Nissan arguably kickstarted the mainstream electric car conversation over a decade ago, and now the company is preparing to unveil its latest chapter: the all-new, third-generation Nissan Leaf. Ahead of its full debut expected later this month, the company is offering glimpses into a vehicle that carries a significant legacy. The original Leaf was a gamble, a true representation of… Read more…

Xiaomi CEO and founder Lei Jun has come out to contradict the rumored pricing for the newly unveiled YU7 SUV during an investor conference. Over in China, rumors have been swirling about the YU7 essentially commanding a CNY 20,000 (€2,500) premium over the SU7, Xiaomi’s first EV launched last year. Thus, the YU7 would start at CNY 235,900 (€29,500) vs.… Read more…

FAW Audi officially launched its latest electric SUV, the Q6L e-tron, at the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show. This new model is important for the company since it’s the first time the well-known German luxury brand Audi has officially teamed up with Chinese tech giant Huawei. The Q6L e-tron is built on the PPE pure electric platform… Read more…

Last year, Reuters came out with a report confirmed by three different sources within Tesla and internal documents that Musk had abandoned plans to build an affordable $25,000 EV. The CEO was quick to refute the claims and said Reuters was lying. However, this sparked concerns within the company. At the time, some senior executives knew for a fact that… Read more…

The most recent version of the Polestar 4, the 2026 model year, is now finally available to order in the US. Pricing starts at $56,400 for the Long Range Single Motor which develops 272 hp and has a range of 483 km. If you add the Plus Pack to that you’ll pay $61,900. Next up is the Long Range Dual… Read more…

Lucid Motors has rolled out its biggest discounts yet on its 2025 Lucid Air electric sedans, with potential savings climbing to over €27,900 on select models. The headline-grabbing offer centers on the 2025 Lucid Air Grand Touring model. This month, customers can see a price reduction of up to €28,400 for this version of the luxury electric car. This serious… Read more…

A number of used Porsche Taycan electric cars have been temporarily pulled from sale in the United Kingdom as the German automaker prepares a software update for the vehicle’s battery system. This is in response to concerns flagged by the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) regarding potential battery issues in some first-generation models. Porsche GB confirmed that it… Read more…

Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…

During the 2025 Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Auto Show, Xiaomi pulled the wraps off a special version of its SU7 electric sedan: the SU7 Ultra Track Edition. That’s the most capable version of the company’s first EV yet. What turns the already powerful SU7 Ultra into a “Track Edition”? For an extra RMB 100,000 (about €12,510), owners get a… Read more…

Good news for anyone thinking about buying an electric car: the batteries that power them got a lot cheaper last year. In 2024, prices for lithium-ion battery packs, the heart of any EV, tumbled by 20%, according to a study by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This is the biggest price dive seen since 2017. Why the sudden price break?… Read more…

Peugeot is renowned for producing practical cars with somewhat quirky design. One of its best-sellers in recent years has been the 3008 and the crossover now enters its third generation. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging speed Competition Verdict In the latest iteration the 3008… Read more…

Peugeot is renowned for producing practical cars with somewhat quirky design. One of its best-sellers in recent years has been the 3008 and the crossover now enters its third generation. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Tech features Ride comfort Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging speed Competition Verdict In the latest iteration the 3008… Read more…

A drone flyover of Tesla’s Fremont factory has sent ripples of speculation through the electric vehicle community. The captured images of a lightly camouflaged Tesla prototype lead many to wonder if this is a sneak peek at the more affordable offering from the electric car giant, or the new Performance version of the Model Y. The vehicle, cloaked with disguise… Read more…

Genesis is preparing to introduce its largest and most luxurious electric sport utility vehicle, the GV90. This upcoming three-row electric flagship was spotted by sharp-eyed car watchers in California, who even photographed its interior, and it seems Genesis is serious about making a statement. In early 2024, Genesis unveiled its Neolun concept at the New York Auto Show. The company… Read more…

Kia is getting serious about injecting more excitement into its upcoming EV4 electric offering. The company confirmed that the sleek electric sedan will get both an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option and a high-performance GT variant. The standard Kia EV4, which began sales in its home market of Korea earlier in 2025, is almost ready for its North American and Australian production… Read more…

BMW just announced its newly updated BMW i4 models, which are supposed to go into production as early as this summer. Through various optimizations, the i4s are getting more power and a longer battery warranty. Let’s start with the new range-topper. The i4 M60 xDrive replaces the M50 – it still has two electric motors but has an increased combined… Read more…

Kia’s smallest EV in its fast-growing lineup is the upcoming Kia EV2, a compact electric SUV that’s already attracting a lot of attention while undergoing road tests in South Korea and Germany. This new entrant will be Kia’s smallest and, crucially, most affordable electric vehicle, potentially making EV ownership a reality for a much broader audience. Positioned to slot in… Read more…

The automotive world loves a good comeback story, and Renault is betting its latest electric offering, the revamped Renault 4, will be exactly that. This isn’t just another boring compact electric car hitting the already busy UK market; it’s a nameplate dripping with history, now reimagined for an electric future. With a starting price designed to undercut key rivals, the… Read more…

In a short X post, Elon Musk announced his departure from DOGE and thanked Donald Trump for the opportunity to “reduce wasteful spending”. Earlier this week, Musk said he will focus more on his businesses, namely SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. As a “special government employee”, Musk was supposed to work for the new administration for 130 days, which run out… Read more…

The electric vehicle landscape is going through a rapid transformation, and the once-unquestioned dominance of Tesla is seemingly over for the time being. New data reveals a shift in consumer preference, particularly in the huge Chinese market, where domestic brands BYD and Xiaomi are gaining ground. A recent UBS survey exposed a telling change in Chinese consumer sentiment. Only 14%… Read more…