We knew this would happen, and now the inevitable has become reality – Xiaomi has started testing the performance version of its YU7 SUV around the Nürburgring. We’ve been calling this the YU7 Ultra ever since it was first spotted on the streets somewhere in China back in July, following the introduction of the non-Ultra YU7 in June. But there’s… Read more…

Lucid is pushing a new software update to its Gravity electric SUV, adding a host of features designed to make life a bit easier for owners. The over-the-air (OTA) update focuses heavily on improving the towing experience, introduces new security functions currently in development, and refines the vehicle’s infotainment system. The Lucid Gravity is already known for some impressive numbers.… Read more…

The driver’s seat is no longer the only spot that matters in a crash test. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) is putting a new focus on the safety of passengers in the back, and the latest results for a group of popular electric cars show a surprising range of outcomes. Some of the new EVs passed the test… Read more…

The new 2026 Nissan Leaf comes with a completely revamped design and is based on a new platform, so it’s a significant upgrade over its predecessor. The initial reviews are very positive, praising its performance and competitive pricing. However, there might be a small issue that could prevent it from becoming a sales success. According to a report by Nikkei,… Read more…

Solid-state batteries are always right around the corner, and yet never actually arrived on the market so far. But, that is now set to change “by 2029”, at least according to SK On. That’s one year earlier than the company previously estimated. The Korean battery maker has just opened a pilot plant for its all-solid-state batteries (aka not semi-solid-state like… Read more…

According to a new report, Tesla has decided to boost capacity at its Gigafactory near Berlin in Germany until the end of the year, and churn out even more cars. Now, this may seem odd given that the brand’s sales in Germany have nosedived in recent times, but there is method to the madness. The reason for the production boost… Read more…

Developing a new vehicle is a long and expensive process. Carmakers traditionally build dozens, sometimes hundreds, of early prototypes to test everything from door handles to engine performance. It’s a method that costs millions of dollars and can take years. For its upcoming Cayenne Electric, Porsche decided there had to be a better way. By leaning heavily on artificial intelligence… Read more…

Tesla has officially begun delivering vehicles to private customers in India. The American car company handed over the keys to its first Model Y this week in Mumbai, celebrating the beginning of its retail operations in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing auto markets. Unfortunately, the moment is shadowed by a price tag that turns the popular electric SUV… Read more…

Tesla has officially begun delivering vehicles to private customers in India. The American car company handed over the keys to its first Model Y this week in Mumbai, celebrating the beginning of its retail operations in one of the world’s largest and fastest-growing auto markets. Unfortunately, the moment is shadowed by a price tag that turns the popular electric SUV… Read more…

For anyone considering an electric car, one number often stands out above all others: range. How far an EV can travel on a single charge is a top concern for buyers, and automakers rely on official estimates from the EPA and WLTP to advertise these figures. Until now, we all knew that those estimates are usually optimistic and need to… Read more…

Chinese automotive giant BYD is pushing deeper into the ultra-luxury market with the official launch of the Yangwang U8L, a massive six-seat SUV packed with extreme performance and unconventional features. The new U8L carries a starting price of RMB 1.28 million, or nearly €154,000, with first deliveries scheduled for late September. The Yangwang U8L is an extended version of the… Read more…

Tesla launched the cheapest version of the Cybertruck back in April. The Long Range RWD Cybertruck started at $70,000. It was still more expensive than the initially promised $61,000 price, but significantly cheaper than the next available version, which goes for $80,000. Today, the Long Range RWD Cybertruck is no more. Tesla has quietly discontinued it, erasing any trace that… Read more…

Chinese automaker XPeng officially began producing its electric cars in Europe, in a clever move that will help the company to grow its presence while neatly avoiding costly new import duties. The first batch of the company’s G6 and G9 electric SUVs has rolled off a production line in Graz, Austria – a big milestone in XPeng’s global expansion plans.… Read more…

Shell has developed a new fluid that it claims can drastically cut down the time it takes to charge an EV battery. The company suggests its new thermal management fluid could help to charge an electric car battery from 10% to 80% in less than 10 minutes. One of the biggest drawbacks for people considering switching to electric cars is… Read more…

Ram was supposed to embrace electrification with two pickup trucks: the Ram 1500 REV and the Ramcharger EREV. The former is a fully electric vehicle with a battery and electric motors. The latter has an engine that acts as a generator for its 92kWh battery. Today Ram has announced that it’s canceling the Ram 1500 REV and it’s renaming the… Read more…

The global appetite for electric cars shows no signs of slowing down – in August alone, 1.7 million EVs found new homes, per research firm Rho Motion. This brings the total for the first eight month of the year to 12.5 million. The August sales break down to 1.16 million fully battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) and 570,000 plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). The… Read more…

Audi has reportedly canceled the all-electric RS6 e-tron, sending ripples through the electric vehicle community. This quite surprising decision was made apparently because of a weak market demand for high-performance electric cars, leaving many enthusiasts disappointed. The RS6 e-tron was meant to be a revolutionary vehicle, an all-electric twin to the forthcoming plug-in hybrid RS6 Avant. Spy shots of aggressively… Read more…

In the modern automotive world, and especially in the growing market for electric cars, the term “coupe crossover” has become a bit of a marketing puzzle. Carmakers often use it to describe a standard four-door SUV with a slightly more sloped roofline. It seems the definition of a coupe – a car with two doors – has been conveniently forgotten.… Read more…

Toyota watched from the sidelines for a very long time as the electric car market in China exploded with local brands. Now, the Japanese automotive giant is making a move, but not by doubling down on its own technology. Instead, the company is embracing a new philosophy: if you want to win in China, partner with China’s best. The upcoming… Read more…

Finding a new electric car for under €17,000 in the United States or Europe is an impossible task. With the average price for any new vehicle creeping toward €44,400, affordability has become a major problem for many car buyers. Automakers are promising that cheaper EVs are on the horizon, but Honda has just launched one in Japan. The new Honda… Read more…