The Cybetruck peaked at around 250 kWs on the V3 Supercharger, but it had already tapered down to 220 kW by the time the truck his 15%. Read more…
BMW’s EV M Series will employ a quad-motor powertrain
In a recent interview for the BMW Blog, the BMW M Series boss Franciscus van Meel revealed a couple of exciting details regarding the company’s future fully electric M vehicles. He said that the carmaker has been working on M Series-exclusive technologies for a while now. The team behind the M Series EVs will focus on the feel and power… Read more…
Someone Drove A BYD PHEV 1,497 Miles Without Stopping For Fuel
Journalists are already beating the BYD Qin L’s claimed 1,300-mile range. They’re just doing it slowly. Read more…
Plug-In Car Sales In Europe Increased 11% In April 2024
The Tesla Model Y was the top-selling EV model, but just barely ahead of the Volvo EX30. Read more…
Review: 2024 Chevy Equinox EV delivers 300 miles for under $40k
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is one of this year’s most important new electric vehicles. Nominally a compact crossover SUV with 285 to 319 miles of EPA-estimated range, it’s priced competitively, with prices starting at $43,295 (including a mandatory $1,395 delivery fee). And an entry-level trim starting at $34,995 remains promised… Read more…
Volkswagen US dealers question if the new ID.7 EV can compete amid delays
For those of you waiting to get your hands on Volkswagen’s new all-electric ID.7 sedan, you will have to wait (at least) a little longer. VW is delaying the ID.7 launch in the US as dealers express caution. Read more…
Tesla is preparing to get Full Self-Driving package approved in China
According to a new report, Tesla is preparing to get Full Self-Driving (FSD) package approved in China – starting with employee vehicles. Read more…
Stellantis to take on BYD with new affordable EV launching in the UK, starting at $28,000
A new EV is set for the UK to rival BYD and other low-cost Chinese automakers entering the market. Starting at $28,000 (£21,990), the new Citroen e-C3 will be one of the most affordable EVs in the UK. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV first drive: GM may have cracked the code in delivering a quality SUV that’s affordable [Video]
Chevy is finally beginning sales of its long-anticipated Equinox EV, but before then, I got an invite to Detroit to test it out for myself. I was admittedly skeptical of this EV, but once I got behind the wheel, I realized that the new Equinox is a well-built model with plenty of features and enticing pricing to boot. Be sure to check out my driving impressions in the full video below. Read more…
A $16,000 American-Made EV? The U.S. Government Wants A Competition To Build One
The sub-$10,000 BYD Seagull has made American automakers restless. A U.S. official has ideas on building our version of it. Read more…
Lucid CEO Criticizes Tesla, Says It’s ‘Losing Its Way’
Peter Rawlinson—himself a former Tesla engineer—thinks the world’s leading EV manufacturer is no longer as focused as it used to be. Read more…
Great Wall Motor retreats from Europe amidst sales slump
In a surprising turn of events, Great Wall Motor (GWM), a prominent Chinese automaker, has decided to shutter its European headquarters in Munich by the end of August. The move will result in the termination of approximately 100 employees. The decision comes in the wake of disappointing sales figures in the European market. Despite ambitious plans unveiled in 2021 to… Read more…
First drive in the electric G: how Mercedes-Benz’s classic SUV takes to the road
Its character may be set in stone, and so is its shape. However, even cast-iron tradition does not protect the MerIts character may be set in stone, and so is its shape. However, even cast-iron tradition does not protect the Mercedes G-Class from the modern age. That is why the legendary Mercedes model is now also available with an electric drive. We got to take a seat behind the wheel of the electric giant.cedes G-Class from the modern age. That is why the legendary Mercedes model is now also available with an electric drive. We got to take a seat behind the wheel of the electric giant.
2025 Cadillac’s Optiq Crossover Aims For A Newer And Younger EV Crowd
Plus, Elon Musk’s many distractions and the auto industry’s consumer protection problem. Read more…
The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Is A Home Run
With 319 miles of range and a mid-$30,000 price after tax credits, the Equinox EV is exactly what the market needs. Read more…
Iberdrola installs over 2,000 charging points at Mercadona locations
As part of a partnership concluded last year, Iberdrola has installed 2,000 AC charging points at around 450 locations of the Spanish supermarket chain Mercadona. According to the agreement, a total of up to 3,500 such charging points are planned at 800 Mercadona locations in Spain and Portugal. Read more…
Canberra to get 39 new fast-chargers
The government of the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) will fund 39 new fast-chargers in Canberra. The goal is to have 180 public EV chargers there by 2025. There are currently 156. Read more…
Facelifted Hyundai Ioniq 6 could debut in 2025
According to Korean media, Hyundai could introduce a new Ioniq 6 with several cosmetic changes and technical updates in May 2025. And the new electric sedan could then also be manufactured in the US. Read more…
Here’s The Facelifted Rivian R1S Before You’re Supposed To See It
You’ll have to squint to make out the differences between the new and the old one, though. Read more…
Antidoto orders 40 compact electric transporters from Mullen
Antidoto from Switzerland has ordered 40 of the US-American-made Mullen-GO electric urban delivery vehicles. A minimum order guarantee has already been placed for next year, where Antidoto wants at least 180 further units of the compact electric transporter. Read more…
