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New Laws Change The Rules For California EV Chargers

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 21:15:00 +0000

California residents who own an EV may be happy to hear about a new set of laws that aim to improve the EV charging situation in the state.

Man Tries To Power Decades-Old Trailer With Cybertruck, But Claims The Vehicle Couldn't Do It

staff@slashgear.com (Mike Garrett) — Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:45:00 +0000

Tesla's Cybertruck is, on paper, a very capable vehicle indeed. But one owner discovered that his Cybertruck couldn't power an old trailer - here's why.

Is Parking A Gas Car In An EV Charging Spot Illegal? It's Complicated

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:45:00 +0000

With the increasing presence of electric vehicles in the United States, a handful of states have implemented laws about parking a gas vehicle in an EV spot.

Bentley Torcal Gives Luxury Brand Its First Full EV: Here's What Stands Out

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:01:01 +0000

Bentley's smallest four-door is also its most tech-packed.

Not The Golf: This Hot Hatch Is VW's Most Powerful GTI Yet

staff@slashgear.com (Nate Williams) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:45:00 +0000

Volkswagen has revealed the new, all-electric ID.3 GTI, which aims to be the most powerful GTI ever released. Not a bad way to celebrate the GTI turning 50.

Tesla's Troubled Roadster Might Finally Have A Real Release Date

staff@slashgear.com (Tom Clark) — Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +0000

The second-gen Tesla Roadster is long overdue, having supposed to come out in 2020. But a Tesla announcement suggests it might finally be debuting soon.

5 Pickup Trucks That Are As Fast (Or Faster) Than Sports Cars

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 00:15:00 +0000

While pickup trucks are generally good for hauling and towing various things, some of them can also embarrass a lot of sports cars to 60 mph.

Kia's Stylish New Camper Van One-Ups The PV5 In Almost Every Way

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:45:00 +0000

Kia has a new camper van coming that really outshines its predecessor in most ways, but there's one big caveat. Here's what you need to know.

BYD's Cutting-Edge EV Battery Tech Is Finally Ready To Hit The Road

staff@slashgear.com (Jack Picone) — Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

Could solid-state batteries finally eliminate EV range anxiety? Discover BYD's aggressive timeline to bring next-gen battery technology to roads.

Brembo's Ultra-Powerful New Calipers Were Built For America's Biggest Trucks

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:45:00 +0000

America's biggest trucks are getting serious stopping power, and Brembo's latest brake hardware brings a striking new approach to handling their weight.

This DC Fast Charger Beat Tesla In JD Power's Public EV Charging Study

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 02:15:00 +0000

Tesla's Supercharger network remains popular with EV drivers, but it wasn't the highest-rated DC fast charging network in J.D. Power's latest study.

5 Electric Vehicles That Can Leave Sports Cars In The Dust

staff@slashgear.com (Chris Littlechild) — Mon, 14 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

Think electric cars are slow? Discover five unbelievably fast electric vehicles that boast enough acceleration to leave sports cars in the dust.

These Are The EVs Coming Out Soon That Might Be Worth Waiting For

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 16:45:00 +0000

The electric vehicle market is set to get even more crowded, with new trucks, SUVs, and performance cars on the way. Some upcoming EVs look worth the wait.

Don't Expect To Tow Much With Ford's New Fathom Pickup Truck

staff@slashgear.com (Caroline Anschutz) — Sat, 12 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

If Ford trucks are known for anything, it's having solid towing power. That's why it might sound surprising that the Ford Fathom won't have much towing power.

Jeep's Recon Doesn't Drive Like An Electric Wrangler: Where It Wins And Where It Falls Short

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:01:00 +0000

The boxy style and "Trail Ready" badge may make you think of the Wrangler, but Jeep's all-electric 2026 Recon is a very different SUV.

3 Pickup Trucks Quicker Than The Nissan GT-R

staff@slashgear.com (Marko Mikulic) — Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:15:00 +0000

The Nissan GT-R screams performance with a sub-3.0 0-to-60 sprint and an equally impressive quarter-mile time, but there are some pickup trucks that beat it.

This Tesla Drove Itself For 20K Miles With Zero Human Intervention Involved

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 10:45:00 +0000

One driver says he activated his Tesla Model 3's Full Self-Driving Mode (FSD) for this distance and didn't touch the wheel once to deactivate it.

Do Tesla's Cybercabs Really Need Starlink? Here's Why Elon Musk Says Yes

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 16:15:00 +0000

Tesla may be bringing Starlink to its Cybercab fleet, with Musk arguing cellular networks aren't reliable enough. But does the tech offer any real advantage?

The 5 Most Affordable Electric Cars You Can Buy In 2026 (So Far)

staff@slashgear.com (Jack O'Neill) — Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:30:00 +0000

With the average cost of a new car in 2026 hovering around $50,000, knowing there are some affordable electric cars on the market can be a welcome reprieve.

5 EVs That Made A Splash In 2026

staff@slashgear.com (Aidan Eckhardt) — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 22:30:00 +0000

From controversial Ferraris to electric AMGs and lavish Rolls-Royces, these five electric vehicles made a big impression in 2026.