On October 14th, I wrote an article about my experience with Tesla disabling the Magic Dock at many Superchargers across the United States without apparent reason. The article alongside my video exploded throughout social media and other EV-related sites and channels as many others experienced what I did as well. Tesla has finally come out and shared some information about what happened and shared it on X: So what exactly does this mean? Your guess is as good as mine.…

With many Rivian owners approaching the end of their Connect+ initial trial period, many have been asking if it’s worth the monthly $14.99 fee to keep it. Let’s take a look at what features Connect+ currently (as of the writing of this article) offers and what potential future offerings may be included with your Connect+ subscription. What’s Connect+ Connect+ is Rivian’s premium subscription service, enabling cellular connectivity on Rivian vehicles. With Connect+, you unlock the ability to use native media…

Rivian and Bosch, two major players in the electric vehicle space, are entangled in a high-stakes legal dispute over EV motor supply. The clash originates from a 2019 deal in which Bosch was set to supply motors for Rivian’s R1T and R1S. Bosch alleges that Rivian breached the contract by secretly developing its own in-house motors, leaving Bosch with substantial unrecovered costs. On the other hand, Rivian accuses Bosch of supply shortages, which allegedly hindered its production, causing delays and…

Recently, Ford Motor Company issued a notice to its electric vehicle owners about potential issues with the official Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter. Ford warned that over time, this adapter may lead to reduced charging speeds and, in some cases, cause damage to the vehicle’s charge port. Ford has advised its customers to discontinue the use of the adapter until they can replace it with an updated version. This news has raised concerns across the EV community, especially…

Spooky season is upon us and Rivian is going all out this year with its Halloween-themed “costumes” for your Rivian and some new interior colors and lock sound effects. In this article, we will take a deep dive at all the fun that Wassym and the Rivian team have done to make our vehicles a bit more spooky alongside some great 80s stuff. Welcome to Halloween! Beginning today, as long as you’ve installed the latest 2024.39 software update and 2.15…