Your EV Loves a Little Spice Good news for spirited drivers: occasional hard acceleration might actually be good for your EV battery. A new study from Stanford’s SLAC Battery Center shows that mixing up your driving style—rather than sticking to smooth, steady highway cruising—can extend your battery’s lifespan by up to 38%. Yes, that means…

Hands-free driving isn’t just futuristic anymore—it’s the most desired feature among new car shoppers in the U.S. According to a fresh study from AutoPacific, 43% of Americans planning to buy a vehicle in the next three years want hands-free, eyes-on driver assistance. That’s nearly double the interest from last year. This shift marks a major…

A New Tesla Blueprint Is Coming Elon Musk has confirmed he’s crafting Master Plan Part 4, and it’s shaping up to be his boldest roadmap yet. During Tesla’s Q2 2025 earnings call, Musk teased the next evolution of the company’s mission. While he held back on specifics, his message came through loud and clear: Tesla…

Apple Had Ambition. Xiaomi Had an Ecosystem. For over a decade, Apple quietly pursued its dream of launching a revolutionary car. Dubbed Project Titan, the effort reportedly soaked up billions and spanned multiple redesigns. Ultimately, it was shelved—not due to lack of resources, but because Apple aimed for something beyond an electric vehicle. It wanted…

A New Contender Shakes Up the EV Market BYD just unleashed a serious curveball in the electric vehicle world. Say hello to the Sealion 06 EV, a fully electric SUV starting at just $20,000—and offering up to 375 miles of range. At that price point, it’s less “entry-level” and more “EV market disruptor.” This isn’t…

America Wants Small Electric Trucks—But Where Are They? Despite booming interest in electric vehicles, one segment remains strangely empty: small electric pickups and vans. Drivers want them. The tech is ready. So why don’t we have them on the road yet? The Demand Is Real Compact trucks like the Ford Maverick and vans like the…

Tesla Access Begins July 31 Starting July 31, all Lucid Air models—regardless of trim or year—will officially gain access to over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers across North America. Owners will need to purchase a Lucid-approved NACS adapter, priced at $220. This DC NACS-to-CCS1 adapter supports charging speeds up to 50 kW, allowing Lucid drivers to add…

Classic Badges, Electric Ambitions—Who’s Leading the Charge? As legacy automakers scramble to electrify, three brands are standing out from the crowd. Based on user opinions and real-world experience, BMW, Hyundai/Kia, and General Motors are leading the transition from combustion to current. BMW: Quietly Dominating the Premium EV Segment BMW may not shout the loudest, but…

The Charging Advice You Always Hear If you’re shopping for an electric car, you’ve likely been told one thing: you need a Level 2 charger at home. For many buyers, that means hiring an electrician, running a new 240V line, and spending $700 to $1,500 on equipment and labor. It sounds like a must-have—but here's…

Big Cuts for Big EVs Mercedes-Benz just made its electric lineup a lot more affordable—at least for American buyers. The German automaker has announced significant price reductions on four key EV models: the EQE sedan, EQE SUV, EQS sedan, and EQS SUV. With prices dropping by as much as $15,300, this marks one of Mercedes’…