BYD might have just solved the worst part of owning an EV

BYD’s new charging system is built to cut EV charging times down to minutes

Alex Tchaikovsky     April 30

Your car’s Google Assistant is going away, and this is what replaces it

Google is bringing Gemini to cars, promising more natural conversations and smarter in-car assistance that actually understands what you mean.

Shimul Sood     April 30

Volkswagen reveals the ID. Polo, a sub-$30k electric car for the masses with retro charm

Volkswagen has officially unveiled the ID. Polo, the all-electric version of its best-selling compact car, with a starting price of 24,995 euros.

Rachit Agarwal     April 30

Tesla promises HW3 owners a lite version of FSD, but its months away

Tesla announced FSD V14 Lite for international HW3 owners, a stripped-down Level 2 driver-assistance system, after 3,000 European owners across 29 countries filed a €6.5 million collective legal claim.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 29

Your GM car just got a lot smarter with Google Gemini upgrade

Google Gemini is rolling out to 4 million GM vehicles, turning your daily drive into a smarter, more connected, and surprisingly fun experience.

Rachit Agarwal     April 29

Tesla offers one year free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance

Tesla is offering one year of free Supercharging with Model 3 Premium and Performance variants, reducing ownership costs while strengthening its charging ecosystem advantage.

Moinak Pal     April 25

BMW debuts color-changing iX3 Flow Edition with E Ink exterior at Beijing Auto Show 2026

BMW’s iX3 Flow Edition brings E Ink Prism to production, enabling dynamic, energy-efficient color-changing exteriors that redefine personalization and automotive design.

Moinak Pal     April 24

Tesla’s Cybercab has entered production. Let’s hope it can actually drive itself this time

Elon Musk confirmed on April 24, 2026, that Tesla's Cybercab has entered volume production at Gigafactory Texas, but the steering-wheel-free robotaxi still faces unresolved FSD safety concerns.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 24

The ev range anxiety myth just got demolished by a billion miles of real-world data

New research from Recurrent, based on over one billion miles of real-world EV data, finds the average electric car retains 97% of its range after three years and 95% after five.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 24

Porsche reveals an all-electric Cayenne Coupe with a sweet power boost

Porsche's Cayenne Coupe goes fully electric for 2026, with three models ranging from 435 hp to 1,139 hp and a starting price of $113,800.

Rachit Agarwal     April 24

This sleek electric sedan costs under $32,900 and pips Tesla with over 770-mile range

This new Avatr sedan brings luxury looks, a price under $32,900, and a range-extender setup rated for more than 770 miles of CLTC driving.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 23

One of China’s buzziest EV makers hopes to deliver flying cars next year

Xpeng is eyeing large-scale production of its flying cars next year, with more than 7,000 orders already on the books and aviation approvals still in progress in China.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 23

Volvo’s parent company just made a sleek $14,300 electric sedan that will elude US buyers

Geely’s Galaxy A7 EV combines a mainstream design, claimed 550km range, and pricing that still undercuts many rivals, but this China-launched electric sedan appears set to remain out of reach for US buyers.

Paulo Vargas     April 23

Autonomous cars were supposed to free us from traffic hell. Research says otherwise

Research suggests self-driving cars could make traffic significantly worse, not better, and the evidence on the streets is already starting to back that up.

Rachit Agarwal     April 23

Tesla finally speaks the truth on full self-driving on old cars, and it’s hope in darkness

Elon Musk confirmed on April 22, 2026, that Tesla Hardware 3 vehicles need new computers and cameras for unsupervised Full Self-Driving, reversing years of promises that FSD was purely a software unlock.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 23

Battery tech is solving problems buyers still don’t care about

For the longest time, the electric vehicle industry has been chasing a finish line that felt simple enough: make charging as fast as refueling a petrol car. That was the promise, the pitch, and in many ways, the justification for everything from billion-dollar battery investments to government subsidies. In 2026, that finish line is no […]

Moinak Pal     April 22

Volkswagen is turning the Jetta into a $15,000 electric SUV, but not for the US roads

Volkswagen's China-exclusive Jetta brand has unveiled the Jetta X electric SUV concept as the German automaker scrambles to compete with domestic EV makers in its most troubled market.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 22

EV batteries that can charge in just over six minutes are here

CATL just unveiled several new battery technologies, including one that charges from 10% to 80% in 3 minutes and 44 seconds.

Rachit Agarwal     April 22

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 has the range, the looks, and the space to win you over

Hyundai's new IONIQ 3 is a compact electric hatchback with up to 496 km of range, a 441-liter trunk, and tech designed to make EV life genuinely easy.

Rachit Agarwal     April 20

Mercedes-Benz C-Class takes a sporty electric avatar and it’s coming to the US next year

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class has always struck the right balance, but this sporty EV iteration nudges it into a new league.

Shimul Sood     April 20

Your swanky Mercedes EV could soon run on Samsung battery cells

Samsung SDI will supply high-nickel NCM battery cells for Mercedes-Benz’s next-generation EVs, marking the Korean battery maker’s first electric-vehicle battery deal with the automaker.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 20

Volvo’s parent just launched a $16,000 EV that looks shockingly luxurious

Geely has opened presales for the Galaxy Starshine 7 in China, an electric sedan starting at around $16,000 with upscale styling and dual-motor performance

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 17

Xiaomi makes dirt-cheap gadgets, but its CEO just ruled out cheap EVs

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun says the company has no plans to launch ultra-cheap EVs below 100,000 yuan, arguing that advanced intelligent vehicle tech makes that price point too hard to hit.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 17

The new electric Mercedes C-Class puts its giant screen front and center

Mercedes is teasing its electric C-Class with a dramatic new cabin, led by a giant display, richer materials, upgraded seats, and comfort features that could matter just as much as the powertrain.

Paulo Vargas     April 17

Tesla’s rare Signature Edition cars come with a resale trap

Tesla's Signature Edition Model S and Model X come with a one-year resale ban, a $50,000 penalty, and strict buyback terms, giving collectors a rare Tesla with far more strings attached than usual.

Paulo Vargas     April 17

Nissan reveals Juke EV and I dearly hope this bold design stays

Nissan has revealed the third-generation Juke as a fully electric crossover for Europe, and its bolder new look is easily the most interesting thing about it.

Vikhyaat Vivek     April 15

This $8,000 Chinese EV riffs off the Mini Cooper and musters a respectable EV range

Wuling's updated Hongguang Mini EV arrives with a Mini Cooper-inspired design, 301 km of range, and a price tag that starts under $6,500.

Rachit Agarwal     April 15

A Chinese automaker just filed a patent for car seats with a hidden loo

Seres has patented a pull-out toilet hidden under the car seat. It's real, it's clever, and it might be the most unexpected car feature of the year.

Rachit Agarwal     April 14

Volkswagen abandons ID.4 EV plans for shoppers in the U.S.

After years of mixed sales and the loss of the $7,500 federal EV tax credit, Volkswagen is pulling the ID.4 from the US market and betting on gas-powered SUVs to keep its American operations afloat.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 10

China’s latest EV showstopper costs $13,000, tops 300 miles, and offers a 99-second battery swap 

The Aion RT Super is a $13,000 Chinese electric sedan powered by CATL's Choco-SEB swap tech, delivering 505 km of range, a 99-second battery swap, and a feature list that punches well above its price tag.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 9

Tesla could be planning its cheapest EV yet with SUV styling and some deep cuts

Tesla's next could be its cheapest electric car yet, opting for a single-motor format and smaller battery. But given the brand's history, take this rumor with a hefty dose of skepticism.

Nadeem Sarwar     April 9

Skoda’s bike bell will pierce your noise-canceling headphones, and hopefully, save your life 

Skoda's DuoBell is a fully mechanical bicycle bell built with University of Salford researchers, engineered to pierce ANC headphones using a precise 750–780 Hz frequency gap.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 8

China’s Geely showcases EV charging tech that hits 10-97% in under 9 minutes

Chinese automaker Geely has claimed a new EV charging milestone with its new Lunk & Co 10 going from 10% to 97% in under nine minutes.

Pranob Mehrotra     April 8

Tesla rolls out FSD v14.3 update with quicker reaction time and other improvements

Tesla FSD v14.3 is rolling out now, bringing a 20% faster reaction time, a fully rewritten AI compiler, and major improvements to stop sign behavior and yellow light handling.

Shikhar Mehrotra     April 8

Mercedes brings steer-by-wire to production cars, and it’s a big shift

Mercedes introduces steer-by-wire in the 2026 EQS, replacing mechanical steering with electronic controls and enabling a new driving and interior experience.

Varun Mirchandani     April 3

Google Meet rolls out on Apple CarPlay and leaves Android Auto drivers behind

Google Meet is now on Apple CarPlay, so you can join meetings from your dashboard without touching your phone. Android Auto is still waiting for its invite.

Rachit Agarwal     April 3

Kia finally brings the entry-level EV3 SUV to the US market

Kia has officially unveiled the EV3 for the US, an entry-level electric SUV with up to 320 miles of range and a focus on affordability.

Varun Mirchandani     April 1