The updated 2025 Kia Sorento PHEV is already being recalled, due to possible fuel leaks that present a fire risk. The recall of 1,385 plug-in […]
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Hyundai’s developing in-wheel electric motors
Hyundai is continuing work on in-wheel hub motors for electric vehicles, two recent patent filings indicate. One filing, published by the United States Patent and […]
California dealers seek to block VW Scout EV brand, which cut them out
VW bypassed conventional dealerships for selling upcoming Scout electric trucks Dealer interests in California say this is in violation of franchise laws Existing automakers sell […]
2025 Nissan Ariya lineup drops longest-range model
The 2025 Nissan Ariya costs $40,980 The longest-range model will go up to 289 miles on a charge The Ariya now has Tesla Supercharger access […]
EV battery material supply challenges loom by 2030
EV sales are predicted to increase sixfold by 2030 Demand for EVs and battery materials, could account for 95% of lithium supply Reuse, recycling, and […]
Vinfast VF 8 recalled due to airbag that may strike driver’s arm
Vinfast recalled 4,888 VF 8 electric SUVs The center airbag mounted to the driver’s seat could deploy improperly Vinfast will replace the airbag free of […]
Free NACS adapters soon enabling Supercharger access for Hyundai EVs
Complimentary NACS adapter will allow Supercharger access to CCS EVs Details coming early in 2025; Genesis also participating 2025 Ioniq 5 has NACS port, needs […]
Here’s why the first non-Tesla EV with a NACS port charges slower with it
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 is first with native NACS port NACS Hyundai EVs might charge faster—for now—with a CCS adapter Most Tesla Superchargers can’t charge […]
Honda and Nissan merger planned by 2026 to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs
Merger talks have begun between Honda and Nissan The merger will put the automakers under a joint holding company by August 2026 EVs, hybrids, platforms, […]
Canoo reportedly places remaining employees on “mandatory unpaid break”
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has placed its remaining employees and what it calls a “mandatory unpaid break” through at least the end of the year, […]
Electric Rolls-Royce conversions make classic luxury silent
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent […]
Electric Rolls-Royce conversions makes classic luxury silent
Rolls-Royce has always prided itself on the quietness of its luxury cars, hence its use of names like Phantom, Ghost, and Spectre. So a near-silent […]
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid sees minimal price increase
2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid costs $29,745—$425 more than last year Corolla Cross Hybrid comes standard with all-wheel drive EPA fuel economy ratings should hit 42 […]
2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV recalled because it’s too quiet
General Motors is recalling certain 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EVs because their federally mandated pedestrian warning systems may not be loud enough. The recall includes 7,606 […]
Tesla Cybertruck recalled for the seventh time
The Tesla Cybertruck is being recalled again, this time because its tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light may not stay on, preventing drivers from seeing […]
AC Future debuting zero-emissions RV at CES in Jan
A pair of California-based companies plan to unveil a prototype electric RV at the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next month. The vehicle, officially styled […]
GM and ChargePoint deploying 500-kw fast chargers with Omni Port
General Motors and ChargePoint on Wednesday announced plans to deploy up to 500 DC fast chargers before the end of 2025. Using GM Energy branding, […]
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
In U.S. form, ID.Buzz is larger, more powerful, with price over $60,000 Up to 234 miles of EPA range, from 10-80% in as little as […]
Honda 0 Series EV prototypes debuting at CES Jan. 7
Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial […]
Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalist
Rivian reworked battery and propulsion hardware, boosting range and efficiency R1S and R1T get retuned ride and handling, quieter cabins A simplified electrical architecture, revamped […]
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron charges ahead of the rest
Q6 E-Tron EV is Audi’s first on PPE platform shared with Porsche Arrives before the end of the year in Q6 and SQ6 forms California […]
2024 Cadillac Lyriq misses Top Safety Pick rating
Eight EVs have earned Top Safety Pick+ ratings from the IIHS The Cadillac Lyriq was not one of those EVs Mazda and Volvo PHEVs joined […]
Audi Q8 E-Tron production ends in February
Production of the Audi Q8 E-Tron ends Feb. 28 It’s unclear if 2025 Q8 E-Trons will arrive in the U.S. Audi’s EV lineup will continue […]
Electric Lamborghini delayed to 2029 because market isn’t ready
Lamborghini is delaying its first fully electric model by a year, hoping that market conditions will be more favorable at that time, Reuters reports. “We […]
Mercedes-Benz electric van concept coming in spring 2025
Mercedes-Benz will preview its Van.EA electric van architecture with a concept vehicle this spring. The automaker confirmed plans for the van concept Friday, releasing a […]
RollAway aims to be Cruise America for EV era
While many Americans aspire to own an RV, renting from companies like Cruise America is also a popular option. Now a Silicon Valley startup aims […]
Only 1% of EV buyers would go back to gas-powered cars
Once someone buys an electric vehicle, they tend to stick with it, according to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance, which represents EV […]
Audi Q5 and A7 PHEV recalled due to fire concerns
Audi is recalling 4,616 plug-in hybrids because of a battery issue that could lead to fires. The recall includes certain 2022 and 2023 Audi Q5 […]
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV rethinks regen braking
The 2026 Mercedes CLA EV gets true one-pedal driving Mercedes put a focus on efficiency and energy recuperation with the CLA EV Mercedes hasn’t said […]
Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production
Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to […]
Standalone Mercedes-Benz AMG electric SUV breaks cover
Mercedes-Benz on Thursday teased a camouflaged prototype of the dedicated electric SUV for its AMG performance division. AMG primarily makes sportier versions of existing Mercedes […]
Electric BMW M3 teased, likely has 4-motor powertrain
BMW M on Wednesday released images of a prototype of what is probably its upcoming electric M3 sports sedan. Posted to the performance division’s official […]
What didn’t make the cut
Earlier this week we named five Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2025 finalists. The Chevrolet Equinox EV, Hyundai Kona Electric, Porsche Macan Electric, […]
Lightship AE.1 Cosmos Edition electrifies glamping for $250,000
Startup Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the production version of its battery-powered travel trailer. Originally called the L1, the trailer is now known as the AE.1, […]
2025 Toyota 4Runner goes hybrid for $53,440
The Toyota 4Runner—one of the longest-running SUV nameplates—adds a hybrid powertrain option as part of its 2025-model-year redesign. But it’s only available on higher trim […]
2025 Lucid Gravity reshapes SUV universe
Lucid Gravity follows efficiency approach of Air sedan 450 miles of EPA range, 3.4-sec. 0-60 mph, available third row Grand Touring arriving soon, Touring coming […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz AMG E 53 Hybrid blends luxury into sporty PHEV
The 2025 Mercedes E 53 Hybrid can be DC fast-charged E 53 Hybrid has multiple regenerative braking modes but no one-pedal driving The E 53 […]
Green Car Reports names 5 finalists
Once a year, Green Car Reports takes a closer look at the market’s best and brightest green vehicles—models that help assure a cleaner future for […]
Universal plug-and-charge coming to all EVs starting in 2025
A consortium of stakeholders aims to roll out a universal plug-and-charge protocol for the U.S. in 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging […]
Kit promises “nimble” 150-mile electric MX-5 Miata
Offers better power-to-weight ratio, only 220 pounds more than original Miata Required creative use of space to accommodate 42 kwh—and 150-mile range Electrogenic claims conversion […]
Lucid Gravity starts rolling off assembly line in production form
The first customer examples of the Lucid Gravity electric SUV began rolling out of the automaker’s Casa Grande, Arizona, assembly plant Thursday. The Gravity was […]
Why the electric Porsche 718 Boxster won’t have one-pedal driving
Porsche has opted not to use one-pedal driving in its current EVs, and that won’t change with electric sports cars due to replace the current […]
Trump tariffs would make vehicles more expensive, EV or not
Tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico could add $2,100 for U.S.-assembled vehicles Mexico-made pickup trucks might cost $8,000-$10,000 more Proposed tariffs could also drive […]
Stellantis aims to halve EV battery cost by 2030 with lithium-sulfur
Stellantis on Thursday announced an agreement with Texas-based Zeta Energy to develop lithium-sulfur batteries that could significantly reduce cost and pack weight, while boosting charging […]
Hybrids as reliable as non-hybrids, Consumer Reports finds
Hybrids continue to excel in reliability, while plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are improving, according to a new Consumer Reports survey. The publication’s 2025 Automotive […]
Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10
Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday. Nissan plans to […]
Mercedes-Benz gives Pope Francis the first electric Popemobile
The Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology is the first electric Popemobile Fisker was supposed to supply an Ocean as the first electric Popemobile While […]
Hyundai recalls over 226K vehicles due to damaged circuit boards
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids are among 226,118 vehicles Hyundai is recalling in the U.S. over damaged circuit boards that could affect prevent rearview camera displays […]
2026 BMW iX bridges the Neue Klasse EV current
Refreshed iX electric crossover gets 10% more efficient 2026 iX will have three new model designations BMW refined the suspension tuning If you’ve been following […]
Jaguar Type 00 concept previews 1,000 hp, 430-mile range GT future
The Jaguar Type OO concept previews the automaker’s four-door GT that debuts in 2025 The upcoming EV will have up to 1,000 hp and is […]
Biden admin loans Stellantis and Samsung $7B for Indiana battery factory
$7.5B loan would help scale up battery production in Indiana Aiming for 67 gigawatt-hours of annual capacity there DOE loan comes from same program that […]
Genesis SUVs going hybrid first, extended-range PHEVs on the way
Dedicated investment assures Genesis stays distinct in tech transition Genesis SUVs will go hybrid first Plug-in range-extended EV models arrive in 2027 Hyundai has in […]
Kia pickup for US might be gas or EV, won’t be Tasman
Kia says Tasman pickup revealed in Oct. isn’t for U.S. market Brand hasn’t decided on a U.S.-bound Kia electric pickup Push toward more hybrids and […]
Replacing an EV battery may cost less than fixing a gas engine by 2030
The potential high cost of EV battery replacements is a major worry for new-car shoppers, but that likely won’t be the case for long, according […]
Porsche might develop gas and hybrid versions of its EVs
Porsche will continue developing internal-combustion engines longer than planned, including potentially adding hybrid variants to some planned all-electric models, CFO Lutz Meschke said during a […]
Kia EV6 recalled for loss of drive power
Kia is recalling 62,872 EV6 electric vehicles because onboard charging control units could become damaged and trigger a reduced-power driving mode. The recall covers 2022-2024 […]
Fisker Ocean recalled for roll away issue
With Fisker Group still in bankruptcy, the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is the subject of yet another recall, this time for a fault that could […]
2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets an $18,800 price hike
The revamped 2025 Audi E-Tron GT range receives performance improvements, bigger battery packs, and a simplified lineup, along with a $126,795 starting price that makes […]
Jaguar buying back nearly 3,000 I-Pace EVs over fire risk
JLR will buy back 2,760 2019 Jaguar I-Pace electric SUVs due to a fire risk that the automaker and safety regulators have determined has not […]
2025 Lexus RZ price cut by $11,200 with new entry-level grade
The 2025 Lexus RZ electric crossover is now $11,200 less expensive than last year thanks to a new entry-level grade. In this nameless trim level, […]
Kia EV3 and EV4 EVs might both be US-bound, PV5 van a maybe
Kia hasn’t yet confirmed EV3 or EV4 for the U.S.—but we might get both Unclear if EV3 arrives, whether Niro EV would continue Kia PV5 […]
VW has no plans for 2-speed transmissions in EVs
VW sees no need for multi-speed transmissions in EVs It tested a manual transmission for performance EVs More efficient EVs might be more expensive, VW […]
More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years”
Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While […]
The world doesn’t need another Tesla
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe sees few compelling sub-$50k EVs Scaringe is amused by the interest in Scout CEO believes it’s important to have a variety […]
California may block $7,500 Tesla EV rebates if Trump kills tax credit
California will provide its residents with $7,500 rebates for electric vehicles if the incoming Trump administration eliminates the federal EV tax credit, Governor Gavin Newsom […]
Hyundai recalls 145,000 Ioniq and Genesis EVs for loss of drive power
145,235 Hyundai and Genesis EVs have been recalled The recall stems from a potential issue with the onboard charger The issue results in a potential […]
Honda’s ready to build prototype solid-state batteries for EVs
Honda on Thursday unveiled what it calls a demonstration production line for solid-state batteries, with aims to commercialize the technology later this decade. Located in Sakura […]
Electric Chrysler Pacifica minivan plays with flexible interior
The Chrysler Pacifica lineup will gain an electric variant Electric Chrysler Pacifica interior will feature flexible interior packaging Pacifica will be refreshed in 2026 with […]
Mercedes developing solar paint for EVs
Mercedes-Benz is developing a solar coating for EVs In ideal conditions it could provide many miles of additional EV range per day Mercedes wouldn’t say […]
Mercedes tech may enable EV batteries with mixed cell types
Mercedes-Benz has its eyes on solid-state batteries with its partnership with Factorial for battery cells, but the automaker’s already thinking one step beyond that. In […]
Mercedes In-Drive moves braking system inside EV’s electric motor
Mercedes In-Drive system mounts the brakes to the electric motor In-Drive is a friction-based braking system Mercedes has In-Drive in active testing, hasn’t given a […]
Northvolt files for bankruptcy
Swedish battery firm Northvolt filed for U.S. Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Thursday, with CEO Peter Carlsson stepping down the following day. Northvolt needs to raise […]
2026 Kia Sportage hybrid, plug-in hybrid debut at LA auto show
The refreshed compact crossover introduces a more user-friendly infotainment interface Hybrid and plug-in hybrid models get a modest boost of horsepower The 2026 Sportage goes […]
Jaguar EV concept teased ahead of Dec. 2 debut
Jaguar will unveil a concept car previewing the look of its future electric vehicles on Dec. 2, during Miami Art Week. The automaker released a […]
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 smooths the electric SUV form
Ioniq 9 will seat up to seven, has fully reclining first and second Aims for 335 miles of range, 24-minute 10-80% fast-charging Capable of downloadable […]
Electric Mini Cooper and Aceman not coming to US for now
Mini is deferring plans to bring the redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and new Aceman urban electric vehicle to the U.S., but isn’t shutting the door […]
Stellantis details 690-mile range for STLA Frame platform
STLA Frame platform can handle electric, range-extended electric, hybrid, and ICE powertrains Towing capacity maxes out at 14,000 pounds, which exceeds rivals by 4,000 pounds […]
US-built 2025 Kia EV9 qualifies for $3,750 EV tax credit
U.S. production of the Kia EV9 is being cut back 2025 EV9s assembled in the U.S. qualify for $3,750 of the federal EV tax credit […]
Green Car Reports expanding email newsletter
Green Car Reports’ email newsletter is shifting to a new afternoon delivery schedule, while we add new coverage in the mornings to your inbox. In order […]
EV battery prices to drop by 50% by 2026
EV battery prices have been falling, and they could decline even more steeply over the next two years, according to a new Goldman Sachs report. […]
2026 Mercedes CLA will get CCS and NACS charge ports, hybrid option
The 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA will be available as an EV and hybrid The electric CLA will be able to add 186 miles of range in […]
Which electric cars have the most range?
For 2025, dozens of EV variants top 300 miles of range The top-ten list contains pickups, SUVs, crossovers, sedans, and a hatchback Standouts like Lucid […]
EVs are in different kinds of fender-benders, claims data reveals
Insurance claims suggest EVs are in different types of lower-speed crashes EVs are more likely to be rear-ended, less likely to have front-end damage Combustion […]
Pro-Trump EV disinformation worked in Michigan, polling suggests
EV policy was one of the top issues for Michigan voters in the 2024 Presidential election. And in a state where the Biden administration’s policies […]
Future Stellantis EVs might flex 800V at 400V Superchargers
Patent enables higher charge rates from lower-voltage DC fast chargers Solution adds a series of relay switches and a capacitor It’s a smart workaround for […]
Next-gen Jaguar EV prototype teased
Jaguar has finally provided a glimpse of the first of what the automaker claims will be a full lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker on […]
57% EV in 10 years requires “strategic reset” from automakers
Rate of acceleration for global EV adoption has slowed, firm suggests focus beyond early adopters Study relates EV adoption to Strategist, Individualist, Carer, Conservative, and […]
US may undercut China on batteries by 2030
The U.S. could produce cheaper EV batteries than China by 2030, according to a new report by analysis firm Benchmark Mineral Intelligence (via Politico). But […]
China’s CATL open to building US battery plant if Trump allows
Chines battery supplier CATL could build a plant in the U.S. The decision would hinge on whether Trump’s administration allows the Chinese to enter the […]
2025 Polestar 2 drops the best-driving, highest-range versions
The 2025 Polestar 2 lineup shrinks to just one configuration, dropping the less-expensive, higher-range models. First spotted by Car and Driver, the 2025 Polestar 2 […]
2025 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid may not be moving enough
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much […]
2025 Kia Niro EV still costs $40,975 despite added standard equipment
The 2025 Kia Niro EV receives a few more standard features, but costs the same as the 2024 model. That means prices still start at […]
Toyota says California-led EV mandates “impossible” to meet
Toyota on Friday gave the first indication of a renewed pushback against California’s ability to set stricter emissions standards and wind down sales of gasoline […]
Bentley now going all electric by 2035, first EV’s an SUV
Bentley’s pushed its timeline to go all electric back five years to 2035 The automaker’s first EV will arrive in 2027 and be an SUV […]
Karma Invictus positioned as Revero performance variant
The Invictus is a limited-edition performance version of the Karma Revero PHEV Only 30 units of the Invictus will be built at a later, unannounced, […]
Asics sneakers reuse vehicle airbag fabric, win design award
Leftover fabric from car airbags is now being used in sneakers, helping to lower the environmental impact of cars and footwear alike. The Asics Gel-Sonoma […]
Tesla Model S Plaid reports for police duty
The next Tesla to become a cop car is the Model S Plaid UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance created the police package for the […]
GM exec believes ditching Apple CarPlay in EVs is the path forward
GM is phasing out Apple CarPlay in its lineup New Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Buick EVs won’t have Apple CarPlay GM’s software boss believes the […]
Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development
Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going […]
Honda previews first electric performance motorcycle
Honda on Tuesday unveiled a performance electric motorcycle concept as part of what the company says will be an ongoing emphasis on two-wheeled electrification. Previewing […]
Rivian R2 will get Arizona-made batteries from LG
Batteries bound for U.S. Rivian R2 models will come from Arizona LG will supply Rivian with 67 gigawatt-hours over five years 4695 format is set […]
California sees motorcycle sales skyrocketing under electric mandate
California is considering an electric-motorcycle mandate that could lead to a much stronger motorcycle market in the state. The proposed rules, which the California Air […]
2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV teased with focus on efficiency
A new generation of the Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class compact sedan arrives next year, with an all-electric variant as part of the lineup. Mercedes first showed a […]
Honda takes battery-swapping beyond Asia, eyes delivery services
Honda is looking to expand a battery-swapping service from Asia to Europe, but the focus will remain on two-wheeled vehicles like mopeds and scooters. The […]
Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific […]
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV costs $79,050
Base prices for EQE SUV lineup carry forward unchanged EQE SUV continues with CCS charge port, amid shift to Tesla NACS Base model is priced […]
Second EV phase begins around 2027, third around 2035
As the automaker prepares to launch its first all-electric models, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser believes electric vehicles are about to undergo rapid change. The auto […]
2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid adds LE, Nightshade Edition models
An LE base model and darker Nightshade trim join the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to […]
Walmart’s deploying Chevy BrightDrop electric vans for home delivery
Walmart is adding Chevrolet BrightDrop 400 electric vans to its U.S. home delivery fleet. The vans will be deployed in Austin, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, northwest […]
Chevrolet Silverado EV gets Sidewinder feature, GMC’s CrabWalk for Chevy
The Chevrolet Silverado EV is getting its own version of the CrabWalk mode already available on its GMC Sierra EV sibling, Chevy confirmed Friday. Chevy’s […]
Ford adds NACS adapter supplier due to slow Tesla supply chain
Ford is now shipping a new North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapter to customers to help provide access to Tesla Supercharger stations more quickly. First […]
Polestar delivers brand’s first EVs not made in China
Polestar on Friday confirmed its first customer deliveries of U.S.-built electric vehicles. Every Polestar model to date has been manufactured in China, but the 2025 […]
Ford pausing F-150 Lighting electric truck production for six weeks
Ford will pause production of its F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck from Nov. 18 to Jan. 6, reports Reuters. “We continue to adjust production for […]
Hyundai Intium concept previews Nexo fuel-cell SUV successor
Hyundai on Thursday provided a first look at a concept previewing a production-bound hydrogen fuel-cell vehicle due in the first half of 2025. Called the […]
Aptera finally built a production-intent working 3-wheel EV
Aptera on Wednesday announced that it had completed a working production-intent version of its high-efficiency, three-wheel solar EV. This vehicle, the first in a series, […]
Electric hydrofoil ferry uses 80% less energy, and it can fly
Sweden is the home of Volvo and Polestar, but the Scandinavian country is electrifying more than cars. On Tuesday, an electric hydrofoil ferry service began […]
Scout previews pet and camp modes in electric truck concepts
Scout will follow the lead of Tesla and Rivian in offering software-based modes and features for its Traveler electric SUV and Terra electric pickup truck. […]
Tesla wants all new vehicles to be wired like the Cybertruck
Tesla wants to apply the 48-volt electrical architecture it debuted in the Cybertruck to vehicles from other brands. In a recent blog post, the automaker […]
2025 Lucid Gravity costs $94,900, targets 440 miles of range
The Lucid Gravity electric SUV is still on track to start production before the end of the year, targeting more than 440 miles of range […]
EVs, solar will put fossil fuels in global decline by 2030
EVs could help hasten the ongoing transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy through the end of the decade, according to a new report from […]
LG shifting Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production to Michigan
Ford Mustang Mach-E battery production will move from Poland to Michigan The move will translate into federal EV tax credit eligibility The Ford Mustang Mach-E […]
CATL introduces mixed-chemistry battery for PHEVs with fast charging
Mix of lithium-ion and sodium-ion chemistries allow improved cold-weather performance Might allow 200 miles or more of electric range, regain 70% of total range in […]
GMC Sierra EV recalled because turn signals may be too dim
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV full-size electric pickup truck is already being recalled because other road users might not be able to see its turn […]
Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs
SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more […]
2025 Lexus LC 500h keeps gorgeous hybrid GT dream alive
The 2025 Lexus LC 500h costs $103,575, which is $1,425 more than the 2024 model Lexus increased the LC 500h’s rigidity with additional bracing The […]
Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car
Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken […]
Scout Traveler vs. Rivian R1S: Comparing electric SUVs
The first true challenger to Rivian’s R1S off-road electric family hauler has come out of the shadows. VW’s Scout will be developing its off-road electric […]
Scout reveals electric Traveler SUV and Terra pickup, due in 2027
The Scout Traveler SUV and Terra pickup arrive in 2027 Scout said the EVs will have up to 350 miles of range; 500 miles with […]
Scout Terra vs. Rivian R1T: Comparing electric trucks
The Scout Terra electric truck has the Rivian R1T in its sights, along with a bevy of other electric pickups. Said to enter production in […]
Stellantis to test solid-state batteries in Dodge Charger Daytona EVs
Stellantis will test solid-state battery cells from Massachusetts-based Factorial in a fleet of Dodge Charger Daytona electric vehicles starting in 2026, the two companies announced […]
Feds investigating Tesla Full Self-Driving after four crashes, one fatality
The NHTSA is looking at the safety of Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system Four crashes have been documented while Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system was engaged, one […]
US consumers aren’t buying PHEVs despite automakers embracing them
The hype surrounding plug-in hybrids isn’t translating to sales PHEVs only accounted for 1.9% of 2024 sales so far EVs have accounted for 9.4% of […]
GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035
GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker’s backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects […]
Ford tells some EV owners to stop using Tesla Supercharger NACS adapter
Ford is telling some electric vehicle customers to stop using the North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters it provided for charging at Tesla Supercharger stations. […]
2025 Volkswagen ID.Buzz tags nostalgia, re-ups minivans
U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to […]
California police call EVs “nearly unusable”
California police forces see the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y as too tight for police duty There’s no official Tesla police package, and few […]
GM’s new military truck is an electric Silverado HD with diesel fumes
Diesel engine appears to charge only, with electric motors providing propulsion The formula balances military fuel infrastructure with stealthier electric propulsion GM previously abandoned truck […]
2026 Nissan Rogue plug-in hybrid will borrow Mitsubishi tech
Nissan’s Rogue crossover will go plug-in hybrid soon The system may be related to that in the Mitsu Outlander PHEV A separate Rogue Hybrid will […]
Subaru Forester and Crosstrek hybrids aim for mpg, power boost
The next-generation hybrid system to be used in the Subaru Forester and Crosstrek will likely offer a step up in horsepower when it reaches the […]
Stellantis recalls 44,500 PHEV SUVs because brake pedal can collapse
Stellantis is recalling nearly 45,000 plug-in hybrid crossover SUVs globally because they may have been built with frail brake pedals. The recall encompasses 2024-2025 Alfa […]
2025 GMC Sierra EV goes up to 460 miles, adds lower-price version
2025 GMC Sierra EV Denali steps up to an EPA-equivalent range of 460 miles Sierra EV Denali compares to Chevy Silverado EV RST Elevation and […]
Apple worked with China’s BYD to develop EV batteries
Prior to ending its much-discussed electric-vehicle project, Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD on batteries, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. A partnership between the two companies started around […]
Honda recalls hybrids due to possible fuel leaks
Honda is recalling approximately 720,000 vehicles in the U.S.—including several hybrid models—due to fuel pumps that may crack and leak. The automaker announced that recall […]
BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said the ban will […]
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here […]
Honda Prelude will skip stick, unlike brand’s original hybrid coupe
The Honda Prelude coupe looks set to return as a hybrid—in some markets, at least. But a manual transmission—something Honda offered on its very first […]
THK EV prototype teases in-wheel motors, electric brakes, four-wheel steering
Japan’s THK unveiled the LSR-05 EV prototype at the 2024 Paris auto show Prototype features in-wheel motors and wireless charging system The designer was former […]
Toyota recalls 42,199 Corolla Cross Hybrids over loss of power brake assist
Toyota is recalling certain Corolla Cross Hybrid crossovers from the first two model years of production to address a software issue that could cause power-brake […]
Will JuiceBox EV chargers be stranded assets as owner shirks support?
Enel X abruptly left the U.S. market with no initial plan for JuiceBox support, functionality JuiceBox line is among the most prevalent U.S. home smart […]
VW reportedly plans 8 cheaper electric models by 2027
Volkswagen plans to launch eight affordable electric vehicles by 2027, CEO Thomas Schåfer said in a recent interview with German publication Auto Motor und Sport […]
Kia marks 80th anniversary with EV restomod
Kia is celebrating its 80th anniversary The automaker commissioned an electric conversion of its Pride hatchback A pair of 10-kwh batteries provide up to 120 […]
2025 Lexus LX flagship gains hybrid powertrain option
Lexus expands the LX lineup for 2025 with a hybrid The hybrid system is unlikely to make a meaningful impact on fuel economy The Lexus […]
BMW i7 and i5 recalled for steering issue
Two BMW electric sedans are being recalled over steering components that could break, requiring more effort to turn the wheel. The recall includes 202 BMW […]
What is a self-driving car?
A self-driving car is a vehicle that can transport passengers safely from point A to point B without any human intervention. These vehicles can range […]
Toyota exec says shift to EVs will lead to job losses
Eliminating internal-combustion engines would also eliminate many jobs related to engine-related technology, Toyota chairman Akio Toyoda told Reuters and other media Thursday. “If electric vehicles […]
$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Two-passenger Cybercab, also called Robotaxi, is due by 2027 and will use wireless charging Cybercab will cost less than $30,000, have no steering wheel or […]
GM PowerBank home energy storage arrives, could outflex Tesla
GM PowerBank home energy storage is now available as part of V2H bundles Two capacities offered—10.6 kwh and 17.7 kwh Automaker’s V2H bundles are now […]
Uber adds EV-only preference for riders, AI chat for drivers
Uber is looking to increase utilization of EVs for its ride-sharing service, in part by updating its app to help get riders matched with EV […]
GM adopting LFP batteries, could cut $6,000 from EVs
General Motors on Tuesday filled in some details on plans to use cost-cutting lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells in future EVs. Now it has […]
Honda wonders if you’d like gas-engine sounds inside your EV
Honda might add the sounds of vintage performance models to future EVs The sounds might be offered for download for a small cost Honda’s next-gen […]
GM pulls the plug on Ultium name
General Motors will drop the Ultium name from the modular EV batteries and related components used in all of the automaker’s current and planned U.S.-market […]
Toyota and Subaru reportedly developing another electric SUV together
Toyota and Subaru will launch a second jointly-developed electric SUV in 2026, reports Nikkei. A follow-up to the Subaru Solterra and Toyota bZ4X twins, this […]
Toyota debating when to end pure gas-car sales in US
Toyota knows the end is coming for pure gas-powered cars Electrified models, mostly hybrids, accounted for 48% of Toyota’s U.S. sales in September Toyota has […]
Mercedes-Benz Van.EA prototypes out testing
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototypes of its next-generation electric vans ahead of their scheduled debut in 2026. Unlike the current eSprinter and other smaller electric models […]
EV drivers more likely to be at fault in crashes
A study found EV drivers cause more accidents than those of gas and diesel cars EVs cost more to insure and repair than gas and […]
Waymo using the Hyundai Ioniq 5 for next-gen self-driving taxis
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be Waymo’s next-gen self-driving taxi Self-driving Ioniq 5s will be on the road late in 2025 Waymo didn’t say what’s […]
2025 Toyota Sequoia remains the only hybrid full-size SUV you can buy
The 2025 Toyota Sequoia full-size SUV receives small changes while continuing to offer a standard hybrid powertrain. For 2025, the Sequoia adds optional massaging front […]
Yamaha to help develop Caterham Project V electric sports car
Caterham is turning to Yamaha to help develop its Project V electric sports car, the company announced Wednesday. A production version will use a Yamaha-developed […]
Nissan Leaf batteries get second life at automaker’s headquarters
Nissan Leaf batteries are getting a second life Nissan expects to use the battery packs from about 50-60 Leafs The project is projected to reduce […]
2025 Toyota Land Cruiser aims off-road for $57,900
The 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser hybrid SUV arrives at U.S. dealerships in late October with a base price of $57,900. That price includes a mandatory […]
First Ionna station flips gas station into EV “Rechargery”
Ionna on Thursday broke ground on its first EV fast-charging site which, symbolically, will be on land once occupied by a gas station. The inaugural […]
Electric Mercedes supercar reportedly set as SLS EV replacement
Mercedes-Benz is reportedly working on an electric AMG supercar The electric supercar would be the SLS AMG Electric Drive’s successor The 2023 Vision One-Eleven concept […]
2024 Kia EV9 recalled for remote parking system issue
After quickly winning critical acclaim in its initial model year, the 2024 Kia EV9 has been recalled due to a software issue with the remote […]
Jeep recalling 194,000 plug-in hybrid SUVs for battery fires
Stellantis is recalling 194,000 Jeep 4xe plug-in hybrid SUVs globally after 13 reports of battery fires, and is telling owners to park outside and away […]
GM delays electric truck plant, punts Buick EV
GM’s Orion Assembly Plant won’t build electric trucks until mid-2026 Buick’s EV timeline just became TBD The Cruise self-driving robotaxi will no longer use the […]
2025 Porsche Taycan EPA range grows to 318 miles
EPA range numbers span from 261 to 318 miles with larger Performance Battery Plus Those with standard Performance Battery return an EPA 252 to 274 […]
Trump sanctions sparked Chinese smartphone maker to build EVs
Donald Trump hates electric cars—particularly Chinese electric cars—but his administration’s sanctions against China’s Xiaomi in early 2021 sparked the company’s decision to build an EV, […]
2025 Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid is a 771-hp plug-in hybrid
The Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid rejoins the lineup for 2025 The plug-in hybrid marks the range topper for the Panamera Buyers can place their […]
Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?
In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as […]
Ford to build Super Duty HD trucks where it was going to build EVs
Ford’s adding Super Duty heavy-duty pickup truck production to its Canadian factory Ford originally said it would use that factory to build EVs The move […]
Musk tells Tesla 4680 battery team, fix them or we’re done
Tesla still hasn’t solves its issues with the large-format 4680 battery cells Elon Musk reportedly told the team the issues better be fixed by the […]
Rivian’s EV charging gateway to Yosemite used to be a gas station
Rivian is turning an old gas station into a charging hub Yosemite Outpost will also serve as a charging education point Station will have solar […]
Chrysler recalls about 24,000 Pacifica PHEVs, says stop charging and park outside
Chrysler issued a recall for about 24,000 2017 to 2021 Pacifica plug-in hybrid minivans The recall stems from an issue fire risk to due a […]
VW already created an EV sub-brand for its EV sub-brand—for China
Volkswagen’s adding a sub-brand to a sub-brand as part of its EV push The new sub-brand will be for China only and named ID.Unyx Volkswagen already […]
Tesla Cybertruck off-road mode detailed
Tesla explained how the Cybertruck’s off-road modes work Cybertruck’s off-road modes include Baja, Overland, and Wade The off-road modes came via an over-the-air software update […]
Genesis reverses on EVs, preparing slew of hybrids noting customer demand
Genesis’ all-EV product plan will add some HEVs and PHEVs Emissions standards and customer demand are driving the full-EV-lineup delay A 2.5-liter turbo-4 hybrid seems […]
Mercedes-Benz adds Starbucks locations to its EV fast-charging network
Mercedes-Benz will install EV fast chargers at over 100 Starbucks locations, the two companies announced Monday in a press release. The initial phase will see […]
2025 Lucid Air Pure is America’s most efficient EV
The 2025 Lucid Air Pure just became the most efficient car in America. The Pure has an EPA-rated range of 420 miles. The price? $71,400, […]
GM CEO backs away from 1M EV target, says market’s “not developing”
GM announced in 2022 it could build 1M EVs annually in 2025 It aimed to make 400,000 EVs over 2022 and 2023—later extended into 2024 […]
2025 Hyundai Ioniq 9 three-row electric SUV arriving in 2024
Hyundai’s three-row electric SUV will arrive in 2024 The electric three-row SUV will likely be called the Ioniq 9 Interior packaging, range, and powertrain outputs […]
Vinfast delays US factory as issues mount
Vinfast delayed U.S. production of its EVs by three years Vinfast lowered volume targets for 2024 Vinfast has fallen behind sales targets despite pivoting its […]
Genesis GV60 gets the first Magma treatment, in 2025
Genesis confirmed its GV60 Magma for production in 2025 The first public look at the production model comes this week at the 2024 Goodwood Festival […]
The first electric-car president? Ike Eisenhower liked them
At least a couple of presidents have been drivers of electric cars, but they’re not all in the recent past. Our 34th President, Dwight David […]
Polestar 6 electric convertible may get spicy BST edition
Polestar’s Concept BST contemplates a spicy 6 electric convertible The 6’s still on the docket for 2026 Polestar CEO Thomas Ingenlath says more BST editions […]
2025 Q5 PHEV returns, remains Audi’s lone plug-in hybrid
The 2025 Audi Q5 S line TFSI e returns for the new model year with nearly no change, after receiving a more advanced active lane […]
These hybrids have AWD, top 40 mpg, cost less than $30,000
Spoiler alert: They’re all Toyotas. Need some traction for a snowy winter commute, on a tight budget? If so, one of the market’s low-priced, high-mpg […]
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD returns to top Ioniq 6 in range
The rear-wheel drive Tesla Model 3 Long Range has returned The Model 3 Long Range costs $42,490, which is $5,000 less than the AWD model […]
Deal lays path to solid-state batteries for a million VW EVs annually
VW’s PowerCo could eventually make up to 80 gigawatt-hours of solid-state cells annually QuantumScape and PowerCo will combine forces to scale up production Production timeline […]
2025 Chevy Equinox EV costs $34,995 for 319 miles, gets power boost
Chevrolet appears to have held true on the arrival of an Equinox EV version that costs just $34,995 and is set to deliver well over […]
Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
Toyota and Lexus EV drivers will have access to Ionna Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Ionna, becoming the eighth automaker to do so […]
