In an interview for InsideEVs, General Motors’ director of advanced battery cell engineering revealed that the company is working on three next-generation battery technologies of the future. The most notable one is solid-state batteries, but the company is also putting a lot of effort into developing sodium-ion and lithium manganese-rich batteries. The ultimate goal is to mass-produce considerably more affordable… Read more…

Huawei, the global technology powerhouse, is wading deeper into the electric car market with its premium Maextro brand, and its first offering is impossible to ignore. The Maextro S800, a palatial electric sedan, is beginning its first deliveries on June 26, starting with the exclusive Pioneer Edition. With 5,000 orders already logged, it seems high-end car buyers are ready for… Read more…

What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra – the fastest and most powerful version of Xiaomi’s first EV. It sits above the SU7, SU7 Pro, and SU7 Max and has the specs to tower over pretty much any car out there. We had the pleasure of seeing one from a safe distance back in March, but we’re now… Read more…

Volvo is almost ready to launch the all-new EX60, a mid-size electric SUV slated to arrive in early 2026. This new entry into the crowded field of electric cars promises to build on the success of its gasoline-powered sibling, the immensely popular XC60, while introducing a host of new technologies. Initially, the EX60 was supposed to replace the XC60 entirely,… Read more…

Tesla is facing growing pressure in France as government investigators have ordered the company to cease what they call “deceptive business practices.” As if it wasn’t enough, the automaker is struggling with a dramatic plunge in sales across Europe and a lawsuit from French owners who claim CEO Elon Musk’s political views have destroyed the brand’s image. Investigators from the… Read more…

Just a year after introducing the Optiq as its most accessible electric vehicle, Cadillac is already rolling out big updates for the 2026 model year. In anything but a typical move for a sophomore model, the brand is boosting power, adding a new entry-level option, and unleashing a high-performance variant – an aggressive strategy for the busy American electric SUV… Read more…

The high-performance variant of Tesla’s updated Model Y, part of the “Juniper” refresh, has been spotted for the first time on public roads completely undisguised, revealing key styling changes that set it apart from its more sedate siblings. Just when you thought the electric car world couldn’t get any more predictable, Tesla pulls the camouflage off its latest creation, the… Read more…

The upcoming Vivo X Fold5 is an ambitious attempt to bridge technological divides, connecting to your car and, surprisingly, even to Apple’s exclusive ecosystem. Set for a June 25 debut, this new electric car-friendly device is packed with features that challenge the conventional boundaries of mobile technology. Vivo is making a bold play in the world of electric cars and… Read more…

There are few sounds more jarring to a driver than a rock smacking the windshield at highway speeds. This gut-wrenching moment is often followed by the discovery of a new chip or a crack snaking its way across the glass. As all Tesla owners know, this common annoyance can quickly become an expensive headache, with replacement costs often soaring past… Read more…

Xiaomi’s marketing machine just kicked into a higher gear. With the official launch of the YU7 just days away, the company is sharing more info about the upcoming SUV. And some of those details are seriously interesting – like the gold-infused new paint finish. Xiaomi isn’t new to putting gold on its electric cars – the company has done it… Read more…

Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric SUV, the YU7, is just around the corner, but a series of spy shots reveal the highest tier YU7 Max and some of its features. Xiaomi YU7 Max The Xiaomi YU7 Max has been spotted with carbon fibre elements all around, including the steering wheel, dashboard, side mirrors and even some hood accents. The SUV also… Read more…

In a decisive verdict delivered not by critics but by the public, the Kia EV3 has been named the 2025 Car of the Year at the Autotrader Driver’s Choice Awards. The result was determined by a survey of more than 225,000 car owners in the United Kingdom, and it is the sixth consecutive year that an electric vehicle has claimed… Read more…

The Chinese consumer electronics giant is doubling down on its electric car ambitions, unveiling its first-ever SUV, the YU7. The official launch will take place on June 26, and we are already in China preparing to report on the event. Xiaomi’s new electric SUV is aimed squarely at the heart of the most competitive segment, directly challenging the undisputed champion,… Read more…

After quite a few years of anticipation, Tesla’s driverless ride-hailing service finally went live, deploying a small fleet of Model Y electric cars on the streets of Austin. The service started operating this morning and is a carefully controlled and invite-only affair, offering us a teaser of an autonomous future. The @Tesla_AI robotaxi launch begins in Austin this afternoon with… Read more…

In a surprising twist, Kia is doubling down on its upcoming entry-level EV2. Before the standard model has even hit the streets, a new, more stylish coupe version has been spotted, suggesting the Korean automaker has ambitious plans for the affordable EV segment in Europe. Images of a car carrier in Korea revealed the Kia EV2 Coupe, a sleeker version… Read more…

Volkswagen gave the world the iconic GTI, and now the company is quietly engineering a new electric beast that – if done right – could redefine the small performance car. The affordable, front-wheel-drive ID. 2 is getting ready for a 2026 debut, but VW’s high-performance R division is reportedly working on a much wilder variant: the ID. 2 R. And… Read more…

After years of bold predictions and shifting timelines, Tesla is finally rolling out the early access version of its Robotaxi service. Starting June 22, a select group of users in Austin, Texas, can hail one of the company’s electric cars for a ride. Unfortunately, those expecting a futuristic, fully autonomous experience might be surprised to find a Tesla employee riding… Read more…

It’s no secret that Tesla’s Cybertruck sales aren’t going well, and even the company’s trade-in quotes are absurdly low. Now, Tesla is pausing Cybertruck and Model Y production once again, but this time around the reason is not low demand. An internal email to employees says Tesla will pause production on June 30 for only a week and use that… Read more…

In the world’s most competitive electric car market, simply offering a new model isn’t enough. Automakers need a unique edge. General Motors’ Buick brand believes it has found one for its updated Electra E5 in China, making a promise that directly confronts a major fear for potential EV buyers: battery fires. The company is so confident in its technology that… Read more…

One of the most persistent myths about electric cars revolves around the big, expensive battery pack. Skeptics often question the longevity of these high-voltage hearts with a familiar narrative: “You’ll be forking over a fortune for a new battery in just a few years.” Well, they might be wrong. A growing mountain of real-world data is systematically dismantling this myth,… Read more…