Electric vehicles

Chevrolet Opens Nationwide Orders for 2012 Volt with Lower Price

Chevrolet has started taking orders for the 2012 Volt in all 50 US states, offering a lower starting price, more options and updated features for buyers.

Renault R.S. 2027 Vision electrifies Formula One at Auto Shanghai

Renault unveiled its R.S. 2027 Vision concept at the 2017 Auto Shanghai, imagining a lightweight, electrified Formula One car with advanced driver focus and safety.

Toyota patents electric supercharger design with focus on durability

Toyota's US patent filing reveals a new electric supercharger design using a coil spring, aiming for easier assembly and improved high-speed performance.

Renault Trezor wins 2016 Concept Car Design of the Year

Renault’s all-electric Trezor concept took top honours for design at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, with a jury of leading industry designers recognising its impact.

Tesla Model 3 Prototype Filmed Testing Near Company HQ

A new spy video captures the Tesla Model 3 prototype on public roads near the automaker’s California offices, suggesting the production version will closely mirror the original concept.

Techrules Ren turbine-electric supercar unveiled at Geneva

Chinese firm Techrules launched the Ren at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, combining micro-turbine technology with electric drive and a striking Giugiaro-designed body.

Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept Unveiled at 2017 Geneva Show

Bentley revealed the EXP 12 Speed 6e concept, a fully electric luxury convertible, at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, hinting at the brand’s ambitions for electric grand tourers.

GM’s Maven Reserve Launches Monthly Car Subscription in LA and San Francisco

Maven Reserve now lets users in Los Angeles and San Francisco book a Chevrolet Volt or Tahoe for up to 28 days, with insurance and parking included.

Ford Focus Electric for Europe gains bigger battery and 225km range

Ford’s 2017 Focus Electric arrives in Europe with a new 33.5kWh battery, faster charging, and a claimed range of 225km, but retains its previous price in Germany.

Volvo to Launch First Pure Electric Car in 2019 with 100kWh Battery

Volvo has confirmed its first all-electric model will arrive in 2019, targeting a 100kWh battery and a range of power outputs on its new platforms.

Volkswagen Considers Electric Future for Beetle Nameplate

Volkswagen has hinted that the Beetle could return as a fully electric model, potentially using the MEB platform as part of its wider EV strategy.

Tesla, Lucid and Faraday Future spark EV acceleration contest

Tesla’s latest Ludicrous+ update intensifies the electric acceleration race as Lucid and Faraday Future tout even faster figures for their upcoming models.

Faraday Future Teases Full-Width Headlights Ahead of CES SUV Reveal

Faraday Future’s latest teaser video highlights a distinctive LED headlight signature for its upcoming electric SUV, which is set to debut at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Chevrolet Bolt Reportedly Costs GM Up to $9,000 Per Car

Industry analysis suggests General Motors could lose as much as $9,000 on every Chevrolet Bolt it sells, raising questions about long-term strategy for affordable electric vehicles.

Brigade Concept Imagines Autonomous Police Motorcycle Patrols

Canadian designer Eduardo Arndt’s Brigade concept proposes a riderless, electric police motorcycle equipped with sensors and cameras to automate routine patrol and enforcement tasks.

2017 Nissan Leaf price rises to $30,680 as 30kWh battery becomes standard

Nissan has dropped the smaller 24kWh battery for the 2017 Leaf, raising the entry price by $1,670 but increasing range to 107 miles on all models.

Volkswagen ID production model to introduce augmented head-up display

Volkswagen’s upcoming ID electric vehicle will debut an advanced augmented head-up display, projecting navigation and safety information directly into the driver’s view.

Hyundai Ioniq EV set for US launch with 124-mile range

Hyundai's Ioniq Electric arrives in US dealerships with an estimated 124-mile range, as the brand expands its eco-friendly line-up through the 2017 model year.

Workhorse W-15 Concept Reveals Ambitious Electric Pickup Plans

Workhorse has unveiled the W-15, a concept for an all-electric pickup with a range extender, targeting commercial fleets with Panasonic battery tech and dual-motor all-wheel drive.

Ford previews next-gen driver assist tech and self-loading wheelchair

Ford has revealed a set of advanced driver assistance features and mobility innovations, including a self-loading electric wheelchair, at its European Research and Innovation Center in Aachen.

2017 Mini Countryman launches with plug-in hybrid option

Mini introduces the Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, its first plug-in hybrid, combining a 1.5-litre turbo engine with an electric motor for 24 miles of electric range.

Genovation Confirms $750,000 Electric Corvette GXE for Limited Production

Genovation Cars will build 75 examples of its all-electric Corvette GXE, offering over 660hp and a 205mph top speed, with each car priced at $750,000.

NextEV 1MW electric supercar prototype spied testing in UK

A camouflaged prototype of NextEV’s 1,000kW electric hypercar has been spotted undergoing track testing in Britain, hinting at the Chinese start-up’s ambitions for the supercar market.

Hyundai to Launch First Battery Electric Car in 2016

Hyundai will introduce its first battery-powered electric vehicle in 2016, shifting from its fuel-cell focus and following Kia’s earlier move into EVs.