Just as widely expected, the Tesla Model Y battery pack is virtually identical to that of the Model 3. That's a top-level conclusion of Sandy Munro, of Munro & Associates, who has been conducting a teardown of the Model Y, with running commentary comparing the electric crossover to its sedan sibling. In a video comparing the Model Y and Model... Tesla Model Y teardown: Smart cost-cutting, but no hidden V2G potential
Just as widely expected, the Tesla Model Y battery pack is virtually identical to that of the Model 3. That's a top-level conclusion of Sandy Munro, of Munro & Associates, who has been conducting a teardown of the Model Y, with running commentary comparing the electric crossover to its sedan sibling. In a video comparing the Model Y and Model... 
The original Tesla Roadster marked a milestone for electric cars. It proved that electric cars could be sporty and desirable, paving the way for Tesla's later, higher-volume models. Given Tesla's later successes, it is easy to forget how surprising the first-generation Roadster was when it first went on sale in 2008. Jay Leno's test drive from... 
Lucid has just teased something that’s utterly essential in a luxury sedan with 1,000 horsepower on tap: finesse. In a video released today, Lucid presents a short tease of the Lucid Air’s dynamic cold-weather testing, conducted several months ago in Northern Minnesota. The Air is seen on a circle track, getting into both sustained... 
With a global pandemic forcing people to be more self conscious about the objects they touch, what better time to launch a robotic charging system for electric cars? Chinese startup Always has an idea that is both convenient, and could help reduce anxiety in the current situation. Called CARL, it's a small robot that can be summoned via an app... 
An upcoming race series called Airspeeder will test batteries and related technology for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Despite the ongoing global coronavirus pandemic, which has forced traditional race series to postpone or cancel events, a newly-released video indicates organizers still plan to hold races before the end... 
Despite the growing number of electric cars in production, EVs are still new and different to most drivers. Ignorance of the technology has allowed various electric car myths to persist. Formula E—the all-electric racing series—put together this video busting five EV myths that just don't seem to go away. One myth is that electric cars... 
As solar cells gain affordability and flexibility, they’re no longer the exclusive domain of house rooftops. For electric cars, garages, and everything in, there's plenty of room for some creative ideas. One such idea was introduced in February by the French company Armor, and as reported in PV Magazine, makes the solar cells part of a... 
Lordstown Motors Monday reported that it has received a letter of intent from Florida-based Innervations, which will broker 1,000 of its Endurance electric pickups to clients seeking to convert company fleets to electric. Innervations helps companies “add innovative products and services to minimize their carbon footprint,” such as... 
The Model Y crossover, which started arriving last month, represents a turnaround in one strategy for Tesla: It has a heat pump. Heat pumps, and other thermal methods for moving waste heat or scavenged heat, are part of strategies to reduce the load on the resistive heating that most EVs also have. While heat pumps can greatly cut energy use on... 
Electric cars require much less maintenance than internal-combustion vehicles, but owners still need to be aware of certain maintenance practices. This video from Hyundai offers five tips for maximizing battery life. The first tip is to try to keep the battery from discharging to low levels, specifically below 20% capacity. That goes hand in hand...