Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received a Guinness World Record for EV range, having been driven 1,205 km on one charge from Switzerland to Germany. Today, almost an entire month later, Samsung SDI has decided to boast that it’s the one making the batteries that have powered that achievement. Specifically, Samsung’s 21700 cylindrical batteries are installed in… Read more…

Back in July, the Lucid Air Grand Touring received a Guinness World Record for EV range, having been driven 1,205 km on one charge from Switzerland to Germany. Today, almost an entire month later, Samsung SDI has decided to boast that it’s the one making the batteries that have powered that achievement. Specifically, Samsung’s 21700 cylindrical batteries are installed in… Read more…

To say that the world of electric cars is fiercely competitive, is a bit of an understatement. Especially in China, where it takes something truly special to attract the attention of very savvy customers. XPeng seems to have found the formula with its newly redesigned P7 sedan. Immediately after its official debut yesterday, XPeng opened pre-sales and received the first… Read more…

Rivian just presented its less-than-stellar report card for the second quarter of 2025. The company delivered a cocktail of mixed results, revealing slower vehicle deliveries, a deeper financial loss than anticipated, and a challenging road ahead shaped by new government policies. The news sent Rivian’s stock sliding over 4% in after-hours trading to around €10.37 per share, as investors compared… Read more…

After a two-year absence from the market, the Nissan Micra is back. Nissan has resurrected the iconic nameplate for a fully electric model that has more in common with Renault 5 than the company likes to admit. For many potential buyers of EVs, the biggest hurdle is price. The new Nissan Micra EV promises to address that concern head-on, with… Read more…

GM China has unveiled the Buick Electra Orbit concept, following the launch of the Electra L7 last month. The Electra Orbit is billed as “a design exploration that marries the romance of the 1950s with futuristic technology and pure-electric architecture”. It does look stunning, if we dare say so ourselves, but of course it’s just a concept – so while… Read more…

Leapmotor has officially announced a new, high-performance version of its C10 electric SUV: the C10 Design 81.9 kWh AWD. Stellantis, the European distributor of Leapmotor, claims this new model is a direct response to a growing segment of buyers who want their electric cars to deliver serious power and all-weather confidence without sacrificing the fast-charging convenience they expect. Set for… Read more…

Audi has announced the integration of the AirConsole app into select models, including the A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron families that have recently been introduced. With AirConsole, you can turn your smartphone into a gaming controller and then use the car’s infotainment screen (or the passenger display for models that have it) to game, either individually or in multiplayer mode.… Read more…

MG has officially opened orders for the all-new MG4 with an aggressive new pricing strategy and a technological ace up its sleeve. This isn’t just a minor refresh; it’s a complete relaunch designed to capture a big piece of the budget-friendly electric vehicle segment. MG has slashed the cost of entry for the MG4 in a big way. Pre-orders are… Read more…

Lucid Motors is facing a slower-than-expected production ramp-up for its first-ever SUV, the Lucid Gravity. In the Q2 results call with investors, the company announced it was trimming its annual production forecast, pointing to supply chain troubles, including a shortage of critical magnets from China. The company now expects to produce between 18,000 and 20,000 vehicles in 2025, down from… Read more…

Lucid Motors is facing a slower-than-expected production ramp-up for its first-ever SUV, the Lucid Gravity. In the Q2 results call with investors, the company announced it was trimming its annual production forecast, pointing to supply chain troubles, including a shortage of critical magnets from China. The company now expects to produce between 18,000 and 20,000 vehicles in 2025, down from… Read more…

General Motors is touting a new internal benchmark for electric vehicle endurance after a team of its engineers drove a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV a frankly shocking 1,704.6 km on a single charge. The impressive figure easily beats the current official Guinness World Record held by a Lucid Motors sedan. But if you’re planning to replicate this feat on your… Read more…

The EV market is getting more crowded by the day, with new models competing for our attention with claims of more range, faster charging, and smarter technology. XPeng steps into this busy world with its new P7, a sleek fastback that is determined to win over buyers with performance, and with a cabin packed with futuristic gadgets. After a five-year… Read more…

There’s no hiding the fact that some of Mercedes-Benz’s recent electric cars haven’t exactly been head-turners, often criticized for their smooth, soap-bar aesthetics that prioritized aerodynamics over character. Now the German automaker is responding with a vehicle that is impossible to ignore. In a teaser for its upcoming GLC electric SUV, Mercedes revealed a front-end design that has plenty of… Read more…

Xiaomi made a huge splash entering the world of electric cars. Its first model, the sleek SU7 sedan, was followed by the YU7, which was met with enthusiasm and a long list of pre-orders. But for a growing number of those early customers, the initial excitement is turning into frustration as they face an unexpected and uncomfortable demand from the… Read more…

Tesla’s board of directors has approved a new compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk valued at approximately €22 billion. Described as an “interim award,” the new pay deal replaces a previous, larger package that was voided by a Delaware court and does not require approval from the company’s shareholders. This new pay arrangement is a direct consequence of the legal… Read more…

The European electric car market is going through a major transformation. Overall sales of EVs continue to climb, registering impressive 23% year-over-year increase with 361,000 units in June, but the story behind the numbers reveals a changing of the guard. The once unshakeable dominance of Tesla is facing serious challenges from legacy automakers, new Chinese brands, and a surprising comeback… Read more…

Unfortunately, in the fast-moving world of electric cars, some exciting projects get axed as companies try to adapt to the changing market. This appears to be the story of the BYD Yangwang U7 GT, a high-performance electric shooting brake that was recently spotted with very little camouflage. Based on photos leaked by an automotive blogger, the U7 GT looked ready… Read more…

Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already did an article explaining… Read more…

Lynk & Co is the newest addition to the Geely family, the brand aiming to combine Volvo’s proven quality and safety expertise with Geely’s tech innovation. The brand was only founded in 2016, but it’s already gaining great momentum in Europe. Lynk & Co is known for its restrained aesthetics and cutting-edge tech features and its lineup mostly focuses on… Read more…