Electric Cars

Accompanying Tokyo auto show teaser images are what appear to be the silhouettes of two crossovers on a show stand, plus the front end of what could be a sportier coupe or sedan.

All three of the vehicles Kia highlighted as part of an EV Day outside Seoul are to be priced at $35,000-$50,000, but so far Kia isn't confirming any of them for the U.S. market.

A higher portion of new EVs are being leased in 2023 vs. 2022—partly because the federal government is subsidizing leases of foreign-built and luxury models.

With it, the assessment by S&P Global Mobility sees 15% higher lithium demand and rapid infrastructure demand as EV growing pains that still need to be solved.

That's for the top GT-Line model, while the base EV9 Light starts at $56,395 and the 300-mile Light Long Range starts at $60,695.

The new concept draws inspiration from the original FJ40 Land Cruiser and the extraterrestrial Lunar Cruiser being developed by Toyota in partnership with JAXA.

If a drive-system fail-safe is triggered, torque to the driven wheels will be cut off until the vehicle is powered off and restarted, according to the NHTSA.

Under current rules, buyers can't claim the credit of up to $7,500 for new vehicles and $4,000 for used vehicles until they file their taxes. That's about to change.

A 400-mile R1S electric truck retains its full third row, thanks to new cell tech with higher energy density—and resulting gains in energy efficiency and packaging efficiency.

The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 now cost well below $40,000 in their base versions if you can claim the EV tax credit. Most other EV makers haven't followed with official price cuts quite yet.

Cells from a Michigan battery plant will support an American-made three-row Toyota electric SUV.

EPA ratings for the upcoming GV60 Standard will be up to 294 miles, Genesis estimates, with a price of $53,195.

Its EVs will also have access to Tesla Superchargers, and an adapter for CCS-equipped Hyundai EVs is coming in 2025.

Battery problems or not, continued tepid production numbers make GM's near-term EV targets look unachievable.

The first of a series of Tokyo-bound concept vehicles is the Hyper Urban electric crossover envisioned to target "urban- and suburban-based professionals."

Assets are being purchased by founding CEO Steve Burns, who was pushed out amid a scandal alleging inflated order numbers.

Tesla production and deliveries didn't amount to what it needs to meet its annual target—but Rivian shows promise.

VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP, which will use a new unified prismatic battery cell strategy.

The charging station includes six individual chargers with power rates up to 350 kw, and Tesla drivers don't have any nearby Supercharger option.

Startup plans to open all 20 by 2026 and broke ground this week on the first, in Santa Ana.