With the optional efficiency package, the LFP-powered compact EV got close to 5 miles/kWh in preliminary testing. Read More…
Audi’s New A2 E-Tron Is Its Cheapest EV—And The Most Efficient Car It Has Ever Made
Nio ES8 leads China EV owner loyalty, with buyers comparing just 1 rival on average, survey finds
The Nio ES8’s NPS reached 85.3, the highest among China’s all-electric models, and is the core pillar of the Nio brand’s recommendation score. Read more…
Teletrac Navman’s Energy Hub gives businesses a unified view of energy usage in mixed EV/ICE fleets
Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub to unify energy usage data across mixed EV and ICE fleets, enhancing fleet management and operational insights. Read more…
Geely Galaxy Battleship 700 tri-motor stuffs 1,113 hp in a high-luxe, boxy package
The eagerly anticipated Geely Galaxy 700 was expected to be the Chinese brand’s answer to the Range Rover and Land Cruiser – but, with a tire-shredding 1,113 hp on tap, it may be a bigger, boxier answer to Italian exotic cars, instead. Read more…
Xpeng details G9L interior with ‘first-class cabin’ pitch
The G9L features an 88-inch AR-HUD, a 21.4-inch rear infotainment screen and a 9-inch streaming rearview mirror. Read more…
BYD opens Denza Z9S pre-orders, claiming the ‘world’s longest’ EV range at 1,100 km
BYD opened pre-orders for the new Denza Z9S in China, touting what it calls “the world’s longest pure electric range” of 1,100 km (683 mi), with prices starting under $50,000. Read more…
This solar-powered ‘ambulance’ has a range of up to 444 miles
A team of 23 Dutch university students has built a solar-powered “ambulance” designed to bring healthcare to places where fuel, electricity, and passable roads are all scarce. Read more…
Mercedes Boss Says The Auto Industry Went ‘Too Far’ With Removing Buttons
The company’s CEO said it is reintroducing “the most sensible buttons.” Read More…
The Rivian R2 Will Let You Drift Like Chris Harris Until the Tires Blow Up
You might not expect an electric off-road SUV to slide like an old-school BMW M3, but the R2 is a shockingly capable driving machine. Read More…
Rivian’s Also E-Bike Kicks Off Deliveries Soon
After delays, the Also TM-B should go out to customers this week, TechCrunch reports. Read More…
Danisense’s new current transducer measures isolated DC and AC current in power electronics
Danisense launches DP12IP current transducer with 10 ppm linearity error for precise, stable current measurement in power electronics applications. Read more…
VW-FAW reveals Jetta M6 in China
VW used to rule the Chinese auto market with an iron fist, built on a foundation of petrol sedans that every family wanted to own. When the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture spun off the Jetta nameplate into an independent brand in 2019, the strategy seemed obvious – lock down the entry-level, internal-combustion market for budget-focused buyers who liked the idea of… Read more…
Base Power raises $1B to roll out its giant new home battery
Base Power has just unveiled Core, a supersized 39.2-kWh home battery that it says can keep a house running for up to 36 hours and be installed in under an hour. Read more…
char.gy and Devon Council partner on kerbside EV charger trial
char.gy partners with Devon Council to trial 30 kerbside EV chargers powered by renewable energy, advancing UK on-street charging infrastructure. Read more…
Why Do So Many EVs Still Have On Buttons?
The start/stop button isn’t technically necessary in a car without an engine. But car some companies are keeping it around anyway. Read More…
Wrecked Teslas are commanding high salvage prices
A Better Bid data shows salvaged Teslas fetch high prices due to demand for battery modules and electric drive units in the EV salvage market. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger shooting sparks EV charging safety debate
After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV owners flooded social media with the same suggestion: buy an EVject. Read more…
Tesla Model Y RWD 2026 Review: an entry-level trim with top-of-the-line technology
I drove the 2026 Model Y RWD (Standard) for about 550 km (342 miles) across a mix of highway, back roads, and city driving, and I enjoyed the efficiency and technology far more than the driving experience itself. For anyone shopping for an affordable Tesla built around the brand’s software and ecosystem, this standard trim is a real contender, but it drives more like a generic SUV than the brand promises. Read more…
Volvo’s next electric SUV will start in the upper $40,000 range
Volvo is preparing to launch the EX50 in the US, an entry-level electric SUV aimed at the Tesla Model Y that will start at under $50,000. Read more…
Tesla FSD v14 Lite tied to rising HW3 computer failures, owners report
A growing number of Tesla owners running the new Full Self-Driving v14 “Lite” build on Hardware 3 (HW3) vehicles are reporting Autopilot computer overheating alerts — and, in some cases, outright computer failures. Read more…
