Rivian on fire, Tesla adapters, Isuzu gets real, and a new Acura EV for $319

Quick Charge

On today's episode of Quick Charge, Michelle Lewis sets the record straight on the fire at the Normal, Illinois Rivian factory, Tesla is churning out adapters, and you can score a sweet deal on a new Acura ZDX electric crossover.

We also cover the groundbreaking new electric medium duty commercial truck from Isuzu, and ask ourselves why there aren't more electric vehicle manufacturers offering as much flexibility in terms of battery size. All this and more – check it out!

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• No, the Rivian factory didn’t catch on fire – this is what happened
• Tesla ramps up NACS adapter production to 8,000/week amid slow Supercharger opening
• Ioniq 5 & EV6 spotted with native NACS port, Hyundai confirms 2024 release
• Acura slashes nearly $30K off 2024 ZDX models, undercutting Tesla’s Model Y by a mile
• Find deals on a new Acura ZDX in your area
• It begins: Isuzu NRR EV electric medium duty truck is in production
• 4 of the most Googled questions about heat pumps, answered

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