The electric sedan now has NACS ports for easy access to Tesla Superchargers The base EV6 has a 68.0-kwh battery pack, up from 63.0 kwh last year The top-rated models have an 84.0-kwh pack, up from 77.4 kwh last year The 2025 Kia EV6 made its U.S. debut Thursday at the 2024 Los Angeles auto show with updated styling, bigger battery packs, and… Read more…
2026 Kia EV9 GT goes fast with 501 hp, charges fast with NACS port
The performance model of the EV9 three-row electric SUV debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show Expect a 0-60 mph time of 4.3 seconds for the 2026 Kia EV9 GT The 2026 Kia EV9 comes with a NACS port to access Tesla’s Supercharger network Three-row SUVs aren’t generally the first choice for performance car buyers, but Kia believes dialing up power and… Read more…
The Rivian R2 And R3 Probably Won’t Be 800-Volt
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe told reporters that the company can deliver competitive charge times on a 400-volt system. Read more…
Citroen’s DS Teases Slippery 466-Mile Electric Crossover
Even though the information came to us in a partly redacted form, we’re excited about the fancy new tall fastback from DS. Read more…
Hexagon and Fraunhofer develop electrochemical simulation software suite for battery design
Swedish industrial technology company Hexagon has developed a new battery cell design suite that combines its multi-physics material simulation and metrology software and Fraunhofer ITWM’s electrochemical simulation technology. Hexagon’s new battery design software integrates Fraunhofer ITWM’s Battery and Electrochemistry Simulation Tool (BEST) solver into Hexagon’s Digimat material behavior modeling software, which is part of its… Read more…
2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 joins growing group of electric 3-row crossover SUVs
With 300 miles of range in every model and US-built, Hyundai’s biggest EV takes it upmarket. On Wednesday, just before the Los Angeles auto show, the 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 9 battery-electric crossover made its global debut. The premiere was held at the Goldstein Residence, an early 1960s residence with expansive views set into a hillside… Read more…
DS teases its next EV offering 750 km range
Stellantis, the company that produces all of DS’s EVs, just teased an upcoming fastback crossover-car. The vehicle is wrapped in camo, revealing only certain features, but it’s not hard to guess that this is likely the upcoming DS8 model, expected to launch by the end of this year. The DS8 will sit on Stellantis’ STLA Medium platform used for other… Read more…
US-built 2025 Kia EV6 debuts with more battery, NACS port, and a fake gear shift
Kia has debuted its updated EV6 with several updates including a bigger battery, a NACS charging port, OTA updates, and a fake gear shifter for the GT model. Better yet, the model will now be produced in Kia’s plant in Georgia, offering easier access to US tax credits. Read more…
Kia debuts the 2026 EV9 GT for when your 7 friends need to get there real fast
Kia debuted its upcoming 2026 EV9 GT at the LA Auto Show this morning, with upgraded horsepower for this large 3-row SUV – and promised NACS support as well. Read more…
Tesla says Nissan EV drivers now have access to its Supercharger network
Tesla says that Nissan EV drivers, or more specifically Ariya drivers, now have access to its Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Read more…
Exclsuive $2,299 savings on Anker SOLIX F3800 power station, full Jackery Black Friday sale, Husqvarna tools, GE smoker, more
We’ve got a bunch of fresh Black Friday Green Deals for you today as many brands and outlets have all launched their full savings through Cyber Monday. We have exclusive new dual low prices on Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Portable Power Station, as well as the bundle option, that gives you up to $2,299 in savings and starts from $2,099. Next, we have Jackery’s full Black Friday sale spread with up to $3,200 in savings, split across its direct site and Amazon, starting as low as $89. From there we have a large lineup of Husqvarna lawncare equipment that have had prices cut by up to $751, starting from $95, as well as GE’s Smart Indoor Smoker that is down at $599. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s full Black Friday savings on ALLPOWERS power stations and GE’s 2-in-1 electric washer/ventless dryer, and more. Read more…
2025 Kia EV6: Made In America With A Tesla NACS Plug, Bigger Battery
Kia’s groundbreaking EV6 makes a big comeback for 2025. The new face isn’t even the big story here. Read more…
2026 Kia EV9 GT: Sporty Electric SUV With Native Tesla NACS Port, Virtual Gear Shifts
Meet Kia’s most powerful three-row SUV. It just happens to be electric. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV6 GT Gets Ioniq 5 N-Style ‘Virtual Gear Shift’
Simulated gear shifts will pair well with 641 horsepower, don’t you think? Read more…
You’re Welcome, Tesla Owners. Kia Just Moved Its Charging Port
Kia moved the charging port on the 2025 EV6 to the left side of the vehicle, which should make for smoother Supercharger access. Read more…
First drive with the Sealion 7: BYD is slowly getting serious
BYD has put together an appealing package with its seventh European model. On paper, the drive, battery, charging capacity and price promise an attractive electric car. But can the Sealion 7 also impress on the road?
Updated Genesis GV70 gets a Tesla NACS connector and bigger battery
The Genesis Electrified GV70 has always been a bit of a dark horse in the electric SUV race. Stylish, powerful, and comfortable, it somehow hasn’t quite captured the spotlight like some of its Hyundai Motor Group siblings. But with the release of the 2026 model, Genesis hopes that embracing Tesla’s charging technology will turn its fortunes around. One of the… Read more…
Demak Polymers achieves key certification automotive industry quality standards
Demak Polymers, part of Italian industrial and automotive manufacturing company Demak Group, has received International Automotive Task Force (IATF) 16949:2016 certification, a key benchmark for quality standards in the automotive industry. “We are thrilled to receive the IATF certification, which solidifies our position as a trusted partner in the automotive industry,” said Maurizio Gastaldi, CEO… Read more…
Microchip launches IGBT 7 power devices for electric vehicles
US semiconductor supplier Microchip Technology has introduced a portfolio of IGBT 7 devices in different packages, multiple topologies and current and voltage ranges for power applications in More Electric Aircraft (MEA) as well as solar inverters and commercial and agricultural vehicles. The lower on-state IGBT voltage (Vce), improved antiparallel diode (lower Vf) and increased current… Read more…
ABL offers DC charging station that complies with calibration law
German wallbox manufacturer ABL has added the first DC charging station to its product portfolio. The product comes from Spanish parent company Wallbox Chargers, but was specially developed for the markets in the DACH region. Read more…