United States edition · November 9, 2026
Independent EV & hybrid news. Sources first. Perspective that matters.
Tesla plans to introduce an additional work shift on the Cybertruck assembly line to clear through its remaining reservation queue. The production push aims to fulfill outstanding customer orders before the manufacturing footprint is reallocated to build the dedicated Cybercab robotaxi by mid-2027.
Toyota has bumped starting prices across its electrified compact crossover lineup, lifting the 2027 RAV4 Hybrid to $33,895 and the plug-in RAV4 Prime to $43,695. The latest adjustments keep Toyota competitive against…
Battery electric vehicles now eliminate roughly 1.2 million barrels of oil daily, representing a fivefold increase over the past five years, according to an analysis by Transport & Environment. While fully electric…
Third-quarter market data from Cox Automotive shows that Hyundai and Kia achieved faster year-over-year percentage growth in hybrid deliveries than segment leader Toyota. While Toyota still commands a dominant 44% share…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk revealed that the upcoming purpose-built Cybercab robotaxi will utilize a compact 40 kWh battery pack, trimming capacity by roughly 16 percent. Alongside the smaller pack, the dedicated self-driving…
Tesla has updated its Cybertruck lineup by raising prices across all available configurations. In addition to the price hikes, the automaker has paused new orders for the entry-level Dual Motor all-wheel-drive variant.
Karma Automotive is breathing new life into its extended-range platform with the upcoming 2027 Gyesera, a sleek grand tourer designed to replace the Revero. The boutique PHEV features updated styling, a refreshed…
Lucid has released fresh teaser footage and images offering a clearer look at its upcoming midsize electric crossover, expected to be named the Cosmos. Slated to arrive with a sub-$50,000 starting price, the model is…
Jeep is preparing to enter the rugged electric market with the upcoming Recon EV, an off-road-oriented SUV heavily inspired by the Wrangler. Riding on Stellantis's STLA Large platform, the model is expected to feature…
Battery developer Enevate has launched Trifecta, a licensable cell technology engineered to eliminate standard trade-offs between energy density, output power, and cycle life. The modular architecture targets…
Toyota is outfitting the upcoming 2027 RAV4 plug-in hybrid with Tesla-style NACS charging ports as standard equipment across all trim levels. The update also brings DC fast-charging capability to every model, allowing…
Toyota is refreshing the RAV4 lineup for the 2027 model year with modest price increases and a newly lifted suspension on the rugged Woodland trim. Most notably for electrified vehicle shoppers, the RAV4 plug-in hybrid…
LAZ Parking and EverCharge have formed a joint venture to deploy dedicated electric vehicle charging infrastructure at apartment buildings and condominium complexes. The initiative combines LAZ's extensive parking…
BMW is sweetening the deal for electric vehicle shoppers by bundling $500 in complimentary public charging credits with select upcoming models. The perk applies to drivers who purchase or lease a new 2027 BMW iX3, i5,…
Tesla has started rolling out xAI's Grok assistant across its vehicle fleet, enabling drivers to handle navigation, media playback, and select vehicle settings via conversational voice prompts. While the feature can…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk indicated that the company will likely offer its Optimus humanoid robot through a rental model instead of selling units outright. Musk projected that initial rental costs would start around $30,000…
Volkswagen Group is rolling out an over-the-air software update to cap maximum battery charging at 80% on select electric vehicles following concerns over potential battery fires. The restriction impacts roughly 85,000…
Hyundai reported that hybrid vehicles accounted for a record 29% of its total sales, driven by persistent fuel prices and robust consumer interest. Utility models such as the Santa Fe Hybrid, alongside platform cousins…
While the Ford F-150 Lightning faced headwinds and steep dealer discounts when brand new, secondary market demand is telling a different story. One owner recently resold his electric pickup for nearly what he paid,…
Tesla and private space venture SpaceX collectively saw hundreds of billions in market value evaporate following shifting political dynamics and investor volatility. The steep valuation drop highlights the fragile…
The hybrid-only Toyota Sienna is posting impressive sales numbers, outperforming several popular crossovers and SUVs. Its mix of practical family utility and standard electrified efficiency proves that minivans remain a…
Automotive journalist Matt Farah shared details on how a low-speed collision in his late-model Porsche Taycan resulted in an eye-watering $35,000 repair estimate that nearly totaled the vehicle. The exorbitant bill…
A comprehensive test of 15 electric vehicles examined just how much reserve range drivers actually have once the dashboard indicates an empty battery. The results showed massive variations across models, with a Tesla…
Common misconceptions often paint electric vehicles as inconvenient compared to traditional gas-powered cars, particularly regarding refueling time and charger availability. However, modern EV ownership benefits from…
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