Tesla’s Door Handles Went Global. Now China Is Cracking Down
One thing I have learned from covering electric vehicles for years is that not everything on your car needs to be reinvented in some supposedly futuristic way. Call me old-fashioned, but I still like having some physical buttons instead of every control being routed through a big screen. And those electronic charging port doors? Come […]
Here’s How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian
There’s a key challenge with some electric vehicles’ door handle design. If the door handles pop out electronically, a dead battery can leave you locked out, and unable to open the hood. Without hood access, you probably won’t know how to jumpstart a dead low-voltage battery, leaving you locked out. Here’s how you solve that […]
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
Electric cars and plug-in hybrids are about to end 2025 with a bang in Europe. EV sales increased by over 27% from January through November, reaching nearly 2.3 million units. The Tesla Model 3 was the best-selling EV in Europe in November. Electric car sales might not be too rosy in the United States right […]
Why 2026 Will Be The Best Year Yet To Buy A Used EV
Car-buying website Edmunds predicts a huge flood of lease turn-ins in 2026. That will include electric vehicles, many of which were leased during the tax credit era. Coupled with depreciation, this means that a giant supply of low-mileage EVs are hitting dealer lots, many with excellent range and outstanding features. Some people say that given […]
Ford Turns To Renault To Build Its Next Cheap EVs
Ford has reached out to Renault to build two new affordable EVs for Europe. The two models will debut in early 2028 and will likely only be available in Europe. This could mean the Fiesta nameplate will return in 2028, and there’s even a chance for the hot Fiesta ST to become an EV. Renault […]
Hyundai’s $800 Million Battery Lab For EVs And Hybrids Signals What’s Next
Hyundai’s $800 million battery research and development center in Korea will be completed by the end of 2026. The facility will conduct validation and testing for Hyundai’s in-house developed cells and chemistries. Automakers are increasingly trying to vertically integrate battery operations for better control over costs and processes. Hyundai Motor Group, the parent of the […]
Which EVs Have The Most Range After 3 Years
In general, you shouldn’t worry too much about battery degradation in modern electric cars. Still, cars from some brands appear to fare better over time as far as range is concerned. In any EV, the battery will lose capacity over the years. According to Recurrent, Hyundais are among the best, while BMWs and Jaguars lose […]
2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E Review: Updated electric SUV aims to stand out from the Tesla crowd
If exclusivity is a priority for you with cars, then the original Ford Mustang Mach-E was a great way to stand out from the EV crowd (one very much dominated by Tesla). It didn’t sell in big numbers but had some muscle car coolness courtesy of styling elements inspired by the (real) Mustang. But Ford […]
Overhauled Ford Mustang Mach-E arrives in Australia: Can technical and cosmetic changes reboot slow-selling electric SUV?
An updated Ford Mustang Mach-E electric SUV goes on-sale in Australia this month with cosmetic and technical changes and minor price rises. While the essential three-model line-up – Select, Premium and GT – is retained, Ford will no doubt be hoping the revisions will boost interest in its slow-selling five-door SUV. Year to date to […]
Ford Delays Next Electric Pickup And Van Again, But Not All Is Lost
Ford’s next-generation electric pickup truck and van have been delayed again. The company is pushing back the two projects to focus on more affordable offerings. Despite the delay, the American automaker believes the current generation F-150 Lightning and E-Transit are good enough for now. Ford has delayed two of its next-generation electric vehicles once again, […]