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Tesla Model 3 is able to take roughly 120 kW from CCS charger
As the first Tesla Model 3 were delivered to customers in Europe, it seems one posted eagerly awaited info about maximum charging power.
The European version of the Model 3 is equipped with a CCS Combo-compatible charging inlet. Therefore, …read more
Likely the first sighting of the pair together out in the wild.
Gotta love the serenity of this image. Two adventure electric vehicles all alone in the cold winter elements.
This particular pair of electric vehicles, the Rivian R1T electric truck and Rivian R1S electric SUV, are really right at home in …read more
First Model 3 delivered
Tesla has begun deliveries of the Tesla Model 3 in Europe. Fred Christenhusz – one of the first owners – wrote: “We got it!!! The first Tesla Model 3 from Europe!!! @elonmusk Tesla team, thanks you did a great job!! So proud that we got the first …read more
A winter drive in the Great White North.
Not exactly the ideal location for testing an electric car, since cold weather impacts performance and range. However, driving in winter is a reality for many of us EV owners right now, so let’s get right to it.
Finally, a Demon that hooks up.
We’ve seen the Tesla Model S crush countless other cars at the strip. Its advantage often boils down to traction from AWD and instant full torque. Though don’t get to thinking the Model S isn’t a drag-worthy machine on the power side.
However, there are more …read more
Norwegian ferry operators are also switching to electricity
Corvus Energy, based in Richmond, British Columbia, grows on market leader in energy storage systems for maritime applications. According to the Canadian company, it provided more battery packs to electric ferries than all other providers of energy storage systems combined.
Just recently Corvus Energy …read more
More hues for yous.
When it debuted in LA, the all-new Kia Soul EV was seen in just a color or two, but now we get to see the long-range electric in a plethora of new hues.
If BEV charging really an issue?
One often reads statements by ICE drivers that they will not buy a BEV until it can be charged as fast as ICE cars can be filled with gasoline; they often state a 5-minutes target fill time. I do not recall ever spending only 5 …read more
It’s time for the next phase in the EV build out to be revealed.
Back in December, we reported on Electrify America’s Cycle 2 plans for California. We now have the details for Electrify America’s National plan for Cycle 2, which calls for a $300 million investment over a 30-month period …read more
Fastned expands to Germany, hopes to install 1,000 stations in Europe
Fully Charged once again featured Dutch fast charging network – Fastned, which is one of the best operators in terms of approach (multi chargers stations, up to 175 kW) and reliability.
The good thing at Fastned is also high visibility of …read more