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What You Need to Know Before Purchasing an EV

Clean Fleet Report

They’re eco-friendly, economical , and just plain fun to drive. However, they do come with their own set of limitations that you should be aware of before making the purchase. In this post, we will go over some of the things you should keep in mind before purchasing an electric vehicle.

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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.)

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Tesla confirms it is developing wireless inductive EV charging

Teslarati

Tesla confirmed it is developing a wireless inductive electric vehicle charging platform for owners in an interview with Jay Leno. Tesla completed its purchase of Wiferion in July, but sold the company shortly thereafter, all while keeping the company’s engineers. “So you don’t need to plug something in at that point.

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Anaheim PD launches pilot for Tesla Model Y LR police cruisers

Teslarati

We’re excited about this pilot program and the opportunity to create a better future together.” They're also the highest performing while representing the lowest total cost of ownership. . “Congrats to AnaheimPD on today’s announcement,” wrote Unplugged Performance in a post on X. hours per day.

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Ford cutting F-150 Lightning production workforce by two-thirds

Teslarati

I took a Ford F-150 Lightning to Tesla Superchargers: The Good and Bad According to the President of UAW Local 862 in Louisville, Kentucky, Todd Dunn, battery tech is the main holdup in why purchasing has slowed. Right now, we’re looking at 55,000 units they’re gonna build.

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Tesla re-launches lifetime Supercharging transfers for a limited time

Teslarati

Most recently, Tesla enabled the ability to transfer the unlimited lifetime Supercharging perk last year, though it was only available to those who took delivery of their Model S, X or Y vehicles by December 31, before the automaker re-launched the promotion with the updated 2024 timeline.

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Shopping For An EV? How To Be Sure It Will Get You There On Trips

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re considering buying an EV, or you’ve recently purchased one, things can look a little intimidating. For local driving, you’ve probably figured out that the EV has plenty of extra range and that you can charge it while you sleep.