Tesla’s biggest rival just claimed the world’s longest-range EV

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT claims the world’s longest EV range, pushing electric driving past 1,000 km on a single charge.
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Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for €2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want
Tesla launches Model Y 7-seater in Europe for €2,500 — but the Model YL is what buyers want

Tesla has launched the seven-seat option for the Model Y Juniper in Europe, adding a €2,500 third-row option to the Long Range All-Wheel Drive configuration. Deliveries are expected to begin in April.

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Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again
Tesla (TSLA) China delivery times collapse to 1-3 weeks as it extends financing again

Tesla’s estimated delivery times for all models in China have fallen to just 1-3 weeks, a dramatic reduction from the several weeks to two months quoted late last year. The collapse in wait times signals that Giga Shanghai has cleared its order backlog…

Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value
Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value

On today’s extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers.

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How Stupid Would It Be to Put Data Centers in Space?
How Stupid Would It Be to Put Data Centers in Space?

What’s the difference between a stupid idea and a brilliant one? Sometimes, it just comes down to resources. Practically unlimited funds, like limitless thrust, can get even a mad idea off the ground. And so it might be for the concept of putting AI d…

Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear
Floodgates open for Tesla lawsuits, Waymo expands, and US goes nuclear

On today’s high-dollar episode of Quick Charge, Tesla is reeling from a $243 million judgement against it in a high-profile wrongful death case involving the company’s Autopilot system, and has a hard time getting the relevant data to NHTSA.

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Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company
Tesla launches legal war over ‘Cybercab’ name against seltzer company

Tesla has escalated its fight over the “Cybercab” name, filing a 167-page, 5-count formal opposition at the USPTO’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board against UNIBEV, a French beverage wholesaler that has been squatting on the trademark. The filing, obta…

Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes
Tesla adds 64 Megacharger locations to map, revealing Semi truck charging routes

Tesla has updated its “Find Us” map with 64 new Megacharger locations across 15 states, giving the clearest picture yet of the charging network it is building to support the Tesla Semi.

Combined with 2 sites already operational, the map now shows 66…

Tesla registrations crash 17% in Europe as BEV market surges 14%
Tesla registrations crash 17% in Europe as BEV market surges 14%

New data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) confirms that Tesla registered just 8,075 vehicles across the EU, EFTA, and UK in January 2026 — a 17% decline from the same month last year. The drop is particularly damaging …

Why Tesla should worry about BYD’s latest move

BYD is finally rolling out its 1360kW megawatt flash chargers in China, and the specs leave Tesla Superchargers in the dust with 400km of range added in about five minutes.
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