Independent coverage of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, batteries, and the electrified economy in Canada.https://chargenews.ca/en-cahttps://chargenews.ca/blog/ionna-20-percent-charging-discount-the-deal-canadian-drivers-envy/https://chargenews.ca/blog/ionna-20-percent-charging-discount-the-deal-canadian-drivers-envy/Hyundai and Genesis owners in the US just got 20% off IONNA's premium charging network. Canada's discounting playbook is thinner — here is how to find the real charging deals here.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:00:00 GMTdealshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/after-solar-roof-tesla-energy-story-in-canada-runs-through-panels-and-powerwalls/https://chargenews.ca/blog/after-solar-roof-tesla-energy-story-in-canada-runs-through-panels-and-powerwalls/Tesla has discontinued its Solar Roof tiles, calling them not economically viable. In Canada, the product never meaningfully arrived — but the solar-plus-storage bundle it pointed at is scaling anyway.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/hyundai-ioniq-v-warning-shot-at-cheap-ev-segment-canada-waits-for/https://chargenews.ca/blog/hyundai-ioniq-v-warning-shot-at-cheap-ev-segment-canada-waits-for/Hyundai launched an ultra-affordable EV abroad with orders booming — but not for export to markets like Canada. The budget-EV segment remains the industry's most conspicuous gap here.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:00:00 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-semi-european-reveal-puts-canadian-fleet-electrification-in-spotlight/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-semi-european-reveal-puts-canadian-fleet-electrification-in-spotlight/Tesla confirms the Semi's European debut at IAA. Canadian trucking fleets — with some of the longest hauls and harshest winters — offer a stiffer test of electric trucking than Europe's corridors.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 14:00:00 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/walmart-just-hit-100-stores-with-400kw-charging-how-canada-stacks-up/https://chargenews.ca/blog/walmart-just-hit-100-stores-with-400kw-charging-how-canada-stacks-up/Big-box EV charging is scaling fast in the US. Canada's equivalent build-out is running through different players — grocers, coffee chains, and highway service centres.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMTinfrastructurehttps://chargenews.ca/blog/two-massive-tesla-recalls-in-china-show-why-ota-fixes-matter-in-canada/https://chargenews.ca/blog/two-massive-tesla-recalls-in-china-show-why-ota-fixes-matter-in-canada/China ordered Tesla to recall millions of cars over driver monitoring and door handles. Canadian drivers should understand how Transport Canada handles the same defects — and when a software update isn't enough.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTpolicyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/poland-created-hydrogen-bus-demand-polenergia-still-walked-away-from-supply/https://chargenews.ca/blog/poland-created-hydrogen-bus-demand-polenergia-still-walked-away-from-supply/Canada has long been a global leader in hydrogen fuel-cell technology, with British Columbia and Quebec boasting some of the world’s most advanced hydrogen…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 10:39:39 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-robotaxi-gets-a-massive-upgrade-in-nevada/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-robotaxi-gets-a-massive-upgrade-in-nevada/Tesla’s robotaxi service in Nevada is expanding to cover the entire state, a major step toward autonomous ride-hailing. Tesla’s bold push into autonomous…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:25:54 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-discontinues-its-solar-roof-tiles-not-economically-viable/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-discontinues-its-solar-roof-tiles-not-economically-viable/Tesla has quietly discontinued its Solar Roof tiles, a product once touted as a seamless and aesthetically pleasing alternative to traditional solar…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 07:44:23 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/princeton-critical-minerals-raises-16m-to-scale-lithium-production-technologies/https://chargenews.ca/blog/princeton-critical-minerals-raises-16m-to-scale-lithium-production-technologies/Tesla’s Battery Supply Chain Gets a Boost as Princeton Spinout Secures $16M for Lithium Innovation Princeton Critical Minerals raises new funding to…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:31:34 GMTdealshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/waymo-fully-launches-robotaxi-service-in-houston/https://chargenews.ca/blog/waymo-fully-launches-robotaxi-service-in-houston/# Waymo’s Robotaxi Service Hits the Streets of Houston — Could Canada Be Next? **HOUSTON, Texas — August 20, 2026** — Alphabet-owned Waymo has officially…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 06:17:10 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/waymo-a-look-under-our-trunk-what-s-in-our-compute/https://chargenews.ca/blog/waymo-a-look-under-our-trunk-what-s-in-our-compute/Waymo has offered a rare glimpse into the advanced computing hardware powering its autonomous driving system, providing new insights into the technology…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 05:38:46 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/sunrun-shifts-away-from-affiliates-to-direct-sales/https://chargenews.ca/blog/sunrun-shifts-away-from-affiliates-to-direct-sales/Sunrun, the leading residential solar installer in the U.S., is making a strategic pivot that could reshape its business model—and may have implications…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:38:41 GMTdealshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-cleared-to-deploy-5-000-robotaxis-in-nevada-the-golden-future-is-upon-us/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-cleared-to-deploy-5-000-robotaxis-in-nevada-the-golden-future-is-upon-us/Tesla has received the green light from Nevada regulators to launch a commercial robotaxi service, marking a significant milestone in the company’s push…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:53:03 GMTpolicyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/california-solar-power-bills-move-forward-to-support-balcony-solar-community-sol/https://chargenews.ca/blog/california-solar-power-bills-move-forward-to-support-balcony-solar-community-sol/California’s legislative push to revive its solar leadership could offer valuable lessons for Canadian provinces looking to expand renewable energy…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 03:28:25 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-confirms-semi-electric-truck-is-coming-to-europe-reveal-at-iaa/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-confirms-semi-electric-truck-is-coming-to-europe-reveal-at-iaa/Tesla has officially confirmed that its all-electric Semi truck is making its way to Europe, with a full reveal of specifications and launch details set…Fri, 21 Aug 2026 00:11:48 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/spacex-prepares-for-starship-catch-attempt-and-historic-first-reflight/https://chargenews.ca/blog/spacex-prepares-for-starship-catch-attempt-and-historic-first-reflight/SpaceX is gearing up for a groundbreaking milestone in its Starship program: the first attempt to catch the massive rocket using its launch tower, a…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:59:09 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-says-fsd-v15-is-a-step-change-optimus-sells-in-2027/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-says-fsd-v15-is-a-step-change-optimus-sells-in-2027/Tesla has shared a bold new timeline for its most ambitious projects, including Full Self-Driving (FSD), its upcoming Cybercab robotaxi, and the Optimus…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:37:11 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-launches-cybercab-inspired-aurum-pickleball-paddle-with-selkirk/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-launches-cybercab-inspired-aurum-pickleball-paddle-with-selkirk/Tesla and Selkirk Unveil the Aurum Pickleball Paddle: A Slice of Cybercab Cool for Canadian Athletes TORONTO, ON — Tesla has once again blurred the line…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:30:10 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/colorados-largest-electric-school-bus-fleet-gets-a-26-plug-charging-hub/https://chargenews.ca/blog/colorados-largest-electric-school-bus-fleet-gets-a-26-plug-charging-hub/Colorado’s largest electric school bus fleet adds a 26‑plug charging hub to keep 28 zero‑emission buses on the road By [Your Name], Tesla News Canada…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:18:34 GMTinfrastructurehttps://chargenews.ca/blog/anker-solix-2kwh-power-station-600-segway-navimow-i105n-robot-140-off-worx-2-in/https://chargenews.ca/blog/anker-solix-2kwh-power-station-600-segway-navimow-i105n-robot-140-off-worx-2-in/Today’s 9to5Toys Green Deals roundup highlights three distinct discounts that could appeal to Canadian tech‑savvy homeowners and outdoor enthusiasts: a…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 22:00:00 GMTdealshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/this-0-down-illinois-home-solar-deal-includes-a-huge-60-kwh-battery/https://chargenews.ca/blog/this-0-down-illinois-home-solar-deal-includes-a-huge-60-kwh-battery/Illinois homeowners are being offered an enticing new deal: rooftop solar panels paired with a massive 60-kWh home battery system—all for $0 down . While…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:59:13 GMTdealshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/mahle-introduces-range-extender-for-electric-trucks/https://chargenews.ca/blog/mahle-introduces-range-extender-for-electric-trucks/Mahle, a global automotive supplier, has unveiled a new range extender system designed to address the range limitations of battery-electric heavy trucks.…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:33:02 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/lynk-co-08-demonstrates-all-round-capability-on-a-3-200-km-desert-expedition/https://chargenews.ca/blog/lynk-co-08-demonstrates-all-round-capability-on-a-3-200-km-desert-expedition/The Lynk & Co 08, a premium plug-in hybrid SUV, has just proven its mettle in one of the most grueling automotive challenges on the planet. As the official…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:21:20 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-admits-to-slow-model-y-robotaxi-integration-but-for-a-good-reason/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-admits-to-slow-model-y-robotaxi-integration-but-for-a-good-reason/Tesla has acknowledged a deliberate, measured approach to integrating its Model Y vehicles into the upcoming Robotaxi fleet, citing quality and safety as…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:00:13 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/a-vacation-farmhouse-in-vermont-inspires-a-renewable-energy-travelogue/https://chargenews.ca/blog/a-vacation-farmhouse-in-vermont-inspires-a-renewable-energy-travelogue/A serene farmhouse in Vermont’s rolling green hills has sparked an unexpected conversation about renewable energy, blending travel inspiration with…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:56:19 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/electric-trucks-in-play-as-new-trump-endorsed-lithium-ion-battery-factory-takes/https://chargenews.ca/blog/electric-trucks-in-play-as-new-trump-endorsed-lithium-ion-battery-factory-takes/A new lithium-ion battery factory backed by a $100 million USD grant from the U.S. Department of Energy is set to bolster North America’s electric vehicle…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:14:05 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/elon-musk-gives-a-timeline-for-spacex-s-first-starship-catch-attempt/https://chargenews.ca/blog/elon-musk-gives-a-timeline-for-spacex-s-first-starship-catch-attempt/Elon Musk has revealed that SpaceX is targeting “a few months” for its first attempt to catch the Starship upper stage using the massive arms of its launch…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:06:19 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/the-genesis-gv90-takes-luxury-up-a-notch-with-coach-doors-and-all-images/https://chargenews.ca/blog/the-genesis-gv90-takes-luxury-up-a-notch-with-coach-doors-and-all-images/Genesis has pulled the covers off its most ambitious vehicle yet—the GV90 , a full-size, ultra-luxury electric SUV that pushes the boundaries of opulence…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 19:08:50 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/you-can-now-ride-a-chinese-ev-in-the-us-as-waymo-opens-zeekr-ojai-to-all/https://chargenews.ca/blog/you-can-now-ride-a-chinese-ev-in-the-us-as-waymo-opens-zeekr-ojai-to-all/Waymo Expands Robotaxi Service to All Riders in U.S. with Chinese-Made Zeekr Ojai San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Phoenix are now home to a unique driving…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:46:12 GMTvehicleshttps://chargenews.ca/blog/wattsapp-rewards-climb-as-high-as-33-cents-per-kwh-for-september/https://chargenews.ca/blog/wattsapp-rewards-climb-as-high-as-33-cents-per-kwh-for-september/WattsApp’s home‑charging rewards program has hit a new peak, offering Canadian EV owners up to 33 ¢ per kilowatt‑hour for electricity used during…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:28:00 GMTindustryhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-isn-t-accepting-cybertruck-trade-ins-in-canada/https://chargenews.ca/blog/tesla-isn-t-accepting-cybertruck-trade-ins-in-canada/Tesla’s unusual stance on Cybertruck trade-ins has left some Canadian owners scratching their heads. According to reports from Drive Tesla Canada , the…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 18:09:00 GMTpolicyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/canada-moves-to-scrap-ev-sales-mandate/https://chargenews.ca/blog/canada-moves-to-scrap-ev-sales-mandate/The Canadian federal government has taken a significant step toward scrapping the country’s electric vehicle (EV) sales mandate, even as the stricter…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:19:00 GMTpolicyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/geely-prepares-revolutionary-500-wh-kg-solid-state-ev-battery-that-could-beat-di/https://chargenews.ca/blog/geely-prepares-revolutionary-500-wh-kg-solid-state-ev-battery-that-could-beat-di/Geely is making waves in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its announcement of a next-generation solid-state battery that could redefine energy…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:59:37 GMTtechnologyhttps://chargenews.ca/blog/this-fascinating-folding-e-bike-is-lighter-than-brompton-s-lightest-electric-bik/https://chargenews.ca/blog/this-fascinating-folding-e-bike-is-lighter-than-brompton-s-lightest-electric-bik/British e-bike manufacturer FLIT has introduced the FLIT M2i , a new ultra-lightweight folding electric bike that undercuts the weight of Brompton’s…Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:25:21 GMTvehicles