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Toyota and Isuzu launched the next-generation Sora hydrogen fuel-cell route bus in Japan, combining Isuzu’s flat-floor electric chassis with Toyota’s PEM fuel-cell system, offering over 300 km range and ten-minute refueling, with production set at J-Bus’s Utsunomiya Plant.

As part of its 1969 Progress of Power exhibition, General Motors introduced four concept cars that showed off GM's innovations. One was its first modern EV.

The IONIQ 3 has received more interest than any Hyundai vehicle in the UK ever. Starting at about $25,000, Hyundai’s electric hatch undercuts much of the competition. more…

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Looking at the seven best-selling EVs in the first half of 2026, it would seem that higher sales figures don't necessarily mean less range anxiety.

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On this week's Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss the Tesla-beating BMW, Trump's clean-car rollback, and the Chevy Bolt's limited run.

The Jeep Recon EV has removable doors and packs 670 horsepower combined, but it’s less efficient than advertised. more…

American Model 3s still don’t have vehicle-to-load (V2L) functionality, despite the feature being introduced in China.

While electric vehicles often underperform in real-world highway driving relative to their EPA estimates, the Recon’s result puts it among the least efficient EVs we’ve ever tested.

Tesla is now putting its larger 16-inch center touchscreen in every Model 3 sold in the US, Puerto Rico, and Mexico, a day after it rolled out the same upgrade in China. The Model 3 Performance also gets a black headliner, 316 miles of range, and 528 hp, while the Premium AWD now does 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. But there’s still no word on the US Model 3 getting vehicle-to-load. more…

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BMW opened orders for the 2027 i3 early after strong initial demand. The all-new electric sedan can drive up to 468 miles on a single charge, but it’s not exactly cheap. more…

The i3 promises up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle on a charge, putting Tesla on notice.

The Range Rover Sport EV is bringing new levels of performance with an all-electric powertrain, but it isn’t cheap. more…

GM said it will be the world’s first to mass-produce prismatic LMR battery cells. The new battery tech can deliver 33% higher energy density than LFP at a comparable cost. more…

The boxy electric SUV actually has two charging ports now, just like the new CLA EV.

Chery has built the world’s first diesel plug-in hybrid pickup, the Stockman, developed for Australia rather than China, with a 2.5-litre turbo-diesel, a 34 kWh battery and a claimed 100 km of electric range on the NEDC cycle. Volvo invented the diesel plug-in hybrid and stopped building it in 2018, the year Europe retired that […] This story continues at The Next Web

Wall Street can’t agree on how many cars Tesla (TSLA) sold in Q3 2026. Estimates from major banks range from 421,758 to 482,000 deliveries ahead of Friday’s report. That’s a 60,000-unit spread. And after the Street missed Tesla’s Q2 deliveries by 74,000 units, nobody has much credibility on this one. more…

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What range you can realistically expect from an electric motorcycle in 2026? Here's a look at some real production models and their official factory ranges.

BYD announced its new flagship electric sedan will launch next month with over 1,000 km (621 mi) of range on a single charge. Pre-orders opened last month, starting at around $37,000. more…

The reigning European Rally Champion drove an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron 1,338 kilometres across Poland on a single charge, a Guinness World Record, at 7.09 kWh per 100 kilometres. The car’s official WLTP range is 777 kilometres, and the drive took more than 45 hours, which puts the average speed under 30 kilometres an hour. […] This story continues at The Next Web

That's an astonishing average efficiency of 8.76 miles per kWh.

Bentley Torcal Electric SUV Bentley needed a soundtrack for a car with no engine, so it booked musicians.

Bentley has unveiled the Torcal, its first all-electric vehicle, at a global debut in London today. It’s an SUV with up to 888 PS (876 hp), a 113 kWh battery, and up to 375 miles (600 km WLTP) of range. The Torcal becomes Bentley’s fourth model line, alongside the Continental GT, Flying Spur, and Bentayga. It’s designed, engineered, and built in Crewe, England. more…

The Pixo is back, but this time it’s an all-electric city cruiser set to become Nissan’s most affordable EV starting under $25,000. more…

Toyota is the latest carmaker with plans to launch an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV), expected to arrive next year. more…

A new battery system and an aerodynamically optimized cab give Scania’s electric big rig an edge over the Tesla Semi.

The Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric truck targets 621 miles per charge on a 28,000-mile round-the-world journey through over 30 countries.

Owning an EV is not the same as owning a gas-powered car.

An aircraft equipped with Joby Aviation's autonomy technology flew across the United States without a human pilot taking control at any point.

Its calculated range was only 273 miles of mostly highway driving. A single lunch charging stop helped it cover nearly 400.

The company's iON lineup of EV tires are designed specifically for the unique demands of electric cars.

BYD introduced the upgraded Yuan Up, sold overseas as the Atto 2, with more range and a lower starting price. more…

Hyundai Translead tapped Range Zero Emissions as its Washington dealer, broadening hydrogen infrastructure and commercial support for the XCIENT Fuel Cell truck across the Pacific Northwest.

BYD calls it the industry’s first AI-powered smart luxury SUV. The new Denza N8L EV is an all-electric version of the current plug-in hybrid (PHEV), starting at 299,800 yuan, or about $45,000. more…

Volvo introduced the new XC60 and XC90, its first long-range plug-in hybrids. With up to 78 miles on a single charge, the new models are now America’s longest-range electric PHEVs. more…

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With more than double the EV range, the 2028 Volvo XC60 and XC90 PHEVs will make you forget that gas stations exist.

The XC60 PHEV's battery has doubled in size, giving it an electric-only range of an almost unbelievable 78 miles.

The plug-in-hybrid XC90 now has a 73-mile EV range, a whole 40 miles more than before, and it'll hit 60 mph in 4.9 seconds.

Volvo has once again refreshed its all-time bestseller, and the updates bring an enhanced plug-in hybrid powertrain.

On today’s long-awaited and often delayed episode of Quick Charge, we talk up the reveal of a revolutionary, world-beating, and record-setting new sporty EV, as well as the “new” Tesla Roadster that’s going to hover around a parking lot (allegedly) in October. more…

The new ETT 44 electric semi comes with an enormous 651 kWh battery and megawatt charging. It's coming to Europe soon.

What we've got here is a FWD EV based on the MEB+ platform, with an electric motor and battery supplying 135 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque.

Volkswagen just unveiled the Mission Efficiency, a concept it’s calling the world’s most efficient near-production electric car — and to me, it’s the return of the XL1, one of my all-time favorite cars, finally done as a proper EV. more…

The “near-production” Mission Efficiency EV has the same underpinnings as the ID. Polo, but turns the efficiency dial to 11.

It’s still on its original battery and motors, and it drives like new, even though it spent most of its life as a taxi.

Tesla revealed the European specs for its Semi electric truck, and they don’t match the version already in production in the US. The truck will offer up to 550 km (342 miles) of range at 40 tonnes fully loaded. Tesla Europe posted the numbers today, days before the company plans to formally launch the Semi in Europe at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover. more…

Who woulda thought that driving slower gets you better range. You might be surprised by how much, though.

Quick and trail-rated, the Recon offers a Wrangler-adjacent lifestyle with some EV benefits—and some EV baggage.

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The new Bolt starts at less than $30,000 and promises over 250 miles of range on a full charge.

Dacia has revealed a second-generation Spring built at Renault’s Novo Mesto plant in Slovenia, and the entire range is priced below €20,000 before government subsidies. The first-generation car, which sold more than 210,000 units across forty countries since 2021, was built in China. That relocation is the story, and the press materials do not mention […] This story continues at The Next Web

Audi's new A2 e-tron delivers up to 646km of WLTP range and a 0.24 drag coefficient, starting at 38,200 euros, but it's built specifically for Europe.

The A2 e-tron is Audi’s most efficient vehicle ever, delivering over 400 miles of range. It’s also the brand’s affordable model, positioned as its new entry-level EV. more…

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer and Ram 1500 extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) may not arrive as soon as expected after yet another delay. more…

The Jeep Grand Wagoneer Hybrid’s production will now start in November, with the Ram 1500 REV pushed until next spring.

A production-spec Skoda Peaq traveled 582 miles on one charge, driving on secondary roads and hypermiling to achieve it.

Tesla said today that its Robotaxis have driven a total of 1 million miles without a human driver supervising them. The number is more than double what we heard at the last check-in just six weeks ago, as Tesla finally shifts away from human “safety drivers.” more…

In a study that tested the battery longevity of half a million EVs, Tesla came in near the bottom of the pack.

If you think avoiding fast chargers can save you from EV battery degradation, think again.

BYD confirmed the new Denza N8 has a “world-leading” pure electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles), and offered a sneak peek at the interior. more…

Electric cars are often marketed as having “x” miles of EPA-estimated range, but that doesn’t mean that’s how many miles you’ll be able to get out of yours. That’s the reality facing a growing number of Redditors who are sharing their EV commuting experiences online — and their real-world results might surprise you! more…

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Don't just take Aptera's word for it. The results are from independent testing by TÜV Rheinland.

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A tiny new sensor from Texas Instruments (TI) could help future EVs squeeze more range from their batteries while delivering smoother acceleration and less motor noise.

Tesla’s “Robotaxi” service is racking up a wave of terrible rider experiences in Texas — and the complaints are increasingly coming from Tesla’s own fans and ambassadors. A self-described “Tesla Ambassador” says the service quoted him 66 minutes for a 2.3-mile trip and left him to call an Uber, while a four-time Tesla owner has logged a string of missed pickups and drop-offs left blocks — sometimes miles — from the destination.

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BYD opened orders for the Great Han, its new flagship electric sedan that can drive over 1,000 km (621 mi) on a single charge, starting at under $40,000.

Mahle says its new range extender can fit in the same space as a battery module, increasing driving range to roughly 500 miles.

BYD's flagship Da Han sedan starts under $37,000 in China with over 1,000 km of claimed range, LiDAR assistance, and air suspension.

Volkswagen’s new ID. Era 5S starts at around $13,400 in China and combines plug-in hybrid power with up to 160km of electric-only range.

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A 1918 Detroit Electric Model 75B went under the hammer at Monterey Car Week claiming an original 80 miles of range, against the 73 miles the first Nissan Leaf was rated for. The format died because of the electric starter and a price five times a Model T, not because of range. A 1918 Detroit […] This story continues at The Next Web

There's a catch, though. You better be cool with going slow.

BYD confirmed the new Denza N8 has a “world-leading” pure electric CLTC range of 1,003 km (623 miles), and it can recharge in as little as 5 minutes.

The newly introduced electric crossover beat its range estimate by more than 30 miles.

Kia’s popular electric SUV is now on sale in the US. The range-topping EV3 GT delivers 288 horsepower from a dual-motor AWD setup with exclusive sporty design elements inside and out, starting from $45,890.

V Engineer's lithium-ion battery is 12.4 kWh rather than the original's 4.72 kWh, and it saves 51 pounds.

The 2027 Chevrolet Equinox EV is now on sale, starting at $34,995. The 2027 Kia EV3 starts at $29,890. On GM’s website, it still says the electric Equinox is “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV,” but is it really?

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Tesla gamified its Full Self-Driving system with streaks. Critics argue that it's more dangerous than good.

Its past charging habits are a mystery. A battery test returned a healthy, though hardly exceptional score.

On today’s time-sensitive episode of Quick Charge, we revisit the idea that even a broken clock is right twice a day as we examine US President Donald Trump’s takes on electric vehicles, range anxiety, highway road signs, and why he’s absolutely right.

CEO Silvio Napoli spilled the beans on the Cosmos' driving range in a TV interview. It sounds pretty good.

The new Hyundai IONIQ 9 Black Ink edition sits above the Calligraphy as the new range-topping trim.

The original Smart EQ Fortwo was sold in the U.S. with just 58 miles of EPA-estimated range. The new #2 promises triple the range.

One owner found that downsizing the Ioniq 5 N’s wheels and tires improved highway efficiency by 12%.

The new Hyundai IONIQ 6 is now on sale in Turkey with an updated design, new tech, and a longer driving range.

The entry-level AMG four-door EV uses one fewer motor than the GT 63, yet still makes 536 hp and hits 60 mph in 3.4 seconds.