EV
The Cheapest Model Is Electric
The cheapest 2026 Lexus ES is the fully electric ES350e, which starts at $48,795. The ES350h hybrid starts at $50,995—about $2,200 more than the EV. Two EV versions are offered: the 300-mile ES350e FWD and the 250-mile ES500e AWD. The…
The 2026 Kia EV6 GT Is Not Coming To The U.S.
Kia is delaying the 2026 Kia EV6 GT in the U.S. “until further notice.” The hot EV is already gone from the automaker’s American online configurator. The rest of the Kia EV6 lineup remains unaffected. The 2026 Kia EV6 GT…
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 Is Dead In America
Hyundai will discontinue the standard Ioniq 6 from its U.S. lineup. The automaker will import select quantities of the high-performance Ioniq 6 N this year. The electric sedan was far less popular than its crossover sibling. Hyundai is planning to…
Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers
Automakers are making progress in decarbonizing their electric vehicle supply chains, according to a new study. Western brands lead Chinese automakers on human rights and responsible mining. Glaring gaps remain between what automakers promise and what they deliver. A new…
Scout Motors Gets Hit By Another Volkswagen Dealer Lawsuit
Scout Motors, a new electric brand under the Volkswagen Group, has roiled the automaker’s dealers with its plans to sell direct-to-consumer, like Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid do. On Tuesday, two VW dealers in Connecticut and New York launched a class-action…
VinFast’s New Ultra-Luxury Models Look Great
VinFast is splitting its operations into three distinct brands, VinFast (VF), Green, and now Lac Hong. The Lac Hong 800 S and 900 S join the 900 LX, which is based on the VF9 crossover. These models are expected to…
Ford CEO On The Failure Of The F-150 Lightning
In a recent interview, Ford CEO Jim Farley talked about the lessons learned from the F-150 Lightning. Farley said that he "totally would've done it differently" given what Ford knows now. The brand's next EV venture in the U.S. will…