#Home Charging

BYD BEV Sales Top 300,000 for the First Time as October Sales Hit a Yearly High

BYD sold 305,743 battery electric passenger vehicles in October, passing the 300,000 mark for the first time and setting a monthly record for the third month in a row. That surge gave the Chinese automaker its best month of new energy vehicle sales so far this year, even as its plug-in hybrid sales kept falling compared with a year ago.

Ford Says Fathom EV Pickup Owners Can Plug In Every Time They Get Home

Alan Clarke, Ford’s vice president of advanced development projects, said the company expects Fathom owners to plug the pickup in whenever they return home.

Chevy Bolt Driver Gets $418 EV Charging Bill at Hyundai Dealership

Stanley Kpenkann of Clinton Township was driving a rental Bolt home after dropping a friend off at the airport when the vehicle’s battery became critically low. With about 20 minutes of estimated driving range remaining, he used EVgo to find the nearest charging station.

Toyota Refreshes bZ5 With New Driver Assistance Tech in China

The refreshed bZ5 is offered in six variants, with official prices unchanged at between 129,800 yuan ($19,140) and 199,800 yuan. For a limited time, however, buyers can purchase the vehicle for between 109,800 yuan and 179,800 yuan after a combination of cash incentives and trade-in subsidies.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Adopts Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

The update is part of a broader transition across General Motors’ electric vehicle lineup and arrives alongside several styling and feature enhancements for the new model year.

GM Says EV Owners Could Earn Money by Sending Power Back to the Grid

As utilities face rising demand from extreme weather events, growing electrification, and energy-intensive AI data centers, GM believes EVs can serve as distributed energy assets that help stabilize power networks while providing financial benefits to owners.

Polestar and Clever Turn EVs Into Home Power Banks in Denmark

The project aims to demonstrate how electric vehicles can function as mobile energy storage units rather than simply transportation devices.

Buying an EV in Another City: Drive It Home or Have It Transported?

You’ve found the perfect electric vehicle, but there’s a catch: it’s in another city. Now you’re faced with a decision that many EV buyers encounter.

GM Asks Court to Dismiss Ultium Home Charger Lawsuit Over Alleged Defects

The lawsuit was filed by Florida customers who allege charging failures and overheating.

Do Electric Cars Need a Car Inspection? EV Rules for 2026-2027

Most EVs skip emissions tests but still need a yearly safety inspection in Pennsylvania, New York and North Carolina. See state rules, costs and why EVs fail on tires and brakes.

Why Electric Car Battery Fires Can Reignite After a Crash

A collision-damaged EV can look quiet while heat is still moving through its battery pack. Crushed or punctured cells may fail later, so evacuation, recovery and storage require trained responders.

AI Is Changing the Used EV Marketplace: What Buyers Should Check Before Trusting a Listing

Artificial intelligence can make the search faster, more personalized, and less intimidating. It cannot replace documentation, inspection, or judgment.

Used EVs from China: What Overseas Buyers Should Compare Before Choosing One

Learn what overseas buyers should compare before choosing used EVs from China, including battery health, range, charging, Tesla, BYD, condition reports and charging compatibility.

“Most Frustrating Car I’ve Owned”: YouTuber and Lucid Air Owner Details Major Issues

Jason Fenske of Engineering Explained detailed a cascade of hardware failures and persistent software bugs on his six-month-old 2025 Lucid Air Touring.

BYD Chief Says Sales Slump Will Reverse as Major New Tech Nears

Wang argued that BYD’s 120,000-engineer R&D force remains its greatest strength.

Volvo and Polestar Launch V2H Charging With New Ara Home Energy Station

The feature will launch first for Polestar 3 customers in California and for 2025 Volvo EX90 owners nationwide, allowing EVs to power homes during outages and optimize energy use.

Lucid’s Lower-Cost Gravity Touring Pushes Toward December Deliveries After Slow Start

The update comes after the company’s challenging Q3 results, where supply constraints and production delays weighed heavily on expectations.

$45,000 Rivian R2 Will Power Homes With New Bidirectional Charging Technology

Rivian says the feature could unlock gigawatt-hours of stored energy across its growing fleet, potentially creating a cost-effective power solution for owners.

Hummer EVs Get New King Crab Off-Road Mode Through Software Upgrade

King Crab Mode enhances maneuverability by allowing the rear wheels to turn significantly faster than the front ones, improving agility in tight spaces and on challenging terrain.

Rivian Adds Smart Charging and Autonomy Upgrades in Latest Software Update

Highlights include a Smart Charging Schedule Recommendation, hands-free driving enhancements, and customizable sound settings.