Category: Electric cars

Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs

2025 Tesla Cybertruck  -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.The Tesla Cybertruck does without a 12-volt lead-acid accessory battery, shifting to a 48-volt electrical system. For a mass-produced vehicle, it's an industry first, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist. John Hayes, CEO of autonomous-driving software company Ghost Autonomy, recently posted on X (formerly Twitter)...

EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit

2025 Tesla Cybertruck  -  Courtesy of Tesla, Inc.In updates Friday, the U.S. EPA confirmed that some versions of the Tesla Cybertruck will qualify for the EV tax credit—at least for those models delivered in 2023. As revealed just over a week ago, the Tesla Cybertruck will arrive in $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (dual-motor) form, with a $99,990 Cyberbeast (tri-motor) performance model. A...