Nio has launched a compelling new offer for its Firefly EV, a compact electric car from its new, youth-focused brand. In a bid to lower the entry price for electric cars, the company introduced a “Battery-as-a-Service” (BaaS) plan. This subscription model separates the cost of the car from its most expensive component – the battery – making the initial purchase… Read more…

The electric vehicle landscape in Europe is undergoing a seismic shift, and the tremors are originating from China. Automaker BYD is on an unprecedented product offensive, introducing new electric cars at a pace never before seen on the continent and, for the first time, has outsold Tesla in monthly battery-electric vehicle sales. The Chinese giant, whose name stands for “Build… Read more…

Following the excitement generated by its first electric car, the SU7 sedan, tech giant Xiaomi has officially pulled the wraps off its second act: the YU7 SUV. This new entry isn’t just a follow-up; it’s a direct shot at the heart of the family EV market, targeting established leaders like the Tesla Model Y. With impressive specifications, a heavy emphasis… Read more…

Today, Xiaomi unveiled its second EV, the YU7, and we were fortunate enough to be among the media at the event. We also got to drive and walk around the car, so here are our initial impressions. Xiaomi describes the YU7 as an SUV, but it’s more of a fastback. We can see design similarities with a few high-end cars… Read more…

Volkswagen is charting a new course for its electric vehicles, and it looks like the future has… buttons. In a decision that will be welcomed by many drivers, the German automaker is planning a significant update for its popular ID.4 electric crossover, reintroducing physical controls for key functions. That’s the good news. The not-so-good part is that the upcoming changes… Read more…

Samsung has been putting extra effort into developing its Samsung Wallet for the past year or so with new payment features, added support for passes and event tickets and by expanding its reach to new markets. The company even partnered with several car manufacturers to offer digital car keys. The latest addition to its list of partnerships is Mercedes-Benz. Samsung… Read more…

Known for its thunderous V8 engines, Mercedes-AMG is making a dramatic shift towards an electric future. The brand has unveiled the Concept AMG GT XX, a stunning four-door coupe that serves as a direct preview of the next-generation AMG GT 4-Door. Packing a tri-motor powertrain with 1,341 horsepower (1,000 kW), this concept is less of a gentle nod to electric… Read more…

In an interview for InsideEVs, General Motors’ director of advanced battery cell engineering revealed that the company is working on three next-generation battery technologies of the future. The most notable one is solid-state batteries, but the company is also putting a lot of effort into developing sodium-ion and lithium manganese-rich batteries. The ultimate goal is to mass-produce considerably more affordable… Read more…

Huawei, the global technology powerhouse, is wading deeper into the electric car market with its premium Maextro brand, and its first offering is impossible to ignore. The Maextro S800, a palatial electric sedan, is beginning its first deliveries on June 26, starting with the exclusive Pioneer Edition. With 5,000 orders already logged, it seems high-end car buyers are ready for… Read more…

What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – the fastest and most powerful version of Xiaomi’s first EV. It sits above the SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max and has the specs to tower over pretty much any car out there. We had the pleasure of seeing one from a safe distance back in March, but we’re now… Read more…

Volvo is almost ready to launch the all-new EX60, a mid-size electric SUV slated to arrive in early 2026. This new entry into the crowded field of electric cars promises to build on the success of its gasoline-powered sibling, the immensely popular XC60, while introducing a host of new technologies. Initially, the EX60 was supposed to replace the XC60 entirely,… Read more…

Tesla is facing growing pressure in France as government investigators have ordered the company to cease what they call “deceptive business practices.” As if it wasn’t enough, the automaker is struggling with a dramatic plunge in sales across Europe and a lawsuit from French owners who claim CEO Elon Musk’s political views have destroyed the brand’s image. Investigators from the… Read more…

Just a year after introducing the Optiq as its most accessible electric vehicle, Cadillac is already rolling out big updates for the 2026 model year. In anything but a typical move for a sophomore model, the brand is boosting power, adding a new entry-level option, and unleashing a high-performance variant – an aggressive strategy for the busy American electric SUV… Read more…

The high-performance variant of Tesla’s updated Model Y, part of the “Juniper” refresh, has been spotted for the first time on public roads completely undisguised, revealing key styling changes that set it apart from its more sedate siblings. Just when you thought the electric car world couldn’t get any more predictable, Tesla pulls the camouflage off its latest creation, the… Read more…

The upcoming Vivo X Fold5 is an ambitious attempt to bridge technological divides, connecting to your car and, surprisingly, even to Apple’s exclusive ecosystem. Set for a June 25 debut, this new electric car-friendly device is packed with features that challenge the conventional boundaries of mobile technology. Vivo is making a bold play in the world of electric cars and… Read more…

There are few sounds more jarring to a driver than a rock smacking the windshield at highway speeds. This gut-wrenching moment is often followed by the discovery of a new chip or a crack snaking its way across the glass. As all Tesla owners know, this common annoyance can quickly become an expensive headache, with replacement costs often soaring past… Read more…

Xiaomi’s marketing machine just kicked into a higher gear. With the official launch of the YU7 just days away, the company is sharing more info about the upcoming SUV. And some of those details are seriously interesting – like the gold-infused new paint finish. Xiaomi isn’t new to putting gold on its electric cars – the company has done it… Read more…

Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric SUV, the YU7, is just around the corner, but a series of spy shots reveal the highest tier YU7 Max and some of its features. Xiaomi YU7 Max The Xiaomi YU7 Max has been spotted with carbon fibre elements all around, including the steering wheel, dashboard, side mirrors and even some hood accents. The SUV also… Read more…

In a decisive verdict delivered not by critics but by the public, the Kia EV3 has been named the 2025 Car of the Year at the Autotrader Driver’s Choice Awards. The result was determined by a survey of more than 225,000 car owners in the United Kingdom, and it is the sixth consecutive year that an electric vehicle has claimed… Read more…

The Chinese consumer electronics giant is doubling down on its electric car ambitions, unveiling its first-ever SUV, the YU7. The official launch will take place on June 26, and we are already in China preparing to report on the event. Xiaomi’s new electric SUV is aimed squarely at the heart of the most competitive segment, directly challenging the undisputed champion,… Read more…