Lucid says its incoming Air Pure is the most efficient EV ever made By Leon Poultney published 17 July 24 Efficiency might not be the sexiest term, but it's important in the world of range-anxiety ridden EVs.
Road trips ahoy! Volvo says its upcoming ES90 will offer up to 435 miles of range By Leon Poultney published 26 February 25 An 800V architecture and mammoth battery pack results in an impressive battery range.
These gigantic solar-powered streetlights could be the answer to EV charging in dense urban areas By Leon Poultney published 10 September 24 Beam Global unveils its BeamSpot EV-charging streetlights, which the company hopes can provide green electric vehicle charging in dense urban areas.
Kia’s first affordable EV is here with an AI assistant and an impressive 372-mile range By Leon Poultney published 23 May 24 Kia bolsters its electric vehicle offering with an upcoming compact SUV, which is capable of 373-miles on a single charge and offers an impressive suite of tech.
Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say By Leon Poultney published 19 October 25 With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.
Zeekr’s upcoming 007 EV will be able to charge in just 10 minutes… but there’s a catch By Leon Poultney published 15 August 24 Chinese EV maker Zeekr has revealed battery tech that can charge a car from 10%-80% in just over 10 minutes – if you can find the right charging station.
Lyft and tech provider Smartcar partner to ease range anxiety for ride-share drivers By Leon Poultney published 25 September 24 Lyft has partnered with Smartcar to build a new feature into its driver-facing app, which helps reduce range anxiety by only selecting ride requests within an EV battery's range.
America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices By Leon Poultney published 1 August 25 A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.
I'm ditching Waze for in-car infotainment systems in EVs – here's why By Leon Poultney published 6 July 25 With EV quirks and an unpredictable charging network, it is now up to the manufacturers to guide the way.
Nissan adds solar roof to Japan's most popular little EV – and it promises to add 1,800 miles of free range a year By Leon Poultney published 23 October 25 An extendable solar roof can add useable mileage to Nissan's diminutive EV and the tech is going into production.
I review EVs for a living – here are 5 ways I'm slashing my charging bills in 2025 By Leon Poultney published 28 December 24 Worried about the rising bills from running your EV? Here are our top tips on running it more cost effectively.
Concorde-style air travel could be back soon – these powerful EV motors are unlocking the secrets to supersonic air speeds By Leon Poultney published 2 December 25 Supersonic air travel could be back on the cards thanks to some very powerful EV motors.
BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla! By Leon Poultney published 18 March 25 BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.
All Lucid Air EVs just gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network, but there’s a catch By Leon Poultney published 26 July 25 Californian EV giant Lucid says it will offer owners of older Air models the chance to buy an adapter for Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, but charging speeds will be throttled.
Nyobolt’s ultra-fast charging sports car concept hits the road and it could be the solution to dull, heavy EVs By Leon Poultney published 1 July 24 Nyobolt's battery tech is put to good use in a small, lightweight sports car that looks destined to enter production and go on sale soon.
Huawei and Xpeng just turned an entire EV windshield into a head-up display – and it could be a glimpse of your distracting driving future By Leon Poultney published 9 June 25 The Huawei-developed AR windshield tech is the equivalent of a 2K resolution, 87-inch display with a contrast ratio of 1,800:1 and a brightness of 12,000 nits.
Energetic, fun and surprisingly spacious: the Volvo EX30 is a brilliant EV for the company's next generation By Zachariah Kelly published 7 January 25 The Volvo EX30 is a fun and practical EV that takes the company’s shared DNA with Polestar and turns it into something new.
The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25 Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.
Alpine's 220hp A290 EV takes it back to the halcyon days of the hot hatch By Leon Poultney published 17 June 24 French sports car maker Alpine has unveiled the second car to join its compact model line-up, which is based on the upcoming Renault 5 EV.
Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next By Leon Poultney published 6 March 25 The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.
Your delivery van's EV upgrade is about to make your life better By Myriam Joire published 9 March 24 Commercial EVs like Mercedes’ eSprinter are about to revolutionize 'van life'
Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden By Leon Poultney published 21 October 25 Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging – but it's only available in Sweden, for now.
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes By Leon Poultney published 13 September 25 Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.
Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China By Leon Poultney published 3 January 25 The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
This breakthrough battery tech could help EVs break the 1,000-mile range barrier – and give you a 190-mile boost in under four minutes By Leon Poultney published 20 June 25 24M’s Eternalyte tech can deliver almost 190 miles of range in under four minutes – and promises to pave the way for 1,000-mile range EV batteries.
Kia's promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots By Leon Poultney published 18 February 25 Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.
New study crowns the king of EV battery health – and it shows batteries don't degrade as badly as first feared By Leon Poultney published 27 October 25 Even vehicles with over 100,000 miles on the clock lose very little of their original battery capacity, study says.
Porsche beats Tesla to wireless inductive charging, as Cayenne Electric is first with the tech By Leon Poultney published 4 September 25 Porsche unveils 11kW wireless inductive charging technology in upcoming Cayenne Electric.
Mercedes announces breakthrough in solid-state EV battery tech, but Chinese rivals are still way ahead By Leon Poultney published 11 September 24 Mercedes-Benz and its EV battery collaborators Factorial have announced a breakthrough in solid state battery technology, which could arrive in production cars by 2030.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA could help take EV efficiency up a gear – here's why By Leon Poultney published 18 November 24 The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.