Battery / Charging

Tesla updates free lifetime Supercharging policy with Dec. 31 deadline

Tesla has updated the terms for its "free for life" Supercharger policy, again, this time putting a deadline for unlimited Supercharging on…

Tesla will bundle car buying into “packages”, 90 kWh battery discontinued June 8

Tesla will launch an updated version of the Model S and Model X Design Studio that "packages" vehicle configurations into three categories:…

Tesla Model 3: what battery cost/kWh is needed for vehicle profitability?

As the Tesla Model 3 nears production and the first deliveries in July, the big question investors are asking is "Will…

Tesla resurrects free unlimited Supercharging on Model S and Model X

Tesla surprised existing Model S and Model X owners, as well as new buyers, late Friday with a promotion that converted the…

Sightings of Tesla Supercharger expansions taking place worldwide

Tesla recently announced that it would be doubling the size of its Supercharging network by the end of this year, as…

‘Like Tesla’ digs into the truth behind EV ’emissions’ and its environmental impact

Fast-rising YouTube channel Like Tesla dug into details behind the amount of greenhouse gases (GHG) produced, when looking at the full cradle to grave…

Tesla battery expert says they’ve doubled lithium-ion battery cell life

The following post was originally published on EVANNEX Tesla [NASDAQ: TSLA] is not standing still when it comes to improving lithium-ion…

Tesla battery exec talks Gigafactory materials sourcing and battery cell evolution

A newly published video that was taken in March reveals a keynote address by Tesla Director of Battery Technology Kurt Kelty from the…

How much will it cost to charge my Tesla each month?

The cost of charging a Tesla varies based on where you live, how you drive, how much you drive and…

ChargePoint and Uber partner to bring flying electric cars to the sky

While Uber continues its quest to dominate our streets with its peer-to-peer on-demand ride sharing network, the Silicon Valley tech company…

Tesla prioritizes Supercharger expansion “so drivers never wait to charge”

Tesla issued a blog post today that sets forth precisely how it intends to meet the charging needs of its…

Watch a Tesla Model S 60D convert to a 75D via a battery range upgrade in real-time

Following our report that Tesla has slashed pricing on its wireless Range Upgrade that enables Model S 60D owners to upgrade to a 75D…

What will happen to Tesla Supercharger availability when Model 3 arrives?

The imminent arrival of the Tesla Model 3 has many existing Model S and Model X owners, future owners and…

VW prepares to spend first $300M of $2B on EV charging infrastructure project

Volkswagen will designate $300 million by 2019 to establish a network of more than 450 electric vehicle charging stations in…

Watch Tesla’s battery thermal management in action while Supercharging

Early Tesla Model S adopter and YouTuber KmanAuto set out to prove his theory that the Tesla battery thermal management system…

Tesla lowers pricing on 60 to 75 kWh battery upgrade to $2000 ahead of 100D, P100D price increase on April 24

Tesla has officially discontinued the Model S 60 kWh battery as of today. In its place, Model S 60 and…

Tesla battery degradation analysis reveals how long a battery might last

Teslanomics by Ben Sullins looks to answer the age-old question asked by likely every Tesla owner and would-be buyer of the…

Tesla partner Panasonic says 30% energy density increase in lithium-ion batteries possible

The market for lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) is expected to exceed $33 billion by 2019 and $26 billion by 2023, according…

ChargePoint appoints former GM CEO Rick Wagoner to Board of Directors

The world's largest electric vehicle charging network ChargePoint has announced that it will appoint Rick Wagoner, former General Motors Co.…

Tesla Model 3 battery options to top out at 75 kWh with likely 300+ mi. range

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed that Model 3 battery options will max out at 75 kWh due to the…