This guy says the Zeekr 001 got a bunch of upgrades in China, including increased voltage to 800v, but it doesn't offer that updated model in Europe. That seems kind of weird. Why are they doing that?

Slate Truck 🇺🇸: 205 Miles EPA & $24,950 USD

KGM Musso (FWD in Korea) 🇰🇷: ~215 Miles EPA & ~$32,400 USD

MG U9 (In Australia) 🇨🇳🇬🇧: ~219 Miles EPA & ~$37,910 USD

Geely Riddara RD6 (In New Zealand) 🇨🇳: ~202 miles EPA & ~$40,788 USD

Toyota HiLux (In Australia) 🇯🇵: ~152 Miles EPA & ~$53,649 USD

Chevy Silverado EV 🇺🇸: 286 Miles EPA & $58,490 USD

LDV eT60 (In Australia) 🇨🇳🇦🇺: ~180 Miles EPA & ~$66,526 USD

Tesla Cybertruck 🇺🇸: 325 Miles EPA & $69,990 USD

Rivian R1T 🇺🇸: 329 Miles EPA & $79,990 USD

Important to note even though this is how the dollar coverts, that changes and the simple fact is you can’t convert from one market to your local currency and assume that is what the price will be in your market. There’s a lot of factors that goes into pricing a vehicle for any particular market.

Saw this on tiktok, surely this is not safe right?

For those who don’t know Neighborhood Electric Vehicles is a subcategory of LSV or Low Speed Vehicles. They aren’t required to meet federal regulations for passenger vehicles so long as they are built to have a top speed of 25 miles per hour (40 km/h) and have a maximum weight of 3,000 lb (1,400 kg). Currently they are a fast growing niche market within “golf cart communities” and beach communities. The prices for these vehicles usually range from $13K to just under $30K. The vehicles featured in this video: u/drivewithchip 🇺🇸, Club Car CRU 🇺🇸, Fiat Topolino 🇮🇹, and the eMoke 🇬🇧 sold by Moke America.

Not my video.

Just got a Hyundai Ioniq 6 and checking out options from Xcel Energy for reduced rates at off-peak. They have an Optimize Your Charge plan with 25% reduced rates at off-peak, however my car is not included on the list of cars to be eligible. Does anyone have insight if Hyundai will be included soon since the customer service rep said the lists do get updated.

I’ll be acquiring an EV for my next vehicle. Can someone who knows tell me, during longer stop and go commutes, is it generally easier on the battery than highway travel? Like, you’re inching along, I’d think the battery would sustain its charge much better than having to maintain a high rate of speed. Or am I mistaken? Not really factoring in air conditioning or heating, which you’d be using in either situation regardless as the weather demands.

Saw this car today on my bike ride. Wondering if anyone saw this vehicle before.

Saw it over here in Irvine, CA and it had Mexico license plates. Thought it was a BYD or something not too sure.

We're back with our final survey on a proposed concept to rethink EV charging as part of an engineering course. Please read through the concept in the survey and provide your feedback.

Google Forms survey on Modular Battery Swapping: https://forms.gle/c8NSysMU6gozvGVN7

Ok, I'm considering a few EVs for my next vehicle. The brands aren't important but the presence/absence of V2L is my issue. I intend to use the thing for a very long road trip and I am thinking that V2L would be super handy for things like pumping up a SUP, running the kettle at charging stops, and possibly other uses yet to be discovered. V2L for home power is not a consideration at this point.

Anyhow, if you have a V2L capable rig, do you use the plug very much on road trips? Is it something you'd miss or maybe not so much?

Survey results and takeaways from the survey conducted here last month.

The Honda Super One has been selling like hot cakes in Japan and apparently the Super N has had higher than expected interest in the UK.

Researchers from George Mason University are conducting a survey to better understand electric vehicle charging behavior, charging experiences, and how EV drivers respond to charging disruptions and infrastructure constraints. 

If you are 18 years of age or older and drive an electric vehicle in the US, you may be eligible to participate. 

Participation involves completing a brief survey that takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Findings from this study will be used to improve EV charging infrastructure planning and support the development of more reliable and resilient charging networks. 

Participation is voluntary, and survey responses are anonymous. 

To learn more and participate, please click the survey link below: 

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Hello,

I know, that this will probably be question for Europeans only, but want to ask, what is your opinion on these two cars ? Price with Skoda sale is almost same. Just need EV SUV with big trunk because of 2 kids, cheap maintenance, planning solar system and wallbox on our house. I am little bit scared of software and infotainment in Enyaq, but TMY will probably have more expensive insurance. Ride with both cars was nice, just feeling that Tesla is more worth the money and is more “modern?” Thanks for your opinion.