Today’s top stories

• Polestar 3 Crushes EV Range Records with 580+ Mile Drive

• Tesla Tests Direct Line to Service Leaders

• Revel Quits Rideshare to Go All-In on EV Charging

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The Polestar 3 just crushed its official range rating, driving over 580 miles on a single charge and setting a Guinness World Record for electric SUVs. This wasn’t a lab-modified prototype—it was a stock model you could buy today. Even after hitting its WLTP range, it had battery left to spare.

Sony’s first electric car, the Afeela 1, is now in pre-production at Honda’s Ohio plant. Packed with sensors, giant displays, and premium audio, it’s built for tech lovers. Deliveries start in 2026, with California first in line. In a fast-moving EV market, can cutting-edge entertainment outshine raw performance?

Revel is shutting down its rideshare service, ending the era of neon-blue Teslas in New York. The company will now focus entirely on building high-speed EV charging hubs. Hundreds of stations are planned for major cities by the end of next year.

Tesla is testing a new service feature that gives owners direct phone access to local and regional leaders. The goal is to quickly resolve disputes over diagnostics, estimates, and warranty claims. Early trials are running in select service centers, with wider rollout planned after safeguards are added.

Emerging markets are adopting electric vehicles faster than many wealthy nations, with several seeing record-breaking sales. Falling battery prices and lower running costs are making EVs the smarter economic choice. For some nations, this shift could cut oil imports and strengthen entire economies.

California will soon end its EV carpool sticker program, stripping solo drivers of fast-lane access and toll discounts. The change comes after federal authorization expired, despite the state’s plans to extend it. For more than 20 years, the decals symbolized a perk for cleaner transportation.

Nissan just made its Ariya electric SUV far more affordable, slashing prices and adding a new entry-level model. US buyers can now lease one for as little as $179 a month. The move comes ahead of the federal EV tax credit deadline, adding urgency for shoppers. Price cuts like this could signal a turning point in how quickly Americans embrace electric driving.

Sleek, powerful, and built for the open road — the 2025 Polestar 3 Long-Range Performance blends Scandinavian design with blistering speed and serious all-electric range. ⚡

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