ELECTRIC VEHICLES
- Toyota’s Next Generation Hybrid Batteries Promise Lower Cost, Better Performance
on 04/08/2026It’s now expecting to sell more than 5 million hybrids globally this year for the first time.
- Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem
on 29/07/2026Can you really mass-produce solid state batteries on existing battery lines? Factorial and SK On plan to find out.
- Inside BMW's Plan To Produce The iX5’s Gigantic Battery Pack In The U.S.
on 27/07/2026While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production.
- Battery Startup Raises $300 Million Promising 20% More EV Range
on 22/07/2026Sila says its silicon anodes could deliver 20% more range as it scales U.S. production for Mercedes, Panasonic and other automakers.
- Hyundai’s $5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Georgia Powers Up
on 15/07/2026The automaker is teaming up with Korean battery maker SK On to supply batteries to the nearby Metaplant America.
- This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution
on 07/07/2026Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them.
- Why The Slate Truck Will Use LFP Batteries After All
on 24/06/2026Slate's $24,950 pickup truck will be powered by an LFP battery made by Gotion in Illinois. A top executive explains the move.
- Honda Has A New Partner For Solid-State EV Batteries
on 18/06/2026Honda and American startup QuantumScape will work together to develop solid-state batteries and manufacturing processes.
- Forget Solid-State. This EV Battery Breakthrough Is Ready To Upend The Market Now
on 18/06/2026General Motors is betting on silicon anodes as the next leap in EV battery technology.
- The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition
on 15/06/2026The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment.
- This EV Never Hit Peak Power. But It Still Beat Its Charging Claim
on 06/08/2026The 75-kWh Zeekr 7GT never came close to its claimed peak, but its impressive charging curve took it from 10% to full in 21 minutes.
- New York City Is Finally Making EV Charging Easier With 600 New Curbside Chargers
on 06/08/2026The city is also installing 92 new fast charging points and nearly 200 Level 2 plugs at its parking fields and garages.
- EVgo Is Adding Over 500 New Fast Chargers Where Millions Of Americans Already Shop
on 04/08/2026One of the largest charging operators is adding stalls where Americans spend some time away from their EVs: shopping centers.
- Florida Got $200 Million For EV Chargers. It Wants To Spend It On Air Taxis Instead
on 01/08/2026The state wants to spend federal EV charger money on eVTOLs, which don’t even have FAA approvals yet.
- Dongfeng Just Unveiled A 1.5 MW EV Charger To Take On BYD. And It’s Just Getting Started
on 30/07/2026Developed in-house, Dongfeng’s flagship EV charger can cater to a wide range of battery voltages, peaking at 1,000V.
- Pilot's EV Charging Network Isn't Slowing Down. It Just Hit 300 Locations
on 20/07/2026EV drivers can now use 350 kW chargers at a lot more travel centers throughout the United States.
- GM Wants To Lower EV Owners’ Energy Bills With Smarter Home Charging
on 17/07/2026General Motors Energy partnered with WeaveGrid, enabling access to managed charging programs and utility programs.
- Walmart EV Charger Deployments Exploded In Q2. Only Tesla Installed More Plugs
on 14/07/2026America's big-box giant installed more DC fast chargers than Electrify America, EVGo, or Ionna.
- Why America Built Fewer EV Fast-Charging Stations In Q2
on 14/07/2026The U.S. added fewer public fast-charging stations last quarter, but growth is still robust.
- Buying A Ford EV Still Comes With A Free Home Charger
on 10/07/2026Ford extended its Power Promise program yet again, nearly two years after its introduction.
- Ford Recalls 86,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Flying Window Trim Risk
on 03/08/2026The automaker said the issue was caused by a new assembly jig that didn’t allow the rear side quarter window trim primer to cure.
- BMW Recalls 30,000 PHEVs, Tells Owners To Park Outside—But It's Not Because Of The Battery
on 15/07/2026There’s a fire risk, and it’s related to one of the combustion engine components.
- Ford Recalls 43,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Diffs That May Go ‘Bang’
on 08/07/2026The root cause hasn’t been determined yet.
- Cadillac Recalls 14,000 Vistiq EVs Over Child-Trapping Risk
on 06/07/2026GM halted shipments of the 2027 Vistiq last month, but the part that fixes the issue is not yet available.
- Chrysler Recalls America’s Only Plug-In Hybrid Minivan, Tells Owners To Park Outside
on 10/06/2026The automaker is advising Pacifica Plug-in Hybrid owners to refrain from charging their cars, as it could lead to a battery fire.
- Lucid Is Recalling Its Cheapest EV Because It May Lose Power While Driving
on 02/06/2026The Lucid Air Pure inverter’s internal components may get damaged over time, leading to signal interruptions.
- Audi Is Recalling Nearly 20,000 E-Tron EVs Over Serious Brake Issue
on 27/04/2026The brake pedal may detach from the brake booster, which renders the service brakes inoperative.
- Mercedes Recalls Over 3,500 G-Class EVs Over Loose Wheel Bolts
on 06/04/2026The German automaker has redesigned the wheel bolts that go on the G580 with EQ Technology.
- Lucid Recalls Thousands Of Gravity SUVs Over Rear Seatbelt Issue
on 02/04/2026All Gravity SUVs manufactured before February 14 will be inspected and repaired at no cost.
- Jeep Recalls Over 11,000 Wagoneer S EVs Over Liftgate Issue
on 27/03/2026Model years 2024 through 2026 are affected, but it's an easy fix at the dealer.
- Here’s What Autobahn Speeds Do To EV Range
on 05/08/2026Driving at well over 100 mph deals a significant blow to an EV's range.
- Audi's New A2 E-Tron Is Its Cheapest EV—And The Most Efficient Car It Has Ever Made
on 04/08/2026With the optional efficiency package, the LFP-powered compact EV got close to 5 miles/kWh in preliminary testing.
- Something Doesn’t Add Up About The Rivian R2’s EPA Efficiency Rating
on 27/07/2026The Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y have the same official EPA efficiency rating, but the former uses more energy in real-world testing.
- A BMW iX3 Charged For Just 15 Minutes. Here's How Far It Drove On The Highway
on 25/07/2026The new iX3 can charge at up to 400 kW and has over 400 miles of EPA range, making it a great road-tripping machine.
- The Volvo EX60's Excellent Range Somehow Got Even Better
on 23/07/2026The Swedish automaker had estimated that the EX60 P10’s range would be 322 miles. The official EPA rating is even better.
- The 2027 BMW i5 Gets More Range Just As The Tesla Model S Fades Away
on 20/07/2026BMW’s executive sedan is a little more efficient now, and all versions come with a Tesla-style NACS charge port.
- This Tiny New EV Motor Cuts Weight And Size For Impressive Efficiency
on 17/07/2026Geely’s new “Thunder” electric drive system integrates no fewer than 12 hardware functions into a single enclosure.
- Subaru’s Best-Selling EV Faced The 70 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How It Performed
on 14/07/2026The Subaru Uncharted outsold both the Solterra and the Trailseeker in the previous quarter. It’s also Subaru’s cheapest EV.
- Rivian R2 70-MPH Highway Range Test: Does It Live Up To The Hype?
on 06/07/2026The R2 is Rivian’s make-or-break moment. Here’s how it handled a highway range test in the Colorado mountains.
- The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like
on 19/06/2026The Bolt has massively improved for model year 2026. But what happens when its state of charge runs really low?