The Volvo ES90 won't just be a sedan version of the EX90 SUV. It'll come with a next-generation 800-volt architecture, which should make it a range and charging monster. Volvo says it'll charge from 10-80% in 20 minutes and go over 400 miles on a charge. I was ready to write off the Volvo ES90…

Upcoming ES90 will get 800-volt architecture, 350-kw fast-charging Smaller battery than EX90 electric SUV, yet a longer range Recycled plastics, certified wood, and battery passport all part of eco credentials The Volvo ES90 electric sedan will be the first of the Swedish automaker's electric vehicles with an 800-volt electrical architecture, and will continue Volvo's emphasis…

It's been well over a year since Ram announced its Ramcharger extended-range electric truck. We've always known it would have the company's 3.6-liter V-6 engine hooked to a generator, providing electricity for the battery and two electric motors. The automaker finally shared some additional information on Monday, including a bit more insight into how the…

The majority of Americans want automakers to improve safety systems in vehicles instead of going all-in on robotaxis. A study by AAA indicates that Americans increasingly favor systems such as Autonomous Emergency Braking and Lane Keeping Assist. Most survey respondents were also skeptical of active driver assistance systems, but enthusiasm for robotaxis dropped sharply from…

Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson is stepping down, the company announced on Tuesday.  Marc Winterhoff, the EV startup's COO, has been appointed interim CEO.  Rawlinson will stay on as a "strategic technical advisor." Peter Rawlinson, Lucid Motors' longtime CEO and CTO, is stepping down from his role. The EV startup announced the management shakeup on…

Alex Winter wants everyone to know that he's not anti-Tesla. He's certainly not against electric vehicles, either. He's a longtime EV owner who says he's only been to gas stations in recent years to buy Snickers bars. And he doesn't think the people who have spent the last few weekends picketing Tesla stores are against…

Lucid plans to reveal its upcoming midsize electric model in late 2025 or early 2026.  The company's new interim CEO gave an update on the future model's development on an earnings call on Tuesday.  Lucid's midsize EV should cost around $50,000 and go into production by late 2026, the company has said. The wait is…

Besides its aspirational price tag, the Lucid Air has only ever had one major problem: It's a sedan in a world where new car buyers are obsessed with SUVs. But this year, the EV startup has a new weapon in its arsenal, the Lucid Gravity SUV. And if all goes according to plan, the Gravity…

Rawlinson becomes advisor as Lucid delivers Gravity, pivots to more affordable EVs CTO of Lucid and parent Atieva since 2013, led efficiency-and-performance push Oversaw Lucid Air and Gravity, Tesla Model S Peter Rawlinson is no longer the top executive at California’s Lucid Motors.  In a press release, Lucid said that Rawlinson “has stepped aside from…

Europeans bought 2.8% fewer cars in January 2025 compared to 2024. Electric vehicle sales surged despite the overall drop, growing by 34% and reaching a 15% market share. BMW sold more EVs in the EU in January than Tesla, which saw a significant sales drop last month. Europeans saw an overall decline in new car…