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2025 Lucid Air Pure sets new EV efficiency record: 8 km per kWh

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Lucid Motors has raised the bar for electric vehicle efficiency with its 2025 Air Pure model, achieving an unprecedented 8 km per kWh of energy. This remarkable feat makes the Air Pure the most energy-efficient mass market car globally. The enhanced efficiency translates to an EPA-estimated range of 676 km from its 84 kWh battery pack. The increased efficiency stems… Read more…

Nissan Ariya NISMO is coming to Europe

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Nissan’s performance division, NISMO, is making a grand re-entrance into Europe with the launch of the Ariya NISMO, its first fully electric model in the European market. To celebrate 40 years of NISMO Nissan reintroduces the brand to car enthusiasts across the Old Continent. Building on the already impressive Ariya e-4ORCE platform with its a choice of 63 kWh and… Read more…

Report: MG Motor to set up a Spanish factory amid EU tariff turmoil

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Electric vehicle manufacturer MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp., is reportedly eyeing Galicia, Spain, as the potential site for its first European manufacturing plant. This news comes as the company looks to avoid the hefty tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EV imports. MG Motor wants to finalize its decision by September 30, aiming to start… Read more…

Lucid Air Sapphire becomes America’s new quarter-mile king

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An all-electric sedan is upsetting the automotive world by consistently outperforming its gasoline-powered drag champions. In a recent test at California’s Famoso dragstrip, the Lucid Air Sapphire clocked an impressive 9.002 seconds, beating the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170’s time of 9.721 seconds. The Sapphire isn’t just quick; it’s remarkably consistent, showing off its dominance even on unprepared asphalt. A… Read more…

Chevy offers first glimpse of more affordable Silverado EV LT

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Chevrolet has unveiled the first images of the Silverado EV LT, a more affordable version of its first electric truck. The reveal follows the successful launches of the Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) and the top-tier First-Edition RST. The Silverado WT, introduced in late 2023, comes with an impressive 510 horsepower and 834 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the RST, which… Read more…

Ora Funky Cat review

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Ora is Great Wall Motors’s latest electric brand and we have its first model available in Europe, named the Funky Cat. The extravagance goes beyond the naming with the styling being anything but conventional. In several markets around Asia and Australia the Funky Cat is among the cheapest EV offerings, which explains why it’s such a common sight in the… Read more…

Fiat Grande Panda will cost under €25,000

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Last month FIAT unveiled the Grande Panda, which looks like it’s basically its version of the Citroen e-C3. At the time there was no pricing information, but that’s changed today. Fiat CEO Olivier Francois revealed that the Grande Panda will start at under €25,000, and that – surprise, surprise – matches what the e-C3 is going for. The Grande Panda… Read more…

Redesigned Dacia Spring launches – still most affordable EV in Europe

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Dacia is launching the refreshed version of its all-electric Spring. The redesign seeks to amplify the appeal of an already popular model, which boasts the title of the third-best-selling electric car in Europe for 2022 and 2023. The new Dacia Spring brings a bunch of updates, while retaining its lowest price tags among European EVs. The exterior of the new… Read more…

Official photos of Zeekr 7X are out

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Today Zeekr revealed more photos of its upcoming offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. The five-seater is the first SUV from the company and now we get to see its design sans the camouflage. The company played it safe with its design, conservative almost. It boasts sleek and modern lines, following Zeekr’s “Hidden Energy” design language. It measures 4,825 mm in… Read more…

Tesla reportedly delays Robotaxi launch by two months

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According to a report from Bloomberg today, Tesla has delayed its Robotaxi launch event. Initially scheduled to take place on August 8, it will now be pushed back to October, if this is accurate. The reason? Allowing its teams to have more time to build additional prototypes, according to “people familiar with the decision”. The delay has reportedly been communicated… Read more…

Volkswagen licences solid-state battery tech from QuantumScape

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We’ve been writing about solid-state batteries many times before, and every time some company makes a bold claim about yet another breakthrough. This time it’s not a technological milestone – this time we get one step closer to actually having this promising technology in our cars. The wait isn’t over yet, but we are getting much closer. The electric vehicle… Read more…

MG Cyber GTS Concept celebrates the legacy of the MGC GTS Sebring

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MG has thrown down the gauntlet with its latest Cyber GTS Concept, challenging the very notion of what an electric sports car can be. This all-electric coupe, revealed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, pays homage to the brand’s racing heritage while embracing the latest EV technology. Drawing inspiration from the legendary MGC GTS Sebring racecar, which made its… Read more…

Polestar introduces the Polestar 6 BST Concept

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During this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Polestar introduced a new roadste, the Polestar 6 BST Concept. It’s joining the Polestar 2 and the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs at the festival. Polestar 6 BST Concept The Polestar 6 BST Concept features a design similar to the rest of the company’s lineup with its signature headlights and taillights, along… Read more…