Electric Cars

Porsche demonstrated the performance and long-distance endurance of its upcoming electric car—and its 800-volt charging.

Porsche has given a first glimpse of the production interior for its Taycan electric car, as part of an announcement that it will feature Apple Music streaming.

The CCS standard for DC fast charging has prevailed, but in late 2019 it still isn't the prevalent one.

Rivian is planning to offer a wide range of choice in its upcoming R1S electric SUV. That will include four different roof options.

Volkswagen knows that there are other hurdles ahead of the successful launch of its mass-market ID cars—like anxiety over charging.

Volkswagen could present another production-intent ID concept at the LA auto show in November.

Colorado's adoption of California's ZEV mandate and its requirement for plug-in vehicles creates a tougher logistical challenge for automakers.

The Buggy gives us our first taste of the MEB platform coming to the U.S. soon.

In the UK, the number of charging-station locations now outnumbers the number of gas-station locations. That's not yet the case in the U.S.

The IIHS has named the Audi E-tron electric SUV a Top Safety Pick+; it's earned the top award before any Tesla.

With sales of the I-Pace electric crossover remaining slow, Jaguar is offering new incentives, including one intended to lure Tesla owners.

With a fleet test of the Freightliner eCascadia by real customers, Daimler Trucks will fine-tune its upcoming heavy-duty electric semi ahead of its official 2021 production start.

The 2020 Porsche Cayenne Turbo S E-Hybrid is the brand's quickest and fastest SUV ever—and a plug-in hybrid permitting all-electric driving for shorter distances.

Building battery cells on silicon wafers could support current lithium chemistries with less degradation and tendencies toward fire.

The supplier Ricardo is hoping that a new cooling technology, employing a dialectric gel, will help allow better performance and faster charging.

The Chinese automaker Nio is parting with some of its businesses in order to stay solvent, amid sluggish sales.

A California case alleges that a recent software update reduced range and available battery capacity in lieu of a battery fix.

According to a report, the next-generation Mini lineup will include just three vehicles and all will feature electric propulsion.

Heat pumps and integrated thermal systems could help make up for some (but not all) of the winter range loss in electric vehicles.

Tesla is raising the price of its Full Self-Driving Capability driver-assistance system by $1,000 for owners with Enhanced Autopilot who want to upgrade.