EV
Mercedes’ Electric C-Class Will Have Even More Range Than We Thought
The C400 EV starts at €67,711 in Germany and a fully-loaded example will cost over €96,000. Mercedes confirmed that a cheaper, longer-range, single-motor variant is coming soon. Additional C-Class EV variants are planned, including a tri-motor AMG model with active aero.…
While You Stop For A 30-Minute Charge, Nio Just Swapped 1 Million EV Batteries In A Week
Nio's battery swapping tech is hotter than ever. The automaker's customers managed to swap more than 1 million batteries in just a week. Its highest day of swaps during this last sprint was 170,585 batteries—and that wasn't even its all-time…
Lucid Gravity Robotaxis Get California Permit That Tesla Hasn’t Even Applied For
Nuro has secured permits from two California government agencies to begin testing the Lucid Gravity robotaxis. The company is authorized to begin testing in Santa Clara and San Mateo counties, including in light rain and fog. Tesla has yet to…
A Legacy Automaker Is Now Rivian’s Biggest Shareholder
After more than five years, Amazon has lost the top spot on Rivian’s shareholder list. A huge legacy automaker is now the California startup’s biggest shareholder. Rivian’s largest backer has committed to invest nearly $6 billion as long as things…
Mercedes-AMG Is Building An EV For People Who Hate EVs
AMG’s new video shows the EV GT being pushed hard in testing. Dual rear motors help it pull off big, smoky drifts, in true AMG fashion. It has 1,000+ hp and simulates a V-8 complete with simulated gears and noise…
Tesla Semi Official Battery Specs Are Out, And They’re Impressive
The Tesla Semi’s official battery specs are out, and they’re massive. An official document published by the California Air Resources Board unveiled the capacities for the Standard Range and Long Range models. The same document reveals that the Standard Range…
Slate Auto Gets One Step Closer To Building Its Affordable EV Truck
Slate Auto's plant in Indiana completed the installation of its automated body shop. It's also in the final phase of testing vehicle parts before they officially enter production. If all goes as planned, production will begin by the end of…