Electric Cars

The automaker is exploring a transition to lithium-metal for next-generation battery packs—boosting range and cutting cost—as part of its Ultium battery strategy.

The rear-wheel-drive versions of the Porsche Taycan also have range ratings that they'll likely have no problem beating in real-world driving.

A solution from the supplier Magna could help live-axle pickups, SUVs, and delivery vehicles go electric more easily.

The USPS might get more electric mail trucks if some vocal members of Congress, and the Biden administration, have their say.

With its largest 180-kwh Max pack, the Rivian R1S is expected to offer flat folding second and third rows.

A pilot plant in Salzgitter, Germany, is serving as a template for recovering a high rate from EV battery packs as they're recycled.

The battery giant is reportedly considering at least one more U.S. plant so that it might supply Tesla with new-format EV cells.

Kia will have seven dedicated EV models by 2027, and this is one of them. Expect 300 miles of range and 20-minute road-trip fast-charging.

A total of 4,695 Hyundai Kona Electric models from the 2019 and 2020 model years are affected, all with LG Chem battery packs that potentially have a manufacturing defect.

The second fully electric utility vehicle family from Audi will offer the largest touchscreen yet, plus an augmented-reality head-up display.

Starting with 2022 model-year EVs, Volvo will sell online only, reduce build combinations, and offer a care package supported by the dealership.

The project is aiming to provide a long driving range and quick charging, plus a new business model in which drivers pay to activate software-based features.

In an answer to dwindling gas-tax revenues, a by-the-kwh tax on EV use would make electricity a vehicle fuel effectively taxing a GMC Hummer EV higher than a Tesla Model 3.

There are plenty of delightful details in Volkswagen's mass-market electric car, but also some frustrating interfaces.

These vehicles only represent about 4% of total U.S. vehicles, but they're the largest generators of nitrogen-oxide pollution and particulate matter.

The lowest price applies in San Francisco, but Costco members around the U.S. could see a deal of $147 a month—ahead of the rollout of a refreshed 2022 Bolt EV and EUV lineup.

The wagon version of Porsche's electric sedan comes with a standard air suspension, all-wheel drive, more ground clearance, and a roomier rear seat.

The showrooms, dubbed "Polestar Spaces," are designed to show off the brand rather than move metal.

Volvo Cars CTO Henrik Green outlined in an interview with GCR how the company will manage the transition from mostly hybrid to all-electric through the decade.

Ahead of the rollout of many more electric vehicles, automakers are asking for upgrades from their dealerships.