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The Skoda Epiq electric crossover is set to make its debut later this year, joining the lineup of small electric vehicles from the Volkswagen group. The Epiq will be built on the MEB+ platform, which also underpins the VW ID. Polo, Cross, and the Cupra Raval. This platform is designed to be cost-effective and front-wheel-drive, making it an affordable option for consumers. With a starting price of €25,000 ($28,900), the Skoda Epiq is positioned to be a competitive player in the electric vehicle market. The model will feature a mini-SUV design, catering to the preferences of subcompact buyers in Europe.…

Tesla Enthusiast Constructs Personalized ‘Supercharger’ at Home With Tesla’s expansive Supercharging network rapidly expanding worldwide, one Tesla owner has taken it a step further by installing a custom Supercharger right in their own home. Although it may look like a typical public charging stall, there’s a twist to this innovative setup.Twitter user @NestorLRamos recently shared images of their homemade “Supercharger,” which features a standard Level 2 charger cleverly installed inside a Supercharger body. While it may not offer the lightning-fast charging speeds of a real Supercharger, it provides a convenient charging solution for daily residential use, delivering 11.5 kWh of…

Tesla recently released its Q4 and full-year earnings for 2025, highlighting a pivotal year in the company’s evolution from a car manufacturer to a physical AI company. While automotive revenues experienced a year-over-year decline, the energy and AI sectors achieved significant milestones. Key Numbers from Q4 2025 Total Revenue: $24.9 billion (3% decrease YoY) GAAP Net Income: $0.8 billion for Q4 ($3.8 billion for full year 2025) Non-GAAP Net Income: $1.8 billion for Q4 GAAP Gross Margin: 20.1% (386 basis points improvement YoY) Total Deliveries: 418,227 vehicles in Q4 Cash Position: Ended the year with $44.1 billion in cash and…

Tesla has reached a significant milestone with its Full Self-Driving subscriptions, hitting over one million active subscriptions. This marks a 38 percent increase year-over-year, showcasing the growing demand for Tesla’s autonomous driving technology. The company’s journey to one million subscriptions has been a steady climb, starting from 400,000 in 2021 and steadily increasing to 500,000 in 2022, 600,000 in 2023, and 800,000 in 2024. Now, in 2025, Tesla has surpassed the one million mark, highlighting the rapid adoption of Full Self-Driving among Tesla owners. In a strategic move, Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced in mid-January that the company would shift…

Instead of focusing solely on traditional car manufacturing, Musk has his sights set on autonomy and robotics. Tesla’s future success hinges on its ability to develop fully autonomous vehicles and create a fleet of robotaxis that can generate massive revenue for the company. Despite the disappointing financial results for 2025, Tesla remains undeterred in its mission. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development to advance its autonomous technology. Musk believes that once Tesla achieves full autonomy, it will revolutionize the transportation industry and unlock untapped potential for the company. One of Tesla’s recent moves to bolster its…

Tesla has made a significant announcement during its Q4 2025 earnings call, confirming that the Model S and Model X, the company’s longest-running electric vehicles, will be discontinued by the end of the second quarter of 2026. This decision marks a pivotal moment for Tesla as it shifts its focus from being a traditional automaker to a company centered around “Physical AI” and humanoid robotics. Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, revealed that the Fremont factory in California, where the Model S and Model X are currently manufactured, will undergo a transformation to produce Optimus, Tesla’s humanoid robot, on a large…

Overall, the data paints a positive picture for the longevity and durability of electric vehicle batteries. With advancements in technology and improvements in battery chemistry, thermal management, and buffer strategies, newer EV models are proving to be extremely reliable even after high mileage. So, for those worried about battery degradation on high-mileage EVs, the message is clear: keep driving your electric car with confidence. The real-world data shows that EVs with over 150,000 miles are still performing well, with minimal degradation. And with newer models becoming more resilient to high mileage, the future looks bright for electric vehicles and their…

Tesla to Discontinue Model S and Model X in Q2 2026 Tesla, the groundbreaking electric vehicle manufacturer, is gearing up to close a significant chapter in its vehicle lineup. In a recent announcement, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that the company will discontinue the production of the Model S and Model X in the second quarter of 2026. This decision marks a pivotal moment for Tesla, as the Model S and Model X have been iconic vehicles in the company’s portfolio. The Model S, a luxury sedan known for its performance and cutting-edge technology, was one of Tesla’s first mass-produced electric…

Tesla has made a groundbreaking move by revealing its software adoption rates for the first time in history. According to the company’s Q4 2025 financial report, Tesla now has 1.1 million active Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscribers and owners, marking a significant milestone for the electric vehicle manufacturer. The data shows a consistent increase in FSD adoption over the past five years, with the number of active users nearly doubling since 2023. Tesla ended 2021 with 400,000 active FSD users, which grew to 500,000 in 2022, 600,000 in 2023, and 800,000 in 2024, before reaching the one million mark in 2025.…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) subscriptions hit a milestone in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the electric automaker announcing 1.1 million active subscriptions. This accomplishment is a crucial part of CEO Elon Musk’s trillion-dollar compensation package, which includes selling 10 million subscriptions to the FSD system. The FSD system, which relies on cameras and AI technology for automated driving assistance, has been the subject of investigations, complaints, and lawsuits. Despite these challenges, Tesla has seen a 38% increase in FSD subscriptions from the previous year, highlighting the growing interest in hands-free driving technology. With over 7 million EVs sold in…