TEN EPISODE 403 - XPENG G9, ORA CAT 5-STAR RATING, TESLA BOTS WANT YOUR JOB

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a wide array of EV news, with a particular focus on the XPeng G9's impressive 480 kW rapid charging capability, which allows for 200 km of range in just 15 minutes. The review highlights the G9's 800-volt architecture and its advanced driver-assistance system. Other key topics include Chevrolet's stance on dealer buyouts for EV sales, Tesla's OTA fix for window pinch issues and Elon Musk's pushback on recall nomenclature, and Faraday Future's FF91 Futurist receiving an EPA rating despite an unclear launch date. The segment also touches on the Nikola Badger's lack of a functional prototype at launch, the Ford e-Transit Custom for the European market, Kia's plans for US EV production to meet tax credit eligibility, and Mercedes-Benz Trucks' eActros LongHaul. Edmunds' real-world range tests for the F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T are discussed, noting the Lightning outperformed its EPA rating. The Ora Funky Cat's 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating is praised as a sign of improving Chinese EV quality. The episode concludes with various other EV updates, including charging infrastructure, battery tech, and new model reveals.