Audi shows off the all-new A6 e-tron – and it's the most aerodynamic Audi ever By Leon Poultney published 2 August 24 Audi lifts the lid on its new A6 e-tron, a pure electric version of one its best-selling saloons.
Kia unveils its most affordable EV yet – and says electric camper vans form part of its future plans By Leon Poultney published 28 February 25 Kia confirms its commitment to EVs with reveal of its smallest and largest electric vehicles so far.
Lyft and tech provider Smartcar partner to ease range anxiety for ride-share drivers By Leon Poultney published 25 September 24 Lyft has partnered with Smartcar to build a new feature into its driver-facing app, which helps reduce range anxiety by only selecting ride requests within an EV battery's range.
All Lucid Air EVs just gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network, but there’s a catch By Leon Poultney published 26 July 25 Californian EV giant Lucid says it will offer owners of older Air models the chance to buy an adapter for Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, but charging speeds will be throttled.
Energetic, fun and surprisingly spacious: the Volvo EX30 is a brilliant EV for the company's next generation By Zachariah Kelly published 7 January 25 The Volvo EX30 is a fun and practical EV that takes the company’s shared DNA with Polestar and turns it into something new.
Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging sports car concept hits the road and it could be the solution to dull, heavy EVs By Leon Poultney published 1 July 24 Nyobolt's battery tech is put to good use in a small, lightweight sports car that looks destined to enter production and go on sale soon.
Exciting new EVs are coming in 2025: here’s what you need to know By Myriam Joire published 28 December 24 Telsa, Polestar, Volvo, and others have big EV plans in 2025.
Forget the Cybertruck! The Silverado EV is the ultimate electric road-trip machine By Myriam Joire published 30 November 24 I took the Silverado EV on a road trip into the woods: here's what happened.
Mercedes announces breakthrough in solid-state EV battery tech, but Chinese rivals are still way ahead By Leon Poultney published 11 September 24 Mercedes-Benz and its EV battery collaborators Factorial have announced a breakthrough in solid state battery technology, which could arrive in production cars by 2030.
Tesla EVs could get a massive range boost from new battery tech that promises a 373-mile range from a 10-minute charge By Leon Poultney published 29 April 24 Chinese battery-maker CATL announces its newest technology that boasts a massive range and fast recharge times.
Tesla's Supercharger congestion fee lands just in time for the holidays By Leon Poultney published 23 November 23 Tesla introduces a Supercharger congestion fee to reduce the number of EVs waiting to charge at its busiest locations.
Nissan adds solar roof to Japan's most popular little EV – and it promises to add 1,800 miles of free range a year By Leon Poultney published 23 October 25 An extendable solar roof can add useable mileage to Nissan's diminutive EV and the tech is going into production.
Rivian’s R3 is the EV of the moment – here's why it might just be the EV of your future By Myriam Joire published 17 March 24 Rivian just introduced some of the most exciting EVs we've seen in ages, but can we all wait around for the R2, R3, and, especially that wild R3X?
Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next By Leon Poultney published 6 March 25 The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.
Lotus aims to beat Tesla at its Supercharger game with water-cooled EV chargers By Leon Poultney published 28 November 23 Lotus reveals its Liquid-Cooled Charging Unit and Power Cabinets that are capable of delivering 450kW of charging power.
Kia's promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots By Leon Poultney published 18 February 25 Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.
The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25 Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.
This breakthrough battery tech could help EVs break the 1,000-mile range barrier – and give you a 190-mile boost in under four minutes By Leon Poultney published 20 June 25 24M’s Eternalyte tech can deliver almost 190 miles of range in under four minutes – and promises to pave the way for 1,000-mile range EV batteries.
BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla! By Leon Poultney published 18 March 25 BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.
The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs By Leon Poultney published 22 August 25 With keen pricing, an impressive range and cutting-edge tech, Nissan hopes the upcoming Leaf will capture a big slice of the US EV market.
Alpine's 220hp A290 EV takes it back to the halcyon days of the hot hatch By Leon Poultney published 17 June 24 French sports car maker Alpine has unveiled the second car to join its compact model line-up, which is based on the upcoming Renault 5 EV.
Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China By Leon Poultney published 3 January 25 The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
I'm ditching Waze for in-car infotainment systems in EVs – here's why By Leon Poultney published 6 July 25 With EV quirks and an unpredictable charging network, it is now up to the manufacturers to guide the way.
Refreshed EVs are the best EVs: how rapid updates are redefining car ownership By Myriam Joire published 20 July 25 An auto remade, over and over again
America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices By Leon Poultney published 1 August 25 A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.
Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden By Leon Poultney published 21 October 25 Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging – but it's only available in Sweden, for now.
Audi's new Q6 e-tron EV has smart tail lights to communicate with fellow motorists By Leon Poultney published 17 April 24 Audi hopes its new active digital light signature can help warn drivers behind through innovative OLED panels.
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes By Leon Poultney published 13 September 25 Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.
I review EVs for a living – here are 5 ways I'm slashing my charging bills in 2025 By Leon Poultney published 28 December 24 Worried about the rising bills from running your EV? Here are our top tips on running it more cost effectively.
Wireless EV charging gets the turbo treatment with breakthrough 100kW power transfer – making it as fast as a wired plug By Leon Poultney published 20 March 24 New research could spell the end of awkward, heavy cables, but downsides could put a brake on widespread adoption.