Quick Charge

America – it’s a party now! Plus: an electric Honda Ruckus and updated BMW


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Elon Musk isn't happy about Trump passing the Big Beautiful Bill and killing off the $7,500 EV tax credit – but there's a lot more bad news for Tesla baked into the BBB. We've got all that and more on today's budget-busting episode of Quick Charge!

We also present ongoing coverage of the 2025 Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix and dive into some two wheeled reports on the new electric Honda Ruckus e:Zoomer, the latest BMW electric two-wheeler, and more!

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  • Musk says he’s forming a new political party after split with Trump over tax cuts law
  • Elon Musk realized too late how badly Tesla will hurt from Trump’s bill
  • BMW ups the ante with the fastest, most powerful electric maxi-scooter
  • I found this cheap Chinese e-cargo trike that hauls more than your car!
  • Honda now has an electric Ruckus. Will they bring it to the US?
  • Arizona brings a huge grid battery online ahead of peak demand
  • Day 1 of the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2025 [Gallery]

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