Data from Chargeway users will be used for Consumer Reports EV charging ratings The Chargeway app provides advanced route planning and more What Chargeway provides to CR will be anonymous by user Consumer Reports hasn’t yet evaluated electric vehicle charging on anything like the scale the organization does when looking at the reliability of... Here’s how you can help Consumer Reports rate public charging
Data from Chargeway users will be used for Consumer Reports EV charging ratings The Chargeway app provides advanced route planning and more What Chargeway provides to CR will be anonymous by user Consumer Reports hasn’t yet evaluated electric vehicle charging on anything like the scale the organization does when looking at the reliability of... 
Toyota says the switch away from Prime is a matter of easier recognition Otherwise, RAV4 and Prius plug-in hybrids carry over with few changes Toyota’s sold the most Prime PHEVs in California emissions states Prime time has ended for Toyota plug-in hybrids, as the automaker makes a marketing move to recast them as interchangeable with... 
Fisker EV owners have a list of confirmed service points Bankruptcy continues, production or brand restart looking unlikely Owners won't have to pay for recall repairs Fisker owners in North America can rest a little easier this week knowing that they’ll have access to a network of approved service centers for their Ocean EV. The news comes... 
Electric RVs are on the horizon Airstream owner Thor Industries revealed a plug-in hybrid RV PHEV RVs offer more range for less money than an electric RV Electric trucks and SUVs have arrived, and in the quest for lower-carbon-impact camping, fully electric RVs aren’t far behind. While the fully electric vanlife is starting to roll out, the... 
Trump promises stiff tariffs vs. China and Mexico, may nix federal funding behind U.S. EV plants Tens of thousands more U.S. auto jobs now vs. 2019, pre-COVID Anti-EV talk may be bluster, but the poison pill is whether it becomes part of MAGA platform First-term flashback: Coal lobbyist in charge of EPA, hobbled EV tax credit, mpg fines frozen... 
EVs with 300 lb-ft of torque or more are associated with higher insurance loss Higher EV curb weights and torque-to-weight ratio add to the correlation This signals insurers need smarter rates that navigate EVs’ different risks Electric vehicles are so often lauded for their loads of “instant torque” and strong, quick... 
Volvo might end gas models sometime after 2030 even if demand still exists Charging infrastructure, slower EV adoption are behind new timeline Volvo PHEVs will keep evolving toward EV, with smaller engines too Although Volvo last week walked back plans to sell only plug-in vehicles by 2030, relaxing the electrified target to 90% by then, its... 
XC90 family adopts new look, EX90 EV’s interface, OTA updates Specs of XC90 PHEV remain similar at 33 electric miles U.S. versions will start at $59,745 and arrive in Q1 2025 As Volvo continues its shift toward fully electric vehicles, models that electrify but still fuel up with gasoline will keep playing a very important part in its... 
Model 3 Highland offers a refined ride, more hushed interior, better fit/finish Base LFP version maintains nimble, athletic driving impressions Saw more than 4 mi/kwh in real-world driving, 23-min. charging 15-80% Other automakers may have reason to breathe a sigh of relief that CEO Elon Musk has continued to stifle Tesla sales growth, as some... 
Keep to quick first impressions of the 2025 Volvo EX90 and you might get the wrong idea. In one of the many inherently Swedish aspects of this next-generation electric SUV, it doesn’t flaunt the future on the outside, but it certainly wears it well inside. The exterior of the Volvo EX90 is what it needs to be—an evolution from the... 
100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs follows U.S. EV incentives only apply to free-trade partners, Canada underscored Mexico remains a potential U.S. entry point for Chinese automakers Canada’s national government Monday announced a 100% tariff on the import of Chinese-made electric vehicles. The 100% tariff, set to go into effect October 1... 
Inflation Reduction Act's 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they're built That's stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point... 
EV wireless charging has a standard to get positioned for an efficient charge Called DIPS, it enables cross-compatibility between hardware from different suppliers It also helps set the stage for wireless bidirectional charging Charge ports, connectors, and cables may soon no longer be the only typical way to keep EVs and some types of hybrids... 
Good EV route planning shortens trips by connecting the fastest compatible chargers at the right time Not all automaker apps and interfaces provide the tools for the quickest EV road trips Even if your EV has charger-savvy route planning, independent apps can suggest better options It doesn’t take electric vehicle owners long to understand... 
Solterra efficiency is in the same ballpark as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and VW ID.4 Even with improvements, it's one of the slower-charging electric crossovers X-Mode off-road mode gives the Solterra impressive AWD traction and finesse Subaru’s vehicles have never completely fallen in line with the mainstream. As I spent more time with the... 
Rivian confirmed rear left charge port location in upcoming R2 models Had previously indicated rear right for streetside charging and Rivian’s own networks Means R2 owners will have an easier time using Supercharger stations Front, rear, left, right? Automakers still can’t agree on where to place EV charge ports on the vehicle. But it... 
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview mirror... 
Ocean EV impressed in design and features, but software and tech details lagged OS 2.0 reportedly soothed some issues for this software-defined vehicle After June 2024 bankruptcy filing, owner support is a top concern The most daunting challenge Fisker Ocean owners may face doesn’t relate directly to how this stylish, well-equipped EV is... 
J.D. Power's 2024 APEAL study shows non-Tesla EVs higher in satisfaction than Teslas Buyers of traditional brands' EVs are more satisfied than buyers of gas or PHEV models Value-minded mainstream Tesla buyers are more critical than the brand's fans Tesla appears to be having a much harder time charming EV buyers who are new to the brand, while...