Audi announced Monday that it will upend a naming scheme announced last year and have internal-combustion and electric vehicles share nameplates. In an effort to fit more electric models into its traditional alphanumeric format, Audi previously said it would assign odd-numbered designations to combustion models like the A5 and Q5, and reserve even numbers for…

It was the best January ever for the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, and hybrid versions of Tucson and Santa Fe. Kia EV9 sales declined marginally, but EV6 reached new heights. Hyundai and Kia's electrified models are relatively immune from Trump's tariffs since most are made in the U.S. or South Korea. The Hyundai Motor…

ChargePoint last week announced an agreement with AAA to expand deployment of its electric vehicle chargers. The agreement will secure "preferred pricing" on charging hardware for businesses associated with AAA, according to a press release. Such businesses include towing companies, repair shops, and similar automotive-related businesses that could make use of EV chargers. ChargePoint…

The Tesla Model Y was once again the best-selling EV in Europe last year. That said, its numbers dipped 17% compared to 2023. The Volvo EX30 was the biggest surprise, finishing its first full year of sales in third place. Europe had a bit of a rough year in 2024 in terms of new car…

Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated.  Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership…

Greenland could emerge as a major source of raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries—if industrial interests have their way. Arctic conditions and an ice layer over much of the land mass in this autonomous territory of Denmark have made mining difficult in the past. But, ironically, as glaciers recede due to climate change mineral deposits that…

Honda Ohio EV Hub will start making EVs in late 2025 on 0 Series platform Production will include Acura RSX, Honda 0 SUV, Honda 0 Saloon, and Afeela 1 EVs, hybrids, and gas models will be mixed on single Marysville assembly line Processes introduced for EVs will apply to ICE models, making them better too…

Plug-in hybrids are building their case as stopgap solutions for drivers not ready to take the EV plunge. Those of you who can control or limit your daily driving needs are squarely in its sights. Do you keep your daily duties at 50 miles or less? The Benz GLC 350e has you covered. …

The revised BMW i5 promises an 8-9% efficiency improvement thanks to several smaller upgrades. Depending on the version, the WLTP range will increase by up to 29 miles (47 km). EPA figures aren't out yet. BMW is also upgrading the onboard charger in its plug-in hybrids, which will make charging them quicker. We liked the…

The Ford Mustang Mach-E has been on sale in the U.S. for four years.  The average Mach-E owner drives more than the average daily driving distance in the U.S., but far less than its stated range. The electric pony was the best-selling non-Tesla EV in the U.S. last year. It also left its gas-powered counterpart…