California GM EV owners could see $4,500 off home-backup hardware

GM Energy bidirectional charging home hardwareParticipation can All 2025 GM EVs eligible soon; a mix of 2024 and 2025 models eligible now Additional incentives if owners opt to suspend charging during high-load times Could help lay groundwork for future V2G program General Motors electric vehicle owners in certain parts of California could receive a $4,500 discount on home-backup power...

Rivian unlocks hands-free driving, dual-motor performance upgrade

Rivian R1S in the mud, at DirtFishRivian on Tuesday confirmed a number of new software-enabled features for its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup truck, enabled with its latest over-the-air software update 2025.06. For Gen 2 vehicles (2025 model year and beyond), Rivian is launching a hands-free driver assist system known as Enhanced Highway Assist. Like Rivian's previous...

Ford EVs getting Tesla Supercharger route planning via Apple Maps

Ford Mustang Mach-E and F-150 LightningNow that it's rolling out adapters that allow its electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, Ford is streamlining things for Apple iPhone users that want to navigate to them. The automaker on Monday announced that Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning drivers using Apple Maps EV route planning, via Apple CarPlay, can now specify a...

Toyota updates bZ4X with more power, faster charging

2026 Toyota bZ4XAn updated bZ4X joins the C-HR+ and Urban Cruiser in Toyota’s European EV push A smaller 57.7-kwh pack option gives European consumers more choice Battery preconditioning and a more powerful motor highlight the midsize crossover’s changes The Toyota bZ4X electric crossover receives its first significant update with battery...

Lexus RZ updated with bigger battery, more power, F Sport grade

2026 Lexus RZ 550e F SportLexus RZ employs a steer-by-wire system with yoke for European markets Revised lithium-ion battery and more potent motors provide more power and range Performance-leaning F Sport model features a virtual manual transmission The Lexus RZ electric crossover casts a wider net with more range, more power, quicker charging, a new steer-by-wire system...

Toyota C-HR+ arrives as BEV, will Urban Cruiser follow?

2025 Toyota C-HR+Toyota C-HR+ is a battery electric vehicle similar in size to the C-HR hybrid C-HR+ shares its platform and much of its interior with the bZ4X A smaller Urban Cruiser EV arrives for Europe late this year Toyota launched two new electric vehicles and updated its two current EVs on Tuesday. A brand showcase in Brussels highlighted Toyota’s...