Cybertruck recalls, Tesla vs. Camry, Polestar upgrades, and electric flight gets real

Quick Charge

We gave the Tesla Cybertruck a lot of heat yesterday, and today we're back for more as every single example of the controversial electric pickup built so far has been recalled. Meanwhile a Model 3 is cheaper than a Camry now, Polestar 2 gets an upgrade, and electric flight takes off. All this and more on today's energizing episode of Quick Charge!

I also want to draw attention to yesterday's Quick Charge episode and say that I didn't mean for the call for better signage to be a criticism of the signage at Wrigley Field. As many of you pointed out in the comments, the last thing we need as drivers is more signs and more distractions. That said, I stand by the assertion that big signs build confidence in the ICE-driving normies, but the best answer might be something more nuanced than a 60' EV charging sign.

See? I do pay attention to the comments! (Totally doubling down on that whole "picking on the Cybertruck" thing, though.) Enjoy!

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• Tesla recalls over 11,000 Cybertrucks over trim detaching and wiper issue
• Mercedes added to NACS ‘coming soon’ page as Tesla slows rollout
• The Tesla Model 3 is now cheaper to lease than a Toyota Camry
• Rivian is now leasing R1T and R1S EVs in 33 US states
• Polestar launches new 2025 Polestar 2 with more range and a sleek style update
• CATL battery successfully powers electric plane with 1,800-mile civil aircraft expected
• CATL establishes aviation unit as it moves closer to electric airplane development

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