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…

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…

After teasing us with concept cars and spy shots, Hyundai’s much-awaited electric SUV is finally becoming a reality. This isn’t just another EV in an increasingly crowded market – the Ioniq 7 is Hyundai’s first three-row all-electric SUV, pushing the company further into family-friendly transportation with its unique styling and cutting-edge tech. Hyundai’s Ioniq line has gained a reputation for… Read more…

In case some of you found Volvo’s naming scheme of some of its vehicles confusing, the company agrees with you. From now on, Volvo’s fully electric and plug-in hybrids will no longer have “Recharge” in their names. The “Recharge” word is swapped out for an “E” prefix, so the XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge, for example, are now EX40 and… Read more…

Ford has lowered the prices for the Mustang Mach-E in the United States starting today, in response to slower EV sales across the market. The Mustang is now up to $8,100 cheaper than it used to be, with the minimum discount being $3,100. The entry level Select RWD trim is now $39,895 ($3,100 cheaper), followed by Select AWD and Premium… Read more…

Chinese auto giant BYD has been grabbing headlines with its premium EV sub-brand, Yangwang. It all started with the tank-like U8 SUV, boasting wild claims of amphibious capabilities. The second car is arguably even more exciting – the U9 supercar. This sleek machine promises blistering performance combined with futuristic tech and is about to be officially unveiled in just a… Read more…

The Cupra Born was the brand’s first EV, being unveiled in 2020 not very long after Cupra was spun off from Seat. It’s had some time on the market and now a new version is being introduced: the Born VZ. “VZ” stands for “veloz” which means “fast” in Spanish but is also the name of a Toyota MPV sold in… Read more…

Qualcomm, the chip giant that powers many of our smartphones, is determined to be a big player in the automotive world. The company unveiled a new super-fast connectivity platform designed specifically for vehicles. This new platform, dubbed Snapdragon Auto Connectivity QCA6797AQ and supports the latest connectivity standards. You get cellular support up all the way to 5G, Wi-Fi 7 and… Read more…

The Renault 5 EV has been teased for more than a year now, and it’s finally time for a proper introduction. That will take place at the Geneva International Motor Show on Monday, February 26 at 9:30 AM local time. The unveiling event will be streamed live at this link. Renault still isn’t giving up on the “E-Tech electric” suffix… Read more…

Lucid Motors, the American EV startup known for its luxury vehicles, has made its Air sedan more accessible in Europe. The company is introducing a new entry-level model in Germany, the Lucid Air Pure RWD. This rear-wheel-drive variant boasts 747 km range on the WLTP cycle and delivers a respectable 325 kW (442 hp). It significantly undercuts the previous Pure… Read more…

Tesla launched the refreshed Model 3, codenamed Highland, late last year (and it only made it to North America last month). But so far we only got the lower-end Standard Range and Long Range trims. The top of the line Performance version is still waiting for its very own Highland refresh, which should be coming later this year. Tesla is… Read more…

Rivian is unveiling the R2 on March 7 at an event in California. The company has already started teasing the upcoming SUV which will be more affordable than its existing SUV, the R1S. We’ve also seen the R2 in some spy shots during a photo/video shoot a few days ago, and today we have a confirmation from Rivian itself that… Read more…

President Biden made electric vehicles a centerpiece of his 2020 election campaign. With promises of an electrified future, his administration released strict emission goals for car companies. But now, according to inside sources, those very goals might be scaled back. Why the slowdown, just as carmakers seem to finally be investing in EVs? This potential U-turn suggests President Biden is… Read more…

We only just talked about BYD revealing new versions of its popular electric sedans in China, with prices already undercutting ICE-powered competitors. But that was just a start, BYD is going into the Year of the Dragon with serious fireworks. An upgraded BYD Dolphin hatchback, one of the company’s most popular EVs, is getting a bigger battery and a lower… Read more…

The ID.7 sedan now has a touring sibling, in the form of the ID.7 Tourer, which was just unveiled by Volkswagen today. This is the first all-electric VW estate, and one of the first in the upper mid-sized class in Europe. The main new thing here is the space in the rear, of course. The ID.7 Tourer has 605 l… Read more…

Nio unveiled the ET9 back in December as its top of the line model, one built to take on Mercedes’ Maybach and even Rolls-Royce. The car is still far from actually hitting the streets, however, as the first deliveries are only coming next year. Still, testing seems to be moving along quite nicely, as a prototype ET9 wearing camo was… Read more…

Alpine took its A290 to the Swedish Lapland to fine-tune the hot hatch in winter conditions. Alpine wants to confirm its direction with the A290’s handling and agility and make the EV effective in all weather conditions. The car is adorned in Alpine’s original camouflage, has the classic ‘A-Arow’ logo on the roof, and Alpine’s Blue color scheme. The prototype… Read more…

Chinese auto giant BYD isn’t playing games anymore. As the world’s top-selling electric car brand, BYD just made a move that could leave traditional gas-powered cars gasping for air. The company unveiled the “Glory Edition” variants of its Qin Plus and Chaser 05 sedans – with some impressively low prices. So, how low are we talking? Beginning at just €10,300… Read more…

Move over, MG ZS EV, there’s a new sheriff in town vying for the title of the UK’s most affordable electric SUV. The DongFeng Seres 3, a newcomer from China, will arrive this spring with a starting price of €34,508, undercutting its closest competitor by a cool €575. There’s no denying the Seres 3’s biggest selling point: its price. At… Read more…

Remember Nio, XPeng, or Li Auto? Those Chinese EV upstarts that promised to turn the automotive world upside down? While they seem to be plowing on, we can add HiPhi to the list of brands facing major growing pains. The company, known for its luxury electric vehicles with eye-catching futuristic designs, has abruptly halted production amidst swirling financial troubles. With… Read more…