“I have genuinely been pretty blown away by how good this car is for the mileage.” Read more…
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Rivian CEO Says R2 Program Is ‘Well Underway’
Rivian founder and CEO R.J. Scaringe gave a progress update on the R2 during the company’s recent earnings call. Read more…
Even China’s Cheapest Cars Could Absolutely Smoke Ours
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast: Kevin Williams joins us for Part 2 of our Shanghai Auto Show recap. Plus, could EV tax credits die? Read more…
China’s EVs Raced Ahead. Now It’s About Continuous Improvement
A look at where China’s auto industry goes next, even if the rest of the world is on notice. Read more…
2025 XPeng G6: A Direct Shot At The Tesla Model Y
Europe and the UK: Say hi to XPeng. And its biggest move yet is a direct shot at Tesla. Read more…
This Tesla Model S Is 11 Years Old. Here’s How Much Range Is Left
It still has its original battery pack with over 100,000 miles of use. Read more…
A Key Tesla Cybertruck Feature Just Went Subscription-Only
Plus, used car values on the rise and Ford raises prices over tariffs. Read more…
Why Geely’s Zeekr May Go Private Again
Zeekr went public on the NYSE in 2025, but Geely wants it private again to fend off increasing competition. Read more…
Nissan Ariya 70-MPH Highway Range Test: Can It Reach 250 Miles?
This particular Ariya is the top-spec trim with the large battery pack and 20-inch wheels. Its highway EPA rating is 249 miles. Read more…
Solar-Powered Hoverboard Looks Like Sketchy Fun
It’s not exactly a road-tripping machine, but it is free transportation. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender Is Officially Dead
Tesla quietly killed off the Tesla Cybertruck’s $16,000 Range Extender and refunded reservations. Read more…
‘A Trump Gift To China’: 17 States Sue Over EV Charger Funding Freeze
Trump’s Department of Transportation stopped new EV charging in February. Now, states are hitting back hard. Read more…
The Xiaomi SU7 Lost 600 HP In A Software Update. Then Owners Revolted
Xiaomi un-nerfed the SU7 Ultra after owners complained that the automaker took away horsepower they had paid for. Read more…
Not Every Chinese EV Brand Will Survive. These Died In The Past Year
China’s automotive sector is incredibly powerful, but not invincible. Consolidation and collapse is already happening. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz CLA EV Can’t Use Most Fast Chargers In The U.S.
It’s official: the CLA’s 800V system doesn’t work with 400V chargers. Read more…
I Tried BYD’s 5-Minute EV Fast Charging. It’s A True Game-Changer
BYD’s new Megawatt charging proves that 5-minute charging stops are possible. And China will get there first. Read more…
The New Model Y Isn’t Saving Tesla
Tesla isn’t lifted by its updates to the world’s best-selling car. Plus, Rivian weighs a tariff impact, and battery swapping rises. Read more…
Rivian Cut Production Costs By Over $20,000 This Year
Add the cost slashing from last year’s final quarter, and Rivian managed to cut production costs by over $50,000. Read more…
Mitsubishi’s New EV Is Coming To The U.S. Next Summer
After a long hiatus following the discontinuation of the i-Miev in 2017, Mitsubishi is back in the EV game—with Nissan’s help. Read more…
The Volvo XC70 Returns As A Long-Range Plug-In Hybrid
Volvo’s first long-range PHEV promises 124 miles of pure electric driving, albeit based on the optimistic Chinese test cycle. Read more…
