Electric car news
Here are some recent electric car news updates:
New Electric Car Models
- Tesla Model S Plaid: Tesla has unveiled the Model S Plaid, a new high-performance variant of its flagship sedan. The Plaid has a 0-60mph time of just 2.5 seconds and a top speed of 163mph.
- Ford Mustang Mach-E: Ford has launched its new electric SUV, the Mustang Mach-E, which has a range of up to 305 miles on a single charge.
- Hyundai Ioniq 5: Hyundai has unveiled its new electric crossover, the Ioniq 5, which has a range of up to 300 miles on a single charge.
Electric Car Sales
- Tesla dominates US electric car sales: Tesla has continued to dominate US electric car sales, with the Model 3 and Model Y accounting for over 50% of all electric car sales in the country.
- Nissan Leaf sales surge: Nissan has reported a surge in sales of its Leaf electric car, with over 100,000 units sold in the first half of 2021.
- Volkswagen ID.4 sales strong: Volkswagen has reported strong sales of its new ID.4 electric SUV, with over 20,000 units sold in the first quarter of 2021.
Charging Infrastructure
- Tesla expands Supercharger network: Tesla has expanded its Supercharger network, with over 2,500 stations now available across the US.
- ChargePoint launches new charging network: ChargePoint has launched a new charging network, with over 10,000 charging points available across the US.
- Electrify America expands charging network: Electrify America has expanded its charging network, with over 2,000 charging points now available across the US.
Government Incentives
- US government extends electric car tax credit: The US government has extended the electric car tax credit, which provides a $7,500 credit to buyers of eligible electric vehicles.
- UK government announces new electric car incentives: The UK government has announced new incentives for electric car buyers, including a £3,500 grant for the purchase of an electric vehicle.
- European Union announces new electric car targets: The European Union has announced new targets for electric car adoption, with a goal of having at least 50% of new car sales be electric by 2035.
Battery Technology
- Solid-state battery breakthrough: Researchers have made a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, which could lead to faster charging and longer battery life for electric cars.
- New battery material could increase range: Scientists have discovered a new battery material that could increase the range of electric cars by up to 20%.
- Tesla develops new battery technology: Tesla has developed a new battery technology that could increase the range of its electric cars by up to 30%.
I hope you find these updates interesting!