Performance EV Gets a Price Cut
The 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5 N, the brand’s high-performance electric crossover, just became more budget-friendly. Hyundai reduced the monthly lease price by $150, bringing it down to $549 for 36 months with $3,999 due at signing. That’s an effective $660 per month—cheaper than just last month’s offer.
This marks…
Opening Tesla’s Network to Kia Drivers
Kia now offers access to Tesla’s vast Supercharger network through its official $249 NACS-to-CCS adapter. For EV6 drivers, this opens more than 20,000 new charging options in the U.S. However, not every Tesla charger will work. Some older stations remain closed to non-Tesla vehicles.
Finding Compatible Stations
Drivers must…
A Legendary Name Returns—Electrified
Acura is bringing back the RSX name, but this time, it’s going electric. The automaker teased a new image of the RSX EV prototype ahead of its global reveal at Monterey Car Week. This marks the first time the public will see the model without camouflage.
From Integra Roots to EV…
Pickup Dreams Put on Hold
Ford’s highly anticipated electric pickup, known as Project T3, won’t hit the road anytime soon. Originally planned for 2026, then pushed to 2027, the truck is now delayed until 2028. Production will take place at the BlueOval City EV plant in Tennessee—just not for another three years.
The delay also…
Short-Term Fix for a Big Challenge
General Motors will import electric vehicle batteries from China’s CATL to power its next-generation Chevrolet Bolt. The decision comes despite steep U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods. GM says it’s a short-term solution while the company works to expand its domestic battery production. Without this arrangement, the launch of its…
GM’s Electric Truck Goes the Distance
General Motors just rewrote the electric vehicle record books. A 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Work Truck drove an astonishing 1,059.2 miles on a single charge, far surpassing the previous 749-mile record set by Lucid Motors.
The feat took place over seven days on public roads near GM’s Milford Proving…
Amazon’s Robotaxi Hits Major Milestone
Zoox, Amazon’s autonomous vehicle startup, has crossed a crucial hurdle. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has granted the company a rare exemption from specific federal safety rules. This green light means Zoox can now legally test and operate its driverless vehicles on U.S. roads.
The approval comes after…
U.S. Drivers Lose Familiar Connectivity
If you’re an EV buyer in the U.S., don’t expect to see Apple CarPlay or Android Auto in future Cadillacs. GM is phasing out these popular features across its electric lineup in favor of a proprietary Google-based infotainment system. The company claims this change will allow for tighter integration, more…
Finally, a Winch for Rivian Drivers
Rivian R1T and R1S owners have long craved a proper winch solution. Until now, there wasn’t a clean, bolt-on way to add one. That’s changing with the RMaxx front bumper from EV Sportline—the first plug-and-play winch-compatible bumper built specifically for Rivian’s adventure EVs.
It’s made from aluminum, needs no…
Time’s Running Out for EV Incentives
The clock is ticking for electric vehicle buyers. A key federal tax credit—$7,500 for new EVs and $4,000 for used ones—is set to expire on September 30. For many shoppers, especially in states like California where EVs already have strong momentum, this deadline could mean thousands in lost savings.…