The EV2 is tiny, but Kia’s designer believes the company should go even smaller, hinting the EV1 is in the pipeline. Read more…
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Contrary to popular belief, EV sales growth continued to accelerate in 2025
In 2025, the world sold 20.7 million EVs – 3.6 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. That’s a larger increase than last year’s 3.5 million increase, which was also higher than the previous year, showing that EVs keep growing despite unprecedented attacks against them by governments and by the automakers themselves. Read more…
These were the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US in 2025
Despite slower sales in the final few months of 2025, many automakers reported higher overall EV sales in the US. These were the best-selling models last year. Read more…
Kelley Blue Book: EV incentives hit record highs in December
EV prices edged down in December just as incentives surged to record highs, a one-two punch that helped drive the strongest monthly EV sales since federal incentives were axed. Read more…
Transformers get real: Kubota brings electric tractor concept to CES [video]
Kubota showed up to CES 2026 with a number of advanced, autonomous, and electric agricultural equipment meant to make farming cleaner and greener. The best part? The company’s latest farm robot is called Transformer, and it’s just begging for an action figure. Read more…
InspireNOLA Charter Schools deploys state’s largest electric bus fleet
With the recent deployment of fully 42 battery electric school buses, InspireNOLA Charter Schools is providing smooth, quiet, and emissions-free transportation for thousands of students in and around New Orleans. Read more…
Genesis launches its first electric sports car: Meet the 650-HP GV60 Magma
The luxury brand’s first electric sports car has arrived. Genesis launched the GV60 Magma in South Korea on Tuesday, its most powerful EV yet. However, Genesis promises it’s much more than just a speed demon. Read more…
Tesla gives stock option package worth over $200 million to rare non-Elon ‘critical exec’
Tesla has granted Tom Zhu, its Senior Vice President of Automotive and one of the most critical executives at the company, a massive new stock option package covering over $226 million worth of shares. Read more…
Honda reveals a new ‘H Mark’ that will debut on its upcoming EVs and hybrids
Honda has a new idea to help its upcoming lineup of electric and hybrid vehicles stand out. The iconic H Mark will look a little different as part of Honda’s efforts to “create new EVs from zero.” Here’s what to expect. Read more…
The Genesis GV90 is shaping up to be an ultra-luxe tech powerhouse
Genesis is rolling out new digital tech for its flagship vehicles. The full-size GV90 is set to debut any day now as the first vehicle to feature Hyundai’s new Pleos infotainment system. Read more…
US offshore wind backlash grows as Empire, Revolution Wind sue Trump admin [update]
Two more offshore wind developers are suing the Trump administration after it abruptly ordered construction to stop on offshore wind projects that were already nearing completion – the first ruling is in. Read more…
Stellantis kills its plugins, Tesla could back out of Berlin, and leasing vs. buying
On today’s plug-pulling episode of Quick Charge, Stellantis is pulling the plug on a number of popular plug-in hybrid models from Jeep and Chrysler, while falling sales and ongoing union clashes at Giga Berlin could spell the end of the road for Tesla production in Germany. Read more…
Tesla updates 2026 Model Y with new features, launches tiny third row in the US
After months of anticipation and a few teasers, Tesla has officially launched the Model Y 7-seater in the US, along with a suite of small new features for the electric SUV. Read more…
Can you even tell that this slick two-wheeler is an electric bike?
When Ridley Bikes first introduced its Noah model two decades ago, it was a statement piece. Now the model is getting its most modern touch yet with a deceptively quiet twist: an electric drive unit that turns it into the E-Noah. Read more…
Subaru’s US factory is now exporting clean power to itself
Subaru of Indiana Automotive has new rooftop solar, and it’s producing far more clean electricity than its new factory expansion even needs. Read more…
EU and China are close to deal on electric cars, as Chinese EVs surge even with tariffs in Europe
After months of back-and-forth and the looming threat of a full-blown trade war, the European Union and China are reportedly nearing a deal that would replace the EU’s controversial tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles with a minimum price undertaking. Read more…
Mazda’s new midsize electric SUV is coming soon, but don’t get too excited
It’s about the size of a Tesla Model Y, and Mazda is already calling it a “dream car.” Mazda introduced the CX-6e for Europe, Australia, and other global markets, but will those in the US ever see it. Read more…
This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds
The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version. The new Pikeboost 2 Lite was shown off last week as a more minimalist version of the popular friction drive conversion kit. Read more…
The Kia EV2 looks like a perfect fit as an affordable electric hot hatch, but there’s a catch
Is the EV2 GT the affordable electric hot hatch we’ve been waiting for? Kia hinted that one is on the way, but it might look and feel a little different from Kia’s other electric GT models. Read more…
Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops
As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an impressive, bladder-busting ride. Read more…
