Peter Johnson is covering the auto industry’s step-by-step transformation to electric vehicles. He is an experienced investor, financial writer, and EV enthusiast. His enthusiasm for electric vehicles, primarily Tesla, is a significant reason he pursued a career in investments. If he isn’t telling you about his latest 10K findings, you can find him enjoying the outdoors or exercising. For questions or comments, you can email him at Peter@electrek.co. You can also follow him on Twitter @EVPeteJohnson.
Toyota’s newest electric SUV is set to arrive at dealerships next month. The 2026 bZ Woodland is bigger and comes with standard AWD, but is it worth over $10,000 more than Toyota’s first electric SUV?
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Ford offered a closer look at how its most important project ever, the Universal EV Platform, will drastically cut costs and deliver more driving range. The first vehicle based on the platform will be a mid-size electric pickup, which Ford said will start at around $30,000.
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The Yaris, Toyota’s best-selling vehicle in Europe, will finally be available as an EV. Following the Corolla, the Yaris is next in line for an electric upgrade.
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The GV90, the most lavish Genesis SUV to date, is almost here. With its global debut coming up, the GV90 was seen sporting a new royal green-like color for the first time.
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The Song Ultra EV is the first B-segment electric SUV under BYD’s Dynasty lineup. BYD’s new EV SUV offers over 440 miles (710 km) of driving range, and it only costs $26,000.
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In what would be a “watershed moment,” Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, reportedly spoke with the Trump Administration about partnering with Chinese EV makers in the US.
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With the new Highlander EV arriving later this year, Toyota will have a full lineup of electric SUVs. Toyota believes the new EVs fill a key gap in its lineup and will help it gain a bigger share of the market.
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Kia opened the doors to its futuristic flagship store, where you can test drive, build, and personalize its newest EVs virtually before you decide to buy.
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The A2 e-tron is set to debut soon as a sibling to the Volkswagen ID.3 and Audi’s most affordable EV yet. Unlike the Q4 e-tron, the new entry-level EV has its own unique look.
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Hyundai’s upcoming electric vehicles will look nothing like what’s on the market today. Like the IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 9, Hyundai says its new EVs will stand out with a distinct design.
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Is Hyundai bringing the Crater Concept to life? A covered electric SUV was spotted in the wild, which could give us our first clue.
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After it was outsold by China’s BYD globally for the first time last year, CEO Jim Farley said Ford “isn’t backing away from EVs.” It’s betting on more affordable models that will start at around $30,000.
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Wagons are making a comeback in electric form. Although Volvo is set to produce its last wagon this April, it could return as an EV.
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Toyota isn’t the only one releasing a three-row electric SUV in 2026. Subaru confirmed the new EV will arrive in showrooms later this year, and we already have a good idea of what to expect.
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Kia’s electric van really can do it all. VanLab delivered the first PV5 camping kit that transforms it into a campsite, remote workspace, and more in minutes. All you need is a screwdriver.
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The Genesis GV90 will become the luxury brand’s largest, most prestigious SUV to date. With its world premiere just around the corner, the flagship electric SUV was spotted in Korea, ready to roll out, coach doors and all.
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China will release a standard for solid-state EV batteries later this year as several automakers begin testing the new battery tech in vehicles.
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Volkswagen is gearing up to launch its first electric GTI hot hatch later this year. Ahead of its big debut, the EV hot hatch was spotted testing in icy conditions with barely any camo.
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Toyota’s first three-row electric SUV is finally here. The 2027 Highlander EV can drive up to 320 miles on a single charge, has a built-in NACS port, and a sharp new look. The Highlander is Toyota’s most impressive electric SUV so far. Here’s our first look.
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Ford reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 earnings after the market closed. Despite beating top-line estimates, Ford’s updated EV plans took a bigger toll than expected on profits.
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Nissan announced prices for its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV), the 2026 Rogue, will start at under $46,000.
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Automakers, battery manufacturers, and companies from around the globe are racing to bring solid-state EV batteries to market, promising significant improvements in energy density, charging, and driving range.
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Who said electric vehicles don’t belong in the frigid cold? Kia’s smallest, most affordable EV, the EV2, achieved impressive range and charging performance in cold-weather testing, even though it’s still a prototype.
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After notching its fifth straight record-breaking sales year in the US, Hyundai has no plans of slowing down. The company is ramping up local production while advancing new battery tech to boost EV sales.
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