Skoda unveiled its fastest production vehicle to date, the Elroq vRS. This electric family crossover shatters previous performance benchmarks set by the Czech automaker. The new model promises a thrilling blend of speed and electric efficiency. The Elroq vRS gets the same dual-motor powertrain the VW ID.4 GTX uses. It delivers a powerful 250 kW (340 hp), and it propels… Read more…

Peugeot just announced a small upgrade to its best-selling B-class EV in France and Europe, the Peugeot e-208. The company didn’t explicitly say how it achieved that, but the vehicle gets 23 km of extra range, according to the WLTP combined cycle. That makes the e-208’s total range 433 km on a single charge, but it still rocks the same… Read more…

Tesla’s well-documented recent troubles have been great news for its competitors, and Lucid is one of the carmakers that seems to have benefited from people turning away from Elon Musk’s company due to his political views. Lucid delivered 3,109 cars in the first quarter of the year (January to March), which is 28% more than in Q1 of 2024. It’s… Read more…

Lotus has dusted off its electric vehicle portfolio, simplifying choices for buyers of the Eletre hyper-SUV and Emeya hyper-GT. The company now highlights the power of its electric cars with new model names, “600” and “900,” which directly reflect the vehicles’ power output. The Eletre and Emeya are now available in a range of trims, each with specific features. The… Read more…

Rivian published its production and delivery numbers for the first three months of 2025, and while they are expectedly weaker compared to the previous quarters, the company still managed to beat expectations. The US carmaker produced 14,611 vehicles, which is more than usual, but managed to sell only 8,640 of those. For context, Q3 and Q4 sales in 2024 were… Read more…

Polestar is giving its Polestar 2 electric car a significant upgrade for the 2026 model year, focusing on technology and audio enhancements. The Swedish automaker wants to keep its popular EV competitive with new features that improve the overall driving and entertainment experience. A key update is the integration of a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor chip. Although Polestar did not specify… Read more…

Tesla’s first-quarter sales have taken a painful hit, dropping by 13% YoY – the company’s weakest performance in nearly three years. The company reported delivering 336,681 vehicles, a sharp decline from the 386,810 units sold in the same period last year. The reported figure fell even short of the analysts’ expected 372,410 vehicles – a number that was already adjusted… Read more…

BYD just recorded its best first quarter ever. The company’s overseas sales have doubled in the first three months of 2025, thanks to the significant expansion beyond China. With a diverse lineup ranging from budget-friendly EVs to high-performance luxury models, BYD is beginning to challenge established automakers worldwide. In March alone, BYD sold 377,420 new energy vehicles (NEVs) globally, a… Read more…

After a quick teaser, Hyundai officially unveiled the Insteroid, a concept electric vehicle that draws heavy inspiration from the world of video games. The Insteroid is a direct evolution of the previous RN24 rolling lab drift concept. It pushes the boundaries of conventional EV design, resulting in a vehicle that is as visually striking as it is conceptually ambitious. The… Read more…

One of Tesla’s iconic features, called Sentry Mode, is getting a big upgrade for Android users. Up until now, recordings from the dashcam were available only to iOS users of the Tesla app, but with the latest 4.43.5 version, the Android app finally gains access to the dashcam recordings. Screenshots from the updated Android Tesla app If you’ve already updated… Read more…

Mazda is expanding its electric car lineup in China with a new SUV. The company teased the upcoming EZ-60 on its Weibo account earlier today. The EZ-60 is a product of Mazda’s collaboration with Changan Automobile, and it appears to take a lot of design cues from the Arata concept shown at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show. The teaser reveals… Read more…

Xiaomi’s electric vehicle (Xiaomi EV) division continues to see strong sales, with monthly deliveries flying past 20,000 units with ease for the sixth consecutive month. The company remains confident in reaching its ambitious 2025 delivery target of 350,000 units. In March alone, Xiaomi EV reported delivering over 29,000 cars. The Xiaomi SU7 was launched in March 2024 and is offered… Read more…

BYD has just teased its latest model – a mid-size electric sedan called the e7. This new vehicle adds to BYD’s already extensive portfolio of EVs, in a sign that the company has no intention of slowing down its aggressive push to maintain leadership in China. The e7’s reveal follows a series of new model releases and previews from BYD… Read more…

Skoda Elroq was officially unveiled only last year and now this affordable crossover is getting a new version. The company will expand the Elroq lineup with the introduction of a new flagship RS model. Skoda just released a teaser, offering us a sneak peek at the vehicle’s sporty design, ahead of its official unveiling scheduled for early April. The distinctive… Read more…

BYD unveiled its 1MW charger earlier this month and Zeekr is now topping BYD’s solution with an even faster 1.2 MW charging station. The first charging poles are expected to arrive by the end of the second quarter this year. Zeekr’s charging stations use a liquid cooling solution, providing up to 1.2MW charging rate per charging gun. That makes it… Read more…

Despite recent EV strategy changes, Porsche is taking a big step towards sustainability. The company has launched a pilot program focused on recycling EV batteries, with a goal to create a “closed-loop” system. The German automaker claims it can recover valuable raw materials from used batteries, reducing the need for environmentally damaging mineral mining. Recycled battery components are becoming very… Read more…

Have we got a treat for you – first-ever images of the rumored Mini Aceman JCW! While Mini did release the JCW version of the Cooper version – which we tested not that long ago – the Aceman was only available in two trims. That changes now. We spotted the JCW version during road testing in Germany. Initially, looking at… Read more…

What is it? The Geely EX5 is a well-known mid-size SUV in China, which just made its way to Australia and is coming to European streets over the next few weeks. It’s a sub-€27,000 vehicle, and Geely is hoping aggressive pricing will help it gain traction. Geely EX5 The global version of the vehicle comes with just one drivetrain configuration:… Read more…

The all-electric BMW i5 Touring only launched about a year ago, and yet it looks like the company is testing an updated version. However, there’s no doubt that we’ve indeed spotted the BMW i5 Touring here. There are no exhausts, and it’s clearly a station wagon. The camo conceals most design traits, although we can see the revamped taillights. Alleged… Read more…

BYD might be mostly known for its affordable electric cars, but the company is making another bold move into the high-end market with the launch of the Yangwang U7. This electric sedan boasts nearly 1,300 horsepower, and is designed to compete with established luxury brands like Mercedes-Benz and Porsche, but at a surprisingly competitive price point. The Yangwang U7 is… Read more…