
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…
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Years later Tesla may finally add Apple CarPlay to its cars

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 2026 Lexus ES finally embraces the future with all electric version

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…
Volkswagen EVs finally gain access to Tesla Superchargers in North America

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…
IM LS9 arrives as a 1,500 km answer to range anxiety

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…
Xiaomi’s electric car factory hits overdrive, SU7 wait times tumble

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…
Peugeot’s radical Polygon Concept previews the 2027 electric 208

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…
Real time Tesla Supercharger availability lands in Google Maps

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 Ioniq 6 N is a 650-horsepower EV that fakes it to make it

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…
Major shakeup at Tesla as leaders of Model Y program also exits

A second Tesla program manager announced their departure from the company. The senior leader responsible for the best-selling Tesla Model Y followed the Cybertruck leader in stepping down, marking the end of eight-year career at the company. The first departure came from Siddhant Awasthi, the Program Manager for both the Cybertruck and the long-running Model 3. Awasthi concluded an eight-year… Read more…
The 2026 NEXO is Hyundai’s 826-km hydrogen bet

While Hyundai is constantly increasing its battery electric car lineup, and achieving solid sales there, it still hasn’t given up on hydrogen. Its new second-generation NEXO is a second gen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) claims to be a direct challenge to the idea that batteries are the only future for EVs. Ready for a global launch in early 2026,… Read more…
The 2026 NEXO is Hyundai’s 826-km hydrogen bet

While Hyundai is constantly increasing its battery electric car lineup, and achieving solid sales there, it still hasn’t given up on hydrogen. Its new second-generation NEXO is a second gen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) claims to be a direct challenge to the idea that batteries are the only future for EVs. Ready for a global launch in early 2026,… Read more…
Toyota’s legendary Hilux pick-up goes electric

The Toyota Hilux, a global symbol of toughness and reliability, is finally plugging in. The Hilux name has been forever synonymous with diesel engines and go-anywhere durability. Now, Toyota has unveiled its all-new, ninth-generation pick-up, and the biggest news is a model that runs on batteries. The new electric Hilux BEV is part of Toyota’s “multipath” strategy. Unlike some companies… Read more…
Tesla’s $60 rental program is just a test drive in disguise

Tesla, a company that wants to transition from making and selling electric cars to robotics and AI, is now trying out the rental business. The automaker has launched a new, in-house rental program, which is nothing like borrowing a car from Hertz or Enterprise. The new service is offered directly by Tesla at two of its California locations, and it… Read more…
Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October

Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…
Tesla’s Chinese sales crater in October

Tesla is facing a serious chill in China, with the American automaker’s local sales hitting a wall in October and posting their worst performance in years. This slump comes even as the overall market for EVs in China continues to grow, leaving Tesla stuck on the sidelines. The company delivered just over 26,000 vehicles to Chinese customers in October -… Read more…
Xiaomi’s record October EV deliveries reveal massive demand for the YU7

The electric car market is shifting, and one name keeps popping up: Xiaomi EV. The Chinese manufacturer recently announced a stunning October performance, delivering 48,654 vehicles in a single month. This is a new record for the company and is the second month in a row that Xiaomi EV has topped 40,000 deliveries. With this strong finish, the brand is… Read more…
Volkswagen bets on XPeng tech for new ID.UNYX 08 electric SUV

Volkswagen is playing a new card in the world’s most competitive EV market. The German auto giant, through its Volkswagen Anhui joint venture, has officially filed for a new electric SUV in China called the ID.UNYX 08. But this is not just another addition to its growing ID. lineup. The ID.UNYX 08 is the very first vehicle born from Volkswagen’s… Read more…
Polestar 5 will make its debut in Gran Turismo 7 next month

Today, Polestar has proudly announced that the Polestar 5 will be featured in Gran Turismo 7 for PlayStation 4 and 5 starting next month. Polestar worked very closely with Polyphony Digital (a subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment) in order “to create a wholly accurate digital representation” of the car, the official press release says. The teams “have faithfully translated the… Read more…
Tesla’s ‘home-grown’ Cybertruck boss leaves as program sputters

Tesla’s Cybertruck program has lost its leader. Siddhant Awasthi, the head of the Cybertruck program, announced he is leaving the electric car maker after more than eight years. Awasthi, who was also put in charge of the Model 3 program last year, called the move “one of the hardest decisions of my life” in a post on the social media… Read more…

