Today’s top stories

• Mercedes Opens Ultra-Fast EV Hub at Starbucks

• Zeekr Rewires 70,000 EVs with Major ADAS Upgrade

• Can You Own an EV Without Charging Every Day?

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Tata just dropped a $13K SUV that looks like a baby Land Rover — and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons. With luxury tech, bold styling, and future-ready powertrains, the new Sierra isn’t playing in its price class.

Lectron’s Black Friday Deal: Up to 30% Off Level 2 Chargers

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Can you really power your EV with solar when the grid goes down? It’s possible—but far more complex (and expensive) than it seems. True energy independence starts where convenience ends.

Zeekr is upgrading 70,000 of its EVs with next-gen driver-assist tech—no new car required. The overhaul swaps out 60+ parts and boosts computing power more than 14x. In a market built on planned obsolescence, this move flips the script.

Think you need to charge your EV every night? Many drivers get by with just two sessions a week—without range anxiety. The real shift isn’t in the battery, it’s in the mindset.

Mercedes-Benz just plugged ultra-fast EV charging into your coffee run. Its first 400 kW charger at a California Starbucks delivers up to 300 miles in 10 minutes. Convenience like this might reshape where—and how—we fuel up.

Scout's rugged electric trucks are finally hitting real roads, bringing retro-inspired EVs one step closer to reality. Meanwhile, BMW is exploring range extenders, and automakers are still chasing profits from driver data.

Kia is shifting gears to meet demand by rapidly expanding its hybrid lineup—without taking its foot off the EV accelerator. As consumer preferences evolve and incentives change, the brand is leaning into flexibility with a strategy built on choice, performance, and adaptability.

The new BMW X3 drops the subtle act with a beefed-up grille, sleek rear lights, and a cockpit that screams sci-fi chic. Welcome to the next-gen daily beast.

🔋You’re now charged up!

Until Saturday, stay charged and ready for your next drive!