BYD will unveil the light EV at the Japan Mobility Show in less than a week. With its big debut just days away, China’s EV giant offered a sneak peek at its first electric kei car.
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Mercedes opens orders for the new GLC EV, the luxury brand’s most important vehicle
The luxury brand’s best-selling vehicle is now available in all-electric form. Mercedes-Benz considers the new GLC EV as its most important vehicle to date.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai’s new IONIQ 6 looks way better in person after its facelift [Video]
Hyundai will reveal the refreshed electric fastback at the LA Auto Show next month. Ahead of the event, the 2026 Hyundai IONIQ 6 was caught rocking a sleek new facelift in the US.
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The new 2026 Subaru Solterra has a built-in NACS port, allowing you to charge up at one of over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers. Current Solterra owners will also gain access soon, but it won’t be free.
Expand Expanding CloseJeep maker Stellantis delays another EV, plans to keep selling the gas version
Jeep and Ram’s parent company, Stellantis, is pushing back two more electric vehicles that were due out next year. The delay is the latest in a series of delays or plans to cancel what were considered key EVs.
Expand Expanding CloseThe new and improved 2026 Toyota bZ is surprisingly affordable
Toyota’s upgraded electric SUV is now available to order. The 2026 Toyota bZ offers more driving range, new styling inside and out, a built-in NACS port so you can recharge at Tesla Superchargers, and prices still start at under $35,000. Toyota is also giving all bZ4X owners a free NACS charging adapter.
Expand Expanding CloseNissan’s EV solar roof can add over 1,800 miles of free driving per year
Nissan will showcase the roof-mounted solar system on the Sakura, Japan’s top-selling EV, next week. The “Ao-Solar Extender,” Nissan claims, can generate enough solar energy to power up to 3,000 km, or over 1,800 miles of free driving per year.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Cadillac Escalade IQ will be GM’s first vehicle with eyes-off driving
GM vehicles will soon offer eyes-off driving, starting with the Cadillac Escalade IQ. The company introduced two new AI advancements that GM says won’t just move you, but adapt and improve over time.
Expand Expanding CloseHonda is still offering nearly $17,000 off the Prologue EV
Honda’s electric SUV is on a roll. The Prologue was the third best-selling EV in the US in August, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Even with the federal EV tax credit now expired, Honda is still offering nearly $17,000 off the Prologue.
Expand Expanding CloseKia is handing out free ‘gas-scented’ car fresheners with its new EV
Kia has a new idea. So you don’t miss the smell of gasoline too much when you trade in for its new EV, Kia is giving away free gas-scented air fresheners.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Porsche Macan EV GTS hits the sweet spot, but it’s still not cheap
Porsche is giving the Macan EV the GTS treatment for the first time. The 2026 Porsche Macan Electric GTS is the missing piece in the lineup, but it’s still fairly pricey.
Expand Expanding CloseVolvo is giving away a full year of free home EV charging
Volvo is introducing a new program offering buyers an entire year of free home EV charging. The initiative is launching in Sweden first before it rolls out globally.
Expand Expanding CloseChevy, Cadillac, and GMC EVs are finally winning buyers, but GM has other plans
The electric Chevy Equinox is America’s best-selling EV outside of Tesla. Cadillac is now leading the luxury segment, but GM said its aggressive EV expansion is over as it shifts back to ICE vehicles.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota is testing a mysterious new crossover SUV
Is it electric? A hybrid? A new Toyota crossover SUV was spotted testing out in public rocking a unique look.
Expand Expanding CloseVolkswagen is killing off its first SUV, but an electric comeback looks likely
The Touareg was the first SUV from Volkswagen. Although the gas-powered model is being discontinued, Volkswagen is hinting that the Touareg could return as an EV. Is an ID.Touareg in the works?
Expand Expanding CloseLucid (LCID) enlists big-name stars to hype its new luxury electric SUV
Lucid Motors (LCID) is recruiting more high-profile stars to spotlight its new luxury electric SUV, the Gravity.
Expand Expanding CloseThe 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E gets the California Special treatment, but with a twist
Ford’s electric crossover SUV is getting a new look. The 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E GT is getting the California Special for the first time, but with a unique twist.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Hyundai IONIQ 5 is still a great deal
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 was one of the most affordable EVs you could lease in the US. Although the $7,500 EV credit has now expired, Hyundai is keeping the savings going with the 2026 model.
Expand Expanding CloseHyundai’s first electric SUV for China looks pretty impressive in person [Images]
The EO is set to “write a new chapter” for Hyundai as it looks to compete with BYD, Geely, and others in China. Hyundai’s first dedicated electric SUV is now available in China with pre-sale prices starting under $20,000. Here’s a closer look at it in person.
Expand Expanding CloseKia has another EV on the way, codenamed ‘CB’
Kia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, codenamed CB, to its growing lineup. The new EV is part of an agreement that Kia reached with its union this week.
Expand Expanding CloseToyota’s new ultra-luxe brand will outshine Lexus
Toyota offered a sneak peek at the new Century, but this time, the ultra-luxe marquee is being spun off into a new high-end brand that will sit above Lexus.
Expand Expanding CloseBYD issues record recall impacting over 115,000 EVs and plug-in hybrid vehicles
The Chinese EV giant has issued two separate recalls following an investigation in its home market. With over 115,000 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles impacted, this is BYD’s largest recall yet.
Expand Expanding CloseChina overcomes key barriers to unlocking all-solid-state EV batteries with 1,000 km range
All-solid-state batteries may be the key to unlocking longer range, faster charging, and overall more efficient electric vehicles. After a series of breakthroughs, scientists in China overcame several hurdles that have been holding the new EV battery tech from hitting the market.
Expand Expanding CloseCadillac is killing off most of its gas cars, but this one will stick around
Cadillac was supposed to only sell EVs by 2030. Although it still plans to discontinue most gas-powered vehicles in its lineup, Cadillac confirmed one will stick around for a while longer.
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