Toyota's self-charging concept EV could help you tackle the daily commute on solar power alone By Leon Poultney published 13 March 25 Toyota's new micro mobility concept has a solar roof that it says can generate 20 miles of range per day.
The EV charging nightmare could soon be over – universal Plug-and-Charge protocol due for US rollout in 2025 By Leon Poultney published 5 December 24 The rollout of a new protocol in the US should finally help simplify the EV charging experience.
Peugeot reinvents its GTi badge for the EV age – and the E-208 is the best looking electric hot-hatch so far By Leon Poultney published 13 June 25 Punchy performance and 80s-inspired styling sounds like a recipe for success, but the E-208 GTi has big boots to fill.
Forget gas stations – EV charging Superhubs are using solar power to solve the most annoying thing about electric motoring By Leon Poultney published 25 March 25 EV charging Superhubs are popping up across the globe – and these solar-assisted sites could help stamp out electric motoring pain points.
Honda's tiny EV makes official debut – and the impossibly cute microcar can power your home too By Leon Poultney published 1 August 25 The tiny Honda N-One e: will go on to spawn an equally compact EV for Europe and beyond.
Duracell is rolling out EV chargers that look like giant 9V batteries – and I’m fully on board By Leon Poultney published 14 October 25 No, those aren't XL batteries from a giant kid's toy, but the newest EV charging network to spring up in the UK.
Kia unveils its most affordable EV yet – and says electric camper vans form part of its future plans By Leon Poultney published 28 February 25 Kia confirms its commitment to EVs with reveal of its smallest and largest electric vehicles so far.
Volvo is set to launch an all-new XC70 plug-in hybrid with a staggering 124-mile EV range By Leon Poultney published 1 September 25 A monster electric range and the backing of a petrol engine offers EV-sceptics a gentle introduction to the world of alternative
Road trips ahoy! Volvo says its upcoming ES90 will offer up to 435 miles of range By Leon Poultney published 26 February 25 An 800V architecture and mammoth battery pack results in an impressive battery range.
Toyota says it will launch the world’s first solid-state EVs in 2027, but is that realistic? Here’s what experts say By Leon Poultney published 19 October 25 With so many automotive giants in the running, is Toyota's claims of debuting a solid-state EV true? Here's what experts say.
Concorde-style air travel could be back soon – these powerful EV motors are unlocking the secrets to supersonic air speeds By Leon Poultney published 2 December 25 Supersonic air travel could be back on the cards thanks to some very powerful EV motors.
Lessons in cybersecurity from the Internet Archive Breaches By Ev Kontsevoy published 3 December 24 Pinpointing the blast radius post-cyberattack is tougher than ever. What we need is attribute-based access.
America's cheapest EV is making a comeback with a new Chevrolet Bolt – as Mercedes cuts its electric car prices By Leon Poultney published 1 August 25 A refreshed Bolt comes at a time when the North American market is demanding more affordable electric vehicles.
Huawei and Xpeng just turned an entire EV windshield into a head-up display – and it could be a glimpse of your distracting driving future By Leon Poultney published 9 June 25 The Huawei-developed AR windshield tech is the equivalent of a 2K resolution, 87-inch display with a contrast ratio of 1,800:1 and a brightness of 12,000 nits.
Nissan adds solar roof to Japan's most popular little EV – and it promises to add 1,800 miles of free range a year By Leon Poultney published 23 October 25 An extendable solar roof can add useable mileage to Nissan's diminutive EV and the tech is going into production.
BYD’s latest electric vehicle platform can add 249-miles of range in just five minutes – your move Tesla! By Leon Poultney published 18 March 25 BYD unveils a new charging system that effectively doubles that speeds that Tesla is currently capable of.
All Lucid Air EVs just gained access to the Tesla Supercharger network, but there’s a catch By Leon Poultney published 26 July 25 Californian EV giant Lucid says it will offer owners of older Air models the chance to buy an adapter for Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network, but charging speeds will be throttled.
The next big EV trend could be these special-edition E Ink dashboards – and I'm all for it By Leon Poultney published 9 January 25 Continental believes that future EVs could benefit from Amazon Kindle-like displays covering the dashboard.
Xiaomi's EV is racing ahead of Tesla in China – and it's planning a global Model Y rival next By Leon Poultney published 6 March 25 The SU7 is pummeling Model 3 sales, but global expansion threatens Tesla further.
Big names drop off the EV federal tax credit list in the US, as government cracks down on China By Leon Poultney published 3 January 25 The list of eligible EVs makes for depressing reading
Forget free EV chargers – Volvo is offering free home charging for a year if you buy one of its cars in Sweden By Leon Poultney published 21 October 25 Volvo has launched a new offer for EV buyers that gives them a year's worth of free home charging – but it's only available in Sweden, for now.
This breakthrough battery tech could help EVs break the 1,000-mile range barrier – and give you a 190-mile boost in under four minutes By Leon Poultney published 20 June 25 24M’s Eternalyte tech can deliver almost 190 miles of range in under four minutes – and promises to pave the way for 1,000-mile range EV batteries.
Shell pivots from petrol to battery tech, claiming breakthrough can charge EVs in under 10 minutes By Leon Poultney published 13 September 25 Shell says its new EV-Plus Thermal Fluid can help “unlock significant reductions in charging times”. Here's how it works.
Kia's promising EV4 electric saloon breaks cover – and it stays true to its concept car roots By Leon Poultney published 18 February 25 Kia has chosen to reveal the design of its upcoming EV4, ahead of its 2025 EV Day later this month.
New study crowns the king of EV battery health – and it shows batteries don't degrade as badly as first feared By Leon Poultney published 27 October 25 Even vehicles with over 100,000 miles on the clock lose very little of their original battery capacity, study says.
Porsche beats Tesla to wireless inductive charging, as Cayenne Electric is first with the tech By Leon Poultney published 4 September 25 Porsche unveils 11kW wireless inductive charging technology in upcoming Cayenne Electric.
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA could help take EV efficiency up a gear – here's why By Leon Poultney published 18 November 24 The 2025 Mercedes-Benz CLA is slated to be able to return 5.2 miles per kWh – among the highest efficiency levels of any EV currently on sale.
Don’t buy an EV until 2026, new report suggests – they’re about to get much cheaper By Leon Poultney published 14 November 24 With 279,300 EVs set to come off lease in the US by 2026, it's set to be a buyer's market for affordable, used electric vehicles.
The new Nissan Leaf will be the cheapest EV in the US – and it could be the hit that Nissan needs By Leon Poultney published 22 August 25 With keen pricing, an impressive range and cutting-edge tech, Nissan hopes the upcoming Leaf will capture a big slice of the US EV market.
Worried about EV longevity? These 5 electric cars have all done over 200,000km on their original battery By Leon Poultney published 31 March 25 A Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner recently clocked up 360,000 miles on the original battery... but it isn't the only hyper-mileage EV.