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August is shaping up to be one of the best months for EV deals: Tesla at $349/mo, Chevy Equinox EV with 0% APR, Hyundai Ioniq 6 at $169/mo lease, Kia Niro EV at $129/mo lease, and other top-tier incentives across brands.

Kia’s EV4 wasn’t just tested—it was pushed to the brink with 6,200 miles of Nürburgring laps and repeated fast charging. The result? Only 5% battery degradation. Here’s why that matters for real-world EV buyers.

Lucid is under fire for charging lease customers thousands over tiny wear issues—like paint specks and windshield chips. With vague standards and slow responses, many EV drivers are rethinking their loyalty.

Despite Tesla’s hopes that a lightly refreshed Model Y would reverse its sliding sales figures, the update has largely failed to deliver the desired results. Market data shows year-over-year declines in key markets like the U.S., China, and Europe, while competition from Chinese automakers grows fiercer.

June 2025 saw a significant increase in CCS fast-charging infrastructure, with 229 new or refreshed stations and 800 chargepoints added across the US and Canada. Despite the industry's gradual shift toward NACS, CCS remains critical due to its widespread compatibility.

Xiaomi’s YU7 Max EV, tested by Sohu, achieved 492 km on a highway drive—far below its 750 km official range. Despite solid charging speeds and energy efficiency, the discrepancy raises questions about Xiaomi's advertised performance and highlights challenges in translating CLTC ratings into real-world conditions.

Tesla’s Cybertruck has seen a dramatic 50.8% decline in Q2 2025 sales, raising questions about its market fit and long-term viability. Once heralded as the future of EV trucks, it now faces quality complaints, high pricing, and diminishing consumer interest. As competitors like Chevrolet gain momentum with more practical EV offerings, Tesla’s revolutionary truck may go down as a costly experiment rather than a breakthrough.