Quick Charge

EV sales are up, Tesla sales are down, and new electric Toyota goodness


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On today's thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we've a huge spike in global EV sales and a huge dip in Tesla deliveries. Plus a whole bunch of news from Toyota, including an updated bZ that's just a bit better than before ... but is a bit better going to make a big difference?

We're also on track for more than 1 in 4 new cars sold this year to be electric, with a whole lot more hybrids coming in to make up the difference and drive fuel demand down to a new yearly low. All this, plus the top 5 cheapest EVs to insure when you hit the play button.

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  • Tesla (TSLA) Chinese deliveries dropped to a scary low level
  • April’s global EV sales were up 29% compared to a year ago, once again led by China
  • 1 in 4 cars sold in 2025 will be EVs, and that’s just the beginning
  • Toyota’s bZ electric SUV gets a new name, more range, an NACS port and other upgrades
  • Toyota is bringing this sleek new electric SUV to the US: Check out the 2026 C-HR EV
  • Car insurance is crazy expensive – these are the cheapest EVs to insure in 2025

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