
Hot on the heels of Tesla launching the new Model Y Performance in the US, which is the most expensive version, comes a leak of the upcoming Model Y Standard, which will be the cheapest. The leak purportedly comes from code spotted on Tesla’s own website. This has confirmed the long-rumored cheaper Model Y’s name, and revealed its most important… Read more…
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Xiaomi EV deliveries over 40,000 EVs in a month as wait times stretch to nearly a year

Xiaomi is proving its doubters wrong – the tech giant’s automotive division, Xiaomi EV, announced it delivered more than 40,000 vehicles in September 2025. This huge milestone for the young automaker represents the first time its monthly deliveries have crossed that threshold and reveals a sharp increase in its production capabilities. The surge in deliveries comes as a direct response… Read more…
Polestar 3 gets more power and a faster brain for 2026

This has never been more true than in today’s world of electric cars – a model that stands still is a model that falls behind. Polestar seems to have taken that to heart, announcing a sweeping set of hardware upgrades for its flagship SUV, the Polestar 3, for the 2026 model year. The changes announced today are quite a bit… Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y Performance in the US

Tesla delivered the refreshed Model Y in January this year, but none of the available configurations was the Model Y Performance. Starting September 30, the US Tesla branch is taking orders for the Model Y Performance, which starts at $57,500. The vehicle is already on the streets in Europe, but it’s finally making its way to US shores as well.… Read more…
All-new Chevy Bolt EV breaks cover at a Tesla charger

Automotive secrets are hard to keep. Sometimes, automakers go to great lengths to hide their future models, using wild camouflage and testing in remote locations. Other times, they just park an unreleased car at a public charger in Southern California and see who notices. General Motors seems to have chosen the second option for its upcoming Chevrolet Bolt EV. An… Read more…
Genesis sends GV60 Magma on world tour of testing ahead of official debut

Genesis is preparing to enter the high-stakes world of performance electric cars. The company is putting the final touches on its first-ever high-performance model, the GV60 Magma. To ensure the car can handle both blistering speed and daily comfort, Genesis has sent it on a worldwide testing tour, subjecting it to some of the planet’s most extreme conditions before its… Read more…
Android Auto is about to get a lot smarter at handling your calls

It’s a modern driver’s dilemma. You are navigating traffic, and the car’s large infotainment screen lights up with an incoming call from an unknown number. Is it the school nurse, or is it another one of those persistent robocallers hawking extended warranties? Answering could be a waste of time, but ignoring it could mean missing something important. Google is now… Read more…
Porsche shows off the Cayenne Electric’s “interior of the future”

Porsche is slowly releasing more and more official details about its upcoming Cayenne Electric, the car it created with the help of AI, and today it chose to show off its interior in all its glory. Porsche says this is the “interior of the future”, and in case those words made you instantly think of screens upon screens left and… Read more…
The EV tax credit in the US expires

First conceived back in 1992, the modern version of the EV tax credit is now going away after the Trump administration axed it. The $7,500 tax credit, part of the Inflation Reduction Act introduced by the Biden administration, will no longer be available starting October 1, 2025. This will obviously lead to a temporary decline in sales, after the spike… Read more…
Tesla unleashes 500 kW V4 Superchargers, but not everyone gets the speed boost

The quiet contest for the fastest electric car charger in America just got a new entry. Tesla has officially activated its first ultra-fast V4 Supercharger station in Redwood City, California, armed with new power cabinets that can deliver 500 kW of power. They promise to cut down on wait times and make long-distance travel in electric cars even more convenient.… Read more…
Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart

It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…
Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart

It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…
BYD to get 20% of its 2025 sales overseas, forecast suggests

The Chinese newspaper South China Morning Post has published a forecast that 20% of BYD’s global sales in 2025 will be attributed to exports. It’s estimated that the carmaker will make 800,000 to 1 million deliveries outside of China this year, which is about 20% of the projected 4.6 million total sales. Still, the 4.6 million forecast is adjusted by… Read more…
Huawei’s “Qiankun” ADS reaches major milestone

At the time when many companies in the electric vehicle space are still figuring out how to make their cars desirable, Huawei seems to be already a million steps ahead. The Chinese technology giant announced that its advanced driving system, known as “Qiankun,” has been installed in over one million vehicles. This news came from Jin Yuzhi, the head of… Read more…
Dreame scores billions in EV orders before announcing an actual product

Dreame Technology, a company you might know for its high-tech vacuum cleaners and hair dryers, is making one of the most unexpected moves in the automotive world. The Chinese home appliance maker is jumping into the crowded market for electric cars, and it’s not starting with a sensible family sedan. Instead, it’s going directly for the highest levels of luxury… Read more…
Mazda debuts EZ-60 electric SUV with two powertrains

Mazda’s latest electric vehicle EZ-60 was just launched in China and will have its global debut in 2026 under a different name: the Mazda CX-6e. This mid-size electric SUV enters the fiercely competitive market with an aggressive pricing strategy and a choice of two distinct powertrains, giving buyers options that many rivals do not. The EZ-60 is the second new-generation… Read more…
The drag race we’ve all been waiting for: Tesla Model S Plaid vs Xiaomi SU7 Ultra

We knew this day was coming – if anything, we are surprised it took that long. Since its launch, the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra has been claiming records one after another, stepping on the toes of much more expensive cars, and even beating some electric hypercars in the process. But the one question remained unanswered – is it quicker than the… Read more…
Rivian R2 confirmed to be headed to the UK

Rivian unveiled the R2 in March of last year, and ever since then the brand was adamant about wanting to sell it in Europe. This hasn’t changed, and the company now expects it to be released in North America initially, in the first half of 2026, priced at around €38,400. The European launch will follow after that, most likely in… Read more…
Skoda dips into its past for a striking electric coupe concept

Automakers are increasingly looking over their shoulders for inspiration as they design the electric cars of tomorrow. Some efforts result in lazy copies of old classics, but others capture the spirit of a bygone era in a completely new package. Skoda has just revealed a stunning digital concept that falls squarely into the latter category. Meet the modern interpretation of… Read more…
2026 Subaru Solterra EV pricing confirmed to remain unchanged despite boost in range and extra features

When Subaru first launched the Solterra in the US, it was a solid first attempt at an electric car, but it arrived with a few asterisks. Its driving range was modest to say the least, and its charging speed could test your patience. For its second act, the 2026 Subaru Solterra is delivering big upgrades in nearly every category. The… Read more…

