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Hold onto your seatbelts, folks, because the Lotus Evija is here, and it’s not playing around—unless you count playing fast and loose with the laws of physics as “playing.” Known for turning heads and bending the space-time continuum, the Evija (pronounced eh-VIE’-ya) isn’t just a car; it’s a full-blown electric spectacle on wheels. However, it… Continue reading First English Electric Hypercar – 2,000 HP Revolution on Wheels
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly popular and while most accessories are the same as gas cars, there are several must-have products that every EV owner should consider and are more specific to electric vehicles. So we have researched, tested and curated this list of ten essential items that will make owning and driving an… Continue reading 10 Essential EV Accessories Every Electric Car Owner Needs Now!
If you have ever driven a Tesla Plaid, 0-60 in 2 seconds feels crazy. I have had friends and family go through a range of emotions feeling that G-force. Lots of laughter and usually a little fear. Shaving even more off that ludicrous time is going to be quite an excitement. Of course you can… Continue reading Tesla Roadster 2.0: 0-60 in 1.9s, 600-Mile Range—Could it Convert EV Doubters?
Aptera Motors is making waves with its bold claim of a solar-powered electric vehicle (sEV) that can cover significant distances without ever plugging in (1000 miles?). It’s a fascinating and futuristic premise, but as with any groundbreaking technology, it invites a healthy dose of skepticism. Let’s explore whether this ambitious project is a glimpse into… Continue reading Is Aptera’s Solar Electric Vehicle Dream a Future Reality or Fantasy
In a twist that might make you chuckle (or cringe if you’re an investor), Henrik Fisker, the visionary behind the automaker Fisker Inc., is selling his ultra-modern mansion for a whopping $35 million. Yes, that’s right—a single family home (albeit fancy) potentially fetching more than the current market value of the entire company, which stands… Continue reading Fisker’s $35M Mansion Exceeds Automakers Market Value
The electric vehicle (EV) landscape is set for a revolutionary addition with the upcoming 2025 Volkswagen ID. Buzz. This model isn’t just another EV— it’s a nostalgia-packed, feature-rich vehicle that redefines the category with its retro flair and modern technology. Everyone loves the Microbus, well here it is in EV modern form! We will delve… Continue reading Insider Information on the 2025 Volkswagon ID.Buzz – VW’s throw-back EV van
Volkswagen issued a press release on March 3 stating that the production version of the ID. CROZZ concept EV will be called the ID.4. The ID.4 is a long-range compact electric SUV, and it’s a global car that will be produced and sold in Europe, China, and North America. First launch for the VW ID.4… Continue reading Volkswagen ID.4 EV SUV set for launch in Europe in 2020
At an event earlier today at Niagara Falls, Porsche unwrapped the official production ready Porsche Taycan EV. With it, Porsche also released pricing information and long-awaited specs on acceleration and range. The launch version comes in 2 different models – the Porsche Taycan Turbo, and the Taycan Turbo S. Both of the trim levels use… Continue reading Porsche Taycan unveiling event – price and specs included
At the 2019 Pebble Beach Concours, Karma showed off the Revero GT. It was first introduced at the Auto Shanghai in April 2019, and Karma brought it to North America to announce pricing and availability. Karma released a Revero back in 2017, which was basically a re-do of the Fisker Karma from back in 2012.… Continue reading Karma Revero GT set for Q4 of 2019
The new 2020 Chevy Bolt EV gets a battery pack upgraded which will increase the overall capacity to 66 kWh, thus increasing the EPA range to 259 miles per charge. That equates to a 21 mile increase over the previous 60 kWh battery pack. The additional good news is that the price will remain the… Continue reading 2020 Chevrolet Bolt gets increase in range
Porsche announced that it’s first EV, the Porsche Taycan, will make its global debut on September 4, 2019. The event will be live streamed on Porsche’s dedicated video microsite here: https://newstv.porsche.com/en/ Other than seeing the production version in detail, we are also expecting to get Taycan pricing details as well as release dates and launch… Continue reading Porsche Taycan World Debut September 4
The Frankfurt International Motor Show is scheduled for September 10-22, 2019, and Mercedes will be showing off some of their electric vehicle plans. Of course, most of the recent press release talks about their gasoline powered vehicle, but there are 2 electric vehicles mentioned. Mercedes-Benz will present a new show car that will “celebrate the… Continue reading Mercedes Benz EQV and new EQ Concept headed to Frankfurt 2019
Perhaps slightly ironic, BMW released a teaser photo of their self-driving electric SUV the iNext by showing a photo of the steering wheel. And it’s a nice wheel, but I’d rather see what the outside looks like without camouflage. BMW designed the wheel to help drivers know which way it’s pointed, quickly, for when they… Continue reading BMW teased new picture of it’s iNext SUV, and it’s just a steering wheel
It’s the announcement everyone in North America who likes small cars was dreading – that Honda wouldn’t be bringing their small little electric vehicle the ‘e’ over to North America. Instead, the Honda e will be a low-volume EV available only in Europe and Japan. To lessen the blow, Honda coupled the announcement with news… Continue reading Honda e will be available in Europe, Japan only
The all-electric version of the Kia Niro is now on sale in the U.S. It took longer than Kia initially said it would, but some deliveries have already taken place. The base model of the e-Niro is the EX trim, with an MSRP of $39,495 with a destination charge. Compared to the Hyundai Kona, the… Continue reading Kia Niro EV now on sale in the USA
At the New York Auto Show, Genesis (the luxury brand for Hyundai) unveiled a small 2-seater EV concept called Mint. During the presentation, Hyundai commented on how they wondered why luxury city cars always come with lots of power, as well as their take on bumper-to-bumper parking. Their solution is the small, city runabout car,… Continue reading Genesis Mint EV Concept
At the 2019 Geneva Motor Show, Fiat unveiled the Concept Centoventi vehicle. Since it’s a city car, and it’s electric, it could be a preview of a future Fiat Panda EV. The Fiat Centoventi concept EV has the ability to change the range from 100 km (62 miles) to 500 km (310 miles) depending on… Continue reading Fiat Concept Centoventi previews possible Fiat Panda Electric
At the Vancouver International Auto Show, the Nissan LEAF was awarded 2019 Green Car of the Year by the Automobile Journalists Association of Canada. All of the entries in the contest are tested by more than 65 journalists across Canada, who then choose the vehicle they like best based on different road conditions throughout the… Continue reading Nissan LEAF named 2019 Canadian Green Car of the Year
