
Kia just unveiled its 2026 EV4 in sedan and hatchback forms, aiming to provide a budget-friendly option for those looking for an EV with a solid range. The hatchback version will be available in Europe, the United States will receive the sedan. With a targeted starting price of around €31,500, the EV4 will bridge the gap between higher-priced EVs and… Read more…
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First peek inside the high-tech Xiaomi YU7

Xiaomi’s second EV, the YU7, is getting ever so close to its official debut. Recent spy photos reveal a cabin designed for tech enthusiasts and comfort-seekers alike. Xiaomi, known for its smart devices and its highly successful SU7 electric sedan, is bringing that expertise into this new electric SUV. One of the new features is the absence of a traditional… Read more…
BMW Digital Key now works on Motorola devices

BMW’s Digital Key has added support for the Motorola Edge 50 Ultra and Razr 50 Ultra (also known as Razr+ in North America). It works through NFC on the Razr and through UWB technology on the Edge 50 Ultra if it’s updated to Android 15 – if not, NFC there too. With UWB, the car automatically unlocks when you approach… Read more…
Volvo confirms 800V architecture and 700km range for ES90

Volvo intends to make a big impact with its upcoming 2025 ES90 sedan. While many initially assumed it would simply be a sedan version of the EX90 SUV, Volvo has just revealed a very important upgrade: a next-generation 800V electrical architecture. According to Volvo, the sedan will achieve over 700 km on a single charge under the WLTP testing cycle.… Read more…
Lucid’s electric future shines bright with new SUV, doubled production, and a leadership shift

Lucid Motors is on a roll, and it has set some seriously ambitious goals for 2025. The company wants to double its electric vehicle production, driven mainly by the launch and ramp-up of its new electric SUV, the Gravity. This highly optimistic outlook comes with a significant change in leadership – CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down to become a… Read more…
Toyota teases new electric crossover with “surprising” features

Toyota is almost ready to reveal a new electric crossover on March 11. The vehicle, teased with a single image and short video, appears to be the production version of the bZ Compact SUV concept showcased in 2022. Although the video states the reveal is taking place on March 12th, Toyota’s own press release claims it’ll take place on March… Read more…
2026 Ram Ramcharger EREV brings 92 kWh battery

The 2026 Ram Ramcharger is the first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) from Stellantis. In a way it’s a bridge between the familiar power of gasoline engines and the innovative world of electric cars. Ready to hit dealerships in the latter half of 2025 as a 2026 model, the Ramcharger has impressive specs and a unique approach to electric vehicles. Ram’s… Read more…
Mercedes axes the EQ name, all-electric CLA, GLC and C-Class models in the works

Mercedes revealed its future plans in a rather lengthy press release. To some extent, Mercedes admits its mistakes with its all-electric EQ lineup and maintains its commitment to ICE models. That doesn’t mean the EVs presence will be reduced, but there will be a different approach going forward. Starting with the upcoming CLA, Mercedes is making the vehicle available in… Read more…
Sony sets up first store for its Afeela EV

Sony Honda Mobility has opened its first public studio in Los Angeles, dedicated to its first EV – the Afeela. Located in the Westfield Century City mall, the studio offers a chance for potential customers and EV enthusiasts to get up close and personal with the Afeela before its California launch in 2026. The Century City location, in the heart… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz starts solid-state battery road testing

Mercedes-Benz has started road tests of its solid-state battery technology. This is a big step towards safer, lighter, and more dense batteries for electric vehicles, with Mercedes claiming the new batteries can potentially increase range by 25%. The German automaker, together with Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) and US-based solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy, has integrated these advanced batteries into… Read more…
BYD teases new Qin L EV electric sedan

BYD is preparing to launch its latest offering in the Chinese electric car market: the Qin L EV. This all-electric sedan joins the very popular Qin family, but the Qin L EV is designed to appeal specifically to a younger demographic that wants a slightly more stylish electric vehicle. BYD teased the upcoming Qin L EV on social media, and… Read more…
Wuling’s best-selling Hongguang Mini EV gets a four-door version

The Wuling Hongguang Mini EV is a very popular Mini EV in China, owing to its pricing and compact size. And now to further broaden its appeal it’s getting a four-door version. The Hongguang Mini EV has been a runaway success since its initial release in July 2020. Its low price point and small footprint made it a hit with… Read more…
Nissan to beg Tesla for help, offering up its US factories in return

Nissan’s merger plans with Honda recently fell through, but the Japanese company still has a lot of issues and so it needs outside help (read: a sizeable investment if not an outright purchase). It now seems like the Japanese government would really like to keep Nissan out of the hands of Chinese companies, and so it’s assembled a crack team… Read more…
BMW unveils new eDrive system with longer range, faster charging

BMW claims it has made huge progress in electric car tech with its sixth-generation eDrive system. This new system, which will be featured in the upcoming Neue Klasse electric vehicles, promises to boost range and charging speed, and improve overall efficiency. One of the key improvements is the new battery. BMW has redesigned its battery cells, packing 20% more energy… Read more…
Rivian promises to bring hands-free driving in the following weeks

During an earnings call, following the Q4 2024 report, Rivian’s CEO had some good news to share. First, the company recorded its first “positive gross profit”, and secondly, he teased a new hands-free driving feature for US highways. Rivian’s founder and CEO, R.J. Scaringe, said that the company will release a new feature that would allow drivers to enjoy a… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra will have a two-seat version too

Xiaomi is expected to fully launch the SU7 Ultra performance car later this month alongside the 15 Ultra smartphone. The SU7 Ultra was first presented in October, which is also when pre-orders started. Ahead of the full launch and the start of deliveries, Xiaomi has now submitted a new version of the car for certification by the Chinese authorities, and… Read more…
Volkswagen partners with CATL for next generation EV battery

Volkswagen is doubling down on its commitment to the Chinese EV market. Abysmal sales figures show a decline in overall vehicle deliveries, but the German automaker is forging ahead with strategic partnerships and big investments. A key element of this strategy is a newly announced collaboration with CATL, the world’s largest battery manufacturer. The memorandum of understanding, signed between CATL… Read more…
Polestar adds support for digital keys on iPhones and Apple Watches

Following the addition of support for Samsung Wallet a few days ago, today Polestar is announcing that its cars’ owners can now store their keys in Apple Wallet. Thus, you can lock, unlock, and start your Polestar with your iPhone or Apple Watch. For this to work, you need an iPhone 11 or later running the latest version of iOS,… Read more…
Alpine teases the A390 ahead of its official presentation in May

The A390 will be Alpine’s second EV, following the A290 which launched back in 2024. The A390 will be its first “100% electric sport fastback”, Alpine says. It will feature “a concentration of technology that reinvents the legendary sportiness of the A110 in a five-seater vehicle”. The A390 will be officially presented on May 27 in Dieppe, France, which is… Read more…
The upcoming Volvo ES90 will be a supercomputer on wheels

Volvo teased its upcoming ES90 sedan, revealing an interesting feature. The ES90 gets the powerful Nvidia Drive AGX Orin system, making it the most computationally powerful car Volvo has ever created. This advanced technology is part of Volvo’s new “Superset” tech stack, a modular platform designed to underpin all future Volvo vehicles. At the heart of the ES90’s intelligence, we… Read more…

