In a short blog post, Polestar announced its global sales volumes for the first quarter of this year. The results are quite underwhelming, but Polestar’s CEO remains upbeat as the company expects sales to pick up steam toward the end of this year. This past quarter the company delivered around 7,200 vehicles, a 40% decrease compared to last year’s Q1… Read more…

The Tesla Model S Plaid is undoubtedly the most popular performance electric sedan, delivering face-melting acceleration that puts most supercars to shame. However, its seats were out of sync with the powertrain until now. Tesla just introduced the new “track-focused” Sport Seats that will be standard equipment in the Model S Plaid. While the outgoing seats were undeniably comfortable, Plaid… Read more…

Hyper, under Chinese automotive giant GAC, detailed its solid state battery tech at a dedicated event today. The brand plans to deliver EVs with the new tech and range in excess of 1,000 km by 2026. Solid state batteries are less prone to overheating, less flammable, and retain their capacity better over time. More importantly, they have far higher energy… Read more…

Today Tesla has introduced a new variation of the world’s best selling car to markets in Europe. Meet the Model Y Long Range Rear Wheel Drive (LR RWD). According to the company, this version will give you the maximum range that will let you “commute all week without charging”. It comes with 600 km WLTP range when equipped with 19″… Read more…

Huawei and Chery have faced their share of challenges with their collaborative electric vehicle venture, Luxeed, following the debut of their first model, the S7 sedan. After production delays and customer complaints, the companies have relaunched the sleek EV with price cuts on most trims and improved production to ensure faster deliveries. Initially launched in late 2023, the Luxeed S7… Read more…

Spy shots of the upcoming Zeekr MIX interior reveal an electric crossover that prioritizes both space and seating flexibility. The latest in automaker Geely’s premium Zeekr EV lineup, the MIX boasts a spacious, innovative cabin unlike anything else in the electric car market. If you ever wanted a real-life Transformer, the Zeekr MIX might just be it. Building off features… Read more…

XPeng has just revealed a new, aggressively priced version of its popular G6 SUV. The fresh variant is dubbed the G6 580 Plus and aims to expand the G6’s reach without compromising the overall experience. The XPeng G6 580 Plus normally starts at RMB 199,900 (around €25,700), but buyers who act within a limited timeframe could drive home a new… Read more…

Last month Peugeot introduced its largest EV yet, the E-5008 SUV and now the company is sharing its first promo video. The overarching theme of the video is the large size of the SUV and the equipment that promises to outdo its rivals. The video itself focuses mostly on the design – exterior and interior, but also highlights a couple… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz isn’t sitting idle with its flagship electric sedan, the EQS. The German automaker is giving its luxury EV a significant update for 2025, promising a longer range, a subtly tweaked design, and an extra dose of opulent comfort – especially for those lucky enough to be chauffeured. The biggest news for the 2025 EQS Sedan is under the skin.… Read more…

Xiaomi recently started selling the SU7, its first car, and the launch has been incredibly successful, with over 100,000 people reserving one, and 40,000 placing nonrefundable small deposits for it as well. Things have been going so well in fact that Xiaomi has had to increase its production targets to satisfy the huge demand. Today, the company has released a… Read more…

Alfa Romeo’s first EV finally became official today – meet the Milano, named after the city where the brand was founded in 1910, and meant to signify its electrically powered rebirth. You can already order one – the “Speciale” launch version, that is, which in Italy starts at €41,500. Alfa says it’s offering “the sportiest and most exciting compact car… Read more…

BMW has announced a very important milestone today, namely that it’s managed to sell over one million fully-electric vehicles so far. The group delivered 82,700 fully-electric BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce cars to customers in the first three months of this year, which represents a 27.9% increase compared to the same period last year. The sales performance was “balanced” across all… Read more…

Hyundai set a record for EV sales in the first quarter of 2024, but it’s not done expanding its electric lineup. Already known for its popular Ioniq 5 crossover SUV, Hyundai is now preparing to unveil its first-ever three-row electric SUV, the Ioniq 9. A recent sighting in California gives us a few more clues as to what to expect… Read more…

Luxury and exclusivity are set to collide in the electric vehicle market as Zeekr, the premium EV arm of Geely, prepares to unveil a new flagship. The latest member of Zeekr’s growing electric car lineup – the Zeekr 009 Guanghui – aims to redefine luxury in the MPV segment. Set to debut on April 19th, the Guanghui (Brilliance in English)… Read more…

Tesla’s Cybertruck will soon get a software update that will improve its fast charging curve, and in a pretty significant fashion. Right now, the Cybertruck is pretty conservative when drawing power from a DC fast charger, but that’s set to change. Tesla at the moment estimates you can get up to 219 km of range in just 15 minutes of… Read more…

Chinese brand Hyper, sitting under GAC Aion, is making a major announcement this week. On April 12, Hyper will announce its new solid-state EV battery. Solid-state batteries aren’t new, but we are yet to see them enter mass production. Hyper says its batteries have 100% solid-state electrolyte, which significantly increases energy density, meaning the battery packs more power in the… Read more…

It’s finally time for Alfa Romeo to unveil its first EV. The brand has so far employed a drip-by-drip teaser release strategy, unveiling the name first, then showing it to us in camouflage, and then finally revealing the official launch date – which is today. The Milano is called Milano because Alfa Romeo was founded in Milan, Italy, and Milano… Read more…

Lucid Motors, a luxury electric vehicle manufacturer, has just thrown its hat into the price-war ring. The California-based automaker is slashing prices on the stunning Lucid Air sedan by up to $30,000. The discounts, available through the end of April, vary depending on your Air trim level and can see the entry-level Air Pure go below the $60,000 mark. All… Read more…

Ford just announced a serious update for its Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. The 2024 model year brings improved performance, range charging speed, and even an off-road-ready trim. The 2024 Mach-E RWD version can squeeze out 402 km from the standard battery and 515 km with the extended one, each figure representing an improvement of 32 km over the outgoing model.… Read more…

BMW and Rimac have today announced the start of a long-term partnership, which is interesting because Rimac is owned by Bugatti Rimac, which is 45% owned by Porsche, which is owned by Volkswagen, which is one of BMW’s main competitors. Anyway, the aim of the collaboration between Rimac and BMW is “to co-develop and co-produce innovative solutions in the field… Read more…