GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
GM Just Fixed One Of The Biggest Headaches Of EV Charging
General Motors EV owners can now delete a charging app from their phone without getting range anxiety. Over 5,000 DC fast chargers have been integrated into the company’s own apps. In total, GM EV drivers can access over 250,000 public chargers in the U.S. and Canada. General Motors just made life a little easier for […]
GM’s CEO Just Admitted An Uncomfortable Truth About Plug-In Hybrids
General Motors CEO Mary Barra said the company remains committed to an “an EV future,” despite industry headwinds. The automaker is looking at hybrid options in the meantime, Barra said, as it currently offers none. There’s just one problem with plug-in hybrids, and that’s making sure people actually plug them in. On paper, China’s Chevrolet […]
These Pre-2026 EVs Are Still Filling Dealer Lots, So Expect Big Price Cuts
Many luxury EVs are about to get significantly cheaper as we step into 2026. That’s because dealers still have a lot of leftover inventory for 2025 and even 2024 models. As time passes, dealers will want them gone sooner rather than later. Even with the generous $7,500 federal incentive for EVs out the window, there […]
GM Pulled The Plug On Apple CarPlay. This Mod Brings It Back
Most of General Motors’ new electric cars don’t have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in the U.S. That’s despite the cars’ infotainment systems supporting both features. Now, a new third-party mod wants to bring back CarPlay to GM EV owners. General Motors removed Apple CarPlay and Android Auto from almost all of its new electric […]
The 2027 Chevy Bolt Configurator Goes Live. It’s A Tremendous EV Deal
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt can now be configured on the automaker’s website. The base Bolt LT starts from $28,995, including destination. It comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic high beams and an 11.3-inch infotainment screen. The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt online configurator has gone live on the automaker’s website, which means customers can now check […]
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 […]
I Saw The 2027 Chevy Bolt In Person. It Looks Fantastic—And Still Small
The heavily updated 2027 Chevrolet Bolt made a surprise appearance at the GM Forward event in New York this week. It could easily be mistaken for the old Bolt, but under the skin, it adds new batteries, better fast-charging, modern software and a Tesla-style charging port. The updated Bolt goes on sale early next year […]
Why General Motors And BMW Still Want China’s EV Batteries
All the noise about bringing manufacturing back to America is tone-deaf. That was already underway, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act. The law aimed to reduce U.S. reliance on China’s supply chains, in part by discouraging the use of Chinese batteries but also by investing in the cutting-edge technologies of the future, including clean energy. […]