Panasonic has finalized preparations to begin manufacturing 4680-format lithium-ion battery cells at a Japanese factory, Reuters reported Monday. The company is reportedly sending sample cells produced at the factory in Japan's western prefecture of Wakayama to automaker customers for approval, with production to start once that approval is received.  Comparing 4680 vs. 2170 - Panasonic Panasonic…

Hotter Ioniq 6 N is in the works Here we see it on the track This is our best look yet at the N version of the Ioniq 6 Hyundai’s Ioniq 6 is one of the most unique-looking vehicles that you can buy today, and it’s going to become even…

Lucid said the Gravity SUV will get a NACS charge port in 2025 Initial deliveries of the electric Gravity SUV will have a CCS charge port Lucid hasn't said when the Air sedan will get a NACS charge port Lucid just put a timeline to its transition to Tesla's North American Charging System (NACS) charge…

Prices of the Fisker Ocean EV have tanked. When new, the electric crossover retailed for over $60,000. Now, there are dozens of models selling for less than $25,000, some with fewer than 1,000 miles on the odometer. If you’re in the market for a new electric vehicle but don’t want…

Lucid's paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it's not happening Lucid's CEO said there's no business case for an electric truck with today's technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to Lucid's CEO Buyers holding out hope Lucid will create an efficiency-focused pickup truck are about to…

Tesla files four different patents for an EV wireless charging pad. It teased a home wireless charger last year but it never confirmed any plans to offer it. It could be used to automatically charge the upcoming self-driving Tesla Robotaxi. Tesla has never officially announced plans to launch a wireless…

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the brand's first electric vehicle for the U.S., but Jeep won't rush it into showrooms if it is not ready, the brand's boss said in an interview with Automotive News. Jeep has said the Wagoneer S, which was revealed in May, will arrive in U.S. dealerships this fall. That…

The 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S is the company's first all-electric SUV in North America. It carries a lot of responsibility on its shoulders; Jeep hopes it will sell well. But its launch, scheduled for this Fall, may be postponed if the "quality isn't perfect," according to the marques CEO. The…

BMW will launch a "series production" hydrogen fuel cell vehicle in 2028, with help form Toyota, the automaker announced Thursday. The two automakers will jointly develop a next-generation fuel cell powertrain, which will be used in the planned BMW model as well as a future Toyota model, according to a press release. BMW plans to…

Ferrari's first all-electric model is expected to debut in 2025. The car will have a unique "sound signature." A new video showing a test mule reveals what the car sounds like. Ferrari’s first all-electric model is due sometime next year, and the Italian supercar maker is actively working on it,…