Tesla has good news for potential EV buyers. The company secured eligibility for the $7,500 federal tax credit for its popular Model 3 Long Range model, currently priced at $47,490. Together with the tax credit, this brings the effective price down to $39,990. The Model 3 Long Range, known for its impressive range and sleek design, has always been a… Read more…

In the face of a fluctuating electric vehicle market, Hyundai is doubling down on its commitment to electrifying America’s roads. Hyundai Motor Group CEO Chang Jae-hoon has reaffirmed that EVs are the company’s “top priority” in the United States, with the nearly completed $7.59 billion Metaplant in Georgia serving as the cornerstone of this strategy. The Metaplant, Hyundai’s first EV… Read more…

Nio is prepping for its second annual Innovation Day, dubbed Nio IN 2024. Following the success of its inaugural event in 2023, which saw the unveiling of Nio’s first smartphone, in-house developed chip, SkyOS operating system, and expanded NOP+ capabilities, anticipation is high for this year’s presentation. Ma Lin, Nio’s assistant vice president of branding and communications, hinted at the… Read more…

Stellantis and Leapmotor formed a joint venture last year and announced their first collaboration in Europe in late March this year. A Stellantis-owned EV plant in Poland will roll out the T03 from its production line and sales are scheduled to commence in September. And according to reports, production has already started. Leapmotor’s management confirmed that the first T03 units… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is updating its EQS SUV for the 2024 model year with a significantly enhanced EPA range compared to its 2023 predecessor. This boost is enabled by a larger 118 kWh battery pack, a sizable upgrade from the previous 108.4 kWh unit. The rear-wheel-drive EQS 450+ SUV now flaunts an EPA-estimated range of 546 km, marking a substantial 34-mile increase… Read more…

After a lengthy teaser campaign, Fiat has finally unveiled its latest creation, the Grande Panda, an all-electric vehicle poised to conquer urban landscapes with its retro charm and modern technology. Drawing inspiration from the original boxy Fiat Panda, this new model reimagines the classic design for the electric age. Don’t let the images fool you – the Grande Panda might… Read more…

After many sightings of camouflaged prototypes, the Smart #5, a collaboration between Geely and Mercedes-Benz, finally makes its grand entrance. Recently revealed by Chinese regulators, this all-electric SUV boasts impressive specifications, curious design and is set to make an impression in the EV space. First unveiled at the Beijing Auto Show in April as a concept, the Smart #5 has… Read more…

Xiaomi launched its SU7 all-electric sedan back in March and has since struggled to meet the enormous demand. In fact, according to Xiaomi, demand is five times higher than initially anticipated so deliveries are significantly delayed. Still, the company is doing all it can, rapidly ramping up production and now it announced it already completed 20,000 deliveries. With wait times… Read more…

Emerging from BYD’s latest sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, the all-electric Bao 3 SUV is the latest arrival to the China EV market. As certification papers revealed most of its specs the company shared official images of the model. The Bao 3 is available in three exterior colors – black, white, and green and we can’t help but see some influence… Read more…

Ford Motor Company announced that it is opening up its entire dealership network to sell and service EVs. This decision means that over 90% of Americans will now live within a 25-mile radius of a Ford dealership equipped to handle their electric needs. Initially, Ford introduced the Model e EV dealer program in 2022, which required dealers to meet certain… Read more…

Renault’s Alpine brand has just taken the wraps off the A290, which is basically an Alpine-ified Renault 5 E-Tech. The A290 comes with 180 hp and 285 Nm of torque or 220 hp and 300 Nm of torque. The latter powertrain enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds, while the former does it in 7.4 seconds. Maximum… Read more…

The European Union’s recent decision to impose tariffs as high as 38% on electric vehicles imported from China has sent ripples through the automotive industry, particularly among German automakers. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Volkswagen, who have all found a lucrative market in China, are voicing strong concerns about the potential backlash the tariffs could have on their Chinese operations. BMW CEO… Read more…

The Lynk & Co Z10 made its official debut at a global premiere in Gothenburg, Sweden. The flagship sedan, formerly known as the Lynk & Co Zero, points to a bold new direction for the brand. Based on Lynk & Co’s “The Next Day” concept car, the Z10 boasts has very distinctive headlights, hidden door handles, and frameless side windows.… Read more…

The Chinese EV exports in Europe are another step closer to higher tariffs. After Turkiye announced its hefty 40% tariff on Chinese car imports a couple of days ago, the European Commission came out with a preliminary decision as well. The European Commission started an investigation back in October last year to find out if Chinese EV makers are benefiting… Read more…

Apple used its WWDC event to showcase the progress it made with the next generation of CarPlay. Initially announced in 2022 the upcoming CarPlay system is finally coming this year and the company now showed what we can expect from it. With most modern EVs sporting multiple screens, Apple gives automakers and drivers the tools to tailor the interface to… Read more…

Germany has solidified its position as Europe’s leading electric vehicle manufacturer. In 2023, German automakers produced a staggering 1.27 million electric cars, comprising both battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. This figure places Germany second only to China in global EV production. While most of China’s EVs are sold domestically, Germany has a more outward-facing approach, with 76% of its… Read more…

The Lotus Emeya was unveiled last year and it went on sale in China before orders started in the EU and UK back in March of this year (with deliveries coming between July and September). To drive up some hype (are the order books emptier than expected?), the brand has now announced that the Emeya broke a record. For charging.… Read more…

Alpine is set to unveil its first all-electric urban sports car, the A290, on June 13 at the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans. This is a new chapter in Alpine’s story as it unveils its first fully electric model. The A290 promises to deliver the proper hot-hatch driving experience. The new model was recently spotted testing in the extreme… Read more…

Tesla has been going through a rough patch in the last couple of quarters and the company even resorted to mass layoffs. It is estimated that around 15-20% of Tesla’s staff were let go earlier this quarter. Elon Musk even fired the team behind Tesla’s Superchargers before rehiring some of them after realizing they are an essential part of Tesla’s… Read more…

Back in January we heard that Hyundai was working on an EV that would be based on the Casper ICE model sold in Korea. And now the brand has started teasing it, while also revealing its name: Inster. We’re not sure why Hyundai thought it a good idea to go for anything but Casper, as that sounds way cuter, but… Read more…