
Peugeot is about to launch its largest EV SUV yet, the E-5008. The vehicle sits above the E-3008 both in terms of size and features. Peugeot just released a short teaser trailer of the new E-5008’s interior, revealing some of the features. The teaser highlights the new Panoramic i-Cockpit – a 21-inch HD screen that combines the heads-up display with… Read more…
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Renault Scenic E-Tech crowned the 2024 Car of the Year

The Renault Scenic E-Tech took home the coveted Car of the Year 2024 award. Electric vehicles dominating automotive awards is slowly becoming the norm, and the French SUV bested some remarkable competitors. The 2024 win adds to Renault’s long history with the award, scoring multiple trophies over the years. One of its biggest selling points is the claimed 625 km… Read more…
BYD launches 1,287 hp Yangwang U9 with price tag matching its performance

It seems like every week brings a fresh announcement of another mind-bogglingly fast electric supercar, and China’s BYD is joining the fray with their Yangwang U9. The U9 instantly becomes one of the most powerful EVs on the market and the company is not shy about its ambitions, asking an eye-watering €219,900 (RMB 1,680,000) for one of China’s first electric… Read more…
Images of Renault 5 Electric leak online ahead of February 26 premiere

The Renault 5 is back. Sort of. And, in case you didn’t know – it’s electric. It is scheduled for an official unveiling on February 26 at the Geneva Motor Show but the internet has its own agenda. If the leaked images swirling around the internet are anything to go by, the new Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is a blast… Read more…
Li Auto Mega reveals its interior

China’s darling automaker – Li Auto – is best known for its extended-range luxury SUVs, a solution that skirts the range-anxiety woes of many EV buyers. But with the Mega, Li Auto is going all-in on purely electric power – with a minivan. And not just any minivan, but instead, one that wouldn’t look out of place on a set… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck range test reveals some surprises

The Tesla Cybertruck, from its headline-grabbing (and window-smashing) reveal to its years of delays, has become an emblem of Tesla’s outlandish ambition. Love it or hate it, there’s no denying its ability to generate publicity, unlike any traditional pickup. But behind the hype, one key question has always lingered: how far can this sci-fi-inspired behemoth actually travel on a single… Read more…
Ineos Fusilier – an electric 4×4 for real off-roading

Ineos, known for its unapologetic revival of traditional off-roading with the Grenadier, is taking a gamble with the Fusilier. The company’s first electric SUV aims to bring the rugged spirit into the electrified age. But will hardened off-road enthusiasts embrace the switch from diesel to batteries? Ineos believes it can overcome the inherent challenges of taking EVs into the wilderness.… Read more…
Updated Zeekr 001 reviewed before its February 27 debut

Electric carmaker Zeekr is significantly upgrading its flagship 001 model. With an improved look and increased power, this facelift version attempts to make up an even more tempting proposition. The official debut is scheduled for February 27 but this is 2024 and Chinese social media influencers clearly have their own plans. A video review of the updated Zeekr 001 is… Read more…
Chinese IM luxury EVs to debut overseas under MG brand

SAIC, one of China’s auto giants, is gambling on its Innovation In Motion electric vehicle brand – known as IM – to make a big splash in Europe and South America. But they won’t be sailing under the IM banner. Instead, they’ll be rebranded as SAIC’s other brand – MG. This strategy hopes to piggyback off the formerly British brand’s… Read more…
Rivian is opening up its charging network to other EVs

Tesla’s Supercharger network has been in the news a lot recently for opening up to EVs from other brands, and now Rivian has decided to follow suit. Rivian has its own charging network, called the Rivian Adventure Network, which at the moment comprises 400 fast chargers in 67 locations throughout the US. All of these have so far been exclusive… Read more…
Mercedes backtracks on its electrification goals, now targets 50% electrified sales by 2030

Back in 2021, Mercedes came out with an ambitious goal: to have 50% of its sales come from electrified vehicles by 2025. Today, the company has backtracked on that and delayed the goal by five years to 2030. A big part of the initial goal of 50% electric by 2025 was to be taken by all-electric vehicles, but now that… Read more…
VW ID.7 Pro and 2024 Tesla Model 3 Long Range come equally matched in real life range test

It was just a question of time before someone would pit the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 against the Volkswagen ID.7 – two of the most popular electric sedans ou there. Courtesy of the YouTube channel Battery Life, we have a real-life range test of the ID.7 Pro versus the new Tesla Model 3 LR. On the face of it,… Read more…
HiPhi founder takes responsibility for the company’s collapse, but takover might save it

A few days ago HiPhi announced that its halting production for the next six months and now the founder, Ding Lei, is taking the responsibility for the company’s collapse. Ding Lei spoke to its employees behind closed doors and said his old-fashioned business strategies lead to issues that may be beyond repair. HiPhi’s founder admitted that his outdated business practices… Read more…
EV Tax Credit shuffle – Cadillac Lyriq regains the $7,500 incentive

The ever-shifting rules around electric vehicle (EV) tax credits are enough to drive buyers and manufacturers crazy. First, it’s on, then it’s off, and then it’s back on again – with fine print, loopholes, and eligibility about as reliable as that old beater in your garage. Case in point? The Cadillac Lyriq. The Cadillac Lyriq is a sleek, all-electric SUV,… Read more…
XPeng expands to 5 Middle East countries, Germany and UK are next

XPeng, a well-known Chinese electric vehicle maker, is cooking up an ambitious global takeover. The company’s already established a presence in some European nations, but it’s now got its eye on the UK, Germany, and the lucrative oil-rich markets of the Middle East. XPeng’s not exactly sneaking into these markets. It formed partnerships with big names in car distribution, like… Read more…
Zeekr 001 refresh is getting official on February 27

Earlier this month, a refreshed Zeekr 001 got certified for sale in China, and, as usual, that process yielded a bunch of pictures and details about its specifications. What we didn’t know at the time was when Zeekr planned on making the new 001 official. That changes today. The company has announced that it’s getting introduced on February 27. Furthermore,… Read more…
Cybertruck takes its first dip – real-world test of Elon Musk’s “Wade Mode” promise

Elon Musk has a reputation for making bold claims about his vehicles, and the Cybertruck is no exception. The CEO’s promise that his angular truck would be waterproof enough to double as a boat raised some eyebrows. Now, a daring Tesla owner has put those claims to the test, giving us our first taste of the Cybertruck’s real “Wade Mode”… Read more…
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion halted due to locals’ concerns

Tesla has had plans for expansion of its Gigafactory Berlin ever since it first started operations, but it’s now facing resistance from the locals. The Grunheide, Brandenburg municipality held a vote and about 70% of all residents took part, following Tesla’s submission of its expansion plan. Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion plan The vote didn’t go well for Tesla as 3,499… Read more…
Buick updates Electra E4, slashes its price in China

GM’s once-conservative Buick brand isn’t messing around when it comes to the Chinese electric car market. Less than a year after the initial launch, Buick has refreshed the Electra E4 electric SUV and aggressively slashed its price. Buick has lopped a significant €3,900 off the base model’s price tag. Saving carry over to the rest of the lineup that now… Read more…
Europe’s cheapest electric car gets a makeover – meet the 2024 Dacia Spring

If you’re looking for an affordable electric vehicle, the pint-sized Dacia Spring is about to get even more enticing. Europe’s cheapest electric car just got a makeover and some handy new features for the 2024 model year. And it’s finally heading to UK shores. The forgettable looks of the older Dacia Spring are finally history. This refreshed model borrows styling… Read more…

