
Tesla has officially launched a new entry-level Cybertruck configuration, which is more expensive than the initially promised $61,000 version, but still considerably cheaper than the $80,000 AWD variant. It’s asking $70,000 before incentives. The good news is that this new version promises 563 km of range, but uses a single rear-mounted motor. One would assume that this iteration uses the… Read more…
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Tesla puts the brakes on Model S and X orders in China amid trade tensions

According to the latest reports coming out of China, Tesla has stopped accepting new orders for its high-end Model S sedan and Model X SUV. The decision comes at a time when trade relations between the United States and China are probably the worst we’ve seen for decades. Until now, customers in China looking to purchase either the Model S… Read more…
Renault Scenic E-Tech gets new features and lower prices

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is getting a host of new features designed to make owning and driving it a little bit more enjoyable. These updates add convenience, comfort, and smart technology to one of Renault’s most popular electric cars. The “One Pedal” driving mode is coming to Scenic E-Tech. This new feature allows drivers to speed up, slow down, and… Read more…
BMW Group records nearly 33% increase in EV sales in early 2025

BMW Group announced a big jump in the sales of its fully electric cars, with a 32.4% increase worldwide compared to the same period last year. The company claims that this positive trend reflects the growing appeal of its EV lineup, which includes BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce models. Overall deliveries for the BMW Group reached 586,149 vehicles – that’s slightly… Read more…
Mazda reveals the sleek EZ-60 electric SUV

Mazda is expanding its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the new EZ-60 crossover. The first official pictures of this upcoming electric SUV have just been released, giving us a closer look at Mazda’s latest electric addition. Underneath its stylish body, the Mazda EZ-60 uses Changan’s EPA1 modular platform. This platform is also used for cars like the Deepal… Read more…
Nissan to offer new ADAS for its cars in 2027 or early 2028

Nissan just announced its plans to introduce new driving assistance to its cars in fiscal year 2027 (meaning sometime in 2027 or early 2028) in collaboration with Wayve. This UK-based startup secured investment from tech goliaths like Nvidia, Microsoft, Softbank Group, and Uber. The ADAS, known as ProPilot, has several key advantages over other solutions on the market. The new… Read more…
Ultra-fast charging BYD Han L and Tang L go on sale in China

Chinese carmaker BYD has launched two new electric vehicles – the Han L sedan and the Tang L SUV – and they come with some really cool technology: super-fast charging. This means drivers won’t have to wait long at charging stations to get back on the road. Both the Han L and Tang L also come in hybrid versions. The… Read more…
VW to show off three new NEV near-production concepts at Auto Shanghai

During this year’s Auto Shanghai forum, Volkswagen will introduce three new concepts. The company’s CEO called them “near-production concepts” and said that all three vehicles will soon be ready to be revealed and launched. The vehicles in question fall into the NEV (New Energy Vehicle) category in China. The FAW-Volkswagen all-electric hatchback joins a B-segment SUV with a range extender… Read more…
Kia is working on an electric pickup truck for North America

Kia is working on an electric pickup truck for the American market. The company confirmed the move during its CEO Investor Day Event earlier today. The truck will use a new EV platform that will be “designed for both urban and outdoor use”. Kia wants to sell 90,000 units of this truck every year in the US market, which is… Read more…
Electric car shipments to the US hit the brakes

A new wave of tariffs in the United States is already causing disruption in the automotive world, particularly for manufacturers of electric cars based overseas. Several prominent European automakers, including Audi, Volkswagen, Jaguar Land Rover, and Lotus, have confirmed they are temporarily halting shipments of their vehicles to the American market. The tariffs went into effect earlier this month, imposing… Read more…
New Tesla Model Y now instantly available in the US, sparking demand concerns

Just days after Tesla started taking orders for its updated Model Y Long Range in North America, a significant amount of new inventory is already available for immediate delivery in some areas of the United States. This rather unusual availability of the popular electric SUV suggests a drop in consumer demand for Tesla’s vehicles. On Friday, Tesla launched the non-Launch… Read more…
Volkswagen EV sales double in first three months of this year

Once facing financial headwinds, the Volkswagen Group appears to have navigated its way back into the fast lane, powered by a surge in demand for its electric cars. The latest delivery figures reveal a serious shift in the European automotive market, with VW right at the forefront of the electric revolution. According to reports, Volkswagen’s deliveries of fully electric cars… Read more…
World’s clean energy reaches 40%, Europe is leading the pack

Think tank Ember published its report on clean global energy for 2024, and we’ve surpassed 40% from low-carbon energy sources. For context, that’s a record that stood since 1940, when hydropower was really big, but at the time, the global power grid was 50 times smaller. Now, solar is the leader in the clean energy mix, and it’s big enough… Read more…
Lancia’s new Ypsilon has more range

Lancia is refreshing its Ypsilon EV, the brand has just revealed. The new model is already available from today with no alterations to its price. It does however come with a 54 kWh battery and a 115 kW / 156 hp electric motor that will let you go up to 425 km, which is around 6% or 22 km more… Read more…
Chinese battery giant CATL eyes control of Nio’s charging network

A major shake-up could be on the horizon in the world of electric cars as CATL, the world’s biggest EV battery maker, is reportedly in talks to buy a large part of Nio Power, the battery charging and swapping division of the EV company Nio. This news comes after CATL announced it would invest up to RMB 2.5 billion (about… Read more…
New Nissan Leaf spotted testing in Canada

The next generation of Nissan’s pioneering electric car, the Leaf, has been spotted for the first time undergoing testing in Canada – and it looks nothing like its predecessor. The new model is a major shift for the Japanese automaker, transforming the familiar electric hatchback into a spacious, family-friendly crossover. The test vehicle was seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger,… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 to offer cool views and cooler cabin with smart glass roof

Xiaomi’s EV lineup is about to double with the introduction of the YU7, a new electric SUV. The latest images have provided a first look at the YU7’s roof, sporting an intriguing purple tint. Some details about the vehicle have already been revealed, but now we can see that the YU7 will use the same impressive sun protection technology used… Read more…
Volkswagen teases interior of the affordable electric ID.1

Volkswagen is going back to its roots and calling on its long history of building popular small cars. The company is preparing to launch a new, budget-friendly electric vehicle called the ID.1. This compact EV promises to make electric mobility accessible to more people, with a starting price of around €20,000. Expected to hit the roads in 2027, the ID.1… Read more…
Tesla no longer offers the Cybertruck’s range extender battery option

Tesla launched its Cybertruck back in 2023, but at a higher price and lower range than promised. Instead of a €63,000 truck with more than 805 km on a single charge, Tesla delivered the Cybertruck with merely 523 km, starting at €72,000. Shortly after the release, the company promised to offer a range extender battery pack that brings the range… Read more…
Chinese EV maker XPeng debuts in Poland with trio of electric cars

Chinese EV company XPeng has officially launched its cars in Poland, further expanding its presence in the European market. The company introduced three models at a special event in Warsaw: the XPeng G9, a large SUV; the XPeng G6, a stylish coupe SUV; and the XPeng P7, a sleek sedan. XPeng has partnered with Inchcape, a well-known global vehicle distributor… Read more…

