An all-electric sedan is upsetting the automotive world by consistently outperforming its gasoline-powered drag champions. In a recent test at California’s Famoso dragstrip, the Lucid Air Sapphire clocked an impressive 9.002 seconds, beating the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170’s time of 9.721 seconds. The Sapphire isn’t just quick; it’s remarkably consistent, showing off its dominance even on unprepared asphalt. A… Read more…

Honda is ready to enter the Chinese electric vehicle market with the upcoming Ye S7, the first model under its new EV sub-brand. The Japanese automaker unveiled official images of the Ye S7, showing off a sleek SUV with a full-length panoramic sunroof. Set to launch by the end of the year, the Ye S7 will be manufactured by Dongfeng… Read more…

Chevrolet has unveiled the first images of the Silverado EV LT, a more affordable version of its first electric truck. The reveal follows the successful launches of the Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) and the top-tier First-Edition RST. The Silverado WT, introduced in late 2023, comes with an impressive 510 horsepower and 834 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the RST, which… Read more…

Ora is Great Wall Motors’s latest electric brand and we have its first model available in Europe, named the Funky Cat. The extravagance goes beyond the naming with the styling being anything but conventional. In several markets around Asia and Australia the Funky Cat is among the cheapest EV offerings, which explains why it’s such a common sight in the… Read more…

Last month FIAT unveiled the Grande Panda, which looks like it’s basically its version of the Citroen e-C3. At the time there was no pricing information, but that’s changed today. Fiat CEO Olivier Francois revealed that the Grande Panda will start at under €25,000, and that – surprise, surprise – matches what the e-C3 is going for. The Grande Panda… Read more…

Dacia is launching the refreshed version of its all-electric Spring. The redesign seeks to amplify the appeal of an already popular model, which boasts the title of the third-best-selling electric car in Europe for 2022 and 2023. The new Dacia Spring brings a bunch of updates, while retaining its lowest price tags among European EVs. The exterior of the new… Read more…

Today Zeekr revealed more photos of its upcoming offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. The five-seater is the first SUV from the company and now we get to see its design sans the camouflage. The company played it safe with its design, conservative almost. It boasts sleek and modern lines, following Zeekr’s “Hidden Energy” design language. It measures 4,825 mm in… Read more…

When the first Model 3 launched in 2017, Tesla offered the vehicle in a Long-Range RWD version but discontinued the configuration two years later. It briefly became available in Europe, but only to corporate customers. Now, the company reintroduces the LR RWD variant in the US, and it perhaps offers the best value for money from the entire Model 3… Read more…

According to a report from Bloomberg today, Tesla has delayed its Robotaxi launch event. Initially scheduled to take place on August 8, it will now be pushed back to October, if this is accurate. The reason? Allowing its teams to have more time to build additional prototypes, according to “people familiar with the decision”. The delay has reportedly been communicated… Read more…

We’ve been writing about solid-state batteries many times before, and every time some company makes a bold claim about yet another breakthrough. This time it’s not a technological milestone – this time we get one step closer to actually having this promising technology in our cars. The wait isn’t over yet, but we are getting much closer. The electric vehicle… Read more…

MG has thrown down the gauntlet with its latest Cyber GTS Concept, challenging the very notion of what an electric sports car can be. This all-electric coupe, revealed at the 2024 Goodwood Festival of Speed, pays homage to the brand’s racing heritage while embracing the latest EV technology. Drawing inspiration from the legendary MGC GTS Sebring racecar, which made its… Read more…

During this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, Polestar introduced a new roadste, the Polestar 6 BST Concept. It’s joining the Polestar 2 and the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs at the festival. Polestar 6 BST Concept The Polestar 6 BST Concept features a design similar to the rest of the company’s lineup with its signature headlights and taillights, along… Read more…

The Onvo L60, the first offering from Nio’s budget-friendly Onvo brand, launched pre-sales in May with an attractive starting price of RMB 219,900 (just over €28,100). Recently released information from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals a bit of a surprise: the initial release of the L60 will only feature a 60.6 kWh battery pack. This smaller… Read more…

Ford has delved into its archives to revive the Capri nameplate, this time for an all-electric coupe-SUV based on the same architecture used in Explorer EV. Drawing some inspiration from the iconic 1960s coupe, the Capri EV blends retro design cues with modern electric performance. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, shared with models like the ID.4 and ID.5, the Capri… Read more…

Zeekr has just unveiled the name of its latest offering. The all-electric SUV, a sibling to the Zeekr 007 sedan will be called the 7X and will square off against the dominant Tesla Model Y. Zeekr, which recently completed a successful IPO in New York, is recording impressive sales figures in China. The company delivered over 87,000 vehicles in the… Read more…

According to a new report by Business Insider, which claims to have spoken to insiders, Tesla is prioritizing Elon Musk’s routes and other influencers to train its FSD. The information comes from two sources – an ex-employee and a current one too. There’s even a team working on FSD tasked to analyze and prioritize data coming from Elon Musk’s car… Read more…

XPeng has officially unveiled the first photos of its latest offering, the XPeng P7+. This new model, previously known by its internal codename F57, is XPeng’s boldest step yet in its short history and, arguably – the best-looking so far. The P7+ represents a big change for XPeng in several ways. First and foremost, it’s larger than its predecessor, the… Read more…

BMW has just reported on its EV sales numbers for the first half of this year, and it’s very good news for the German company. EV sales jumped 34.1% compared to the first half of 2023. In its press release celebrating the accomplishment, BMW says it “outperformed its traditional competitors and managed to significantly gain market share in Europe”, “despite… Read more…

Japanese giants Honda and Sony have revealed more details about their jointly developed electric vehicless. Honda will launch a new 0 Series lineup that will comprise seven new EV models by 2031. Meanwhile, Sony and Honda’s joint venture, Afeela, is gearing up to unveil its first EV, a sleek sedan, in 2026. The 0 Series and Afeela EVs will share… Read more…

In an attempt to tackle the growing pains of electric vehicle adoption, Electrify America is piloting a new program at 10 of its Southern California charging stations. The program limits EV charging to 85% battery capacity, a move aimed at reducing wait times and easing congestion at busy charging hubs. This pilot program is no small feat, considering the diverse… Read more…