
BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high standard to be a worthy successor to the 7 series throne. The i7 has questionable looks,… Read more…
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BYD Tang gets bigger battery to better compete with Tesla Model Y

BYD decided it was time to upgrade its Tang electric SUV for European customers. Despite entering the European market less than a year ago, BYD is fitting the Tang with a more potent battery, hoping this will be enough to rival the ever-so-popular Tesla Model Y. The Tang EV, which first debuted in Norway in 2020, expanded its market to… Read more…
Smart introduces new, cheaper base model #1 in UK

If you are in the UK and always wanted to buy the new all-electric Smart #1 but it always felt out of reach – this may be your lucky day. Smart has been paying close attention to the busy EV market and decided it is time to undercut rivals from Hyundai and Jeep. The drop in price is not a… Read more…
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore to launch this year

Maserati may be delaying its electric Quattroporte all the way to 2028, but it doesn’t mean it stops the progress of going all-electric. Thankfully, we will be treated to some interesting EVs from the Italian automaker before the arrival of its electric sedan. First out of the gate is the all-electric GranCabrio Folgore – the topless cousin of the already… Read more…
2024 Porsche Macan configurator now up, check out the detailed pricing

It was a moment that automotive fans and experts have been waiting for a while – the unveiling of the 2024 Porsche Macan EV. The first all-electric SUV from the brand is off to great initial impressions, promises a lot of driving fun, and delivers a lot of advanced technology. Its pricing though is steep and varies wildly depending on… Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue pricing announced, deliveries start in March

Prices of the 2024 Honda Prologue have been finally unveiled. Starting at a reasonable $48,795 for the base model (including destination charge), this EV claims to offer a decent range of up to 476 km. However, there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Honda’s Prologue shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and while the Prologue might… Read more…
Camouflaged Smart HY11 spotted in China

One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its debut expected at the Beijing Auto Show, that question will be answered shortly. Smart HY11 is going… Read more…
2024 Porsche Macan EV unveiled

The wait is finally over and the Porsche Macan EV is no longer a figment of dreams and imagination – it is real and it wants your wallet. After numerous delays, courtesy of Volkswagen’s software issues, Porsche is now bringing the second generation of the Macan packed with new technology to the brim. There’s much to unpack here so let’s… Read more…
Tesla’s Q4 2023 financial report falls short of expectations

Today Tesla announced its financials for the fourth quarter of the last year as well as combined results for the entire 2023 and – judging by the market’s response alone – all is not good in Elon’s house. While the company successfully met its goal of delivering 1.8 million electric vehicles to customers for the year, the Q4 numbers reveal… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ real world range test

The Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ is the German brand’s first fully electric full-size sedan and as such it comes with great expectations. We already did a comprehensive review of the model a few months ago, but now it’s time to take a closer look at how it did in our range test. Our test example is the Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ with… Read more…
Alfa Romeo Milano shown for the first time

The first all-electric Alfa Romeo is only a couple of months away and the company decided it was about time to let the world have a taste of what it has cooked up. Dressed in bright red camouflage, the little electric crossover promises to deliver a lot of fun. There aren’t as many automotive companies out there that evoke so… Read more…
Rivian R2 to be introduced on March 7

Rivian’s R1S and R1T have gotten their fair share of praise from owners and reviewers alike, but the starting prices make them anything but affordable. The company knows this and is planning on introducing the R2 – a smaller and much more reasonably priced SUV, that was initially intended to start at around €37,000 (but that was last year, the… Read more…
Opel resurrects Frontera as an electric SUV

Opel confirmed it will bring back yet another iconic nameplate from the 90s. The Frontera is making a comeback as an all-electric SUV. Opel also shared a couple of images although details are scarce at this point. The company claims that the all-electric Frontera will “display a new rugged interpretation of Opel’s bold and pure design philosophy.” Judging by the… Read more…
Bloomberg: Apple’s electric car project faces critical crossroads

Apple finds itself at a ‘make-or-break’ juncture with its highly secretive and enigmatic “Apple Car” project, Bloomberg reports. Years of development, massive investments, and ambitious goals have characterized Apple’s foray into the electric vehicle market, but we are seemingly nowhere close to seeing it bear fruit. For the past decade, Apple has been channeling approximately $1 billion per year into… Read more…
Tesla’s affordable EV “Redwood” compact crossover coming 2025

According to a Reuters report, Tesla plans to introduce a new mass-market electric vehicle codenamed “Redwood” by mid-2025, marking a significant shift in its strategy to compete in the affordable EV market. This move comes after China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s top EV maker in late 2023, prompting Tesla CEO Elon Musk to revisit his promise of a… Read more…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric 65.4 kWh review

Hyundai first introduced the Kona back in 2017 in petrol, diesel and hybrid variants with the fully electric version only arriving later in its life. But the Kona Electric came in by storm and quickly became one of Hyundai’s most popular models. There are around 300,000 electric Konas roaming the streets now, so naturally, Hyundai was quick to deliver a… Read more…
BYD surpasses Volkswagen to become China’s top-selling car maker in 2023

BYD, the Chinese automotive giant, has dethroned Volkswagen Group to emerge as China’s reigning car brand in 2023. This remarkable shift in the automotive landscape is a result of BYD’s successful bet on electric vehicles and the substantial dividends it is reaping from the quickly changing market landscape. BYD, which stands for “Build Your Dreams,” shipped 2.4 million vehicles in… Read more…
Jeep accidentally leaks photos of Wagoneer S

Jeep has been teasing the all-new, all-electric Wagoneer S, but this latest one was not meant to go out just yet. Pictures of the upcoming EV were posted on the company’s social channels and even though they were later removed they stayed long enough for people to download and reshare them. The images reveal that while the new Wagoneer S… Read more…
Porsche teases new Taycan, here’s the video

Porsche is currently working on a new Taycan, which should hit the market this spring. The company has been extensively testing the car – between the sedan, the Cross Turismo, and the Sport Turismo models, the new generation has put in some 3,600,000 km on proving grounds, race tracks, and public roads across the world, with conditions ranging from -41°C… Read more…
Hyundai and Kia unveil Active Air Skirt technology to boost EV range

Electric vehicles continue to evolve at a rapid pace, with automakers constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their range and performance. Hyundai Motor Group has unveiled a new solution in the form of Active Air Skirt (AAS) Technology, promising to boost the range of EVs. AAS is designed to enhance both the top speed and range of electric cars by… Read more…

