Kia PV5 WKNDR concept readies the electric van for adventures

Kia PV5 WKNDR conceptKia unveiled an electric camper van at SEMA Based on the PV5, the WKNDR previews the potential for a recreational EV Production of the PV5 and its variants is slated for 2025 The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is typically a showcase for modified production vehicles and aftermarket parts, but this year Kia brought an adventure-ready electric...

Honda takes battery-swapping beyond Asia, eyes delivery services

Honda's revised H logo for electric vehiclesHonda is looking to expand a battery-swapping service from Asia to Europe, but the focus will remain on two-wheeled vehicles like mopeds and scooters. The automaker currently offers battery-swapping in Japan, India, Indonesia, and Thailand, but in a Tuesday press release said it's now working with Swedish scooter rental startup GoCimo on testing...

Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election

2023 Ford F-150 LightningAs the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific's EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in...

Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVThe latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire...

Costco offering up to $2,000 off EVs and PHEVs, again

2025 Polestar 3Costco is once again offering members discounts on electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids, this time covering 10 all-electric models and two plug-in hybrids from Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Polestar, and Volvo. Running from Nov. 1, 2024 to Jan. 2, 2025, the biggest discount is $2,000 off the purchase or lease of a 2025 Polestar 3 electric SUV or 2024...

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE electric SUV costs $79,050

2025 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUVBase prices for EQE SUV lineup carry forward unchanged EQE SUV continues with CCS charge port, amid shift to Tesla NACS Base model is priced for the EV tax credit (purchase), appears not to qualify Mercedes-Benz continues to offer its EQE electric vehicle in both sedan and SUV body styles, with the latter receiving only small changes for the 2025...

Bentley Boss: Second EV phase begins around 2027, third around 2035

Bentley Continental GT Speed in Gravity GreyAs the automaker prepares to launch its first all-electric models, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser believes electric vehicles are about to undergo rapid change. The auto industry is now coming to the end of the first phase of EV development, Walliser said in a recent interview with Autocar. The second phase, which Walliser expects to begin...

Ford pushes EV routing update for Tesla chargers, Google Maps

Ford Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning getting CATL LFP batteriesDrivers of Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning electric vehicles are getting more EV trip-planning options, via Google Maps, in Ford's latest over-the-air software update. Part of Android Auto, this feature makes use of vehicle data to show an estimated battery level upon arrival at a destination, suggest charging stops along the way, and...

2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid adds LE, Nightshade Edition models

2025 Toyota Grand HighlanderAn LE base model and darker Nightshade trim join the 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to get up to 36 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid costs $45,660 The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV lineup grows for 2025, adding two more variants. A Nightshade Edition...