Chinese brand Hyper, sitting under GAC Aion, is making a major announcement this week. On April 12, Hyper will announce its new solid-state EV battery. Solid-state batteries aren’t new, but we are yet to see them enter mass production. Hyper says its batteries have 100% solid-state electrolyte, which significantly increases energy density, meaning the battery packs more power in the… Read more…

It’s finally time for Alfa Romeo to unveil its first EV. The brand has so far employed a drip-by-drip teaser release strategy, unveiling the name first, then showing it to us in camouflage, and then finally revealing the official launch date – which is today. The Milano is called Milano because Alfa Romeo was founded in Milan, Italy, and Milano… Read more…

Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, has just thrown its hat into the price-war ring. The California-based automaker is slashing prices on the stunning Lucid Air sedan by up to $30,000. The discounts, available through the end of April, vary depending on your Air trim level and can see the entry-level Air Pure go below the $60,000 mark. All… Read more…

Ford just announced a serious update for its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The 2024 model year brings improved performance, range charging speed, and even an off-road-ready trim. The 2024 Mach-E RWD version can squeeze out 402 km from the standard battery and 515 km with the extended one, each figure representing an improvement of 32 km over the outgoing model.… Read more…

BMW and Rimac have today announced the start of a long-term partnership, which is interesting because Rimac is owned by Bugatti Rimac, which is 45% owned by Porsche, which is owned by Volkswagen, which is one of BMW’s main competitors. Anyway, the aim of the collaboration between Rimac and BMW is “to co-develop and co-produce innovative solutions in the field… Read more…

Today Opel has released the first images of its upcoming Frontera, which will be available both as a hybrid as well as a full battery electric vehicle. It definitely looks appealing, and ever since January when the brand first told us it would bring back the Frontera name, we’ve been anxious to see what it would look like. The only… Read more…

Tesla remains in the spotlight after reaching an out-of-court settlement with the family of an Apple engineer, Walter Huang, who tragically died in a 2018 Model X crash while using Autopilot. The incident raises concerns about the safety features Tesla touts in its electric vehicles, and the settlement only adds flames to the fire. Huang was killed when his Tesla… Read more…

Despite many outlets suggesting EV demand is waning, electric vehicles are still gaining traction in Europe, with overall sales continuing to increase despite reduced incentives. February 2024 saw a 10% year-over-year increase in plug-in electric car sales, in line with the overall market growth. The plug-in EVs captured 20% share of the European market. Despite a slight slowdown, the EV… Read more…

Today IM Motors has fully announced its latest EV, the L6 sedan, which was first presented in Geneva in February. This is its fourth production vehicle and its second sedan. Prices start at CNY 230,000 (about €29,600 at the current exchange rates), and go all the way up to CNY 330,000 (€42,500). There will be three versions, with the third… Read more…

The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class, synonymous with rugged luxury and off-road prowess, is venturing into the electric age. Set to debut on April 24 at the Beijing Auto Show, the EQG promises a blend of classic G-Class capabilities and innovative electric powertrain. The all-electric reincarnation of the classic G-Class will be sold as Mercedes G580 and will debut alongside the new… Read more…

Toyota inside sources reveal that the automotive giant is integrating a system developed jointly with Huawei and Momenta into its global vehicles. It will bring a renewed push towards enhanced safety and increased automation. This unique collaboration departs from existing off-the-shelf solutions. Instead, Toyota will take charge of system integration. At the same time, Huawei will provide the hardware backbone,… Read more…

The Peugeot 2008 model has been on the market for over a decade and has long been a consumers’ favorite. Its second generation recently got a facelift and we tested the newest addition to the lineup – the fully electric e-2008. It comes with a 54 kWh battery pack and a 115 kW (156 hp) motor attached to the front… Read more…

Say what you will, but despite the lack of marketing or PR teams, Tesla will go down in history as the most talked-about company ever. There is no day without the internet squabbling about Tesla’s future, its products, and its outspoken CEO. On Friday, Reuters claimed the company scrapped its long-awaited sub-$25,000 electric car, only for Elon Musk to call… Read more…

StoreDot just achieved another milestone in its quest to commercialize its next-gen battery tech. The company’s silicon-dominated batteries have endured a staggering 2,000 extreme fast charging (XFC) cycles while retaining over 80% of their original capacity. Not only are StoreDot’s battery able to complete a 10% to 80% charge in 10 minutes, but they have now been proven to exceed… Read more…

Earlier today, Reuters came out with a report claiming that Tesla canceled its “low-cost car” plans – this $25,000 or thereabouts EV has long been referred to as the Model 2. This information apparently came from three separate sources, which claimed that, instead of building its cheapest EV yet, Tesla would focus on self-driving taxis. There is, however, a pretty… Read more…

Denza started out as a joint-venture between Daimler (aka Mercedes) and BYD, but currently the former only holds about 10% of Denza’s shares, with BYD growing to 90%. That isn’t stopping Denza from using Mercedes’ name to tease its next EV, however. The new model was showcased on the streets of Stuttgart, Germany (which is Mercedes’ home), and Denza’s press… Read more…

Apple’s journey into the automotive world came to a screeching halt, and the ripples of it are still being felt across the company. Many employees deeply involved in its secretive “Project Titan” car initiative have recently been laid off. Apple’s shift in focus has resulted in over 600 employees being let go. While most of the layoffs impacted staff involved… Read more…

Chevrolet’s Silverado EV RST promises remarkable range and it seems to actually deliver it. The first real-world test of the truck has shown results even exceeding initial range estimates. The Silverado EV touts a class-leading range of 708 km, and it looks to challenge the expectations of even the most skeptical truck enthusiasts. One recent road trip proved that the… Read more…

Ford is making a surprise course correction, slowing the pace of its electric vehicle rollout. The company announced a delay in the launch of its highly-anticipated three-row electric SUV and a new focus on hybrid models. This shift comes on the heels of Ford’s impressive first-quarter EV sales, where it secured second place in the US electric car market. While… Read more…

Kia is on the verge of expanding its EV5 beyond the Chinese market. Initially a China-exclusive model, a global version of the EV5 is now rolling off assembly lines at the Yancheng plant, destined for buyers worldwide. The EV5 will join the popular Hyundai Ioniq 5 and Kia EV6 in using the dedicated E-GMP electric architecture. Size-wise, the EV5 slots… Read more…