There is now a NACS-to-CCS adapter available (made by Lectron). It's orderable and shippable. Problem is that it will not work with the ID.4 yet - I asked Lectron. Additionally, if I specify ID.4 as a vehicle type in the Tesla app, it doesn't show any Supercharger locations available as DC charging options. If I specify R1T as a vehicle type, then every Supercharger location within a few-state radius that I know of show up as an available DC charging option. My question is if the ID.4... NACS-to-CCS adapter ..read more

Anyone else getting spotty CarPlay connection since updating their iPhones to iOS 17.4.1? Especially when playing music/podcasts and running Maps? I'm on VW software 3.1 ..read more

Apr 3, 2024 Warum Volkswagen seine eigenen Autos verschrotten will | Umschau | MDR Volkswagen untersagt einem Berliner Autohändler den Verkauf von 22 Elektro-SUVs VW ID.6, die er aus China importiert hat. Geht es nach VW, sollen die Fahrzeuge konfisziert und verschrottet werden. Dieses Verkaufsverbot soll für alle Händler gelten. Der Konzern will damit verhindern, dass seine billigeren China-Fahrzeuge... MDR | Look around | Why Volkswagen wants to scrap its own cars ..read more

Please tell me I am not the only one with these problems! For background, we leased a 2022 Pro S in July and it’s been riddled with problems since we took it home from the dealer. First, we noticed the safety features (ACC, rear traffic alert, lane assist, etc.) would shut off completely. Our car also wouldn’t connect to the internet. We had it “fixed” three times only to have the problem become much worse. One of those fixes included an entirely new F5 module. Now the speedometer has... Curious if anyone else is experiencing major electrical/safety issues with your ID.4 ..read more

Both Rivian and Lucid took a beating in 2023 when sales didn't match the number of vehicles the companies built. Author of the article: Jil McIntosh Published Feb 22, 2024 • Last updated Feb 23, 2024 2024 Rivian R1S PHOTO BY RIVIAN Electric-vehicle manufacturer Rivian said late February it plans to cut 10 per cent... D | EV automaker Rivian plans workforce cuts, scales back production ..read more

I'm switching from winter to summer tires and need to replace my rear stock tires. I had to replace one of the front tires last year because of a puncture, so I only want to replace the rear tires which the shop won't even put on due to wear. I'll be sticking with all season. Is it true that I have to replace the rear tires with the same brand/type that is on the front? The shop says it will otherwise mess with the AWD, but I generally don't trust them. I'm hoping to get feedback from you... 2022 AWD ID.4 rear only tire replacement ..read more

Producer: Robert Ferris Apr 15, 2024 The EV revolution could bring more change to the automotive industry than since its founding, and the potential impact is a tempting proposition for entrepreneurs. But this business is not for the faint of heart and nothing like starting an app or a social media company. It takes billions of dollars to build factories, design vehicles, secure suppliers, comply with regulations and find a way to... CNBC | Why So Many EV Companies Fail ..read more

I'm switching from winter to summer tires and need to replace my rear stock tires. I had to replace one of the front tires last year because of a puncture, so I only want to replace the rear tires which the shop won't even put on due to wear. I'll be sticking with all season. Is it true that I have to replace the rear tires with the same brand/type that is on the front? The shop says it will otherwise mess with the AWD, but I generally don't trust them. I'm hoping to get feedback from you... 2022 AWD ID4 rear only tire replacement ..read more

This week we sit down with Cody Stolle, research assistant professor at the University of Nebraska Lincoln and the assistant director at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, to discuss a lesser-known problem with EVs and road safety. We also chat with Matthew Guy about the car ramps he uses at home and what happened in the NASCAR race at Martinsville (yes, I know, there was a Texas race in between. Between travel and some tech issues, we... There’s a New Problem With Electric Cars That No One Saw Coming ..read more

2024 BMW i5 M60 xDrive Review: Nailed It https://insideevs.com/reviews/716110/2024-bmw-i5-review-driven/ IMO, the X3 M40i I6 and X5 M60i V8 are the sweet spots of these models. Good performance without the discomfort (and price) of the faster M Competition. It’s good to see this translate to the EV ..read more