Mercedes’ me Charge network has reached the impressive milestone of 1.5 million charging points worldwide, making it one of the biggest charging networks in the world. The me Charge network operates in 31 countries across three continents. About 600,000 of the charging points are located in Europe, 100,000 of which are in Germany alone, 800,000 are in Asia, and 100,000… Read more…

Ford is giving us an interesting take on off-road vehicles with the F-150 Lightning Switchgear. The one-off vehicle is done in collaboration with RTR Vehicles and Ford hopes it can prove that EVs can deliver the same all-terrain performance as their gas-powered counterparts. Ford decided that an unmodified 580-horsepower powertrain found in F-150 Lightning XLT was up to the task.… Read more…

Jeep is once again teasing the upcoming Wagoneer S EV, which we’ve seen before – way back in October of 2022, actually. Back then, the company said the “S” stands for “speed”, and today it’s back to prove that point. The Wagoneer S will only be offered as a pure all-electric EV, and it will do 0 to 97 km/h… Read more…

Tesla’s Model Y was Europe’s best selling car in 2023. Not the best selling EV, mind you, but the best selling car. Its estimated 254,822 units sold across the continent outnumbered any other car model – EVs, PHEVs, ICE cars, you name it. It’s the first time in history an EV has managed this feat. It’s also the first time… Read more…

Range is arguably the most important metric of any electric EV and makers are quick to adopt to that trend. A couple years back only about 15 models offered in the US were above the 483 km range threshold and now there are already 33 that exceed it on the EPA cycle. The US Department of Energy has compiled a… Read more…

If you are in the market for a new Lucid Air, this may be your lucky moment. The Californian luxury EV maker announced time-limited discounts and enticingadditional offers to try and convince those still on the fence that buying Lucid Air is the way to go. Starting with inventory vehicles, the 2023 models are priced from $74,900. That’s already a… Read more…

Hyundai Motor Europe’s best-selling EV, the Kona Electric, receives a sporty N Line treatment, complete with eye-catching design elements that are bound to turn heads on the road. The 2024 version of the Kona Electric represents a significant improvement over its predecessor. Hyundai added some design elements of the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 to modernize its appearance and improve… Read more…

Tesla has just made the best selling EV in both Germany and France cheaper than it used to be. We’re talking about the Model Y, which most Germans seem to prefer out of the company’s roster, and prefer it over VW’s offerings even. Same story for the French, it’s not a Renault or Citroen model taking the cake, it’s the… Read more…

Xiaomi just unveiled its debut EV – the SU7 sedan. However the company has had a last minute change of heart and will be changing a few minor bits about its design ahead of the market launch. According to documents published by the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, Xiaomi has chosen to tweak several elements of the SU7.… Read more…

Tata Motors just launched its latest car – the Punch.ev. The aggressively-priced EV aims to capitalize on the growing electric car market in India. The Punch.ev is the first model from Tata to be built on its new electric car architecture Acti.ev, which is expected to underpin several upcoming Tata EVs and SUVs, including the Curvv EV, the Sierra EV,… Read more…

Ford’s ventures into the electric car market have hit a few speed bumps along the way. While the American automaker had initially promised a much earlier release of its VW-based Ford Explorer, recent reports suggest that the electric Explorer will finally roll out in June, with the first deliveries expected to reach customers by August. The electric Explorer is a… Read more…

Ram is finally entering the electric vehicle market in the United States with the launch of its first all-electric offering. No, it is not the Ram 1500 REV – this one is coming later, much later. In a move aimed at rivaling industry giants like Ford and newcomer Rivian, Ram wants to make a significant impact in the rapidly growing… Read more…

It’s been quite the ride for the Tesla-designed NACS EV charging connector. From only being used by Tesla itself, it’s now becoming the de facto standard across North America, and almost all of the companies selling EVs over there have already committed to using it for future models. Today one of the few remaining holdouts has finally hopped onto the… Read more…

Solid-state car batteries are like the Apple Car – constantly around the corner, never actually materializing with their promised longer ranges and shorter charging times. So far, at least. But, that is definitely not stopping car makers from investing in them, and today a new report says VW is in talks with Blue Solutions, a unit of the French conglomerate… Read more…

Zeekr is gearing up for a significant update to its mainstay model, the Zeekr 001. Courtesy of the latest MIIT, we got an early scoop on what’s new under the familiar skin. Following the standard procedure, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released its latest catalog of approved models for public comment. Members of the public have the… Read more…

Xiaomi applied for a couple of intriguing trademarks. “Xiaomi Automobile Gigafactory” and “Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory” were registered by the company, suggesting the next steps it plans to take on its EV journey. Beyond the factory names, which suggests high production rate, we also get some material and product related trademarks. We have the “Xiaomi Titan” and “Xiaomi Titan Alloy” clearly… Read more…

Hyundai came out with a new, completely redesigned generation of the popular Kona Electric and today we share with you the test results on how the two models compare. For testing we have the biggest batteries for each model – 64 kWh in the old and 65.4 kWh in the new one. Our full review of the new 2024 Kona… Read more…

Chinese automaker BYD is making headlines once again with the revelation of the core specifications of its much-anticipated Yangwang U7 sedan. Due to the regulatory framework in China, all manufacturers need to apply for a sales license for each vehicle and the application process is public. That’s how we get an early peek into details of the upcoming EVs -… Read more…

Porsche enthusiasts and electric vehicle fans alike have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the Porsche Macan EV. The countdown is on, with the unveiling now officially set for January 25, 2024. Along with the announcement date we got a teaser with a glimpse of the Macan EV’s darkened tail light. Clicking the “Electrify Now” link takes you to a… Read more…

Zeekr, the premium electric vehicle subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is launching an upgraded version of its 009 MPV. While the starting price has been increased with the equivalent of €130, the new Zeekr 009 comes packed with previously optional features as standard, making it arguably better value for money. The updated Zeekr 009, originally introduced on November 1, 2022,… Read more…