Category: eV

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate customers with more affordable cars that come with top safety ratings and lots of high-tech features. In the last few months, several Chinese EVs have received five-star European New Car Assessment Programme (NCAP) ratings - an achievement that requires loading vehicles with active and passive safety features that go well beyond legal requirements. "All Chinese EV makers want to achieve Euro NCAP five-star ratings in order to be more competitive in the European market," said Brian Gu, president of Chinese EV maker Xpeng.

What do you do to scratch that itch for challenge and adventure? After his epic journey from Sydney, New South Wales, to Cape Tribulation in Northern Queensland, Ed Darmanin decided to ride his Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle across the Nullarbor Plain from Perth to Sydney. Here are some highlights of the story they told to […]

It was time to learn how the Rivian three-row SUV compares to its tried-and-true Tesla rival. Which is the better buy?

The plant appears to be running at maximum capacity right now.

The results are very comparable to the Volkswagen ID.3 (62 kWh).

Italy's Minister of Infrastructure and Transport has sent an open invitation to Tesla to invest more in Italy.

It is deemed a competent electric sedan, but it’s far from perfect, with some noticeable compromises.

Hyundai announced this week at the LA Auto Show a new way for its customers to charge at home and a partnership with Electrum.

Hyundai announced this week at the LA Auto Show a new way for its customers to charge at home as part of the company's efforts to woo a new group of EV buyers. Hyundai Home, the automaker calls it, incorporates solar panels, energy storage and EV charging for Hyundai owners. Hyundai announced a partnership with Electrum, a solar panel, home battery and heat pump installer, which will help customers in 16 states find the right power installers and systems for their EV charging needs.

The all-electric E5 might be sold in the US as well.