Charging Wars, Crypto Cars, and EVs That Go Off-Grid

Plus: Minutes vs. Miles: Taycan Battles Gravity

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Today’s top stories

  • How Much Should You Charge Your EV? Real Drivers Weigh In

  • DeLorean’s Digital Gamble: Reserve a Car with Crypto

  • Driverless Megacharger Is Here to Power Up Worksites

  • And other updates

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Two of the fastest-charging EVs in the U.S.—the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Gravity—just went head-to-head. One hit 80% faster, the other delivered more range. The difference? Minutes that matter on a road trip. As charging tech evolves, is speed or range the real luxury?

Kia’s all-electric EV9 SUV just got a sleek refresh for 2026. A new Nightfall Edition adds bold styling, while Terrain Mode boosts off-road confidence. Inside, design upgrades and flexible seating options make it more versatile than ever. In a market packed with lookalikes, the EV9 continues to stand out with purpose-driven design.

Charging two EVs at home doesn’t require a second outlet—or a second mortgage. From smart dual chargers to simple plug-swapping routines, drivers are finding clever ways to stay powered up. Even basic setups can handle most daily commutes with ease. The real question is whether convenience or creativity will define the future of home charging.

Volkswagen just locked in the blueprint for its electric future—and it's built to power everything from city cars to luxury flagships. The new SSP platform promises faster charging, smarter software, and full brand unification. A reimagined electric Golf may be the first to showcase this leap. As VW joins forces with Rivian to supercharge innovation, how will this new electric vision reshape the competition in the years ahead?

A driverless, all-electric megacharger is rewriting the rules of off-road EV charging. Built by a Tesla co-founder’s startup, this 6MW mobile power station reaches places fixed chargers can't. With Komatsu on board, it’s heading to real worksites soon. What happens when the grid itself goes mobile?

Want to reserve the new DeLorean EV? You’ll need crypto, a digital wallet, and an NFT. This isn’t just a car preorder—it’s a bold experiment in blending Web3 with automotive dreams. As the iconic name charges into the electric era, it's redefining what “ownership” means in the process. The future of car buying might not involve dealerships at all.

How much should you really charge your EV each day? For most drivers, sticking between 40% and 80% keeps things simple and the battery healthy. Charging to 60% may help, but the gains are minimal for typical commutes. Monthly full charges aren’t just safe—they actually help your car stay smarter. In the end, the best charging habit might be the one that fits your life, not just your battery.

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