Happy Thanksgiving Eve, InsideEVs readers!
Just in time for the holiday travel rush, Tesla announced that it finished its largest Supercharger station ever along the I-5 corridor between San Francisco and Los Angeles.
But its size isn’t what makes it really special.
The 164-stall station is powered entirely by an on-site solar installation, Tesla says. Solar canopies feed Tesla’s Megapack batteries, so the station can run on sunshine almost every day of the year.
It’s a fascinating test case for battery-backed EV charging, which can help networks install plugs on shorter timelines and provide more power than the local grid can supply. Check out my story below to learn all about Tesla’s biggest charging station to date.
What else is going on in the EV space today:
Kevin Williams checked out the Model Y L on his latest trip to China. He wasn’t too impressed with the stretched-out crossover.
A 1920 EV is for sale on Bring a Trailer. A cool POV driving video shows how you drive it without a steering wheel.
In this morning’s Critical Materials news roundup, Patrick George explains how tariffs derailed the Hyundai Motor Group’s stunning EV progress and breaks down why Senate Republicans want to eliminate vehicle safety requirements.
Enjoy the long weekend, everybody. We’ll see you in December!
—Tim Levin, Senior Editor
Tesla Just Opened Its Biggest Supercharger Station Ever—And It's Powered By Solar And Batteries
Tesla's huge 164-stall charger in California is powered by solar panels and huge amounts of off-grid storage.
I Saw Tesla's Three-Row Model Y L In China. It Proves Tesla's In Its Malaise Era
It has six seats. What else does it do? Not much, I learned. The China-focused three-row Tesla Model Y L isn't a great competitor.
This 1920 EV Doesn’t Have A Steering Wheel—And It's For Sale Now
You drive it with tillers instead, although it does have brake pedals. Yes, two of them.
Hyundai And Kia’s EV Momentum Was Building Fast. Tariffs Changed Everything
Inside the Korean automaker's tariff chaos. Plus: are safety features making modern cars too expensive? And Volkswagen gets an edge in China.