Peter Johnson

Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below.

Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option.

The newest all-electric Ford is finally here. Ford introduced its Capri EV on Wednesday, a revival of a legend. The new all-electric Ford Capri features up to 390 miles (627 km) WLTP driving range and sports car-like performance.

Ford will receive drastically less public support for its new EV battery plant in Michigan. Ford’s incentives for the plant were cut by over half, matching the automaker’s recent plans to scale back.

Can BYD challenge Porsche, Mercedes, and Tesla? With its new “million yuan” ($140,000) Yangwang U7 launching later this year, BYD hopes to do just that. Ahead of its official launch later this year, BYD’s new luxury electric sedan is hitting dealerships in China.

Ahead of Porsche’s “most powerful range” of models in brand history, deliveries of its sole EV plummeted in the first half of 2024. Porshe Taycan deliveries fell over 50% as the updated 2025 model was introduced. With deliveries starting later this year, Porsche says demand is also building for the new Macan Electric.

The newest low-cost EV has officially hit the market. Hyundai opened pre-orders for its new Casper Electric in Korea, starting at just $22,800 (31.5 million won). With rebates, Hyundai expects the starting price to drop to under $14,500 (20 million won).

Summer is finally here, and the weather is not the only thing heating up. Discounts on electric vehicles are also on the rise. Ford is giving buyers new ways to save through its new Summer Sales Event, starting July 9, 2024. Ford’s EVs, including the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, are on sale with new summer deals.

Hyundai believes it has found the “sweet spot” with three long-range, fast-charging, and affordable EVs available in the US. With rivals launching new electric models this year, Hyundai expects stronger competition in the second half of the year.

Porsche is doubling down on its shift to EVs as gas-powered vehicles, like the Macan, are already being retired in Europe. With new electric vehicles launching, including the Macan, Boxster, Cayenne, and a range-topping seven-seater EV, Porsche is laying the groundwork for the future.

Adding to its arsenal of low-cost electric cars, BYD launched its updated 2025 Dolphin EV on Monday. The new Dolphin starts at the same $13,700 (RMB 99,800) price, but with a bigger battery, the updated model boasts a longer driving range.

BYD signed a deal to build a massive $1 billion EV plant in Turkey on Monday. The news comes after BYD opened its first factory in Thailand, with others planned in Brazil and Mexico as it expands in overseas markets.

Luxury EV maker Lucid (LCID) is trending after beating Q2 expectations and setting a new delivery record. The news is sending Lucid shares higher on Monday.

Ford is unveiling its newest electric vehicle this week. Ahead of its official debut, Ford teased the new EV, claiming “the legend is back.”

July is finally here, and the deals are heating up. The best SUV lease deals in July are almost all fully electric models, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5, Kia Niro EV, and Subaru Solterra. Check out the new offers below.

Porsche’s first all-electric sports car was a hit. But, nearly five years later, Taycan sales are falling amid new competition. Porsche is reportedly cutting Taycan output amid the sales slump. With the new Macan EV viewed as a beacon of hope, can Porsche turn things around?

Hyundai’s new three-row electric SUV is set to debut later than expected. Although Hyundai was expected to launch the IONIQ 9 this summer, it looks like we may have to wait a little longer.

Despite closing in on Tesla in the second quarter, BYD was barely edged out for the world’s largest EV maker title. However, a new research report suggests BYD could steal Tesla’s crown by the end of 2024.

With “enormous power,” the Kia EV9 GT builds on the already impressive electric SUV with high-performance upgrades. Kia’s EV9 GT was spotted out in the wild this week ahead of its official launch. Check it out in the video below.

Hyundai opened the first EV battery cell plant in Indonesia with LG Energy Solution as it builds out its global supply chain. The plant will supply cells for over 150,000 competitively-priced Hyundai and Kia EVs, starting with the new Kona Electric.

Ford’s EV sales climbed 61% in the second quarter, carrying the automaker’s growth. With nearly 24,000 electric vehicles sold in Q2, Ford topped GM again to remain second in the US EV market as it looks to close the gap with Tesla.

After slashing prices on its electric cars in Thailand, BYD is facing backlash from buyers. With up to nearly $10,000 in savings, BYD’s latest EV price cuts have sparked an investigation in Thailand.

GM broke Q2 and first-half EV sales records with new models like the Chevy Blazer and Equinox EVs hitting the market. However, GM’s new electric cars were not the only ones driving growth, as sales of the Cadillac Lyriq and GMC Hummer EVs also surged.

Hyundai is showing no signs of slowing down in the US EV market after a record-breaking second quarter. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 both set new Q2 sales records as demand for long-range EVs at an affordable price continues to climb in the US.