Five-door Wuling Hongguang Mini EV launched starting at 6,200 USD

Mercedes EQS aims for 621-mile range, tests solid-state battery

Mercedes-Benz EQS solid-state battery prototypeMercedes-Benz on Monday announced the start of real-world testing of prototype solid-state battery cells from the U.S. firm Factorial. These cells were installed in a Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan in late 2024, and the car has been used in laboratory tests since then, according to a Mercedes press release. The automaker now claims the EQS is ready for...

Mini Cooper EV production in UK delayed

Mini John Cooper Works Cooper and Aceman EVsMini is delaying electric vehicle production at its U.K. plant, which could further delay U.S. sales of both a redesigned electric Cooper hatchback and the Aceman, a new nameplate being sold only as an EV. Both models are currently built in China and were due to be added at Mini's Oxford, England, plant next year. But Autocar reported Friday the...

Rolls-Royce Spectre brings Black Badge into electric era

Rolls-Royce Spectre Black BadgeIn recent years, Rolls-Royce has launched a series of Black Badge models aimed at updating the stalwart luxury brand's image with a more youthful and sporty demeanor and a darker color palette. Now the first electric Rolls-Royce—the Spectre coupe—is getting the Black Badge treatment. Rolls claims it's the most powerful production car...

GSA refutes report that it plans to purge EVs, chargers

Tesla Model S Plaid police car by Unplugged PerformanceReport suggested GSA may pull the plug on thousands of EVs and chargers GSA provides vehicles to federal agencies; 20% of 2024 light-vehicle orders were EVs Could affect chargers at national parks, VA hospitals, other venues The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), which manages all federal government buildings and has been nicknamed by...