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Tesla NACS plugs mandated by Kentucky for EV charging state program: report

Teslarati

Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) seems to be gaining more traction, with recent reports suggesting that Kentucky recently implemented a policy that mandates EV charging companies to include a NACS plug if they wish to participate in a state program aimed at electrifying highways using federal funds.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range review: 331 reasons the dual motor is worth the extra spend

EV Central

The Tesla Model 3 is the top selling mid-sized car in the country and the second best-selling EV – behind only the Tesla Model Y. But the mid-grade Long Range model (a Tesla Model 3 Performance is on the way!) Tesla Model 3 Long Range now comes with perforated fake leather seats with ventilation up front.

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Volkswagen, Audi, And Porsche Will Adopt Tesla’s NACS Plug In 2025

Electric Cars Report

Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche and Scout Motors announced planned implementation of the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for future products in the North American region, beginning in 2025.

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Plugged Up: GM to Adopt Tesla Charging Standard

The Truth About Cars

It was only a few short days ago we brought you news of Ford announcing it will be granting its EVs the capability of hoovering electricity from Tesla-branded charging stations. If that news gave you whiplash, last night’s announcement of a similar move from General Motors will surely put yer back out.

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Beware Toyota HiLux, look out Ford Ranger! BYD reveals plug-in ute headed for Aussie sale soon

EV Central

litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be. litre four-cylinder turbo petrol with a large electric motor there’s no word on just how powerful the new electrified ute will be. But the star of the show will be what lurks under the bonnet.

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Seven major automakers partner to build fast-charging network across N America; CCS and Tesla NACS

Green Car Congress

Seven major global automakers—BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV—will create a joint venture to build a new charging network that will significantly expand access to high-powered charging in North America. Each site will be equipped with multiple high-powered DC chargers.

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Tesla Model Y was Germany’s best-selling SUV in February 2024

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y is continuing its quiet conquest of Europe’s SUV and battery electric vehicle sector. The Model Y’s results in Germany were mentioned in a press release from the Federal Motor Transport Authority (KBA). The Tesla Model Y performed even better in Germany’s battery electric vehicle segment.

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