Tesla releases ‘more affordable’ Model Y Standard in EU – it’s a better deal there

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Tesla is now selling its stripped-down, “more affordable” vehicle, the Model Y Standard, in Europe, just three days after releasing it in the US. Its US release was widely panned as the massive number of missing features outweighed the relatively small price cut. But the new European release has fewer cut features and a larger price differential, making the calculus much different in a territory where Tesla sales have fallen rapidly.

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Toyota’s new bZ4X is now the longest-range domestic EV in Japan

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Toyota launched the updated electric SUV in Japan this week. Boasting up to 746 km (463 miles) range, the new Toyota bZ4X now has the longest driving range of any domestic EV in Japan.

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The Big Short investor on Tesla (TSLA): It’s a cult

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Steve Eisman, an investor famous for being short against the real estate market in 2007 and portrayed by Steve Carell in The Big Short, commented on Tesla and its shareholders, describing them as a “cult.”

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Personalize your Tesla and add range with HALODISC 2 wheel covers

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Tesla drivers, if you’ve been looking for a way to protect your OEM wheels, turn heads, and bonus – squeeze out more range! – the all-new HALODISC 2 Custom Numbers wheel covers from Haloblk (pronounced “halo-black”) check every box.

Electrek readers can use promo code ELECTREK25 for 25% OFF throughout October.

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Ford just scrapped its $7,500 EV tax credit program, but there’s still a way to save

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Ford is no longer planning to offer a program that would extend the $7,500 EV tax credit for at least another few months. The company said it will continue offering competitive lease payments.

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Tesla pushes Tron: Ares ad inside its cars, upsetting owners

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Tesla has partnered with its recent foe, Disney, to promote its latest movie, Tron: Ares, with an in-car update that is not making everyone happy.

Many owners view it as Tesla making in-car advertisements and/or working on something that distracts them from needed software updates.

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Atlantic City Electric is paying property owners to get smart about EV charging

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Atlantic City Electric is stepping up its smart charging game — and they’re not just slinging rebates. The Exelon-owned utility is using its innovative new EVsmart program to make EV charging easier for utility customers across South Jersey while quietly laying the groundwork for a smarter, more flexible electrical grid.

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Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro review: 28 MPH foldable fat-tire e-bike with full-suspension comfort

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I’ve tested a lot of folding fat-tire e-bikes over the years, and while many start to blend together, the Heybike Ranger 3.0 Pro managed to stand out with a thoughtful combination of design, comfort, and surprising feature upgrades. This is a beefy, full-suspension folder that feels more like a mini-adventure bike than a commuter machine – and I mean that in a good way.

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New Chevy Bolt undercuts “affordable” Tesla by $10K, wins on features

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On today’s extreme episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the most affordable new EV in America packing 255 miles of range, sub-30 minute charging, V2H support, and more – all that for a price about $10,000 LESS than that new “affordable” Tesla.

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Momentum unveils upgraded Vida E+ e-bike with throttle and bigger motor

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Momentum, the lifestyle-focused urban bike brand under Giant Group, has just launched the latest version of its popular Vida E+ electric bike – and this one’s all about making e-biking smoother, safer, and more accessible to riders of all experience levels.

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