The Buick Electra GS is a concept sedan meant to preview Buick's new direction for China. This vehicle will use the new Xiao Yao vehicle architecture, a flexible architecture that can do EV, PHEV or EREV powertrains.  The platform will be able to support DC fast charging speeds of up to 640 kW.  InsideEV’s Editor-in-Chief,…

Stellantis and Factorial Energy have validated a semi-solid state battery cell. The milestone brings the tech one step closer to commercialization. Factorial's cells bring significant advantages in terms of range, charging speeds and weight reduction compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. Massachusetts-based battery startup Factorial is having a moment. After putting a Mercedes-Benz EQS with its…

Nissan is axing two more EVs from its planned U.S. portfolio. This time it's two sedans that the brand says simply aren't appealing to consumers anymore because they're, well, sedans. But don't worry—there's an electric crossover planned to replace it. Because Nissan has nothing like that at all. Welcome back to Critical Materials, your daily roundup…

Cadillac has teased the sporty version of its Optiq electric crossover called the Optiq-V. It will be released later this year with an aggressive exterior makeover, extra power and improved handling. It won't rival more enthusiast-focused EVs like the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, but it will make an already good crossover faster. Cadillac wants to…

Tesla's upcoming affordable models could just be stripped-down versions of existing cars, something already speculated, but propped up during Tesla's quarterly earnings call. The models will be built on the same assembly line as the existing Model 3 and Model Y. VP of engineering, Lars Moravy, said the cars "will resemble in form and shape" cars that…

The Zeekr 009 Grand Collector's Edition features gold-plated exterior brightwork and costs $123,150. It has two 24-way captain's chairs in the back, alpaca wool carpets and real stone trim. With 778 hp from its two motors, it accelerates to 62 mph in 3.9 seconds and tops out at 143 mph. Zeekr wants to become an…

Toyota is challenging its own Lexus ES EV in China with the bZ7 electric sedan flagship. It's the most elegant BZ-badged vehicle so far, with an interior that appears to feature wood trim. Details are scarce, but it will go on sale next year. Toyota has revealed another electric sedan in China while it focuses…

Covering the EV industry in the U.S. feels like being strapped to a rocket with zero control over the steering. The pace is warp speed, but the route is full of sharp, unexpected turns. That volatility can spook traditional car buyers who aren’t ready to give up gas cars with abundant access to refueling stations…

The all-new Lexus ES is available with pure electric power for the first time. You can still get a combustion engine in the ES, but only a four-cylinder in hybrid form. It is bigger overall than the previous generation, and it incorporates some interesting design features. Lexus has unveiled the all-new eighth-generation ES sedan in…

Nissan's first plug-in hybrid is a pickup truck. The Frontier Pro just debuted at Auto Shanghai, packing a four-cylinder engine and a single electric motor into a body that looks notably different from the pure combustion version we have today. For now, the truck is available in China. Nissan's official press release says it's "confirmed…