Stellantis on Wednesday unveiled the redesigned Lancia Ypsilon hatchback—the historic Italian brand's first EV. This marks the beginning of a revival of Lancia, which has produced classics like the Aurelia, Fulvia, Stratos, and Delta Integrale, but has been largely ignored by Stellantis and predecessor Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). The current internal-combustion Ypsilon is Lancia's only…

In the US, analysts say consumers have balked at automakers’ pricier electric offerings. Though the gap is closing, the average electric vehicle transaction is still more expensive than the average gas-powered one. It doesn’t help that 2024 began with discontinuation of the US market’s most affordable EV, the $26,500 Chevy Bolt. (It’s due to make…

The Lucid Air Pure is too expensive to qualify for the revised $7500 federal tax credit. The price cap for qualifying sedans is $55,000, and the Lucid Air Pure RWD model started at $7500. But Lucid announced a price cut Thursday, dropping the entrance cost of the luxury sedan to $69,900. The cut should…

As of Thursday morning, the starting price of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure is just $71,400, reflecting a price cut of $7,500—significantly undercutting the most affordable current version of the Tesla Model S for those who don’t require all-wheel drive.  Meanwhile, mid-range Lucid Air Touring models have been cut $8,000, to $79,400; and top 2024…

If you're scanning the market for a non-Tesla electric car, now might be the right moment to delve deeper. According to a recent study by the automotive research website iSeeCars, six out of the 20 new cars on the market priced either below or near the MSRP are battery electric vehicles. Models like the…

Tesla has increased the price of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range AWD by $500. It's the second time Tesla has hiked the Long Range's price this month. The refreshed "Highland" version of the model launched in the U.S. about a month ago, and already got a $1,000 price increase in early February. Now, the…

In December 2023, the French government kicked off an ambitious program to encourage low-income households to buy electric cars and to broaden the appeal of EVs.  The initiative entailed leasing 25,000 European-manufactured EVs at a monthly rate of €100-150 ($108-160), without any deposit. The response was overwhelming and the government received a staggering 90,000…

We never thought this day would ever come again, but here is a new Lancia. Stellantis has pledged to keep all 14 (fourteen!) brands in its vast portfolio following the FCA-PSA merger. That means the Italian marque is getting a new chance to repair its severely damaged brand image. The 2024 Ypsilon kicks off a…

When it comes to charging stations, EV drivers want the same amenities drivers currently get at gas station, a new AutoPacific study found. The AutoPacific EV Consumer Insights Study asked over 7,200 "future EV acceptors," defined by the consulting and market-research firm as "those who either intend to purchase or will consider purchasing an EV…

God bless CHAdeMO. It was the DC fast-charging plug shape that was poised to win the charger format wars, purely by being installed on the only EVs capable of fast charging in their day, the Nissan Leaf and Mitsubishi i-MiEV. Alas, it didn’t succeed. Most DC fast charging stations are now CCS only and will…