Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next By Leon Poultney published 6 March 25 The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.
Lotus aims to beat Tesla at its Supercharger game with water-cooled EV chargers By Leon Poultney published 28 November 23 Lotus reveals its Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit and Power Cabinets that are capable of delivering 450kW of charging power.
Kia's promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots By Leon Poultney published 18 February 25 Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.
This breakthrough battery tech could help EVs break the 1,000-mile range barrier – and give you a 190-mile boost in under four minutes By Leon Poultney published 20 June 25 24M’s Eternalyte tech can deliver almost 190 miles of range in under four minutes – and promises to pave the way for 1,000-mile range EV batteries.
The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs By Leon Poultney published 22 August 25 With keen pricing, an impressive range and cutting-edge tech, Nissan hopes the upcoming Leaf will capture a big slice of the US EV market.
The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25 Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.
Alpine's 220hp A290 EV takes it back to the halcyon days of the hot hatch By Leon Poultney published 17 June 24 French sports car maker Alpine has unveiled the second car to join its compact model line-up, which is based on the upcoming Renault 5 EV.
BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla! By Leon Poultney published 18 March 25 BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.
Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China By Leon Poultney published 3 January 25 The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
Audi's new Q6 e-tron EV has smart tail lights to communicate with fellow motorists By Leon Poultney published 17 April 24 Audi hopes its new active digital light signature can help warn drivers behind through innovative OLED panels.
Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden By Leon Poultney published 21 October 25 Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging – but it's only available in Sweden, for now.
America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices By Leon Poultney published 1 August 25 A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes By Leon Poultney published 13 September 25 Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.
Wireless EV charging gets the turbo treatment with breakthrough 100kW power transfer – making it as fast as a wired plug By Leon Poultney published 20 March 24 New research could spell the end of awkward, heavy cables, but downsides could put a brake on widespread adoption.
Don’t buy an EV until 2026, new report suggests – they’re about to get much cheaper By Leon Poultney published 14 November 24 With 279,300 EVs set to come off lease in the US by 2026, it's set to be a buyer's market for affordable, used electric vehicles.
Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say By Leon Poultney published 19 October 25 With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.
Forget charging EV batteries – this video shows how fast Nio's battery-swap tech is By Leon Poultney published 27 November 23 Video surfaces revealing how quick and easy it is to use a battery swap station from Chinese EV maker Nio.
Hurrah! Fiat's next EV will be the first with built-in charging cables – and that's a smart idea By Leon Poultney published 6 August 24 Fiat has revealed that its upcoming Grande Panda model will feature a charging cable that has neatly been integrated into the bodywork for added convenience.
These are the 10 EVs you can get a tax break on in 2024 By Leon Poultney published 13 December 23 We have rounded up the 10 EVs that meet the new requirements for tax credits for new clean vehicles.
I sat inside an Afeela and I am so ready for this Sony Honda Mobility EV future By Lance Ulanoff published 13 November 24 We finally got to step inside an Afeela, the Sony Honda collaboration that is stuffed with technology
Your EV has more range than you think – new world record trip squeezes 569 miles from 373-mile Ford Mustang Mach-E in mammoth EV efficiency effort By Leon Poultney published 7 August 24 A team from the UK has set a new world record for the distance travelled in an electric vehicle without stopping to recharge.
Ford switches its electric car focus and is working on a new, affordable EV By Leon Poultney published 8 February 24 Reports suggest that Ford is working on its third-generation EV, which will be smaller and more affordable.
Kia’s first affordable EV is here with an AI assistant and an impressive 372-mile range By Leon Poultney published 23 May 24 Kia bolsters its electric vehicle offering with an upcoming compact SUV, which is capable of 373-miles on a single charge and offers an impressive suite of tech.
BMW’s iconic M3 is going electric – and I hope battery packs and e-motors don't destroy what makes it special By Leon Poultney published 12 December 24 BMW has teased its upcoming electric M3 in a series of images and videos, but will it be enough to convince the faithful?
Huawei and Xpeng just turned an entire EV windshield into a head-up display – and it could be a glimpse of your distracting driving future By Leon Poultney published 9 June 25 The Huawei-developed AR windshield tech is the equivalent of a 2K resolution, 87-inch display with a contrast ratio of 1,800:1 and a brightness of 12,000 nits.
New study crowns the king of EV battery health – and it shows batteries don't degrade as badly as first feared By Leon Poultney published 27 October 25 Even vehicles with over 100,000 miles on the clock lose very little of their original battery capacity, study says.
Porsche reveals all about its upcoming Macan EV – and it could be the most important Porsche yet By Leon Poultney published 25 January 24 Porsche unveils all about its upcoming electrified Macan model, which features an all-new platform, electrical architecture and infotainment system.
Nissan edges closer to solid-state battery breakthrough, but this EV race could have one big downside By Leon Poultney published 28 October 25 Nissan says it has made major leaps in solid-state battery chemistries, hinting that we could see cars with the tech in the coming years.
Tesla Supercharger expansion has reportedly slowed significantly – and that’s bad news for all EV owners By Leon Poultney published 17 September 24 The expansion of the Tesla Supercharger network is slowing down amid recent staff layoffs, which isn't great news for all those new cars fitted with the NACS port.
Volkswagen teases new EV that's set to become the cheapest it's ever made By Leon Poultney published 12 February 25 The new ID.One is set to cost around $21,000 when it goes on sale.