Fisker has asked the judge overseeing its Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings for permission to sell remaining Ocean electric SUVs to a leasing firm at a fraction of their original price, Reuters reported Wednesday. The company hopes to offload 3,321 Oceans to American Lease at a price of $14,000 each, according to the report, which cites a court… Read more…

As luck would have it, I got scheduled into a weekend with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter exactly when I needed it. The third wettest Spring on record in Southeastern Wisconsin flooded my mom’s basement. Prior to moving from a condo to a house three years ago, I stashed a lot of my own clutter downstairs at her place to streamline my life… Read more…

Despite being discontinued, the Chevy Bolt EV has outsold the Blazer EV in the first half of 2024 Launched last year, the Blazer EV appears to have overcome a problematic rollout GM promises that when the Bolt EV comes back for 2026 it will be the most affordable EV The Chevrolet Bolt EV is no longer in production, but it still outsold the Chevy… Read more…

For the first time in nearly 18 months, the average new EV cost less than the average Tesla Dealers are cutting prices on used EVs and offering incentives on new ones The average discount on an EV was 12.4% of the average transaction price in May, nearly six points lower than the industry average Average EV prices have fallen over the past two… Read more…

The 2025 BMW iX electric SUV enters its fourth model year with small equipment changes, but nothing mechanical. An eSim enabling 5G connectivity is now standard across the board, while a Dynamic Handling Package is now optional on the iX xDrive50 model. This includes active steering and air suspension, both of which are also available as… Read more…

The A6 E-Tron is an all-electric version of the long-running Audi A6 sedan Will be based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) architecture used by the Audi Q6 E-Tron and Porsche Macan Electric Previewed by a 2021 concept Audi will unveil the A6 E-Tron, an all-electric version of the stalwart sedan, later this summer. This will be the second Audi… Read more…

Most Audi E-Tron models are being recalled for a brake hose tear risk The same recall was issued for most Porsche Taycan models The recall affects the 2022-2024 E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT Audi is recalling 9,653 E-Tron GT models to replace front brake hoses that could tear and leak fluid. The recall encompasses both standard E-Tron GT and sporty… Read more…

We’ve already brought you vehicles like the Acura ZDX, Honda Prologue, and Chevrolet Equinox EV. We’ve driven them, but now it’s time to preview vehicles we know to be in the pipeline, but haven’t had hands-on time with just yet. These vehicles due in the next two model years represent the next wave: Those planned before $7,500 tax breaks and… Read more…

Over 12,500 Fisker Ocean owners have a new issue The Ocean’s exterior door handles could stick and fail to open Fisker has filed for bankruptcy Fisker is recalling 12,523 Ocean electric SUVs globally because of an issue that could cause exterior door handles to stick and fail to open, the company announced Friday. The recall encompasses 8,204… Read more…

The three-row electric crossover SUV can lose up to 3% of charge while parked, initially Features such as Apple CarPlay and front cross-traffic alert will activate later with a software update Plug & Charge and bidirectional charging initially won’t be available either Production of the 2025 Volvo EX90 electric SUV started earlier this month… Read more…

Ferrari plans to launch its first electric vehicle next year, and the company may offer an extended warranty for the battery to ease concerns of buyers looking to make the switch from gas to electrons. It could also establish a new source of revenue for the company. Citing people familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday that… Read more…

Genesis has updated its midsize sedan with a long-wheelbase model Luxury touches include power door closers and airline-style rear seats U.S. versions will be 2026 models, with prices to come Genesis has revealed an updated version of its Electrified G80 just two years after the battery-powered midsize sedan first went on sale. The car made its… Read more…

Electric vehicles fall far below gasoline-powered vehicles in initial quality, in J.D. Power’s latest survey Polestar, Rivian and Tesla weren’t ranked, but the survey didn’t score them highly Owners don’t like vehicle functions embedded in touchscreens On average, owners of new EVs reported more problems than owners of internal-combustion vehicles… Read more…

Rivian teased five future vehicles that are in the works The teaser comes alongside the new that VW invested $5 billion into Rivian The upcoming vehicles might include a smaller pickup truck and SUVs along with less expensive EVs Rivian hinted at five new electric vehicles in the works in an investor presentation held on June 26 to outline… Read more…

Certain used model year hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and EVs have higher-than-average problems Consumer Reports advises to stay away from the 2019-2022 Chevy Bolt and 2019-2021 Tesla Model S EVs often launch with new and complicated interfaces that frustrate owners Used car prices have fallen 10% over the past year, with EVs seeing some of the… Read more…

The U.S. military is evaluating EV batteries from GM The military’s looking at how to handle its energy-storage needs The project will potentially lead to pathways for domestically supplied energy storage for the military General Motors is supplying EV batteries for a military research project. The automaker’s GM Defense subsidiary is providing… Read more…

Volkswagen just bought a $5 billion stake in Rivian The cash infusion will help bring the smaller Rivian R2 to market The deal gives VW access to Rivian’s software and zonal electronics platform The Volkswagen Group will invest up to $5 billion in Rivian, laying the groundwork for collaboration on future EVs, the two automakers announced Tuesday… Read more…

The CEO of McLaren wants the U.K. government to help create a battery supply chain The new supply chain would lead to power-dense battery cell manufacturing This would all lead to future McLaren electric supercars being produced in the U.K. McLaren Automotive CEO Michael Leiters is calling on the U.K. government to invest in the country’s battery… Read more…

California residents can qualify for an incentive of up to $14,000 for EVs and charging hardware Some incentives depend on scrapping an older vehicle The state wants all new vehicles sold there to have charge ports by 2035 California is introducing a new EV incentive program to give up to $14,000 to low-income shoppers. First spotted by… Read more…

Ferrari is prepping its first EV The new electric car will be built at its own newly-built factory in Maranello Ferrari plans for most of the factory’s power to come from sustainable sources Ferrari recently unveiled an expansion of its factory to accommodate production of the automaker’s first EV. The reconfigured “e-building” factory will… Read more…