The upgrade reduces the zero-to-sixty time from 4.7 seconds to 4.4. More…
Cadillac Offers OTA Power Upgrade For 2024 Lyriq
Modded Tesla Model S Plaid Achieves 8.714 Quarter-Mile Time
The Model S Plaid hit a speed of 158 miles per hour. More…
Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 car and robotaxi are both futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’
Tesla’s upcoming $25,000 electric car and dedicated robotaxi vehicle are both going to be futuristic-looking and ‘Cybertruck-like’, according to new information coming out of the new Elon Musk authorized biography. More…
UK’s Largest Public EV Charging Hub Comes Online In Birmingham
It can charge up to 180 electric vehicles simultaneously. More…
Believe it or not, you can buy your own electric popemobile
As far as strange finds go, we’ve managed to gather a pile of peculiar vehicles over the years for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. Our loyal and brave readers have joined us in investigating everything from a Pepto Bismol pink electric tiny-car to an inflatable electric jet ski. But we may have just out-weirded ourselves this time with what appears to be an electric popemobile. More…
This Chinese electric vehicle concept is an SUV and pickup truck all in one
Chinese automaker Changan revealed a fully electric concept car, dubbed the CD701, that can convert from an SUV to a pickup at the push of a button. More…
Nikola trucks can’t stop catching fire as 4th fire occurs
Another Nikola truck has caught on fire in Phoenix today. It is the fourth fire incident involving Nikola trucks in just a few months – yet the company insists they are safe to drive. More…
Volkswagen ID.X Performance Concept Debuts: A 550-HP EV With Aggressive Aero
The ID.7 sedan gets a much-needed performance makeover. More…
EVs and hybrids now make up 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales – this is who’s buying them
Hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery EVs collectively accounted for 16% of US light-duty vehicle sales in the second quarter of 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).. More…
BirdBike e-bike drops to $739 alongside Greenworks handheld electric saw at $136, more
This week’s best deals now have the BirdBike e-bike marked down to $739 to go alongside a fresh batch of other offers. You’ll also find one of the first offers on Greenworks’ handheld 24V 6-inch electric pruning saw at $136, which comes joined by a launch discount on the just-announced Juiced Scorpion X2 at $1,499. But if that doesn’t suit your EV needs, just don’t forget about our usual massive list of other e-bike discounts, too. More…
Juiced Bikes Unveils New Scorpion X2 Moped-Style E-Bike
The Scorpion X2 strikes a balance between practicality and all-terrain excitement. More…
Gotion is bringing a $2 billion EV battery gigafactory to Illinois, creating thousands of jobs
Global EV battery developer Gotion High-Tech has announced a major investment in the state of Illinois to the tune of $2 billion to erect a new gigafactory in Manteno’ about 50 miles south of Chicago. With logistic and financial support from the state, Gotion’s new plant becomes the largest investment in EV battery technology in Illinois history. More…
VW Benchmarking ID. GTI EV Prototype Against Fifth-Gen Golf GTI: Report
It shares underpinnings with the upcoming ID.2 and is smaller than the current Golf GTI. More…
Volvo preps for an all-EV future with plans to shift US and Canadian workforce
Volvo Cars is preparing to go all-electric by 2030. To do so, Volvo is shifting US and Canadian operations as part of an $88 million restructuring effort to boost the brand’s competitiveness in the future. More…
Peugeot E-3008 Electric SUV Exterior Revealed Before September 12 Full Debut
The automaker revealed the stylish cabin in June. More…
2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally EV vies for a dirt-track date
Ford is a long history in rallying with cars like the Escort, Focus, and RS200, and now it’s applying that to the Mustang Mach-E electric SUV. Unveiled Thursday, the 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally is a new performance model designed for dirt-road driving. Changes start with unique exterior styling, including 19-inch white rally-style wheels, a… More…
XPeng offers first (camo’d) glimpse at its upcoming X9 multipurpose vehicle (MPV)
Ahead of its expected launch in Q4 of this year, XPeng Motors has shared three new images of its X9 MPV donning some geometric camouflage. It may not be the sleekest-looking EV to come out of XPeng’s development labs, but multipurpose EVs like this are becoming widely popular in China. More…
Stellantis opens battery tech centre in Turin
Stellantis has opened its first battery technology centre at its Mirafiori plant in Turin. There, development teams will develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software for upcoming electric car models. The ’40 million investment in the development of this centre expands Stellantis’ capabilities to develop and test battery packs, modules, cells and software… More…
Mercedes-Benz to launch BYD-powered EVs to keep pace with Tesla, Chinese automakers
According to a new report, Mercedes-Benz plans to launch new EVs powered by BYD’s LFP Blade battery. The move comes after the German luxury automaker revealed its new CLA electric sedan concept, the first of its entry-level class designed to take on EV leaders like Tesla. More…
GM announces recall for Webasto charging cords in the USA
General Motors is recalling certain Webasto Portable Charging Cords with the part number 24044913 in the US. The potential number of units affected is 9,423, according to the NHTSA. These charging cords contain incorrect software and may fail to discontinue charging if the ground connection is lost. Consequentially, portable charging cords that lose their ground… More…
