It's not even sold in America yet. But it still took home a major award when it showed up in America. The New York Auto Show saw the Kia EV3 take home the prestigious 2025 World Car of the Year award. The jury was composed of 96 journalists from around the world, including Alessandro Lago, director of…

So Lucid developed a proprietary “boost” technology—it declined to give WIRED precise details—to raise incoming 500-volt power to match the pack’s 926 volts. It says only that it uses the rear motor unit to do so, presumably through one of the windings acting as a DC-DC inverter. The boost function delivers up to 225 kW…

It was a delight to see the new 2026 Kia EV4 in U.S.-spec form at the New York Auto Show this week. It's no secret that the American market isn't exactly kind to sedans these days, especially electric ones, but the EV4 should be something pretty special. It packs up to 330 miles of range,…

The ride itself is surprisingly comfortable, an effect furthered by the sofa-like seats. While the height helps with the headroom it does mean the center of gravity is not so low, leading to some body movement. Power comes from a 63 hp (47 kW) electric motor mounted on the front axle which can deliver 195…

Horse Powertrain has a drop-in solution for manufacturers who want to turn EVs into hybrids. The all-in-one power unit includes a gas engine, an electric motor and a transmission. It is designed to replace the front drive unit on an all-electric car. Even as electric vehicle sales continue to grow—notably in the United States and…

Subaru feels like a brand that's tailor-made to do well in the electric vehicle arms race. Its fans are often outdoorsy, environmentally minded, attracted to superior traction control and interested in performance. But so far, Subaru has been a bit player at best in the EV scene. It has just one all-electric offering, the Solterra,…

Let’s be upfront here: US cars haven’t been cheap for a long time. The average price of a new car in the US is close to $50,000, up some $5,000 from two decades ago, even adjusted for inflation. The reasons are manifold: Vehicles have gotten more complicated—and expensive—to manufacture, the Covid-19 pandemic bent global…

BYD is launching two EVs that boast "Megawatt" charging capability, capable adding about 250 miles of range in just 5 minutes. Both models are even cheaper than expected, with prices starting at the equivalent of $28,544. Since chargers can't provide a megawatt of power, the Han L and Tang L both come with dual charging…

The Leapmotor B10 has already gone on sale in China for $14,500. (105,000 CNY) The B10 will also be produced in Europe, thanks to a partnership with Stellantis. This slots beneath the midsized C10 crossover already on sale. Once a little-known brand, Leapmotor is making serious inroads both inside and out of China. Last month,…

IShowSpeed is a 20-year-old YouTube streamer with more than 38 million subscribers. He is currently in China, livestreaming his experience, including his time with cars like the Yangwang U9 and Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. He claimed to want to buy the U9, but was disappointed that he couldn't import it back to the U.S. It’s interesting…