If you’ve followed my writing or videos, you’ll know I’m a “life on two-wheels” kind of guy. If there’s an electric motorcycle, e-bike, scooter, or anything else remotely rideable out there, I’ve probably thrown a leg over it at least once. Over the years I’ve been fortunate enough to learn how each type of vehicle comes with its own unique personality and enjoyment, but also its own risk profile. And without the benefit of 5,000 pounds of murderous steel around us, out of necessity we motorcycle riders become masters of balancing risk.. Read more…
Polestar 2: How good is Model Year 2024?
Since its premiere in 2020, Polestar has noticeably developed its electric saloon further. With this new model year, the drive system has also been fundamentally revised. Our driving report shows what this brings and where there problems remain.
Xiaomi SU7 delivery wait times extended to up to almost 7 months
Customers ordering the Xiaomi SU7 will now have to wait about 3-7 months, with deliveries of the SU7 Max extended to mid-October. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Performance review
Volvo has a reputation for making safe and reliable vehicles, which are more luxurious than the average car but more boring than what the premium makers offer. Yet the newest addition to its lineup – the EX30 – aims to shake things up. If ever there was a car to challenge the boring Swedish manufacturer notion – it is certainly… Read more…
Tesla at 6 million cars: What it’s accomplished, what it hasn’t
Ahead of the release of preliminary Q1 2024 production and delivery figures, expected next week, it’s now official: Tesla has delivered more than 6 million vehicles since 2008, every one a battery-electric vehicle. Its 5 million total last September got a lot of attention. But 6 million is more important, because it cements Tesla as the… Read more…
Mountain Towing Test: Chevy Silverado EV Beats Cybertruck, Rivian R1T And Ford F-150 Lightning
The Cybertruck, R1T, Lightning and Silverado EV compete in a 460-mile Rocky Mountain tow test along I-70. Read more…
How Vietnamese are using e-scooters to save businesses from power outages
Vietnam has millions of e-scooters and an unstable power supply. One might think that these two things signal trouble when put together, but here’s how some Vietnamese are using their e-scooters to improve stability of the electrical grid and help small businesses avoid blackouts. Read more…
This $680 4-seater electric swan boat makes my own Chinese e-boat look luxurious
I’m no stranger to collecting weird Alibaba electric vehicles, and that includes aquatic vessels. But after buying an ultra-cheap Chinese electric boat last year, this new one makes my own lazy lake cruiser look like a luxury yacht. Read more…
Kia EV9 Charging Is Held Back By The Tesla Supercharging Network
More electric models have gained access to Tesla’s network, but EVs that rely on 800V charging are having a less-than-ideal experience. Read more…
Tesla Produced Its 6 Millionth Car
It took just over six months to produce the latest million EVs. Read more…
Changan’s EV arm Avatr launches updated Avatr 12 electric sedan with 11.6% lower starting price
The Avatr 12 uses Huawei’s Huawei Inside solution, featuring some components and assisted driving feature from the tech giant. Read more…
Metallica to use electric trucks for its concert tour in Europe
Heavy metal band Metallica will use electric trucks for their “M72 World Tour.” Partner Iveco will provide heavy-duty trucks for Metallica’s shows in Europe from May to July 2024 – and the crew will also travel by EV from concert to concert. Read more…
Zeekr says updated Zeekr 001 gets over 30,000 firm orders in 1st month on market
Zeekr officially launched the updated Zeekr 001 on February 27, leaving the starting price unchanged from its predecessor’s discounted price, with a price cut of RMB 20,000 for the two higher-trim variants. Read more…
Greenlane builds truck charging corridor between Los Angeles and Las Vegas
Electric and fuel cell truck charging and refuelling company Greenlane has announced plans for its first charging corridor for commercial trucks over 280 miles (around 450 kilometres) between Los Angeles and Las Vegas. The company plans to extend charging and hydrogen refuelling corridors across the country. Read more…
Xiaomi says SU7 gets 88,898 firm orders in initial 24 hours after launch
Firm orders for the Xiaomi SU7 include refundable orders within 7 days as well as non-refundable orders with locked-in configurations, unlike what other EV makers are doing. Read more…
BYD adjusts targets: 20% EV growth in 2024, double its international sales
During an investor event, BYD shared its plans for this year and 2025. The company was previously aiming to ship 4 million NEVs this year, including plug-in hybrids and battery-powered cars. Yet, following the below-expectations performance in January and February it adjusted expectations to 3.6 million sales, which is still 20% higher than what it managed in 2023. A big… Read more…
New England to become the second coal-free region in the US
Both of New Hampshire’s coal plants are shutting, making New England the second coal-free region in the US. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker offering steep discounts on 2023 EV models
Mercedes-Benz is joining a wave of automakers offering significant discounts on its 2023 EV models as it looks to clear inventory. The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS is being offered at up to $20,000 off MSRP, but the deals won’t last long. Read more…
Polestar CEO: ‘Crucial’ Year Ahead With New SUVs, No Plans For Cheaper EVs
Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath tells InsideEVs about differentiating from Volvo, parent Geely’s commitment and being profitable by 2025. Read more…
2024 Nissan Leaf SV Plus Review: Is This Car Still Relevant?
The 2024 Nissan Leaf is the cheapest EV on sale right now, but it’s lacking some key features, like a CCS-enabled DC fast charging port. Read more…
