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Tesla Killed the $41,990 Model Y AWD: Which Model Y Should You Buy Now?
Tesla quietly removed the $41,990 Model Y AWD from its U.S. order page. The cheapest AWD Model Y is now $49,990 with 2027 delivery. Here's the current lineup, whether you really need AWD, and the cheaper AWD SUVs worth a look.
Nov 13, 2026 · 6 min read
Tesla Wall Connector Now $635: Is It Still Worth It, and What Are the Cheaper Alternatives?
Tesla's Wall Connector now costs $635, up 41% since January, and the Universal version is $720. Here's what changed, who should still buy it, which cheaper Level 2 chargers do the same job, and why the federal charger credit no longer helps.
Nov 12, 2026 · 6 min read
QuantumScape Osprey Solid-State Battery: What the 1,000-Cycle Data Really Means (and Should You Wait to Buy an EV?)
QuantumScape's new Osprey all-solid-state cell lasted 1,000 cycles at just 1 atmosphere of pressure. Here is what was really tested, why the 5-minute charge claim needs an asterisk, when it could reach cars, and what it means for EV buyers and QS investors.
Nov 12, 2026 · 6 min read
Toyota bZ vs. Subaru Uncharted, Solterra and Trailseeker: Which $35K–$45K Electric SUV Should You Buy?
Toyota and Subaru are the rare brands selling more EVs this year without the tax credit. Here are all six of their electric SUVs side by side, from the $34,980 bZ to the $45,380 bZ Woodland, and which one to buy.
Nov 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Real-World EV Range 2026: Which EVs Beat Their EPA Rating and Which Fall Short
Edmunds' real-road test put the 2027 Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ at 539 miles, 72 more than its EPA rating. Here's which mainstream EVs beat their sticker range, which ones came in short, and how to use real-world range when you shop.
Nov 11, 2026 · 6 min read
2027 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid Gets NACS and Fast Charging: Should You Buy a 2026 or Wait?
Toyota is giving every 2027 RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid a NACS port, DC fast charging and an 11-kW charger. Here's what changes trim by trim versus the 2026, what it costs, and whether you should buy now or wait.
Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Hyundai Kona Electric Airbag Recall 26V728: Which 2019–2023 EVs Are Affected and What to Do
Recall 26V728 covers 29,058 first-gen 2019–2023 Hyundai Kona Electric SUVs whose airbag control unit software can deactivate the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners. Warning sign, free dealer fix, VIN check, and the other Kona Electric recalls used buyers should verify.
Nov 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Lucid Gravity vs Rivian R1S: Range, Price, Towing and Which to Buy
Lucid Gravity vs Rivian R1S compared with verified 2026 EPA numbers and current 2027 prices: up to 450 vs 410 miles, $79,900 vs $83,990 starting MSRPs, towing, charging, off-road ability and who should buy which.
Nov 9, 2026 · 18 min read
GM Recalls 67,380 Lyriq, Vistiq and Blazer EV SS Models Over Brake Software: Who's Affected and What to Do
GM recall 26V717 covers 67,380 performance-AWD Cadillac LYRIQ, Blazer EV SS, VISTIQ and CELESTIQ EVs whose brake software can briefly drop braking in slow, sharp turns over a bump. The fix is a free OTA update. How to check your VIN before the Dec. 14 letters.
Nov 9, 2026 · 5 min read
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