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Tesla HW3 Vehicles with Intel Atom Chips Miss Spring Update Features, Sawyer Merritt Reveals
Tesla’s Spring 2025 update excluded Intel Atom-based HW3 Model 3/Y vehicles from major new features, revealing a growing software divide. FSD owners on legacy hardware are now demanding free upgrades, clearer support timelines, and fairness as Tesla prioritizes newer platforms like HW4.
Tesla Leaves HW3 Owners in Limbo After Abandoning Full Self-Driving Support
Ford CEO Jim Farley Acknowledges China’s EV Superiority in Cost, Technology, and Quality
Why Now Might Be the Smartest Time to Buy a Used EV
In May 2025, the average price of used EVs in the U.S. dropped by $3,000 year-over-year, marking an 8.8% decline. While the broader used car market saw modest price increases, EVs—particularly Tesla and Porsche models—experienced the most depreciation. The drop is attributed to rapid tech evolution, tax credits for new EVs, and changing buyer behavior. For budget-conscious buyers, now may be the ideal time to invest in a used electric vehicle.
The Proposed Federal EV Tax Would Penalize Efficiency—and Seniors the Most
A proposed federal flat tax would charge EV owners $250 and hybrid owners $100 annually—regardless of usage. This regressive policy makes EV drivers pay over 3× more than average gas drivers, hitting low-mileage users and seniors especially hard. Experts urge a fair, mileage-based reform instead of penalizing clean transportation choices.
The $250 EV Tax: A Punitive Throwback with No Legal Precedent
A proposed federal $250 EV ownership tax is drawing criticism for being regressive and historically unprecedented. Unlike gas taxes, which scale with usage, this flat fee punishes even low-mileage EV users and compounds existing state-level costs. Experts argue it discourages clean vehicle adoption and fails to solve the real problem: the outdated federal gas tax. A fairer approach would tie road fees to usage, not ownership.
Best EV Lease Deals and Financing Offers in June 2025
June 2025 offers a historic opportunity to lease or finance an EV. With federal policy support, infrastructure expansion, and dealer inventory boosts, leading brands like Tesla, Hyundai, Volvo, and Kia are offering record-low monthly payments, 0%–2.99% APR, and massive purchase incentives. Whether you seek long-term ownership or flexible leasing, this month delivers exceptional value across all segments.
Ford’s 2027 EV Strategy: Matching China on Cost, Betting on Washington
Ford is betting big on EV affordability through its Advanced Electric Vehicle Program, aiming to match China’s cost structure by 2027. With a new platform supporting up to eight vehicle types and U.S.-produced LFP batteries, the automaker’s success may depend on political factors—particularly the future of federal tax credits. While Ford targets aggressive cost-cutting and battery innovation, congressional uncertainty over subsidies could derail the plan.
White House Orders DOT to Disregard GAO Ruling on EV Funding Freeze
The White House has directed the Department of Transportation to disregard a GAO ruling that deemed the prior withholding of NEVI EV charging funds unlawful. In a letter from OMB, officials defended the legality of DOT's funding pause and criticized the GAO's interpretation. This clash highlights ongoing tensions over executive authority in climate infrastructure policy.