Patrick George

New York

Cars, tech, etc. EIC @InsideEVs. Bylines @Verge, @TheAtlantic, @voxmediapods, @heatmap_news etc. Priors: @Jalopnik, @TheDrive. Texan in NYC.

Articles

EV Fast-Chargers Take Forever To Build. This Went Up In 54 Days

1 week ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

Seattle-based DC fast-charging provider Electric Era installed a charging station at a North Port, Florida Costco location in just 54 days. The station includes three 200-kilowatt EV charging stalls. Normally, installing charging stations can take up to half a year, if not more. Public DC fast chargers are designed to get electric-vehicle drivers back on the road quickly. They're also notorious for not getting built with much haste themselves.
The Tesla Brain Drain

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Patrick George

4 hours agoLawmakers Rip Musk And Trump For Spreading ‘Hate Speech’ After X Sues Over New LawElon Musk’s X sued New York state over the Stop Hiding Hate Act, which requires social media platforms to disclose how they monitor hate speech.
The Tesla Brain Drain

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Patrick George

The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Before DOGE, there was Twitter. In 2023, Elon Musk seemed too distracted by his latest venture to run the world’s most valuable car company. Tesla was faltering as he focused on remaking (and renaming) the social-media network. So at Tesla’s investor-day event in Austin that March, Musk responded with a rare show of force.
Why The New Hyundai Ioniq 6 Will Be A Range Monster

1 week ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

The updated Hyundai Ioniq 6 is now Korea’s longest-range electric sedan. The car was certified by the Ministry of Environment to have a range of up to 568 km (353 miles), which could equate to around 350 miles on the U.S. EPA testing cycle. The new Ioniq 6 launches later this year and is expected to have a Tesla-style NACS plug in America. It's kind of a shame, if you ask me, that our automotive landscape is so dominated by crossovers and trucks—especially where electric vehicles are concerned.
California vs. Trump: The High-Stakes Fight Over Your Next Car

1 week ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

You may not live in the state of California. But it has a huge impact on what you drive. Currently, 17 other U.S. states follow some or all of California's stricter fuel economy and emissions rules, which equates to about 40% of new vehicles sold in this country.
'100% Rivian But New And Fresh': How Rivian Designed The R2 To Be Cheaper And Better

1 week ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

I won't say it's "easy" to make a truly great $100,000 car, because I've never had to do it. But I will say that making a truly great $45,000 car means making hard decisions about what you can and cannot do. At Rivian, the R1S and R1T have evolved into two of the most impressive electric SUV and truck options on the market. But in order to grow, Rivian has to the forthcoming R2, R3 and R3X models into EVs that are truly special and more affordable at the same time. That's no easy task.
EV Fast Chargers Are Growing Much More Quickly Than You Think

2 weeks ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

A new study indicates DC fast-charging ports are being installed at the highest pace the United States has ever seen. Tesla alone installed more than 600 new ports in May. The U.S. could see 3,000 more DC fast charging ports installed in 2025 than in 2024. You may think that the electric-vehicle industry has permanently hit the skids in 2025.
This Legendary Hot Hatchback Returns As An EV

2 weeks ago | insideevs.com | Roland Hildebrandt |Patrick George

Photo by: Peugeot When they think about the famous 205 GTI, Peugeot fans still lick their chops even today. But for many years, the French automaker had refrained from using the high-performance nameplate. Now it's making a comeback in the form of an electric hot hatchback, and fans should be excited. The new Peugeot 208 E-GTi was unveiled during the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Trump-Musk Feud Comes Right At Tesla's Big 'What's Next' Moment

2 weeks ago | insideevs.com | Patrick George

"Even a fool, when he holdeth his peace, is counted wise," as the Book of Proverbs puts it. "And he that shutteth his lips is esteemed a man of understanding.” To put this in a more modern context: Maybe it's best to keep your mouth shut and not publicly accuse the President of the United States of being in the Epstein files right as you're about to launch the product you've bet your company's entire future on.
Kia's PV5 Electric Van Is A Volkswagen ID. Buzz-Beating Deal

2 weeks ago | insideevs.com | Roland Hildebrandt |Patrick George

Kia has taken the next step in building its extensive "Platform Beyond Vehicle" electric van lineup, starting in Europe. Shortly after the launch of the PV5 Cargo, the all-electric PV5 Passenger has arrived, making the first passenger car model based on the brand’s innovative platform designed for a variety of tailor-made vehicle variants through modularity and flexibility.