Getting extra power out of an EV is currently out of reach for tuners, but they can still tweak cars in other ways. Read more…
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‘Existential Threat’: How Tariffs And Uncertainty Could Blow Up The Auto Industry
Prices could rise as much as $10,000 on some models if tariffs go into effect. Meanwhile, a new Chinese challenger to Tesla rises fast. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG’s ‘Fastest Accelerating’ Supercar Ever Will Be All-Electric
It will be a one-off concept that previews the future of Mercedes-AMG performance. Read more…
The Kia EV4 GT Should Be Affordable, Fast Sedan With Simulated Gear Shifts
It looks like Kia’s new EV4 sedan is getting the GT treatment, likely with a lot more power and the Ioniq 5 N’s best party trick. Read more…
The Honda Prologue Gets Better For 2025
This crossover goes further and has more power than last year’s car, but the price stays the same. Read more…
Airstream’s First Electric Travel Trailer Costs More Than A Lucid Air
The Airstream Basecamp Xe has an integrated battery pack, but it doesn’t power the wheels. Read more…
Ford Mustang Fox-Body Goes Electric, Keeps The Manual Transmission
Unlike most EV conversions that feature repurposed Tesla drive units, this conversion exclusively features aftermarket parts. Read more…
Rivian Will Unlock More Range For The R1S And R1T Via A Paid Software Upgrade
Owners of the second-gen models will also be able to get the Performance pack via an OTA software update. Read more…
The 1,527 Horsepower Xiaomi SU7 Might Be The Real Deal On Track
The Taycan-beating Chinese super sedan has finally been driven by Chinese media. They’re impressed. Read more…
Hyundai, Kia’s Hot Streak For EV And Hybrid Sales Continued In February
The Ioniq 5, EV9 and even the Ioniq 6 help the Korean powerhouses continue their record sales run in the U.S. Read more…
Public EV Charging Was Already Getting Worse. Then Trump Killed Federal Funding
Availability is one problem. There’s also uptime and connection issues. Now, without funding, it could get even worse, J.D. Power warns. Read more…
Polestar’s ‘Trade In Your Tesla’ $20,000 Deal Is Already A Hit
Tesla owners are getting fed up with the brand. Polestar wants to reel them in, and it seems to be working. Read more…
Making A Plug-In Hybrid Is A Lot Harder Than You Think
It’s also a lot harder than making a good EV. So if you think PHEVs are the easy answer, think again. Read more…
Installing Home Chargers Can Be Tricky. Here’s How To Avoid A Potential Fire
Tom Moloughney fixes a homeowner’s melted plug and explains what went wrong. Read more…
Why Level 1 EV Wall Charging Is More Useful Than You Think
With an electric car, sometimes a humble wall outlet can be your best friend. I proved that on my Rivian R1T road trip. Read more…
GM’s EV Surge Is Set To Face Its Biggest Challenge This Year
General Motors catapulted to become one of America’s best-selling EV makers. Now comes Trump’s wrecking ball. Read more…
How To Save EVs From Politics
Republican strategist Mike Murphy talks to the Plug-In Podcast about how electric cars became so “tribalized”—and how to fix it. Read more…
Upcoming Kia EV1 Will Be Even Smaller And More Affordable
It will be the electric equivalent of the Kia Picanto, the popular subcompact hatchback available in Europe. Read more…
EV Range-Enhancing Speakers Sound Too Good To Be True
The speakers can apparently boost EV range and provide “personal bubbles” for each passenger with “virtual headphones.” Read more…
Waymo Hits 200,000 Paid Trips Per Week Before Tesla Even Gets Started
Waymo runs driverless taxis in San Francisco, Los Angeles and Phoenix. Tesla isn’t anywhere yet. Read more…
