article thumbnail

J.D. Power highlights need to improve Level 2 EV chargers

Teslarati

Power’s electric vehicle charging satisfaction surveys have highlighted a particular trend in the market — while public electric vehicle chargers are becoming more reliable, the availability of Level 2 EV chargers is getting worse. Power’s survey, 18% of public charging attempts were unsuccessful in Q4 2023. As per J.D.

Power 75
article thumbnail

Ford re-opens order books for Mach-E; higher range, lower pricing; all standard range models with LFP packs

Green Car Congress

Ford is re-opening its order banks for the all-electric Mustang Mach-E as completed plant upgrades support production ramp in the second half of 2023, with feature improvements including increased range for standard range battery models to a targeted EPA-estimated range of 250 miles for RWD and 226 miles for eAWD. Earlier post.)

Standards 417
article thumbnail

Tesla gets J.D. Power Home Charging Experience Award for 3rd consecutive year

Teslarati

Electric vehicles are becoming more mainstream, and amidst this trend, home electric car charging solutions have only become more prominent. Power in its 2023 US Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study, about 68% of EV owners today utilize a Level 2 permanently mounted station. For its study, J.D. Credit: J.D.

Charging 140
article thumbnail

Tesla Supercharger Network tops J.D. Power EV public charging study

Teslarati

And now that it is being opened to non-Tesla electric vehicles, the rapid charging system seems poised to become one of the key drivers of mainstream EV adoption. Power’s 2023 U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study. Power, issued a statement about the matter. Interestingly enough, J.D.

article thumbnail

EV News Today: 1,700-Mile Electric Bus Trip, VW ID. Buzz Countdown, Return of VW e-up! …

CleanTechnica EVs

We’re a bit behind providing an extensive EV news update, so this one has a few extra doses of news. EV Charging News Kia America collaborates with Electrify America to provide EV6 buyers with 1,000 kWh charging at no additional cost Van Hool CX45E makes 1,700-mile trip […]. It only accelerates.

Miles 114
article thumbnail

2023 Mini Cooper SE, Tesla home chargers, Model Y changed everything: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Tesla home chargers excel for the home-charging experience, a study finds. The electric Mini Cooper re-ups for 2023. Power’s study looking at EV owner satisfaction with home. And did the arrival of the Tesla Model Y change the EV adoption trendlines in a lasting way? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

Re-Charge 130
article thumbnail

Ford F-150 Lightning’s V2G charging will help power NC energy grid

Teslarati

The F-150 Lightning’s bidirectional charging, also known as Vehicle-to-Grid or V2G, will help push and pull energy between the all-electric pickup and the grid, stabilizing and balancing energy consumption and production during high-use times. . Ford F-150 Lightning charges five EVs overnight, survives with battery to spare.

F-150 105