The tiny car market in Japan is about to get a big shake-up courtesy of BYD. The company shared the first look at the inside of its newest model, the BYD Racco. This vehicle is part of the “kei car” category in Japan. These are very small vehicles built to fit into tight city streets and save owners money on… Read more…

Many people think the secret to better electric cars is a new kind of “juice” inside the battery. But experts at a meeting in Beijing say the real answer is in the “ends” of the battery, called cathodes. This month, scientists and car makers gathered at the third China solid-state battery innovation summit. They discussed why EVs are about to… Read more…

If you think small electric cars cannot handle the freezing cold, the new Kia EV2 is here to prove you wrong. In a winter range test held in Norway, this tiny electric vehicle showed that size does not always matter when the temperature drops. The Kia EV2 is the smallest and most affordable entry in the company’s electric lineup, but… Read more…

German car giant Audi is doing something very different in China. Instead of using its famous four-ring logo, the company has launched a new brand simply called AUDI that uses four capital letters and focuses entirely on electric cars. The latest model to hit the streets for testing is the AUDI E7X, a large and powerful electric SUV that looks… Read more…

Whenever a new Porsche model is revealed the world stops spinning for a second. The Cayenne once changed our views on SUVs and is likely about to do it again. The model has historically been offered almost exclusively with V8 engines of high power output and glorious rumble. Those days appear to be numbered as Porsche unveiled a fully-electric Cayenne… Read more…

During the latest investor call, Rivian shared its plans for the next two years. The automaker had a busy 2025, which it called a “foundational year,” and 2026 is seen as a major turning point. The big news is the launch of the Rivian R2, a smaller and more affordable SUV that the company hopes will win over many new… Read more…

Many people thought that the yoke-type steering wheels were the future of electric cars. Tesla isn’t the only EV company that introduced them to its cars – quite a few manufacturers around the world followed that trend. However, China’s safety experts have decided that these designs are not safe for the road. A new law is coming that will likely… Read more…

Volvo is giving its smallest electric car a moody makeover. The Swedish automaker has launched the Volvo EX30 Black Edition in the United Kingdom. This new version of the popular compact SUV trades bright chrome for a deep, dark look that is hard to miss. The car itself might be small, but it makes a big statement with its “all-black… Read more…

Xiaomi is already delivering the updated SU7 sedan to stores across China. One model on display in Guangzhou shows off a fresh coat of “Capri Blue” paint and large 21-inch wheels. The car looks sleek, but some of the most important changes are actually hidden in the door handles. The new SU7 now has door handles that work two ways… Read more…

Tesla announced its expansion of the FSD ride-along program in the Netherlands, following the positive reception and success in other European countries. In November last year, the company kick-started the FSD ride-alongs in Germany, France and Italy. The ride-alongs allow consumers and authorities to experience Tesla’s Full Self-Driving feature in real-world traffic conditions with a staff member in the driver’s… Read more…

The wait for the Tesla Semi has been a long one. It has been nearly ten years since the world first saw the concept of this electric truck. For 98 months, fans and businesses wondered if the vehicle would ever truly hit the road in large numbers. A few companies have used the truck in tests, but Tesla is now… Read more…

Rivian is finally showing off a car that more people can actually afford. The company held a press event where it revealed its newest prototype, a midsize SUV called the Rivian R2. This vehicle is a huge deal for the brand that, until now, has been known for making very expensive trucks and SUVs that cost as much as a… Read more…

Mazda seemed to be dragging its feet when it came to EV transition. Other companies were rushing to put out new electric models, and Mazda only had the MX-30 to offer. To make things worse, that car did not sell very well because it simply did not go very far on a single charge. It was a total disaster. But… Read more…

Toyota is finally ready to show the world that it can build more than just hybrids. The Japanese car company focused on gasoline engines and small electric motors for a very long time, but now, it is finally jumping into the world of large electric cars with the 2027 Toyota Highlander. This is a giant leap for a company that… Read more…

Audi has added two new apps to its app store that’s accessible in the cars’ infotainment systems: EasyPark and ryd. EasyPark automatically detects a parking spot and pays the appropriate fee at more than 60,000 parking locations in around 1,300 European cities, including public parking spots, private parking lots, and parking garages. As soon as your Audi is in a… Read more…

Xiaomi finished building the very last of its first-generation SU7 sedans, marking the end of a very successful start for the brand’s first vehicle. In just over a year, the company delivered more than 381,000 units of the sleek sedan to customers. Lei Jun, the founder of Xiaomi, even shared the news during a live video, showing the final car… Read more…

It is only February, but 2026 is already shaping up to be a massive year for electric cars. Last year felt like a slow crawl for battery news, and in contrast, the first few weeks of this year have been a sprint. The latest announcement comes from China’s FAW Group, which completed a successful test of a new battery that… Read more…

Documents from China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal the work Xiaomi put into refreshing the SU7 electric sedan. The batteries are almost the same size as before, but the company found a way to squeeze a lot more distance out of every charge. The revised Xiaomi SU7 lineup comes in three different flavors: Standard, Pro, and Max.… Read more…

The Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) published some regulatory filings, revealing key specs about the upcoming BYD Denza Z9 and the Denza Z9GT. The most notable upgrades are the battery packs. Both models will soon be equipped with either 102 kWh or 122 kWh batteries. The 102 kWh unit on the Z9 extends the range to 905… Read more…

BYD just pulled the curtain back on the ATTO 3 EVO, and it is not a tiny, cosmetic update. This new version of the popular electric family SUV brings more power and a much bigger battery to the table. If you thought the first version was good, this one tries to beat it in every way. It sits on a… Read more…