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…

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 HiPhi’s founder admitted that his outdated business practices… Read more…

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, 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…

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…

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 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…

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…