U.S. spec is 3-row, 10 in. longer than Euro version out two years ago Larger 91-kwh battery pack, higher-power rear motor EPA range up to 234 miles, 10-80% in 26 min. Starts at $61,545, spans to $71,545 for top 1st Edition AWD  VW’s electric Bus reboot is finally arriving in the U.S.. And by design,…

At the Hyundai Motor Group's new Metaplant just outside of Savannah, Georgia, workers assemble the Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 9 electric crossovers without ear protection because the factory was designed to be so quiet. Automated platforms roam the floor carrying components, partially assembled cars and even completed ones from place to place. Boston Dynamics' robotic dog,…

Zeekr and Huawei announce EV chargers capable of delivering over 1,000 kilowatts of power. They promise to supply up to 1,200 kW and 1,500 kW, respectively. Typical family EVs don't really need this much charging power, so this may be a case of Chinese carmakers battling it out for bragging rights. There is an electric…

Chevrolet Equinox EV owner tells all after 20,000 miles. Nothing broke on the car, but there are some bugs. With a price of just under $30,000 with the federal tax credit thrown into the mix, the Chevrolet Equinox EV is a value hero. Few, if any cars, in the U.S. come close to it, electric…

What is an American car? Is it a Ford Mustang Mach-E made in Mexico? A Mercedes-Benz made in Alabama? A Tesla made in Shanghai and shipped to Canada? The modern auto industry is a complicated one that's built around a complex web of global supply networks. And if President Donald Trump makes good on his…

Aptera's solar EV went on a real-world road trip. It traveled over 300 miles on a full charge. The solar panels on the body generated up to 545 watts of power. Aptera, the California-based startup that has been working on a solar-powered electric vehicle for more than a decade, has a big update. Its production-intent…

The Chinese automaker BYD shocked the world this month when it announced ridiculously quick charging times for its next-generation electric cars. BYD says these vehicles will accept 1,000 kilowatts of charging power—about four times more juice than your typical Tesla—leading to charging times as low as five minutes for 250 miles of range.  It's been…

The risk of contamination of soil and water from EV batteries is huge, if improperly disposed at the end of their lifespan. Batteries not only contain rare earth materials, but also have "forever chemicals" in their cathode and the electrolyte. Researchers at the UChicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering are designing a battery that doesn't use…

TikTok users are memeing the low speed warning sounds that modern EV and hybrid cars make. By law, all EVs and Hybrids must make noise under 19 mph, as of 2019. The meme seems to pick on Honda and Hyundai the most.  If you’re terminally online or have kids, you’re probably familiar with TikTok and…

Nissan is getting into the Extended-Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) game. Or has been in it since 2016, depending on your perspective. The company's "e-Power" hybrid system has no physical connection between the gas engine and the wheels, will all of the power going through the electric drivetrain. Now, that system is finally coming to America,…