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It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. We're here to help.

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How Long Does It Take To Charge An EV? Here’s The Real Breakdown
It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. Here's a guide to Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, from an expert.
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November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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If you're in a hurry, on a long road trip, or drive all day for work, finding the right charger could make all the difference.

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Hyundai And Kia Owners: For The Quickest Charge, Don't Use Tesla Superchargers
Hyundais and Kias can use Tesla plugs, but that's not usually the best way to charge if you want the quickest stop.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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Kia once had big electric plans for America. Now it's focused on "customer choice": lots of hybrids and ICE cars, too. “We’re not pushing anything. We’re creating the right products that are meeting the customer demands."

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Kia Was An EV Pioneer. What Comes Next Is Complicated
Right now, Kia dealers and customers are asking for more hybrids, executives say. Kia aims to deliver.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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The Wagoneer S doesn't feel like it was crafted by anyone who wanted to make an EV, or was interested in them, or had even really driven them all that much.

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2025 Jeep Wagoneer S: A Glitchy $74,000 Mess That Proves Stellantis Should Stick To Gas
The Jeep Wagoneer S packs a ton of power and up to 294 miles for the Limited trim. Unfortunately, it's sorely lacking in many other areas.
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November 22, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries. Here's why.

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Why Your Used Tesla Should Have LFP Batteries
Data shows that Tesla Model 3s with LFP batteries retain more range over time than similar models with other chemistries.
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November 22, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. And car software is just hard, period.

But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said.

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Volvo Admits Software Is Hard. But Its 2026 Cars May Finally Fix the Problem
Tastes between countries, ages, and buyers are different. But Volvo is figuring out how to make things easier, its North American president said.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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Which EVs have more durable LFP batteries?
The New Chevy Bolt Uses Cheap LFP Batteries. These U.S. EVs Do Too
As the United States is closing the gap with the China, here are the EVs with LFP batteries you can buy right now in the U.S.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.

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Ford's $30,000 EV Truck Reveals The Shocking Relationship Between Design And Battery Costs
The design of Ford's new U.S.-made $30,000 EV truck remains a mystery. But Ford had to get clever with how it looks to combat BYD on costs.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:36 PM
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The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Here's what we thought of it:

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Here's Waymo's New Autonomous Taxi From Zeekr, Spotted In The Wild
The Chinese brand partnered with Waymo on a purpose-built robotaxi, which has already landed in San Diego. Commercial service starts next year.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game.

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Xpeng Is Running Tesla’s Playbook For World Domination. It May Just Work
Robots. Self-made chips. Self-driving cars. Xpeng’s plan sounds familiar, with just as much to prove. But it may beat Tesla at its own game,
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November 21, 2025 at 5:33 PM
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On the Plugged-In Podcast: The Jeep Recon and Porsche Cayenne Electric debut. One of them is promising. Plus, how long do EV batteries really last? Tune in for some good news on that front.

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Can A Wrangler EV Save Jeep? + Why EV Batteries Last Longer Than You Think | InsideEVs Podcast Ep51
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November 21, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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Toyota's Woven City is a lot more than just a test course for AVs. Here's what we know so far.

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Toyota Built This Entire City Around Autonomous Vehicles. Here's What Life Is Like There
Toyota's Woven City is more than just a test course for AVs. Plus: Nvidia's car business is booming, and the Biden-era EV charging investments are paying off.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:46 PM
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Gemini is replacing the old Google Assistant with its new AI so drivers can now translate messages, search for addresses in emails and more.

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Android Auto Is Getting Gemini, Google’s AI Assistant
Gemini is replacing the old Google Assistant, so drivers can now translate messages, search for addresses in emails and more.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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Pricing and range figures have not been announced yet for the U.S.-bound Hyundai Ioniq 6 N, though we expect it to cost around $70,000.

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The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Is Coming To The U.S. ‘In Limited Quantities’
The electric performance sedan is a stunner, but that might not be enough to attract a lot of buyers.
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November 21, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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To reach that speed, Hyundai is developing 400 kW charging tech and working on major advances in battery tech without just increasing battery size.

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Hyundai Wants 400 Kilowatt Charge Speeds—And Then Three-Minute Charging
EV charging keeps getting better and faster. Hyundai is already no slouch, but now it wants to cut charging times to gas-car fill-ups.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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How did the BMW iX3 manage to go 626 miles before recharging?
The BMW iX3 Just Went 626 Miles Without Recharging—But There's A Catch
The car was driven on a specially picked route with no highways and it beat its official range claim by 25%.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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All four Chinese cars recently tested by Euro NCAP got the maximum five-star rating, while European cars from BMW or VW got four stars.

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The Safest Cars On Sale In Europe Now Are Chinese EVs
The Tesla Model 3 keeps its position as Europe’s safest car, but it too is made in China, and is followed by mostly Chinese cars.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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The 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring is here, and it’s $15,000 cheaper than the Grand Touring trim. Here's what that gets you.

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Lucid Gravity Touring: A (Slightly) More Affordable EV Powerhouse With 337 Miles Of Range
The 2026 Lucid Gravity Touring is here, and it’s $15,000 cheaper than the Grand Touring trim.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Hyundai has one big problem in America, and the Crater shows it's serious about fixing it.

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The Hyundai Crater May Just Be A Concept. But It's More Important Than You Think
Hyundai has one major problem in America: It can't compete with American or Japanese trucks and off-roaders. Now, the company is fixing that.
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November 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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A new survey shows what Tesla owners really think about Apple CarPlay.

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21% Of Tesla Drivers Want Apple CarPlay. But Do They Really Need It?
A new survey shows that 21% of Tesla owners say they want Apple CarPlay to be a feature in their next car.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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"We now have the time to rethink creatively what that goal should be going forward.”

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California Is Rethinking That 2035 Ban On Gas Cars
Today on Critical Materials: California rethinks 2035 gas car ban, Lyft CEO weighs gas car ban, Lyft CEO lifts up humans and lawmakers calls on Detroit.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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The Google-owned autonomous taxi service added Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans to its growth plans on Thursday.

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Waymo's Driverless Taxis Are Going To Even More U.S. Cities. They'll Be Over 20 Soon
Waymo, the Google-owned autonomous taxi service, added Minneapolis, Tampa and New Orleans to its growth plans on Thursday.
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November 20, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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More than 500 stalls capable of delivering 1 megawatt of power are on the list of projects funded by the European Commission.

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The EU Is Spending Big To Install Thousands More DC Fast Chargers
Over 500 stalls capable of delivering 1 megawatt of power are on the list of projects funded by the European Commission.
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November 19, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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It has struck a chord with Chinese buyers, selling 20,000 units in its first 50 days on sale.

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This Is The Electric Nissan You Really Want
Chinese car buyers still want sedans, which is why they get cool EVs like the very reasonably priced Nissan N7.
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November 19, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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Two American EVs are still global favorites. But Chinese electric vehicles dominate the rest of the list.
‘Unchallenged’: The World’s Best-Selling EVs Are Still American. But There's A Problem
The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 are still global favorites. But Chinese electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids dominate the rest of the list.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:35 PM