BMW CONFLICTED ON EVS, TESLA BRUSHES OFF HACK CLAIMS, KIWI BATTERY REPLACEMENTS FOR LEAFS — TEN 256

EV Channels Review

This episode of TEN covers a range of EV news, highlighting BMW's accelerated electrification timeline, pushing their goal of 25 electrified models to 2023, with over half being fully electric. The show also touches on a reported Tesla hack, which Tesla downplayed, and a downgrade in the Roadster's acceleration claims. A significant story involves a New Zealand company developing a potential battery replacement for first-generation Nissan Leafs, addressing range degradation issues. Other news includes Volkswagen's 'we share' service, Apple's acquisition of Drive.ai, Porsche's bespoke insurance for the Taycan, and updates on the Lightyear One and Opel Astra plug-in hybrid. The episode concludes with a segment on the need for EV education and a humorous take on dealer resistance to EVs.