Rivian Max pack efficiency gains enable 400-mile, 3-row R1S

Rivian R1T, green, vs. Rivian R1S, silverThe largest Rivian battery pack, dubbed the Max pack, is now entering production, but with less capacity than original discussed. When it announced the Max pack about two years ago, Rivian mentioned a gross capacity of 180 kwh. But this past week, Rivian confirmed to Car and Driver that it's largest pack has a gross capacity of just 149 kwh. Since...

Tesla cuts Model 3, Y price again: Is an EV price war here yet?

Tesla chargingTesla late Thursday introduced yet another price cut for its Model 3 and Model Y, as represented on its consumer website, bringing the price of these new EVs down to their lowest ever. The move, cutting up to $2,250 off these models, depending on the version, directly follows news earlier this week that, globally, third-quarter Tesla deliveries...

Lucid Air Pure tops Tesla Model S in range: 410 miles, under $80,000

Lucid Air PureLucid Motors on Thursday confirmed that the base single-motor rear-wheel-drive Pure version of its Air electric luxury sedan will offer 410 miles of EPA-rated driving range—more than a Tesla Model S—for less than $80,000. The Lucid Air Pure RWD is available to order now with a base price of $78,900 (including a mandatory $1,500...

Toyota secures batteries for US-made EVs due in 2025

2023 Toyota bZ4X Limited AWDToyota on Wednesday announced a "long-term" battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, which the automaker claims will secure batteries for U.S. EV production. Under the contract, LG will supply battery modules at an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours starting in 2025, according to a Toyota press release. Comprised of...

Report: Automakers see efficiency rules costing billions in fines

2024 Ram 1500 TRX 6.2L Supercharged V8 - Final EditionLobbyists for the Detroit Three automakers claim a proposal for stricter federal fuel economy standards would set the automakers up for billions of dollars in fines, according to a Reuters report. The report is based on a letter from the American Automotive Policy Council, representing General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis, to the U.S. Energy...

2024 Genesis GV60 EV adds lower-priced version with more range

2024 Genesis GV60The 2024 Genesis GV60 gets a number of updates for its sophomore model year, including a new rear-wheel-drive model that boasts more range and a lower price than the existing all-wheel-drive versions. Starting at $53,195 (including a mandatory $1,195 destination charge), the GV60 Standard RWD gets an estimated 294 miles of range from a 77-kwh...

Hyundai EVs get Tesla NACS charge port starting late 2024

Hyundai at Tesla SuperchargerHyundai has announced that it will adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for EVs in the U.S. and Canada. The change applies to all-new and refreshed Hyundai EVs, starting in the fourth quarter of 2024, Hyundai Motor North America explained in a Thursday press release, with Canada set to follow in the first half of 2025. The...

GM Ultium EVs ramping slowly, as targets look out of sight

2022 GMC Hummer EV pre-production at Factory Zero plant in Detroit, MichiganGeneral Motors' third-quarter financial results show a slow production ramp of Ultium EVs but indicate the automaker is unlikely to meet its near-future electric vehicle delivery targets. GM reported that it delivered just 4,222 Ultium EVs in Q3, compared to 15,835 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models. The Bolt EV and EUV, which are based on a different...

Nissan Hyper Urban concept EV taps V2G tech, flaunts bold design

Nissan Hyper Urban conceptNissan is unveiling four EV concepts in the weeks leading up to the 2023 Tokyo auto show. Each will have the prefix "hyper," with one debuting each week until the Tokyo show's press day, scheduled for Oct. 25. First up is the Hyper Urban crossover which, according to Nissan's press materials, targets "urban- and suburban-based professionals."...

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash signals range-boosting heat pump

2024 Ford F-150 Lightning FlashThe Ford F-150 Lightning Flash might sound like a special version of the electric pickup that accelerates quicker or charges faster. But it’s merely a new trim level of the Lightning lineup. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is pitched as a “tech-focused” proposition for shoppers, and positioned between the XLT and Lariat...