2024 Tesla range ratings drop for Model Y, Plaid S and X
Tesla has lowered range estimates for some of its electric cars. First spotted by Electrek, the automaker's website now lists a 310-mile range for the Model Y Long Range, compared…
Fisker pivots to franchised dealerships for EV sales, support
Fisker on Thursday said it would add franchised dealerships alongside company-owned showrooms, pivoting away from the pure direct-sales model previously discussed. "We are evolving our business model and intend to…
Choosing leather lowers EV carbon footprint, suppliers suggest
Sustainability concerns are leading some automakers to switch from leather upholstery to synthetic alternatives. So a group of leather suppliers are making their case. The trade group, called One 4…
Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy
The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and…
Blazer EV pause, Mercedes EV updates, affordable EVs, clean hydrogen rules: The Week in Reverse
What do you need to ask the dealership if buying an EV after the new year? Why might the top-selling EV in Japan make a lot of sense in U.S.…
Nio ET9, hybrids and EVs offsetting trucks, past Best Car winners: Today’s Car News
A flagship EV in China appears to rival some of the fastest-charging EVs in the world. The EPA shows that hybrids and EVs are helping offset some of the truck-and-SUV…
Audi and Porsche have a safer mobile charging cable for EV, PHEV models
Audi and Porsche are conducting a recall of 240-volt Level 2 AC charging cables for EVs and plug-in hybrids. The recall covers 93,196 Audi vehicles in the U.S. from model…
GM pauses Chevy Blazer EV sales over software woes
GM has paused sales of the 2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV over “software quality issues,” the company announced late Friday. “We are aware that a limited number of Blazer EV owners…
Lexus UX mpg boost, Toyota Crown PHEV, Chevy Blazer EV V2H: Today’s Car News
The Blazer EV is ready for home backup, but the software and home hardware aren’t here yet. Lexus gives its UX hybrid crossover a boost. And will a Toyota Crown…
EVs from these brands will soon use the Tesla NACS charge port
With the commitment of Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Scout to shift to the Tesla-based North American Charging Standard (NACS)—and the Biden administration's backing of the SAE standard behind NACS now…
US EV sales are growing, but so is the gasoline fleet
U.S. EV sales are growing, but not enough to offset gasoline cars. That's because sales of those vehicles are growing faster, according to a new report. Experian's Automotive Market Trends…
Kia ride-hailing EV, Honda E cut, Kia EV9 among the best: Today’s Car News
The Kia EV9 earns a spot on our shortlist of the best new EVs. Honda drops its E minicar and looks ahead to new electric cars. And Kia suggests an…
2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for America
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is different. That’s because compared to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Volkswagen ID.4, and various others—anything you might…