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Electrek·21h ago
XPeng shops its self-driving tech to automakers — Tesla found no takers
XPeng is trying to turn its self-driving and smart-cockpit systems into a licensing business, courting automakers, suppliers, and software firms well beyond its existing Volkswagen deal, according to a Reuters report. It’s the exact playbook Tesla has been pitching for years with “Full Self-Driving.” The difference is
InsideEVs·21h ago
Congress Advances Bill That Would Force Your EV To Have AM Radio
A bill just passed the House that would force automakers to put AM radio in every car sold in America—including EVs.
Volkswagen’s EV van drove through 92 countries to set a new Guinness World Record
The Volkswagen ID. Buzz set a new Guinness World Record for “the most countries visited in a continuous journey” by an EV, covering nearly 100,000 km across 92 countries. more…
144 Tesla Megapacks power Australia’s first 8-hour grid battery
Australia just switched on its longest-duration grid battery, and it runs on 144 Tesla Megapacks. RWE’s Limondale battery in New South Wales can discharge for a full eight hours — four times longer than the two-hour batteries that dominate the Australian grid. It’s the first project of its kind in the country. more…
Same Battery Size, Different Range: VW ID. Polo Takes On Renault 5
On a highway-heavy European road trip, the electric Polo used less energy per mile and needed less time to charge.
The Mercedes GLC Electric Drove 393 Miles Mostly On Highways With One Quick Charge
Its calculated range was only 273 miles of mostly highway driving. A single lunch charging stop helped it cover nearly 400.
The Best Rivian R2 Colors Are Now Up For Grabs In The Configurator
Two new exterior shades and a new, lighter interior are now available for the mid-size electric SUV.
The Bronx will be breathing a little easier with new Volvo VNR Electric [update]
New York City’s largest food rescue organization is helping Bronx residents breathe a little bit easier with the recent acquisition and upcoming deployment of three brand-new, zero emission Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks. UPDATE 17SEP2026 : Now, you can ride along! more…
How Hankook Made Long-Lasting, Long-Range EV Tires
The company's iON lineup of EV tires are designed specifically for the unique demands of electric cars.
Hyundai opens orders for its new electric van, starting at about $66,500
Hyundai’s electric van is bigger than the Kia PV5 and Volkswagen ID. Buzz, with enough room for nine passengers. more…
BYD upgrades top-selling small electric SUV with more range, now starting at about $11,000
BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. more…
He Replaced The Battery In A Ford F-150 Lightning. Here's How Hard It Was
In some ways, it's a lot easier than swapping an engine. In other ways, it's harder.
A BMW i8, Tesla Model Y, And Audi E-Tron GT All Drag Race, But The Results Are Closer Than You'd Think
A Drag Race Between A BMW i8, Audi E-Tron, And Tesla Model Y Shows How Far We've Come
Ars Technica · Cars·1d ago
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5: Here's what we still like, here's what annoys us
It’s spacious, efficient, and charges very quickly. But what about reliability concerns?
Volvo teases its new vehicle design, including a surprise inside
Volvo is going on the offensive with 13 new electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles coming by 2030. The upcoming models will feature a new design and revamped interior. more…
Tesla to run public Megachargers at 3 Forum Mobility Semi depots
Tesla is going to operate public Megacharger sites at three electric truck depots it doesn’t own. Forum Mobility, one of the largest heavy-duty charging operators in the US, says Tesla will run public Megacharging at three of four new California depots it’s about to break ground on. The move comes as Forum brings anoth
Kia expects its bigger electric vans to outsell the PV5 as it targets 250,000 by 2030
Kia aims to sell 250,000 electric vans by 2030, with the PV7 and PV9 accounting for a larger share combined than the PV5 . more…
Royal Enfield’s Flying Flea electric motorcycle finally goes global, revealing its Western price
Royal Enfield’s new Flying Flea electric motorcycle has officially spread its wings beyond India, with the retro-inspired C6 now launching in Europe and the UK. And perhaps just as importantly, we finally know what Western riders can expect to pay for it. more…
Lucid and Bolt to deploy 25,000 autonomous EVs across Europe
Lucid and Bolt announced a partnership today to build and deploy autonomous vehicles across Europe, with the ride-hailing platform aiming to put at least 25,000 self-driving Lucid EVs on its network. It’s the second big autonomous-fleet deal Lucid has signed in just over a year. And it rides on a vehicle platform the c
Open source semi: Windrose puts its electric truck online, for free
This week, Windrose founder and CEO Wen Han made heavy truck history by putting the CAD models for all 1,023 parts from the X9D01 base model of his Windrose E700 Class 8 electric truck online. For free. more…
Solid-state battery maker Factorial secures another big partnership
Solid-state battery specialist Factorial Energy is teaming up with Mitsui Kinzoku, one of the few companies producing sulfide-based solid electrolytes, to scale up the promising new technology. more…
Volvo Is Planning 13 New Cars This Decade In Its Biggest Product Push Yet
The major lineup revamp starts now and includes new EVs and latest-generation hybrids.
This Hilarious 1961 Electric Shopper Can Get You To The Grocery Store And Back. But That's About It
It's like if the Fiat Topolino came out in 1960s America.
Out of this world performance at down to Earth prices: Ausom’s AWESOME fall sale
Ausom made a name for itself with a growing lineup of electric scooters that offers everything from practical single-motor commuters to seriously quick dual-motor thrill rides without breaking the bank. This month, the brand’s awesome Fall Sale is making the Ausom brand’s high-performance value proposition even more co
Tesla brings Cybercab to China, rules out sale and robotaxi service
Tesla is putting its Cybercab on public display in China this week, but the company wants to be clear about one thing it isn’t: a vehicle it plans to sell there. Tesla China said the showcase “does not involve” selling the Cybercab in the Chinese market or launching a driverless ride-hailing service — even as China’s o
The Mercedes CLA Is One Of America's Quickest Charging EVs: Test
The Mercedes CLA isn't just a charging champion. Its range and efficiency make it a great road tripper.
Kia is offering big discounts on the EV9, with over $15,000 off at some dealers
Kia’s biggest electric SUV is being marked down by more than $15,000 at some dealers. more…
ENGWE E26 3.0 full suspension e-bike with $343 FREE bundle at new $1,499 low + Eagle electric dirt bike new $899 low, Anker, more
ENGWE and Anker eufy are dominating our midweek Green Deals. First up is the increased savings on ENGWE’s latest E26 3.0 Dual-Motor Full Suspension All-Terrain e-bike with a FREE $343 bundle at a new $1,499 low , followed by the brand’s Eagle Electric Dirt Bike with up to a $276 FREE bundle at a new $899 low . Behind t
The Porsche Cayenne Electric Can Now Charge Wirelessly
It's always had the onboard tech. But now the pad itself is on sale in a few markets.
BYD undercuts the Tesla Model 3 with its new Formula S EV, starting at under $29,000
The Formula S series includes the first sedan and GT, launched under BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao. Starting at under $29,000, the electric sedan is cheaper than a Tesla Model 3. more…
Tesla’s new ‘Accordion’ Supercharger could speed up its slow buildout
Tesla deployed its first “Accordion” Supercharger, a pre-assembled charging unit that ships 16 stalls on a single truck and installs 20% cheaper than a conventional site. Tesla’s charging team says the goal is now to pre-assemble every Supercharger in a factory. It’s a smart move, and one the company badly needs after
Volkswagen’s new electric hot hatch delivers more power than the Golf GTI [Images]
Volkswagen revealed the new ID.3 GTI, a new electric hot hatch that’s more powerful than the Golf GTI. It’s VW’s most powerful GTI ever. more…
Rivian’s ALSO e-bikes are finally hitting the road – but not for frustrated customers
Rivian spin-off ALSO is finally getting its futuristic TM-B electric bikes out across the United States. Unfortunately for the customers who ordered them nearly a year ago, those bikes aren’t headed to their garages. They’re headed on tour. more…
The Hyundai IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s still a great deal
Hyundai’s electric SUV is still one of the most affordable EVs available, starting at $35,000. The IONIQ 5 is a bit more expensive to lease this month, but it’s hard to pass up with 0% APR financing or up to a $5,000 discount. more…
Kia's New Electric Van Is Bigger And Better, With An 800V Architecture And Flexible Body Styles
The Kia PV7 is the bigger, more high-tech sibling of the award-winning PV5.
NHTSA orders Tesla to prove its Cybercab is legal to sell, under oath
NHTSA has ordered Tesla to prove that its Cybercab is even legal to sell. The agency issued a formal Special Order on September 10 demanding that the company show, under oath, how a vehicle with no steering wheel, no pedals, and no mirrors complies with federal safety standards written for human drivers. Tesla has unti
BYD reveals the new Denza N8L EV, a smart luxury SUV with 960 km of range for about $45,000
BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000. more…
CATL's New Electric Truck Battery Is Coming For Diesel's Biggest Advantage
The new battery supplies up to 620 miles of range and can withstand more than 900,000 miles of abuse.
Tesla’s new Roadster teaser hints at a ‘Cyber’ redesign it doesn’t need
Tesla will finally unveil its new Roadster on October 1, more than eight years after it first showed the car in 2017. And a teaser this weekend suggests the production version is getting Tesla’s “Cyber” design treatment. The teaser shows SpaceX cold gas thrusters firing out the back, and Elon Musk has promised “radical
Demand for EV chargers is outstripping supply, says ChargePoint report
EV growth is happening, even in the US, and those EVs will need plugs to charge.
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Is CarPlay coming back to GM EVs? Its new software update could be a hint
A new interface preview for GM’s updated trucks shows a split-screen CarPlay/Android Auto solution coming to the 2027 Sierra and...
2028 Volvo XC60 And XC90 Plug-In Hybrids Get A Massive EV Range Boost
With more than double the EV range, the 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 PHEVs will make you forget that gas stations exist.
BYD Takes On The Tesla Semi With Its Own 372-Mile Truck
The new ETT 44 electric semi comes with an enormous 651 kWh battery and megawatt charging. It's coming to Europe soon.
New Cars Are Getting More Expensive. EVs Are Getting Cheaper
Americans are paying more for new vehicles, but the latest pricing data gives EV shoppers a reason to take another look.
EV batteries last longer than drivers feared
Study suggests used vehicles can retain about 90% of original usable battery capacity after 150,000 km.
Tesla’s Cybercab has been deployed, and it’s already under investigation
The US government is investigating whether the Cybercab meets vehicle safety standards.
Here's our first look—and drive—of the 2027 Range Rover Electric
333 miles of real-world range with uncompromised comfort and off-road ability.
Bentley takes us for a ride in its new EV, the Torcal
The electric Torcal will be Bentley's entry model and cost less than a Bentayga.
Chinese regulators tell Tesla to fix nearly 3 million cars
Chinese safety regulators have cracked down on doors that don't open in a crash.
Genesis joins the giant electric SUV club with new GV90
A retractable screen, a huge heads-up display, and an optional 4-seat VIP interior.
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