EV
The Chip Is A $15,000 25-MPH EV That Makes Driving Optional
Go to any European city and you’ll find tiny city cars jittering over cobblestones and dodging tourists. Japan is positively teeming with adorable “kei” versions of everything from off-road SUVs to box trucks. Across the globe, practical little cars are…
Hyundai’s $5 Billion EV Battery Plant In Georgia Powers Up
Hyundai's second battery factory in Georgia is up and running. At full capacity, it can produce enough packs for hundreds of thousands of EVs annually. However, rocky demand for EVs means it's unclear when production will scale up. The lights…
Volvo Could Bring An Electric Sedan And Wagon To U.S. By 2028: Report
The American auto market has moved swiftly away from sedans. That might be changing. Volvo is reportedly working on an electric sedan and wagon that could come to the U.S. by 2028. Sedans are so back, baby. Well, maybe. A…
Recharging Your EV’s A/C? It’s Not Quite As Simple As You May Think
Electric and PHEV vehicles often use the A/C system in some form or fashion to manage battery temperatures. High-voltage A/C compressors need special dielectric lubricants that do not conduct electricity. A non-functional A/C system may lock a vehicle out of…
Someone Is Already Trying To Flip One Of The Last Tesla Model S’s Built. The Price Is… Ambitious
A dealership has listed a 2026 Tesla Model S Plaid Signature Edition for sale, the last special edition of the Model S's long life. The asking price? A cool $260,000. Tesla made owners sign an agreement to not resell these…
Volkswagen’s Cheapest New EV SUV Has 265 Miles Of Range
The Volkswagen ID. Cross is the German automaker’s cheapest new electric crossover. Based on the same underpinnings as the ID. Polo hatchback, the ID. Cross starts from €27,995 or roughly $32,000 in Germany, including VAT. The longest-range version can deliver…
LFP Wins This Tesla Model 3 Battery Degradation Comparison
CATL’s LFP pack retained 93.3% capacity after 62,000 miles, the best of four Model 3 batteries. The worst performer, a 52.4-kWh Panasonic pack equipping U.S.-built Model 3s, averaged 88.2% battery health. Carla’s findings echo earlier Voltest data showing stronger long-term…