
Chinese automaker Zeekr is expanding its MPV market footprint with yet another offering. The Zeekr Mix, which promises to redefine the image of the family-friendly MPV, is a sleek and spacious vehicle. It packs a host of compelling features, promising a competitive price to go with its modern design language. Positioned to take on established players like the Volkswagen ID.Buzz,… Read more…
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Nio’s Alps sub-brand has its official name revealed through new spy shots

Nio is pretty confident in its upcoming sub-brand which has been codenamed Alps – and we’ve referred to it as such so far because the official name wasn’t known. Soy shots recently caught the first Alps EV doing some testing on the streets of China and telling people it’s better than Tesla’s Model Y. The brand is closer and closer… Read more…
BYD e2 Honor Edition debuts with $12,400 price tag

Chinese automaker BYD continues to slash prices in the increasingly competitive world of electric vehicles. Their latest salvo in the ongoing “price war” is the refreshed BYD e2 Honor Edition, a compact EV that’s big on features but remarkably small on price. Starting at just 89,800 yuan (€11,600), BYD aims to seriously undercut its gasoline-powered rivals and provide EV access… Read more…
Nissan and Honda might partner up to develop future EVs

When it’s not busy possibly saving Fisker from bankruptcy, Nissan is also thinking about partnering up with Honda for future EVs. That’s according to a new report from Nikkei Asia, citing unnamed sources at Nissan itself. Nissan’s vision is of a common EV powertrain between it and Honda, which the two companies could team up on purchasing, as well as… Read more…
Cadillac teases Opulent Velocity concept on the V-Series’ 20th birthday

While the Celestiq might have conjured up the word “opulence” in your mind when you saw it (it definitely did for us), Cadillac isn’t content on letting that be its only opulent vehicle. In fact, the brand is running with the theme as today it started teasing an upcoming concept called Opulent Velocity. It doesn’t really get more Cadillac than… Read more…
The 2025 Polestar 3 gets new configurations, starts at a lower price

The Polestar 3 was initially available in two variants in the US – Long Range Dual Motor with Pilot Pack and Plus Pack or the same drivetrain but with Pilot Pack and Performance Pack combo. The former asked $78,900, while the latter went for $84.900. And even though shipments haven’t even started, the base model is getting a discount, while… Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck is indeed bulletproof – see just how much

The Cybertruck is Tesla’s most American car – it’s a huge truck, for one, it’s made of stainless steel, and it’s bulletproof. But to what extent? Zack from JerryRigEverything took the Cybertruck over to the gun range where he proceeded to test the 1.8mm stainless steel against bullets ranging from 9mm, through 17mm, all the way to a 50 caliber… Read more…
Get a free Nio Phone with your new electric ride

Chinese automaker Nio is running a new promotion in its homeland. Starting this month everyone who grabs a new 2024 Nio car, will receive a free Nio Phone. The Nio Phone isn’t your average freebie. It’s a seriously capable smartphone that seamlessly integrates with Nio vehicles. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it won’t leave you wanting for… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N price is out

Hyundai finally unveiled the much-anticipated Ioniq 5 N last July, and it’s made its debut in North America in November. It will be available at dealers in the US later this month, and today we finally have pricing for it. The Ioniq 5 N costs $66,100 plus a $1,375 “freight” fee, for a total of $67,475. That’s it, this is… Read more…
Volvo invests in Breathe’s software to speed up EV charging

Volvo is partnering with UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies to bring faster and smarter charging to all of its upcoming electric cars. Volvo’s Tech Fund corporate venture capital arm is investing in Breathe an undisclosed amount, which would see the startup’s charging tech make it to Volvo EVs. Breathe’s algorithm-enabled charging software promises to optimize and improve the charging performance… Read more…
Alfa Romeo’s Milano finally has an official unveiling date

Back in December of last year, we found out the name of Alfa Romeo’s first EV – it will be called Milano. That’s the Italian way to say the name of the city of Milan, and that city is where Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910, so this is all about going back to roots or some such thing. At… Read more…
Kia EV9 AWD GT-Line range test

The newly introduced Kia EV9 is off to a great start with warm reception by reviewers and early adopters alige. So obviously we had to perform our range test and see how well it stacks up against the competition. The bulky EV9 has all odds against itself – it’s shaped like a brick wall and weighs as much as two… Read more…
Volkswagen teases its next electric powerhouse – the ID.7 Tourer GTX

Hot on the heels of the ID.7 Tourer, the German automaker has just announced the performance-oriented GTX version of it, with a promise that this electric wagon is packing serious heat. While the standard ID.7 Tourer prioritizes range and family practicality, the GTX is all about delivering an exhilarating driving experience. This is Volkswagen’s answer to performance EVs in the… Read more…
Fiat unveils two new 500e luxury versions for US market

Fiats have always exuded a certain effortless cool, and the new 500e electric vehicles are no exception. The Italian automaker has embraced a bold ‘drop’ strategy for the US release of this iconic electric car. In a surprise move, Fiat revealed two uniquely themed, luxury iterations – the ‘Inspired By Music’ and ‘Inspired By Beauty’ trims. Fiat’s ‘drop’ approach does… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan will go on sale on March 28

Xiaomi, the electronics magnate known for its budget-friendly smartphones and smart home gadgets, is finally ready for a different kind of battle. After years of anticipation, the Chinese tech giant is finally launching its first-ever electric vehicle, the sleek SU7 sedan, on March 28th. The SU7 will be available for customer test drives starting on the 25th of March, and… Read more…
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT arrives to redefine EV performance

Porsche introduced the new Taycan Turbo GT today andlongside its track-focused sibling, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. These models take the already blistering performance of the Taycan Turbo S to the next level, promising to challenge the limits of EV technology. The Taycan Turbo GT is capable of producing peak power outputs of over 815 kW. A cutting-edge… Read more…
Rivian’s “Small is the New Big” approach signals exciting shift for the American EV market

For years, the American EV market has been dominated by a supersizing trend, but Rivian’s recent R2 and R3 reveals suggest a major shakeup is coming. Following their debut in Laguna Beach, California, both the Rivian R2 and R3X prototypes were spotted out on the open road. This real-world sighting offers a closer look at Rivian’s brave move towards smaller,… Read more…
StoreDot picks Eve Energy to manufacture its Extreme Fast Charging batteries

You know how the saying goes: the next big advancement in battery technology is always just around the corner. One of the companies working on developing improved batteries for EVs is StoreDot, and today it’s announcing that it now has a manufacturing partner for its cells, which it dubs “Extreme Fast Charging” (XFC). This is Eve Energy, a Chinese company… Read more…
Huawei and BAIC’s first luxury EV coming in April

The anticipation is mounting as Huawei and BAIC’s new joint venture inches closer to launch. The duo aims to revolutionize China’s premium EV scene with the debut of a sleek executive sedan, set to be unveiled at the upcoming Beijing auto show in April. The biennial event marks a welcome return after it was canceled in 2022 due to the… Read more…
Tesla’s Supercharger struggle – short cables and awkward parking for non-Tesla EVs

Tesla’s Supercharger network, once the exclusive domain of its own electric vehicles, is starting to feel a bit crowded. The company’s decision to open its chargers to other EV brands has been a boon for electric car adoption, but it’s also exposed some design quirks in older Supercharger stations. Namely, the charging cables just aren’t long enough to comfortably reach… Read more…

