Top Gear recently sent the new Volvo EX30 to duke it out with every other ~£35,000 ($44,200) electric crossover available in the UK. With comparisons aimed squarely at young couples or small families, this head-to-head competition focuses primarily on comfort, ergonomic design, interior space and ride quality.  The Volvo EX30 immediately stands out from the…

Tesla has stated that the Cybertruck’s unique vehicle design was at least partially in search of excellent aerodynamics. Going as far back as early 2019, Elon Musk claimed that the upcoming electric truck could potentially hit a drag coefficient (Cd) as low as 0.30.   Roughly four years later, the final production-ready Cybertruck hit…

Polestar introduced its third all-electric model in the U.S., the Polestar 4, also described as an electric performance SUV coupe. The model entered production at the Hangzhou Bay factory (operated by Geely Holding) in China in November 2023 and most recently was presented at the 2024 New York International Auto Show (NYIAS). U.S. sales…

Ford may be making big promises when it comes to EVs, but it’s time to face the music: its EV lineup is barren, and not just here in the US. It has made do with just two cars, the Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning. Dont’ fret, more EVs are on the way soon. …

After the spectacular sales success in 2023, BYD is pushing hard to further increase its plug-in electric car sales in China and overseas. According to BYD's investor event (via CnEVPost), the company sales are expected to grow by over 20% in 2024. Considering 3 million units in 2023 (up 62% year-over-year), we are talking…

Out of Spec Motoring’s YouTube channel continues its deep dives into the EV pickup market in its latest video. This time, the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, Rivian R1T and Chevy Silverado EV were competing in a tow test pulling identical payloads. Each truck hauled a Tesla Model 3 along I-70 from Denver to Grand…

Ahead of the release of preliminary Q1 2024 production and delivery figures, expected next week, it’s now official: Tesla has delivered more than 6 million vehicles since 2008, every one a battery-electric vehicle.  Its 5 million total last September got a lot of attention. But 6 million is more important, because it cements Tesla as…

Tesla has just announced that it produced its six millionth electric car and it appears it was a Tesla Model Y. The company wrote on its main X channel: "Produced our 6 millionth car! Thank you to our owners & teams around the world for your support & hard work—it truly matters." The post…

For about a decade now, Tesla has led the automotive industry in the rollout of North American fast-charging infrastructure. While most automakers chose to rely on third-party networks like EVgo or Chargepoint for CHAdeMO and CCS infrastructure, Tesla instead chose to build out their own exclusive charging network. They did so using a custom charge…

Fisker’s impending bankruptcy seems inevitable at this point. Many would argue that it’s no longer a question of if the brand would go down, but when. Things that exacerbated the Fisker Ocean’s problems were safety issues and the lack of consistency in quality. This led to some of the most prominent names in automotive reviews and…