BYD’s plug-in hybrid pickup is already a hit in several overseas markets, but a new prototype was spotted driving in China with a slightly different design.
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The PV5, Kia’s electric van, comes in many “top hats” for everyday and business use. At the Busan International Mobility Show, Kia introduced three new models, including a 7-seater.
Expand Expanding CloseSubaru’s new top-selling EV delivers over 300 miles of range for just $35,000
The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will start at $35,000.
Expand Expanding CloseRange Rover’s first EV will beat its gas counterpart, but it may cost over $150,000
The “best” Range Rover has an electric powertrain, according to JLR’s chief growth officer, Lennard Hoornik. Although it may outperform its gas-powered counterpart, the Range Rover EV won’t be cheap, with prices that could top $150,000.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota is recalling over 20,000 EVs, including Lexus and Subaru models
Toyota issued a recall affecting nearly 21,000 electric vehicles, including Lexus and Subaru models.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Lexus ES EV barely beat its range estimate in the real world, but falls short of rivals
The all-electric Lexus ES 350e traveled slightly further in the real world than its EPA-estimated 292 miles, but it still trails key rivals.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD is making public EV charging and parking a whole lot easier
BYD and Parkopedia introduced the new ParkPay, an in-car service that takes the hassle out of finding and paying for parking. It will soon offer new features, including EV charging.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai and Kia test the ‘world’s first’ in-car sanitization tech in the PV5
Hyundai and Kia have a new idea to keep your interior germ-free. The Korean automakers revealed “the world’s first in-vehicle sanitization technology,” after a successful test in the PV5.
Expand Expanding CloseFord believes it has an edge over China with its new affordable EV platform
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Expand Expanding CloseToyota scrapped the flagship Lexus EV, but a successor just got the green light
Toyota will not move forward with the Lexus LF-ZC. While the flagship EV has been canceled, the next-gen technology that it was set to use, including new batteries, a dedicated platform, and gigacasting, is ready. A company executive confirmed that a successor is in the works.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD is unleashing its full brand power overseas, from luxury EVs to a plug-in pickup
BYD’s sales are surging in overseas markets, including Europe and the UK, but with several new vehicles coming soon, this could be just the start.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen’s new electric hot hatch breaks cover, but it’s not the ID. Polo GTI
The ID. Polo GTI will go on sale this fall as Volkswagen’s first electric GTI, but another EV hot hatch was just caught testing, and we expect to see it in full by the end of the year.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai has a few tricks up its sleeve for its next ‘N’ EVs
While everyone is copying Hyundai’s virtual gear shift, introduced in the IONIQ 5 N, the company is already working on the next big thing.
Expand Expanding CloseNissan is ditching plans to launch another major EV, and this one could be a big deal
Nissan’s top-selling vehicle in Europe won’t go fully electric as planned. The Qashqai EV is dead, at least for the foreseeable future, as Nissan falls even further behind low-cost Chinese brands.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai is discounting EVs because who wants to pay for gas these days
Hyundai is giving drivers a way to escape the pump with big discounts on electric vehicles, including the IONIQ 5.
Expand Expanding CloseNew solid-state battery electrolyte retains over 84% of its capacity after 350 cycles
Solid-state batteries promise longer range, faster charging, and improved safety, but durability has been a major hurdle. Researchers in China are getting closer after developing a new solid-state battery electrolyte system that maintained over 84% of its capacity after 350 charge cycles.
Expand Expanding CloseKia’s electric van is becoming so popular that supply is now being rationed
The PV5 is turning out to be a smash hit, so much so that Kia is now being forced to ration supply to overseas markets as it juggles demand.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD’s luxury SUV received a record 150,000 orders, and now it’s headed overseas
The Great Tang is the largest, most luxurious SUV to launch under the BYD brand. After a hot start in China, racking up a record 150,000 orders ahead of launch, BYD is bringing the flagship electric SUV overseas, including Europe, by the end of 2026.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai is giving the Kona EV a complete overhaul, and it already looks like an upgrade
The Kona EV is making a comeback, but it will look much different this time with Hyundai’s new design and latest infotainment setup.
Expand Expanding CloseMeet Honda’s new $25,000 electric hot hatch
Honda launched the Super-N, a “fun” electric hot hatch in the UK, starting at just $25,000.
Expand Expanding CloseSubaru announces 2027 Solterra EV prices remain under $40,000 after a major upgrade
After a complete overhaul in 2026, the 2027 Subaru Solterra will go on sale at the same price, starting at under $40,000.
Expand Expanding CloseHonda and QuantumScape (QS) team up to make ‘game-changing’ solid-state batteries
Honda and QuantumScape (QS) announced a new partnership to commercialize solid-state batteries for EVs and more.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Ford Mustang Mach-e is on borrowed time as more affordable EVs roll in
After discontinuing the all-electric F-150 Lightning, it looks like the Mustang Mach-E is also running out of time. Ford is preparing to launch a new generation of EVs that are more affordable, more efficient, and more profitable, starting with the $30,000 pickup in 2027.
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