Driving it on track proves why “N Grin Shift” is a game changer. Read more…
Zeekr 7X humiliates every other EV out there with its insane charging speed, here’s the video
If you’re looking for innovation in the EV space, there’s an argument to be made that where you need to be looking is China. Today’s case in point is about charging speed. The dream of getting a decent charge in 10 minutes or less is pretty much still just that across the world, but Chinese brand Zeekr begs to differ.… Read more…
Second-Life EV Battery Market Could Be Worth Billions By 2035
The EV industry is poised to embrace the recycling and repurposing of EV batteries. But huge bottlenecks would need to be cleared before that market takes off. Read more…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Gets A Two-Door NASCAR Makeover
It’s official: the Mach-E looks excellent as a low-slung two-door hatchback. Read more…
Polestar transforms its EVs into Arctic Circle rally cars
Polestar is looking north with rally-ready versions of its current lineup of electric vehicles. The automaker started down this icy road in 2022 with the Polestar 2 Arctic Circle concept, which featured modifications for snow and ice driving. Now that concept has been joined by Arctic Circle versions of the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs, with all… Read more…
How Rivian Thrives In The Trump Era Of EVs
What’s an EV startup to do if EV tax credits end and tariffs spike? On the Plugged-In Podcast, we explain what RJ Scaringe had to say. Read more…
Fast and heavy: Wallke H7 AWD pushes past the limits of electric bikes
There’s no denying how popular high-power electric bikes have become. And a quick way to get more power without having to go with a ridiculously large motor is to simply double up, putting one motor in each of a bike’s wheels. That’s what Wallke did with the Wallke H7 AWD, and the result is a fast e-bike that is as powerful as it is chunky – which is to say, very. Read more…
Kia EV4 spotted testing in Korea ahead of global launch
Kia’s latest and much-anticipated electric sedan, the EV4, has been spotted undergoing testing in Korea, just outside Kia’s headquarters. The company has been steadily expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the EV4 is almost ready for its upcoming global launch. Spy shots of the camouflaged EV4 reveal a sleek and sporty profile. The production version appears to be very close… Read more…
See The Tesla Cybertruck’s AWD System Try Its Best On Rollers
Here’s how the Cybertruck’s traction control system works when just one wheel has traction. Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E NASCAR EV prototype gallops past gasoline
Ford on Thursday unveiled a prototype Mustang Mach-E electric SUV outfitted for NASCAR racing. The prototype, revealed at a preview event for the automaker’s 2025 motorsports activities, is a Mach-E in name only and doesn’t have much in common with the Mach-E road car. It combines Mach-E style bodywork with a carbon-fiber tub chassis and… Read more…
Ford returns to Pikes Peak in 2025, with a twist on Mustang Mach-E
Ford will return to the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with an electric vehicle this year, aiming for another impressive EV showing at the legendary race. The automaker confirmed Thursday in a press release that it would send a new one-off demonstrator based on the Mustang Mach-E to the 2025 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, scheduled for late June. It… Read more…
This cool tech will turn existing fiber optics into smart sensors on Minnesota’s grid
Not-for-profit power cooperative Great River Energy, which serves 1.7 million people across Minnesota and Wisconsin, has partnered with Prisma Photonics to roll out real-time monitoring technology across 90 miles of transmission lines in northern Minnesota. Prisma Photonics will provide its PrismaPower system to track threats like wildfires, ice, wind, and physical damage to the Minnesota grid. Read more…
Here’s our best look at the Kia EV4 so far, including the interior [Video]
Kia confirmed it will launch the EV4 this year as it fills out “a full lineup of popular EVs.” According to Kia, the EV4 is “an entirely new type of EV sedan with a distinct style and sports car-like proportions. However, it’s expected to be much cheaper than your average sports car. With its official debut around the corner, we are getting a closer look at what we can expect from the Kia EV4, including the inside. Check it out below. Read more…
Tesla Q4 earnings call recap, PE ratios, and big Texas solar project goes online
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Tesla Q4 earnings call’s high-level weirdness, including the impact Bitcoin had on the bottom line, what it means for stock prices, and whether or not you’ll die without Tesla’s solar roof. Read more…
Kia EVs will finally get access to North American Tesla Superchargers in a few weeks
Kia’s Supercharger access saga has just entered a new chapter today. To recap – Kia EVs in North America were supposed to get access to Tesla Superchargers starting on January 15. That didn’t happen, however, with the brand quietly changing its wording on the matter from that specific date to a much more vague “first quarter”. That ends on March… Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV now has 57,000 buyers on the waitlist
The wait is almost over. The Range Rover electric SUV will finally hit showrooms this year. As one of the most anticipated launches of 2025, Range Rover’s first EV already has 57,000 buyers on the waitlist. Here’s what you can expect from the luxury electric SUV. Read more…
A quarter of Tesla’s earnings were due to recongnizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin
Roughly a quarter of Tesla’s earnings last quarter were due to recognizing a $600 million gain on Bitcoin. Tesla still came short of expectations. Read more…
A vast 600 MW Texas solar farm just hit a major milestone
Renewable developer Vesper Energy has installed the last of more than 1.36 million solar panels covering six square miles at Hornet Solar in Swisher County, Texas. Read more…
Mitsubishi will finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026 and it may twin with the Nissan LEAF
Mitsubishi confirmed plans to finally launch its first EV in the US in 2026. The new electric car is expected to look similar to Nissan’s next-generation LEAF, which will debut later this year. Read more…
DGeo’s Obexion FR for first responders extinguishes lithium battery fires
DGeo, the new DG Solutions division at US-based Labelmaster, has released Obexion FR, a mobile-ready system for first responders to extinguish and remediate lithium battery fires safely. The grab-and-go system from DGeo is designed specifically for first responders who need to mitigate lithium battery risks during and after emergencies. Part of DGeo’s line of Obexion… Read more…
