Today Ford has announced its Power Promise initiative, which will give some perks to those who purchase or lease a retail Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning, or E-Transit. They will get a complimentary home charger, the Ford Charge Station Pro (a $1,310 value) that will be installed at no charge. For Ford Pro fleet customers, there will be a commercial charging… Read more…

Remember when EVs were promised to eventually become as cheap as ICE cars? Well, something funny happened along the way to that goal. Actually, two things. First, ICE cars got more and more expensive (which is exactly the opposite of said promise), and EVs haven’t really gotten cheap past a point. With one very obvious, very clear exception: Chinese EVs.… Read more…

BYD has issued a recall on two of its models due to fire hazard – the Dolphin and the Yuan Plus. The recall affects vehicles sold in China and produced between February 4, 2023 and December 26, 2023 as well as some Yuan Plus units that rolled out of the factory between November 2, 2022 and June 19, 2023. Rhe… Read more…

Cybertruck, the electric vehicle that looks like it rolled straight out of a science fiction film, is finally receiving a long-awaited feature: Tesla’s ambitiously named Full Self-Driving (FSD) software. This comes nearly a year after the first Cybertrucks hit the road in November 2023, leaving early adopters wondering when they’d get to experience the advanced driver-assist system. The Cybertruck’s unique… Read more…

The electric vehicle market in Europe is heating up, and Chinese automaker XPeng is throwing its hat into the ring with the launch of not one but three new models in Spain and Portugal. This is a significant expansion for the company, which is looking to make its presence known on the global stage. But do these new EVs have… Read more…

Mazda has finally lifted the curtain on its latest electric vehicle, the EZ-6 sedan. Developed in partnership with Changan, this sleek new model will be available in both fully electric and extended-range (EREV) versions. But there’s a catch: for now, the EZ-6 will only be available in China. While the EZ-6 shares a platform with the Deepal SL03 and L07… Read more…

Hyundai has been rapidly increasing its performance “N” brand in recent years by competing in multiple rally championships and offering highly-potent turbocharged engines for its ICE-powered models. And with the electric Ioniq lineup doing so well in the market it was only a matter of time before the Koreans release a high-performance EV. Hyundai Ioniq 5 N came on the… Read more…

IM Motors introduced a new version of its LS6 SUV with what it calls “lizard digital chassis.” It offers four-wheel steering system, enhancing maneuverability in tight spots and stability at high speeds. The other interesting upgrade of the Super-performance Lizard Smart Enjoy Edition is the 900V architecture that outputs feeds the all-wheel drive (AWD) system with 579 kW (776 hp)… Read more…

It seems that not a day goes by without a new entrant to China’s blossoming electric vehicle landscape. The Avatr 07 has been officially unveiled, available in both fully electric (BEV) and range-extended (EREV) variants. The EREV model boasts the latest Kunlun range extender system, combining a 1.5l turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This setup delivers 231 kW in… Read more…

Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology has long been hyped as the next big thing in the automotive world. While Tesla CEO Elon Musk often touts the system’s capabilities, independent testing and data have often painted a more sobering picture. Now, a new evaluation by AMCI Testing, an independent automotive testing firm, has further exposed the limitations of Tesla’s FSD, raising… Read more…

Audi US has officially revealed the pricing for its much-anticipated Q6 e-tron. Starting at $63,800, the Q6 e-tron marks a significant step in Audi’s electrification strategy, offering a blend of performance, range, and luxury that aims to entice buyers into the world of electric vehicles. The base model, simply named the Q6 e-tron, comes equipped with a rear-mounted motor generating… Read more…

General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC co-developed a battery with CATL, claiming it’s the fastest-charging EV battery to date. And it’s not some distant technology either – the developers say that the first vehicle to use the new battery will be launched next year. The battery is based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and offers a 6C charging rate. This means… Read more…

The Paris Motor Show 2024 is going to see a big announcement from Peugeot, the company confirmed today. Under the banner “The Lions Are Coming,” the French automaker is ready to present its entire range of electric vehicles, highlighted by the world premiere of the much-anticipated Peugeot e-408. The Peugeot e-408 is set to be the star of the show,… Read more…

Polestar announced its deeper integration with the Plug & Charge service, which has over 800,000 public charging points across Europe, 9,500 of which are High-Power Charging points. The new Plug & Charge functionality is now available to Polestar 3 owners and in the Polestar Charge App. The new integration saves you some steps before the actual charging begins. With Plug… Read more…

Chinese automaker XPeng is trying to capture a larger slice of the EV market, and it has launched a new variant of its X9 MPV. The X9 610 Max is designed to entice tech-savvy buyers with its advanced driver-assistance capabilities. The star of the show is undoubtedly the inclusion of two LiDAR sensors, a significant upgrade over the entry-level X9… Read more…

Leapmotor, the Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Stellantis, is almost ready to unveil its latest offering, the B10 compact SUV, at the upcoming Paris Auto Show on October 14th. This clearly shows the company’s global ambitions for the B10, positioning it as a key player in the competitive electric car market. Leapmotor’s journey began in 2015 as a Chinese… Read more…

Samsung announced a strategic partnership with Hyundai and Kia with the SmartThings ecosystem earlier this year and now shared some more details about it. Future Hyundai and Kia cars will come with an infotainment system offering more advanced controls via a native SmartThings app and Samsung phone owners will enjoy a slew of neat features. One of the best is… Read more…

BMW is gearing up for a productive fall season with a series of exciting updates across its model range. The spotlight shines brightly on the new BMW i5 xDrive40 Touring, the third drivetrain for the wagon. This all-wheel-drive outputs 394 hp and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in a swift 5.5 seconds. It offers range of up to… Read more…

Leapmotor, in partnership with Stellantis, has unveiled two budget-friendly electric vehicles in Italy – the compact T03 city car and the C10 SUV. Stellantis hopes to stay ahead of the curve amidst increasing demand for sustainable transport options by using Chinese vehicles assembled in Europe under its umbrella. The T03, which will be available from the end of September, starts… Read more…

Luxeed, a Huawei and Chery-backed brand, just announced its fully electric R7 SUV, which shapes up to be a proper Model Y competitor in China. It undercuts the Tesla, while at the same time it offers a longer list of features. Luxeed R7 The Luxeed R7 comes in four trims – Pro, two Max options and an Ultra. Only the… Read more…