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Volkswagen ID.7 first drive: An electric love letter to the family sedan

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In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel luxurious. Between the amazing seats, plush ride, and abundant tech, this is a car that doesn’t want for much. Read more…

Chery and Huawei’s Luxeed S7 starts at just under €33,100

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Chery and Huawei have officially unveiled their latest venture into the growing world of electric vehicles, the Luxeed S7. This electric sedan, now available on pre-sales in China, is a significant leap forward in the EV space, challenging stalwarts like BYD Han EV and the Neta S. Priced starting at RMB 258,000 (approximately €33,100), the Luxeed S7 is not just a car; it’s a statement. The Luxeed S7, a joint effort between the automotive expertise of Chery and the technological prowess of Huawei, showcases an interesting fusion of industries. While Chery leads the manufacturing and… More…

This Week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle Stays in Your House

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You can be sure that each week I spend ample time snorkeling to the depths of Alibaba’s odd electric vehicle listings to find the most interesting and wackiest offerings from China. And those of you who prefer the wheeled variety will be happy to know that I’ve got a great four-wheeled monstrosity coming next week. But this week I found something that rises above anything I’ve featured before, or at least nearly everything. And while I had to stretch the limits of the term “electric vehicle” to make it happen, I think this consumer-grade Chinese home elevator is just cool enough to qualify as this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. More…

Mercedes teases the upcoming electric 2025 G-Class

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Among the most anticipated entries into the automotive landscape that is witnessing a transformative EV era, is the electric 2025 Mercedes G-Class. The yet-to-be-named EQG is a vehicle that promises to redefine luxury EVs while maintaining the iconic status of its G-Class lineage. That is a lot of lineage to live up to and Mercedes is taking its sweet time to – hopefully – ensure the end product exceeds the expectations. The company took to X (the good old Twitter) to remind us that the all-electric G-Wagon is coming soon, and in the process revealed more images. The vehicle in question,… More…

Lucid Air’s RangeXchange brings Vehicle-to-Vehicle charging

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Lucid Motors introduced RangeXchange, a new charging adapter the enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging. Lucid Air owners with the latest firmware can share their charge with other EVs, by simply hooking the two with the new cable. At its core, RangeXchange utilizes Lucid’s bi-directional charging technology, embedded in every Lucid Air through its proprietary Wunderbox system. The adapter allows energy to flow from the Lucid Air’s battery pack to another EV, effectively turning the car into a mobile charging station. Lucid Air charging Tesla The speed of RangeXchange is… More…