Cybertruck frame failure, women have worries, and China makes progress

Quick Charge

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, we talk about Whistlin' Diesel snapping a Cybertruck's gigacast frame, whether or not women worry too much about EV charging, and the progress being made by Tesla rivals in China.

The questions being raised by the video shared in Fred Lambert's article certainly raise questions about the off-road capabilities of the Tesla Cybertruck, but one capability all Tesla products sorely lack is the ability to drive away from a charging session while still plugged in. Will the Chinese figure out a solution to that particular issue first, or will it be Toyota?

We don't know – but you might! Give us a watch or listen then let us know what you think in the comments.

Source Links

• Tesla Cybertruck’s tow hitch snaps off the frame in torture test
• Tesla sues EV charging accessory aimed at preventing carjacking
• NIO (NIO) crosses the 20,000 EV delivery mark for the third straight month in July
• BYD ups the ante on Tesla’s Model 3 as new Seal EV gains LiDAR, other design updates
• BYD shows off upgraded Seal EV interior to keep pace with Tesla’s Model 3
• Lexus will spearhead Toyota’s EV strategy with new ‘ajimigaki’ approach
• CATL is investing hundreds of millions of dollars in eVTOL developer AutoFlight

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