Chinese automaker Leapmotor, with major backing from industry giant Stellantis, has pulled the covers off its new B05 electric hatchback. Unveiled at the IAA Mobility Show in Munich, the sleek EV will compete directly with popular models like the Volkswagen ID.3 and the MG4. Making its debut in a striking yellow paint job, the Leapmotor B05 presents a modern and… Read more…

The story around electric cars has been one of compromise since the first EV launched. You could either have a long range, or you could have an affordable price, but both? That was impossible. But automakers have been slowly closing that gap, and Skoda, Volkswagen’s practical Czech brand, just unveiled the Epiq, a small electric SUV that promises a usable… Read more…

When it comes to electric cars, range is super important, but it’s the charging speed that actually makes a huge difference on longer trips. Many EV owners search for the elusive 350 kW charger, but Mercedes-AMG has been quietly working on a different scale altogether. The company announced that its Concept AMG GT XX achieved a charging speed of over… Read more…

The Mercedes-Benz GLC has recently been the company’s most popular vehicle worldwide. Now, the German automaker delivered an all-electric version of its champion SUV. Scheduled to arrive in the first half of 2026, the new Mercedes-Benz GLC with EQ Technology is not just the old model with a battery pack – it’s a completely new vehicle built from the ground… Read more…

The Renault 5 was an urban lifestyle icon from the 1970s and 80s and many have fond memories of it to this day. Its Turbo variants became a rally icon and the regular models mobilized the masses thanks to their simplicity and reliability. The Renault 5 achieved legendary status over its two generations and 25-year production run. Table of Contents:… Read more…

Volkswagen’s electric future looks compact, green, and surprisingly practical. The latest creation to emerge from the German automaker is the ID. CROSS Concept, a small electric SUV that’s a clear preview of a production model arriving in the summer of 2026, joining a family of new, smaller electric cars from the brand. The ID. CROSS is part of a larger… Read more…

The sleek, flush door handles have quickly become a signature feature on many new electric cars. They are a symbol of futuristic design. They promise better aerodynamics and a clean look, but regulators in China want to bring this design trend to an end, blaming a growing list of safety failures and functional issues that far outweigh their benefits. This… Read more…

The fresh design and electric powertrain of the all-new BMW iX3 are big news, but a really important story is tucked away under the sheet metal. The new iX3 is the debut vehicle for a brand-new automated driving system born from a three-year collaboration between BMW and the chip-making giant Qualcomm. Both companies claim that this new tech could fundamentally… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz pulled back the curtain on the interior of its electric GLC with a stunning, and slightly intimidating, screen that redefines the driver’s environment. Mercedes has revealed that its new electric GLC will feature a next-generation MBUX Hyperscreen. While the name might sound familiar to fans of the brand’s other EVs, this one comes with a big update. Previous Hyperscreens,… Read more…

Tesla is going to open a “European development center” in Berlin, Germany, next year. Up to 250 engineers and technicians will work there on development of new models, batteries, and charging infrastructure. The move was announced by Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President and Chief Developer, at a press conference. The exact location of the future R&D center hasn’t been revealed… Read more…

Following a lot of other brands, today both Porsche and Audi have announced that their EVs in the US are finally gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, comprising over 23,500 chargers across North America. This will occur on September 9 for Porsche EVs and “in September” for “most model year 2025 new e-tron model purchases”, Audi says. Of course, you… Read more…

It seems Volkswagen ID.3 is about to get some new, and rather unexpected, competition. Chinese automaker Leapmotor, with the backing of global automotive giant Stellantis, is preparing to unveil the Lafa 5, a compact electric hatchback designed for the European market. We have the first official, albeit camouflaged, photos of the car days before its formal debut at the IAA… Read more…

BMW is going through a major shift in its approach to electric cars with the debut of the 2026 iX3. This is the first model built on the company’s brand-new “Neue Klasse” platform, a foundation that will underpin the company’s cars in the near future. The new iX3 electric SUV arrives with a fresh design, a radical new interior, and… Read more…

Fabian Schmolz, who recently led exterior design at Lamborghini, will now take on the role of Head of Exterior Design for Xiaomi Auto Europe. The hire sends a clear message that the Chinese tech giant, now a serious player in the electric car market, has its sights set firmly on international expansion. Schmolz brings an impressive resume to the ambitious… Read more…

The fear of being stranded with a dead battery on the side of the road? It is a real deal-breaker for many potential EV buyers. Automakers plaster impressive range figures on their websites, but how do these numbers hold up in the real world? To find out, five of the newest electric SUVs on the market were pitted by Carwow… Read more…

Tesla’s futuristic ride-hailing service in Austin, Texas, just received a decidedly low-tech update. The company has moved its human supervisors from the passenger seat into the driver’s seat. The official reason is a cautious expansion onto high-speed highways, but the timing of the change points to a much more complex story involving new state laws and the true capabilities of… Read more…

Volvo unveiled the ES90 back in March, and now the company is announcing that production is officially underway for European markets at Volvo’s plant in Chengdu, China. Deliveries are set to start “later this year”, and the car will soon become available in some of Volvo’s key markets in Asia Pacific (which aren’t named, however). The ES90 “carves out a… Read more…

Electric cars might be seen as the clean, green solution to personal transportation, but there’s no getting away from the fact that every EV has a big, heavy secret: its battery. Mining for new materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel is energy-intensive and heavy on the environment. It also raises the uncomfortable question of what to do with millions of… Read more…

In a surprising collaboration with the lifestyle and custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina, Mini has unleashed two one-off concepts based on its high-performance John Cooper Works models. Named Machina and Skeg, these cars are a visual feast of aggressive styling, but they represent two very different philosophies. Leading the charge for the future of electric cars is the Skeg,… Read more…

If you’ve been wondering, for years, how a VW ID.3 or ID.4 compares to a Golf or a Polo, you won’t have to wonder much longer. Today the brand has announced a revamp of its EV naming strategy, and it’s bringing its iconic names into the fray. The ID. 2all concept will become the ID. Polo when it enters series… Read more…