Volkswagen on Wednesday unveiled a concept car previewing its smallest and cheapest EV yet. The VW ID.Every1 is meant as a first glimpse at a sub-$25,000 electric car the automaker plans to launch in 2027—in Europe, at least. At 152.8 inches long, the four-door hatch is about the size of the outgoing Mini Cooper SE, and…

Nissan's falling out with Honda was just as unexpected as talks of its potential merger. Yet, somehow, it felt inevitable—neither brand seemed interested in a true 50/50 partnership. Soon, rumors arose that the deal was to avoid a hostile takeover from Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn. Ironically, Nissan may now tap a Foxconn executive to replace its…

The 2025 Kia EV9 is being recalled again because faulty rear gear drive units could cause loss of propulsion. The recall includes just 342 of the three-row electric SUVs. These vehicles may have rear gear drive units containing motor shafts that were improperly welded during assembly by a supplier, according to the NHTSA. The shaft…

Kia EV9 owners in the United States will soon be able to power their homes from the SUV's battery. To use the feature, a bidirectional charger from Wallbox is required. Kia EV9 owners in the United States will soon be able to use their EVs high-voltage battery pack to power their houses during outages thanks…

The Fiat 500e is one of the cheapest electric vehicles available in the U.S., and it gets even cheaper in its second model year since returning to this market in redesigned form. The 2025 Fiat 500e costs $2,000 less than it did for 2024, bringing its base price down to $30,500 before destination. That makes…

Electric cars have become a partisan punching bag like never before. Yet in 2025 they’re also more critical than ever to the future of American manufacturing. Something’s got to give.  Mike Murphy, a veteran Republican campaign strategist turned EV advocate, hopes to change hearts and minds before his party’s trifecta has the chance to torpedo…

Allows long-range EV9 to provide up to 100 kwh—for days of home backup Only offered in a few states now, nationwide rollout yet to come Capable of vehicle-to-grid functions, but that depends on local utility Kia on Tuesday announced pre-orders for the Wallbox Quasar 2 home charger and accompanying hardware that will unlock the bidirectional…

Chevrolet will launch an off-road-focused Silverado EV Trail Boss this summer. To get people excited, the company made a one-off Silverado ZR2 Concept and revealed it at The Mint 400 rally. The production Trail Boss will have a raised suspension, off-road wheels and tires, cosmetic mods and over 40 unique options. Chevrolet has revealed a…

During this week's reveal of its ES90 electric vehicle, Volvo also briefly teased what will likely be its next EV. The reveal, which was streamed on Volvo's YouTube channel Wednesday, includes a brief behind the scenes moment with the EX60, the electric counterpart to the Volvo XC60 crossover SUV that's expected to arrive in 2026.…

Hyundai is on a roll, part of a wider South Korean culture and design boom. But can the magic extend to a plus-size, pure electric people carrier? The Ioniq 9 is here to rearrange your preconceptions about exactly what “utility” means. It’s also stretching the brand further upmarket than it’s previously been. Design and…