The latest beta release of Android Auto shows that Google is working on making navigating to EV chargers easier. EV station filters will show up directly in Google Maps on Android Auto, and you’ll be able to have it only show “Slow charge (up to 49kW)” or “Quick charge (50kW or higher)” stations. EV charging station speed in Google Maps… Read more…

Photographers in China recently captured images of a new vehicle that is getting ready for its debut. The grainy spy shots reveal a new SUV from XPeng carrying the “Mona” badge as the company clearly wants to duplicate the massive popularity of its M03 sedan. The design of the upcoming SUV tells an interesting story even through the camouflage. The… Read more…

The number one fear people have about electric cars is the battery. Will it die quickly? Will it stop holding a charge, like an old smartphone? Many people worry that their expensive new EV will be useless in just a few years. This fear might be common, but a new study shows it is mostly wrong. A company called Recurrent… Read more…

BMW has just received international approval for its driver assistance systems. The company’s first model to incorporate the newly approved Motorway Assistant will be the iX3, which will come with the feature in Germany, Austria, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Liechtenstein. The Motorway Assistant lets you take your hands off the wheel “for longer periods” at speeds… Read more…

A major shift is quietly happening on the assembly lines of America’s biggest automakers. Giants like Tesla and General Motors are hitting the brakes on using Chinese-made parts for the cars they sell in the United States. Far from being just a minor tweak, this is a top-to-bottom rethinking of where they get the thousands of components needed to build… Read more…

Mercedes has been building the CLA for over a decade now and in most markets it’s the most affordable way of getting into a Benz. However, it is still perceived as a premium vehicle with serious prowess and remains a desired purchase on the second-hand market. After first introducing its EV models under the EQ model line, Mercedes decided to… Read more…

The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y are the two most popular electric cars on the planet. Owners love their performance, range, and high-tech feel. But many drivers share one big complaint: the dashboard. Or rather, the lack of one. Tesla’s design choice to put all information, including the speedometer, on a central 15-inch screen is famously minimalist. It also… Read more…

What is it? AAWireless Two+ is a dongle that turns your wired phone projection system into a wireless one. The device enables your legacy Apple CarPlay and/or Android Auto-capable infotainment system to wirelessly connect to your phone without having to plug in a cable each time you want to use it. The AAWireless Two+ is a refined version that adds… Read more…

Nowhere does the world of electric cars move faster than in China, where new models and updates seem to appear weekly. The latest vehicle caught in the frenzy of speculation is the Xiaomi SU7. Spy photos of a potentially refreshed SU7 have just surfaced, sparking an absolute firestorm of online rumors about big upgrades and a possible price bump. The… Read more…

The “ultimate” electric car – it’s a promise that has been dangled in front of us for years, always just out of reach. Drivers want EVs that can travel as far as a gasoline car on a full tank, charge in minutes, and not lose half their power when the temperature drops. It sounds simple, but it’s far from being… Read more…

In the modern world, even pulling a phone from a pocket or purse is starting to feel like a chore. Automakers know this, and they see the small screen on your wrist as new, valuable territory. Volkswagen is the latest company to claim this space. It has updated its myVW app to work with smartwatches, aiming to make life a… Read more…

Owning an electric car usually involves a specific routine. You drive home, open the charge port, wrestle with a thick cable, and plug it in. It is not difficult, but it is a manual task that drivers must repeat every now and then, depending on how much they drive. Porsche wants to change this habit with the new Cayenne Electric.… Read more…

A massive shift might be coming for Tesla owners who own an iPhone. A new report claims the biggest name in electric cars is testing Apple CarPlay. This news comes as a shock to many people in the auto industry. For years, Tesla refused to add this popular feature. The company preferred to make drivers use its own software. Now,… Read more…

The Lexus ES has always been the sensible shoe of the luxury car world. It was the sedan you bought when you wanted peace, quiet, and reliability, but didn’t necessarily care about flashiness. That changes with the upcoming 2026 model. Lexus is giving its long-running sedan a massive overhaul. The biggest news is not just a new look, but what… Read more…

Following a delay of almost half a year compared to the initially announced timeline, Volkswagen owners will finally be able to access the Tesla Supercharger network in North America starting on November 18. Specifically, we’re talking about owners of the ID.4 and ID. Buzz. If you are one, you’ll be able to use the Tesla app to locate chargers and… Read more…

The biggest fear for many drivers thinking about electric cars is “range anxiety.” Will the battery die on a long trip? IM Motors, a brand from China’s SAIC, just launched a new vehicle that promises to tackle this problem, but not in the way you might think. The new IM LS9 is a luxury SUV that promises to give drivers… Read more…

The tech giant Xiaomi is learning how to build electric cars, and it’s learning fast. In a market where new EV companies often struggle with “production hell,” Xiaomi is showing signs that it’s cracking the code. The company has dramatically cut the delivery wait times for two of its popular SU7 electric sedans, suggesting that its factories are hitting a… Read more…

Concept cars are often just wild designs meant to grab headlines at auto shows, but never see a production line. Peugeot, always wanting to be different, claims its new Polygon concept is a serious preview of its future design and its future technology. Apparently, this concept gives us a strong look at the next-generation Peugeot 208, and it’s clear the… Read more…

Google Maps now shows live charger availability information for Tesla Superchargers, at least in North America. So if you search for Superchargers, you’ll instantly see how many stalls are actually available, in real time, on the search results page as well as each Supercharger’s details. This was previously available inside the Tesla app, but it’s much more convenient to also… Read more…

Hyundai’s high-performance N division has finally revealed the full details for its latest creation, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N. It might look like the brand’s “electrified streamliner” sedan, but this version is a track-focused monster. It borrows the best bits from the celebrated Ioniq 5 N and turns them up to 11, adding new hardware and software. The company is… Read more…