro, the Southern Company pilot will see more than 200 F-150 Lightning trucks incorporated into the utility's existing vehicle fleet, will leverage pricing signals and demand response to evaluate the impact of cost-effective charging within a fleet environment while demonstrating the efficiency of using established charging depots.
In addition to exploring the cost-savings of EV vs. ICE, the pilot will also explore the use of software to automate charging schedules, which would enabling customers to charge at times that minimize both their electricity costs and reduce any potential strain on the electric grid.
Tom Canada, a Southern Company sr. account manager who's been leading the charge on fleet electrification, joins us on today's episode to tell us more.
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Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
EV or gas – which is right for you? A new tool from Ford Pro has answers!
2025 Ford E-Transit electric costs the same or less than the gas version
As always, Apple celebrates Martin Luther King Jr Day
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