It looks like the Joe Biden administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) is in a hurry: It just finalized a $1.25 billion loan to EVgo, the U.S. operator of electric vehicle (EV) charge points, for the construction of 7,500 new fast-charging stalls nationwide. The announcement comes just as the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump has … Read more
Costco, which had abandoned offering EV charging 12 years ago, is getting serious about resuming the service. Over a month ago, the big-box retailer once again put its brand name on a DC fast-charging station in Ridgefield, Washington, that was made by Electric Era . And now, Costco is partnering with Electrify America, the largest … Read more
And then, it all came together. Finding an adequate, accessible, and available charging station; charging up; and paying for the service before hitting the road have all been far from a seamless experience for many drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) in the U.S. That’s about to change thanks to a just-announced initiative by the Biden … Read more
Table of Contents Table of Contents Audi BMW Cadillac Genesis Honda Hyundai Kia Porsche Mercedes-Benz Toyota Volkswagen EV charging is getting more accessible and faster, but it’s still not quite as convenient as filling up at a gas station. For some, however, paying a substantially lower cost would make the waiting worth it, and many … Read more
We’re officially into the traditional year-end sales period for automakers. That means big discounts are on the way, as both manufacturers and dealerships want to get rid of unsold inventory to make room for next year’s models. This season, Ford has decided to boost incentives on its bestselling electric vehicles, the 2024 F-150 Lightning and Mustang … Read more
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) have slowed globally over the past few years. But should EV makers focus more and more to cater to the mainstream, it’s likely that 57% of drivers will have an EV in 10 years, consulting firm Accenture says. Last year, nearly 14 million of EVs were sold globally, representing a … Read more
Costco, known for its discount gas stations, has left EV drivers in need of juicing up out in the cold for the past 12 years. But that seems about to change now that the big-box retailer is putting its brand name on a DC fast-charging station in Ridgefield, Washington. After being one of … Read more
Image: Volkswagen Volkswagen Group, owner of the U.S.-based EV charging infrastructure operator Electrify America, has finally announced its commitment to the North American Charging Standard (NACS, also known as the Tesla charger) beginning in 2025 for many of its brands. The company said it will also explore adapter options so preexisting electrified vehicles can charge … Read more
