Like him or not, you gotta give it to Elon Musk – somehow, he manages to turn sheer cringe into marketing gold. What started with Tesla’s portfolio being called S.3.X.Y (Model S, Model 3, Model X, and Model Y) came to a culminating point with a long-awaited release of the “Actual Smart Summon” – A.S.S. for short. After numerous missed… Read more…

Hyundai’s popular Ioniq 5 is getting a significant refresh for the 2025 model year. The update includes larger battery and a new off-road-ready XRT trim. Additionally, in the US Hyundai has integrated Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, offering Ioniq 5 owners convenient access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network. The XRT trim is a significant addition to the Ioniq… Read more…

We only just heard Tesla was preparing to launch a seven-seat Model Y version in China and Europe, and now the latest report claims the company is also gearing up to launch a six-seat version in China by late 2025. The six-seat configuration shows Tesla’s determination to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving Chinese landscape. While the 7-seat Model Y… Read more…

Electric vehicles are pushing boundaries, and Nio’s entry into semi-solid-state batteries is generating quite a bit of publicity. YouTuber and EV enthusiast Ran recently embarked on a road trip spanning nearly 2,000 km to put the new 150 kWh battery through its paces. Nio’s 150 kWh battery pack has solid electrolyte, while the electrodes remain traditional. Though not a full… Read more…

Lucid Motors’ Air Grand Touring has been the longest range EV in the US for a while now with an EPA-rated range of 824 km. But can it live up to this claim in real-world driving scenarios? Out of Spec Reviews put this to the test, driving the Air GT at a constant 113 km/h on the highway until the… Read more…

While Range Rover prepares to launch its inaugural EV later this year, the second one steals a little bit of limelight from its limelight. Leaked footage gives us a glimpse of a smaller, potentially more affordable electric model expected to hit the market in 2026. The video, captured by CarSpyMedia, shows the yet-to-be-named electric SUV being unloaded from a transport… Read more…

Kia’s EV6 recently got a facelift. The 2024 EV6 is made its debut in South Korea and is now ready to expand to overseas markets, starting with the UK. The refreshed EV6 is now priced in Britain, starting at €48,677. Compared to similarly equipped rivals from Volkswagen, Skoda, and Ford, the EV6 seems very competitively priced. While not a radical… Read more…

Tesla is set to unveil its much-anticipated Robotaxi at an event on October 10, a new Bloomberg report claims. The iconic Warner Bros. Discovery movie studio in Burbank, California is the chosen site in a rare move away from Tesla’s usual Giga Texas facility. The Burbank location, with its simulated suburban neighborhood and controlled environment, is an ideal setting to… Read more…

Avatr just introduced its newest star – the Avatr 07. Unveiled at the 2024 Chengdu Auto Show, this midsize SUV is now available for pre-orders now open with deliveries expected sometime this month. The Avatr 07 offers fully electric and range-extended powertrain options. The fully electric model, available in rear-wheel and all-wheel drive configurations, promises a CLTC range of 650… Read more…

Maserati is one of the most recognizable brand names in the automotive world, a reputation it built through exceptional craftsmanship and distinctive models that combine luxury, beauty and performance. In recent years the company aimed to expand its appeal to broader crowds, offering more affordable and exotic models, but the results weren’t great. The brand experienced a lot of backlash… Read more…

The 2024 Chengdu Auto Show witnessed the debut of BYD’s latest offering – the Seal 06 GT. Pre-sales for the all-electric hatchback are slated to kick off in China in September, followed by a global launch in early 2025. Built on BYD’s advanced e-platform 3.0 Evo, the Seal 06 GT offers a choice between single and dual-motor configurations. The single-motor… Read more…

Zeekr, the electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Geely, just officially pulled back the curtain on its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. This new model, aimed at the family car market, made its debut at the Chengdu auto show and is set to hit Chinese roads by the end of September, with global deliveries expected sometime next year. The Zeekr… Read more…

Hyundai is setting ambitious goals to accelerate its growth, particularly in the electric vehicle market, as unveiled during its 2024 CEO Investor Day. The company’s new strategy, dubbed the “Hyundai Way,” outlines a plan to push its annual global vehicle sales to 5.55 million by 2030, a significant jump from last year’s 4.2 million. The centerpiece of this strategy is… Read more…

A Chinese company called Penghui Energy in Guangzhou has announced its first solid-state battery and it may beat established players to the market. Its solution has an energy density of 280 Wh/kg, which isn’t particularly impressive given that the current top-tier lithium-ion batteries can go up to 250 Wh/kg, but the catch here is that it costs just 15% more… Read more…

Vauxhall has announced that its new Frontera will be the first car in the UK to offer list price parity between its electric and petrol hybrid models. This means that both versions of the Frontera will start at the same price, eliminating the typical price premium associated with electric cars. Currently, the average price difference between electric and petrol cars… Read more…

The latest online gossip has it that Tesla is gearing up to introduce the seven-seat version of its popular Model Y in both the Chinese and European markets as early as October. Reports indicate that production may already be underway at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, although the company has yet to provide an official confirmation. This potential expansion of the… Read more…

The much-anticipated electric version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has finally arrived in the UK. However, with a starting price of £180,860 (that’s nearly $237,500 at current exchange rates) this electrified icon comes with a hefty price tag that might leave some G-Wagon enthusiasts questioning their budget. Three years in the making, the electric G-Class, officially known as the “G580… Read more…

Smart, once known for its compact city cars and, more recently, for electric crossovers, has just unveiled its all-new #5 crossover. Smart is yet to reveal the output figures, but we know the #5 has a 100 kWh 800V battery pack that provides an impressive range of over 740 km in the CLTC cycle. The 400kW charging support allows it… Read more…

Ariel, the British automaker known for its minimalist, high-performance vehicles, unveiled the E-Nomad Concept, an electric off-roader that defies expectations. This groundbreaking concept, set to hit production in 2026, promises a thrilling blend of agility and exhilarating electric power. Tipping the scales at a mere 896 kg, the E-Nomad is a true featherweight in the world of electric cars. The… Read more…

Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market. The Lucid… Read more…