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Summary BMW i3 was one of the first mass-market EVs in 2013 with unique qualities like carbon-fiber construction Ended production in 2021 but used versions can be a good option for affordable EVs Offered in two trims: i3 and i3s, with different battery sizes ranging from 18.2 kWh to 37.9…

Summary Despite changes in policies under the new administration, the global push towards electrification in the automotive industry will continue The Plugged-In Podcast discusses the future of EVs and how even with potential changes in federal funding, the industry will persevere Polestar, a troubled EV startup, is introducing a new…

Summary The EV truck market in 2025 is challenging, with no clear winners yet Ford’s F-150 Lightning is selling well but not at the same levels as the gas-powered F-150 GM is introducing new, expensive EV truck models with advanced features The Tesla Cybertruck is the top-selling EV truck but…

Summary Leapmotor T03 is a Chinese car assembled in Europe, in contrast to Dacia Spring which is a European car made in China Leapmotor T03 launched in China in 2020 and debuted in Europe in the previous year The production of Leapmotor T03 in the European Union helps bypass high…

Summary The leader of the biggest EV company in the world was observed making a gesture resembling a “Sieg Heil” salute, which has been criticized and associated with far-right groups There are concerns regarding the impact of this incident on Tesla’s reputation and the EV market, especially in the U.S.…

Summary Legacy automakers like Toyota can learn from Tesla in terms of software development for electric vehicles Tesla and Chinese automakers have taken the lead in areas like charging experience and over-the-air updates Tesla has also excelled in designing electric vehicles, while Toyota’s systems are not built for the EV…

Summary EV-specific tires, such as the Sailun ERange EV, offer benefits that help owners maximize battery range The Sailun ERange EV tires feature low rolling resistance to reduce friction and energy consumption Ecopoint 3 technology in the tires improves longevity, reduces rolling resistance, and provides excellent traction The tires also…

Summary Rivian’s aesthetic sensibility is defined by experimentation and accidents in its design process The design of the R1 was originally intended for the R2, but was repurposed due to positive feedback The R3 hatchback design was a result of exploring playful and unpredictable shapes outside of traditional SUV designs…

Summary Technology and cars are becoming increasingly intertwined, as seen at the CES tech expo in Las Vegas The Afeela 1 electric car developed by Sony and Honda boasts touchscreens, a Sony content library, video games, and sensors for automated driving The Afeela 1, priced above $100,000, is set to…

Summary Tesla struggled to sell cars while focusing on autonomous technology General Motors and Hyundai had a successful year in the electric vehicle market Ford decided to take a break from EVs for a couple of years Chinese automakers continued to perform well globally The Plugged-in Podcast discussed winners, losers,…