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I Tried An EV Battery Swap Station. It May Just Be The Future

Nio has done more than 57 million swaps in China, but other imitators are on the horizon. Can this make EV ownership better than ever?

By Kevin Williams

Features - Dec 09

Multi-Chemistry Batteries, Solar Paint: Mercedes' Vision For The Future

From augmented reality to neural networks for autonomous driving, we saw the technology that Mercedes could launch in the next decade.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Nov 26

Inside BMW's Next-Generation EV And Battery Plant In Mexico

BMW will start building its "Neue Klasse" EVs in Mexico in 2027. We chatted with the plant's CEO for a peek behind the curtain.

By Tim Levin

Features - Nov 05

The Complete Guide To Electric Vehicle Platforms

Here’s a rundown of the EV platforms currently in use in America or revealed to be in development.

By Ty Duffy

Lists - Nov 05

EVs Or ‘The Dark Ages’: Why A Trump Presidency Won’t Stop Progress

Trump has bashed EVs on the campaign trail. But there are limits to what he could do to them as President.

By Tim Levin

Features - Nov 01

The Battery Revolution Is Finally Here

Battery technology has improved since electric vehicles entered the scene, but everything is about to change.

By Peter Holderith

Features - Oct 28

How The GM EV1 Kicked Off A Modern EV Revolution In The 1990s

The electric car may have been infamously "killed" later on, but in the '90s, the EV1 set the world onto the path we're on now.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Sep 30

Electric Vehicles Had A Brief Resurgence In The 1960s

When the going gets tough, the tough get going. And when gas prices shoot up, people start looking into alternatives.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Sep 27

Why The UK Is Obsessed With Turning Vintage Cars Into EV Conversions

“We have a massively strong pool of mechanical and electrical engineers in the UK. I’d say that's unique in the world."

By Alex Goy

Features - Sep 26

This Invention Spelled The End For EVs' First Golden Age

The period around World War II was a lull in EV development. But it still had fascinating experiments that feel relevant today.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Sep 23

Electric Vehicles Had Their First Golden Age In The Early 1900s

At the turn of the 20th century, there were thousands of electric vehicles in operation around the world.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Sep 18

Electric Vehicles Have Been Around Far Longer Than You Think

The first EVs date back to an age when steam was powering the industrial revolution. In our new history series, we go back to the beginning.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV History - Sep 16

Here Are All The Upcoming Off-Road Electric Crossovers And SUVs

Off-road focused EVs are getting more popular, with plenty of new options coming soon.

By Andrei Nedelea

Features - Sep 05

Tesla Cybertruck: This Guy Bought Five And Just Ordered 20 More

A Turo host is stockpiling 25 Cybertrucks hoping that they'll bring home big returns. Spoiler alert: they already are.

By Suvrat Kothari

Features - Aug 16

You Don’t Really Need DC Fast Charging

I put 1,000 miles on a Hyundai Kona with just Level 2 public charging and the car’s included Level 1 cord. Here’s what I learned.

By Kevin Williams

EV Education - Aug 16

Tesla Cybertruck In Europe: Here’s What It Takes To Buy And Register One

Getting a Cybertruck to Europe involves a lot of paperwork and eye-watering prices. For some die-hard fans, though, it’s all worth it.

By Iulian Dnistran

Features - Jul 23

How Hyundai Took Tesla’s Lunch Money At Pikes Peak

With just six months' development and some pro drivers, an Ioniq 5 N smoked a Tesla-set record at the famous hill climb race.

By Chris Rosales

Features - Jun 27

The Facts Are In: It’s Not Looking Good For Internal Combustion

The "EV slowdown" is overblown. It's internal-combustion cars that are on their way out.

By Tim Levin

Features - Jun 27

The Chevrolet Volt Is Still Auto Legend Bob Lutz's Favorite Project. Here's Why

Lutz gave America visceral performance cars like the Dodge Viper and Cadillac CTS-V. But the humble Chevy Volt is still a feather in his cap.

By Bob Sorokanich

EV History - Jun 20

EVs With The Highest Claimed Charging Power: Hummer, Silverado And Lucid Air

If you’re looking to buy a brand-new EV and you want the one that promises to charge the quickest, this post is for you.

By Andrei Nedelea

EV 101 - Jun 11

China's Apple Car, The Xiaomi SU7, Rides On Apple Levels Of Hype

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has been called China's Steve Jobs. Now he's got his eyes on the EV market in ways Apple could never pull off.

By Kevin Williams

Features - May 31

I Went To China And Drove A Dozen Electric Cars. Western Automakers Are Cooked

A trip to the Beijing Auto Show reveals just how advanced China's EVs are. So what are the so-called "foreign" automakers doing about it?

By Kevin Williams

Beijing Motor Show - May 09

The Fisker Ocean Will Still Be Repairable If The Company Goes Down, But It Won’t Be Easy

We try to answer questions about diagnosing, servicing and sourcing spare parts for the Fisker Ocean EV if the company goes bankrupt.

By Iulian Dnistran

Features - Apr 11

The Fisker Ocean Is Now $24,999. That Doesn’t Mean You Should Buy One

Given the possibility of a Fisker bankruptcy, the Ocean could soon become a software and service nightmare over time.

By Tim Levin

Features - Mar 29