Rivian made a big splash in California today by revealing its next-generation R2 electric SUV. Just minutes after CEO RJ Scaringe showcased the R2, he surprised everyone with the R3 compact crossover, followed by another new model: its performance-focused, rally-styled sibling, the R3X. "Looking at the R3, we wanted to take everything that's embodied,…

It turns out the folks at Rivian had more in store for EV fans everywhere than just the Rivian R2 that debuted in California today. Meet the Rivian R3, an even smaller, more affordable compact crossover that's going to take the electric vehicle startup brand to new heights in 2026. "It takes the package…

The Rivian R2 is two years away, but with the debut of an R2S in prototype form Thursday, it’s clear this electric SUV will arrive with a proposition unlike any EV yet: A boxy silhouette, rugged off-road chops, a range easily topping 300 miles, and a target price effectively below today’s average new-vehicle price, regardless…

Internet-connected cars are great, right? They let you flip on your heater via a smartphone app so your car is nice and toasty when you get in, or activate electric vehicle charging remotely to refuel at the cheapest times of the day. It’s all fun and games until your Nissan Leaf unexpectedly loses its ability…

Samsung SDI this week presented a battery-development roadmap with ambitious performance targets for charging, energy density, and battery life. On the charging front, the company believes it can begin mass-producing battery cells capable of being charged from 8% to 80% in just nine minutes by 2026. This will be made possible by "optimizing lithium-ion transfer…

The Tesla Cybertruck is in the 800V club of EVs, meaning that its battery pack can theoretically accept higher charging speeds as long as the charger is capable of providing such a high voltage. Hyundai Motor Group’s E-GMP-based cars like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 and the Kia EV6 are in the same club, but…

The 2024 Nissan Leaf is once again eligible for a $3,750 federal EV tax credit, Nissan confirmed Wednesday in a press release. This credit—half the maximum amount of $7,500—effectively cuts the price of the Leaf to $25,485 for many households. Nissan also provides a $3,750 lease incentive for 2024 and 2023 Leaf models. 2024…

It’s been a decade since Ford started building Transit vans in the United States, and to celebrate its anniversary, the blue oval automaker is giving the battery-powered version of the van some well-deserved upgrades that will make a big difference for owners and operators alike. The biggest change in the 2024 E-Transit is the…

A Tesla Model Y owner is turning in his car. He says the Model Y is falling behind the competition and suggests that maybe you should wait for the Juniper refresh before buying a new Model Y. He discusses some issues with Teslas too. Get Fully Charged The Tesla Model…

In January 2024, global registrations of plug-in electric cars continued at a seven-digit level (the ninth consecutive month above 1 million) and with a solid year-over-year growth rate. According to EV-Volumes data, shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 1,067,248 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered globally in January (about 63% more than a year…