For years, the American EV market has been dominated by a supersizing trend, but Rivian’s recent R2 and R3 reveals suggest a major shakeup is coming. Following their debut in Laguna Beach, California, both the Rivian R2 and R3X prototypes were spotted out on the open road. This real-world sighting offers a closer look at Rivian’s brave move towards smaller,… Read more…

You know how the saying goes: the next big advancement in battery technology is always just around the corner. One of the companies working on developing improved batteries for EVs is StoreDot, and today it’s announcing that it now has a manufacturing partner for its cells, which it dubs “Extreme Fast Charging” (XFC). This is Eve Energy, a Chinese company… Read more…

The anticipation is mounting as Huawei and BAIC’s new joint venture inches closer to launch. The duo aims to revolutionize China’s premium EV scene with the debut of a sleek executive sedan, set to be unveiled at the upcoming Beijing auto show in April. The biennial event marks a welcome return after it was canceled in 2022 due to the… Read more…

Tesla’s Supercharger network, once the exclusive domain of its own electric vehicles, is starting to feel a bit crowded. The company’s decision to open its chargers to other EV brands has been a boon for electric car adoption, but it’s also exposed some design quirks in older Supercharger stations. Namely, the charging cables just aren’t long enough to comfortably reach… Read more…

The Tesla Model Y, pretty much a mascot for the electric revolution, has had a bumpy ride on the range front lately. The Performance version, known for its zip and once boasting over 483 km of range, just had its most recent EPA-estimated number slashed from 459 km down to 449 km. For Tesla enthusiasts, this might be a shrug-worthy… Read more…

Lotus, the brand synonymous with lightweight, agile sports cars, has thrown its hat into the electrified hyper-GT ring with the Emeya. It arrives amidst a flurry of promises – blistering performance, surprising practicality, luxurious tech, and the potential to rewrite what an electric grand tourer can be. Lotus hopes that this is a turning point for the company as it… Read more…

Electric cars are the future, or so we’re relentlessly told. But as with most things shiny and new, there’s a catch or two lurking beneath the hype. A new report by analyst company Gartner claims that that as early as 2027, battery-powered vehicles will cost automakers less to produce than those old-fashioned, gas-powered ones. Whether you’ll see that reflected in… Read more…

Audi just announced a 2024 refresh of its Q4 55 e-tron SUV. The 55 is to remain the only available powertrain for the Q4 e-tron as the company is dropping the Q4 45 and Q4 50 e-tron. Positively, the new Q4 55 e-tron is starting at the same price as the old Q4 50, so you’ll be getting more power… Read more…

After a few weeks of teasers and a last-minute leak, yesterday Rivian made the R2 official as promised, and the upcoming SUV starts a little lower than expected, at €41,900. Perhaps for that reason, or simply because it’s an enticing proposition on many other levels, more than 68,000 reservations for the R2 have already been received by Rivian in less… Read more…

After unveiling the Ariya Nismo back in January, Nissan officially ioened sales for the spiced-up Ariya in Japan. With extra power and more aggressive styling, the new version of the popular electric SUV is available to order with deliveries scheduled for June this year. Nissan hypes the Ariya Nismo as a flagship EV, and the specs back it up. You… Read more…

Tesla’s Cybertruck isn’t just a weird looking toy “for Silicon Valley people”, which looks good “parked in front of a hotel”. It can also do off-road stuff, did you know? Well, Tesla wants you to know, so it’s released a couple of promo videos today showing the Cybertruck doing just that. And this isn’t just anywhere, mind you. The Cybertruck… Read more…

Volkswagen is now opening sales for its latest electric offering, the ID.7 Tourer. This all-electric wagon targets the European market with a focus on families and those with active lifestyles. In its base configuration, the ID.7 Tourer Pro starts at €54,795 in Germany. Interestingly, the Tourer undercuts its sedan sibling by €2,200 without skimping on any equipment. While you won’t… Read more…

Electric vehicle fans were treated to a double dose of surprises by Rivian. After the somewhat predictable reveal of the practical R2 SUV, the company unveiled the sleek R3 and its performance-oriented sibling, the R3X. Though details remain scarce, here’s what we know about these smaller, more thrilling siblings in the Rivian family. Unlike the R2, which looks like it’s… Read more…

Is Tesla about to deliver the most potent Model 3 yet? A recent leak suggests that the ever-popular Model 3 Performance is about to get a major shakeup with a powerful new rear motor, pushing it further into enthusiast territory. Tesla’s Model 3 is the bedrock of the brand’s electric revolution, and its Performance trim has always delivered an extra… Read more…

Rivian finally took the wraps off its highly anticipated R2 electric SUV and…well, it looks awfully familiar. If you own an R1S, the automaker’s current SUV offering, you might need a double-take to differentiate it from this new sibling. If you see the R2 on its own on the street (not any time soon) – you’ll struggle to tell which… Read more…

The Ioniq 6 was first announced back in 2022, but to keep the vehicle fresh, Hyundai decided to release a special Black Edition version in its home country South Korea. The Black Edition doesn’t come with any performance improvements and it’s mostly about styling. The vehicle is equipped with 20-inch matte wheels, black front and rear molding as well as… Read more…

It’s March 7 today, and you know what that means, right? It’s time for Rivian’s R2 to finally get official. We’ve seen plenty of teasers about it, there was even a last-minute leak this week, but nothing beats an actual unveiling ceremony, and that’s exactly what Rivian has planned for later today. It kicks off at 10 AM Pacific, which… Read more…

Tesla made a new Model Y, but it’s not the new Model Y we’ve all been waiting for, the long-rumored Project Juniper, which we recently found out isn’t coming this year to either the US or China. Instead, we’re talking about a Model Y with the rear seats removed. All that’s left, seating-wise, are the two front seats. The rest… Read more…

In its latest attempt to boost its EV sales BMW is resorting to an unusual gambit – luring existing EV owners away from their current brands with a cash bonus. The electric car market growth slowed down a bit lately, but few existing owners would even consider going back to an ICE car. So BMW believes it can maintain its… Read more…

The guys at Battery Life did a real life efficiency test on the new Skoda Enyaq 85, which is equipped with the new 210 kW APP550 electric motor from Volkswagen and put it against the older Skoda Enyaq IV 80, running on the far less potent 150 kW motor. The rules are pretty simple – both cars drive at 130… Read more…