China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra

On today's exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more!

We've also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole lot more.

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• Honda Prologue and Hyundai’s IONIQ 5 are now among the top five most leased EVs
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• BYD gains a foothold in Japan after landing a new deal to use EVs as mobile power sources
• China has found a workaround for strict tariffs: heaps of hybrids
• Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
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• Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
• These new Texas homes come with free backup batteries

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