
The future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States faces uncertainty as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ordered states to halt all new EV infrastructure projects under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This decision casts a shadow over the ambitious $5 billion initiative, funded by Biden’s Infrastructure Act, aimed at establishing a nationwide network of… Read more…
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Geely to integrate DeepSeek AI in upcoming cars

Not a day goes by without some AI company stealing the headlines. The automotive world isn’t immune to the latest developments and the integration of artificial intelligence into vehicles is the Holy Grail. Geely has announced a big step forward in this area – it partnered with the hottest AI kid on the block at the moment. The plan is… Read more…
BYD Atto 2 now available in Europe

BYD continues its European expansion with the launch of the Atto 2, a compact electric SUV. This new model, known as the Yuan Up in China, represents BYD’s ninth offering in the European market. The Atto 2 has a good chance to capture a decent chunk of the competitive B-segment SUV market, offering a lot of modern technology, practicality, and… Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S Limited brings down the price, but full power costs extra

Jeep is shaking up its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the 2025 Wagoneer S Limited. This new base model offers a more accessible entry point into the world of Wagoneers, although with a few key differences compared to the launch edition. While it has a lower price tag, some of the horsepower is locked behind a future over-the-air… Read more…
Tesla’s sales plummet in Europe, the Model Y transition and political controversy likely to blame

Tesla’s European sales are taking a serious hit. January 2025 registration numbers are way down, which is a red flag for the company’s performance in Europe. This is happening even though the overall European electric vehicle market is growing, so Tesla’s problems are not part of a wider issue. A few things might be contributing to this: the changeover to… Read more…
Nissan shifts gears in EV strategy after Honda partnership stalls

According to the latest reports, Nissan, a pioneer in the EV sector with its Leaf model, is on the lookout for a new business partner, since its planned collaboration with Honda appears to have been dissolved. Nissan’s search for a new alliance reflects the intense competition and huge investments required to succeed in the EV market. Developing electric vehicles from… Read more…
VW teases sub-€20,000 EV ahead of 2027 debut

In a meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer revealed the company’s plans to introduce new entry-level, small-sized, all-electric models. These are said to be produced at the Wolfsburg plant after Golf production was relocated to Mexico. The automaker’s CEO promised to introduce its cheapest fully electric vehicle at the beginning of March. The goal is to achieve an… Read more…
DS N°8 is ready for orders

DS N°8 is now available for order, promising the most exciting blend of luxury, performance, and range by the company yet. The DS N°8 draws inspiration from the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept. This dedication to “aero efficiency” has apparently resulted in a significant 60 km range increase (WLTP cycle). The front fascia features the innovative DS LUMINASCREEN grille, an… Read more…
Electric Ferrari ready for its October debut, spotted testing in Italy

Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed during the company’s financial results presentation that the first electric vehicle from the Italian supercar manufacturer will debut this coming October. While most of the details are unknown, Vigna hinted that the EV will be a unique offering with a distinctive style, great performance, and driving experience synonymous with the Ferrari brand. Speculation is rife… Read more…
Mercedes EVs now have access to Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada

Last month, Mercedes officially announced that its EVs would gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US and Canada in February. And today, Tesla has updated its NACS website to include Mercedes vehicles in the “supported” category. This means that, starting today, Mercedes EVs have access to the 15,000+ Superchargers across North America. If you own a Mercedes… Read more…
Xiaomi CEO sets ambitious SU7 Ultra sales target ahead of release

Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has set an ambitious sales target of 10,000 units for the upcoming SU7 Ultra supercar throughout this year. The SU7 Ultra will be fully launched at the end of this month alongside the Xiaomi 15 Ultra smartphone. Starting today, Xiaomi is showing the SU7 Ultra in 112 stores across 42 cities in China. Lei… Read more…
First photos of the Genesis GV90 testing in Korea surface

We have finally caught a glimpse of the Genesis GV90, the all-electric SUV that promises to redefine the ultra-luxury segment. Spotted for the first time on the streets of South Korea, the production-ready unit of the GV90 offers some clues about its design and capabilities. After the first blurry spy shots and teaser images of the GV90, this latest video… Read more…
Volkswagen reveals initial pricing for the 2025 ID.4

Volkswagen is resuming ID.4 production at its Chattanooga factory in Tennessee, and to celebrate, the brand has released initial pricing for the 2025 ID.4. Only models with the 82kWh battery are made right now, while those with the 62kWh battery “will have later availability”, whatever that means. The starting trim is Entry – $45,095 for the RWD Pro and $48,995… Read more…
Ford rides the electric wave with Mustang Mach-E leading record-breaking January sales

Ford Motor Company posted impressive electric vehicle sales figures for January. The automaker’s electric lineup, led by the Mustang Mach-E, achieved record-breaking sales, giving a strong start to the year for Ford’s EV ambitions. The company sold a total of 5,666 EVs in the United States – that’s 21.2% more than the same time last year. The Mustang Mach-E achieved… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits showrooms

The electric vehicle landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Xiaomi, the tech giant known for its smartphones and smart home devices, is making a bold entry into the high-performance automotive world with the long-awaited Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. This track-focused electric sedan has arrived at showrooms across China, days ahead of its official market launch. Enthusiasts can… Read more…
Audi reverses course on EV naming strategy

Less than two years after unveiling a new naming convention for its vehicles, Audi is hitting the undo button. The German automaker announced in March 2023 a plan to differentiate its gasoline-powered cars from its electric vehicles using even and odd numbers. Electric models were to receive even numbers, while combustion engine vehicles would use odd numbers. This strategy, however,… Read more…
1,000 km winter road test with 40 cars shows EVs can rival gas-powered cars

Electric cars, or EVs, are rapidly gaining traction as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. But people still worry about range and charging times, especially in cold weather, and often, those two are the main reasons for hesitation among potential buyers. A recent independent test conducted in Finland demonstrates that EVs are not only capable of handling long winter… Read more…
Canada strikes back with tariffs against the US, EVs are affected

After President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Justin Trudeau’s Canada promised to retaliate. It’s doing so with 25% additional tariffs on US-made goods. The tariff package is estimated to impact $155 billion worth of goods and includes passenger vehicles and trucks (including EVs, of course), steel, aluminum, certain fruits and vegetables, aerospace products, beef, pork,… Read more…
Tesla pulls out all the stops as Cybertruck sales grind to a halt

Tesla Cybertruck appears to be facing significant sales challenges. After initial hype faded, and over a million reservations turned out to be as real as unicorns, Tesla is now enabling leasing options and free upgrades to move its inventory of the futuristic pickup truck. The company’s recent silence on the Cybertruck, even omitting it from their earnings call, speaks volumes… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 specs revealed by regulatory filing

Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle is the talk of the town, and while we had official photos of it there was very little information about its specifications. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has now shed light on the vehicle’s battery and range, setting the stage for a heated competition with the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 is expected… Read more…

