Nissan is tossing around the idea of a new Nissan LEAF NISMO again, but this time it will be based the newly upgraded version.
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Kia is killing off its cheap box car that was once a star
Love it or hate it, the Kia Soul always stood out with its funky, box-like design. Kia is dropping the infamous box car from its lineup at the end of 2025, but promises more exciting vehicles will replace it.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s smallest EV is full of big surprises
It’s almost here. Kia is about to introduce its smallest, most affordable electric vehicle yet. Although the EV2 is tiny, Kia promises it will look and feel much larger both inside and out.
Expand Expanding CloseFord finally built an electric Bronco, and it looks wild
The electric Bronco is real, and it might be Ford’s coolest EV yet. With the new electric SUV now on sale in China, Ford is showing off a few extra goodies it’s giving early buyers, including a roof tent for camping.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 5 gets a big price cut and now starts at just $35,000
Although the $7,500 EV tax credit has expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going. Hyundai is reducing 2026 IONIQ 5 prices by nearly $10,000, while extending the tax credit for the current model year.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep, Dodge, Chrysler vehicles will still qualify for the $7,500 EV credit past the deadline
Jeep, Dodge, Chrysler, and Fiat vehicles will remain eligible for the credit after the deadline expires. Stellantis confirmed it will replicate the offer for EV and PHEV models.
Expand Expanding CloseNissan LEAF hit with a big recall, more than 19,000 vehicles affected
It’s a good thing the new 2026 LEAF should be here any day. The recall affects over 19,000Â Nissan LEAFÂ vehicles, model years 2021-2022, because the battery may overheat during fast charging. Here’s the fix.
Expand Expanding CloseHonda’s electric SUV is a hit, thanks to steep discounts
Honda has already sold more Prologues this year than it did in all of 2024. Thanks to discounts reaching upwards of $20,000, Honda’s electric SUV continues to be a hit.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota’s EV sales crashed, but here’s what’s really going on
Toyota’s electric vehicle sales plunged as it prepares for a new wave of models. The new EVs are bringing much-needed upgrades, including more range, faster charging, revamped designs, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseFord’s $30,000 EV isn’t the pickup you think it is
Ford is betting on more affordable EVs, starting with a new electric pickup that will start at around $30,000. According to Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, the new EV is “really not a pickup,” so what exactly is it?
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai drops Kona Electric lineup to just one trim: The cheapest
The 2026 Hyundai Kona Electric lineup will be offered in a single trim, but at least it’s the most affordable one.
Expand Expanding CloseKia EV3 sales top 75,000 in 2025 as the electric SUV takes the market by storm
It may be small, but Kia’s electric SUV is proving to be mighty. Global sales of the Kia EV3 have already topped 75,000 this year.
Expand Expanding CloseOver 23,000 Chevy Equinox EVs hit with a recall for this weird reason
GM issued a recall for over 23,000 2024 Chevy Equinox EV models due to a unique situation where they may not make enough noise.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai’s first EV sports sedan has arrived: The 650 hp IONIQ 6 N launches in Korea for $57,000
Hyundai officially launched the new IONIQ 6 N in its home market this week. The IONIQ 6 N, Hyundai’s first electric sports sedan, packs a monstrous 650 horsepower, yet Hyundai insists it’s not all about the performance.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep, Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans for another EV
If you were waiting for the range-topping electric Dodge Charger, you might be out of luck. Jeep and Dodge maker Stellantis is shelving plans to launch the Charger Daytona SRT Banshee EV, which promised to outmuscle the SRT Hellcat engine.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Chevy Equinox EV is taking off as America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla
Chevy’s electric SUV is quickly becoming America’s favorite. The Chevy Equinox EV now ranks as the best-selling EV in the US behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s record-breaking run heats up with a wave of new and improved EVs
Kia can’t stop winning. Its refreshed line-up of EVs, sedans, and SUVs just powered another record-breaking quarter, putting it on pace for its third straight annual sales record.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota sold a mere 18 EVs in its home market last month
Yes, just 18. Toyota sold 18 electric vehicles in its home market of Japan last month. And that includes its luxury Lexus brand.
Expand Expanding CloseGenesis is about to unleash its first luxury performance EV
We will get our first look at the electric sports car by the end of the year, but Genesis is giving us a closer look at the GV60 Magma, the luxury brand’s first high-performance EV.
Expand Expanding CloseFord and GM will keep the $7,500 EV tax credit alive beyond the deadline
Chevy, Cadillac, GMC, and Ford’s electric vehicles will still be eligible for the credit after the September 30 deadline. The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles is set to expire today, but Ford and GM plan to continue offering it for at least another few months.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Porsche Cayenne EV interior is a luxury oasis packed with massive screens [Images]
With its official debut just around the corner, we are finally getting our first look at the interior of the Cayenne EV, which Porsche promises will offer more luxury, features, and screen space than ever.
Expand Expanding CloseUsed EVs are flying off the lot, but is it a smart time to buy?
A few years ago, it was basically a Tesla, Nissan Leaf, or Chevy Bolt if you were looking for a used electric vehicle. Nowadays, you can buy used Toyota, Ford, Hyundai, Chevy, or Honda EVs for about the same, or even less than, gas-powered cars.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Jeep Recon Moab EV goes full beast mode in black as it drops camo [Images]
Jeep’s new electric SUV looks pretty sweet in a blacked-out Moab edition. The Jeep Recon Moab EV was spotted with hardly any camo, sporting black paint, wheels, tint, and some serious off-road upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD is discounting EVs as much as 50% in this brutal overseas market
BYD is bringing China’s EV price war, which it helped ignite, overseas. After launching steep discounts of up to 50% on its most popular EVs, BYD wants to charge up sales in this key overseas region
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