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Tesla's Cybercab has achieved the highest efficiency rating of any production electric vehicle at 165 Wh/mi, significantly outpacing the previous leader, the Lucid Air Pure.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

Xiaomi's new entry-level YU7 electric SUV starts at $34,500, undercutting the Tesla Model Y by $4,350 while delivering 331 miles more range on a single charge.

SlashGear's hands-on experience with the Cadillac Escalade IQ highlighted the full-size SUV's commanding presence on the road, raising questions about practicality versus excess in modern luxury vehicles.

SlashGear / Chris Davies

Volvo's first purpose-built electric vehicle, the EX90, represents the company's commitment to designing an EV from scratch rather than adapting existing platforms. The all-new SUV pushes multiple performance and design boundaries as Volvo establishes itself in the electric vehicle market.

CleanTechnica / Kyle Field

Volvo is reassessing its electric vehicle ambitions after facing challenges in the EV market, shifting from its previous goal of a complete exit from gas-powered cars to maintaining a more modest foothold in the growing segment.

The Verge / Andrew J. Hawkins

A cost comparison shows the Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicle requires $283 in electricity charges versus $1,845 in fuel costs for a comparable Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid, demonstrating the significant operating cost advantage of EVs over hybrid vehicles.

CleanTechnica / Zachary Shahan

Mercedes-Benz has upgraded its EQE sedan and SUV with an advanced motor design and ultra-fast 600 kW charging capability, positioning it as the company's most technologically advanced EV offering ahead of 2027 availability.

Mercedes-AMG unveiled its most powerful vehicle ever as a fully electric 4-door GT, positioning it as a direct competitor to the Porsche Taycan lineup. The 1,153 hp sedan arrives as a counterpoint to industry pullbacks on EV development.

California startup Alef Aeronautics has conducted over 1,000 test flights of its 100% electric flying car, including a demonstration where it jumped over a Tesla Cybertruck, as the company prepares for commercial availability. Meanwhile, a separate incident saw a Cybertruck owner arrested in Texas after driving into Grapevine Lake to test the vehicle's Wade Mode feature.

A new analysis compares how quickly the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra lose value after purchase, examining depreciation patterns for both full-size trucks as buyers weigh long-term ownership costs.

SlashGear / Mark Cowley

Tesla's Model Y achieved best-selling vehicle status in Colombia in March 2026 with 1,791 units delivered, just two months after the automaker's first deliveries in the country, amid a 304% surge in EV sales across the region.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

SlashGear compiled a list of more affordable vehicles that offer comparable heritage and performance to the expensive Ford Mustang Boss 429, providing budget-conscious buyers with similar options in the muscle car segment.

SlashGear / Madeline Cuccio

The 2027 Mercedes-Benz CLA 250+ brings luxury EV technology to an accessible price point, featuring flagship tech and advanced driver assistance systems with class-leading efficiency according to Tom's Guide.

Tesla increased Model Y prices across Premium and Performance trims by up to $1,000 in the US, marking the first price adjustment on the model since 2022 and ending an extended period of price cuts.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

A dealer traded for a heavily-used 2023 Cadillac Escalade with 510,000 miles, with the seller asking only $2,000 and offering to pay cash toward a Toyota Sequoia in exchange. The vehicle's extreme mileage and low asking price raised multiple red flags about its condition and history.

The Drive / Stephen Edelstein

Porsche has discontinued its e-bike division, which included partnerships with motor supplier Fazua. The shutdown follows market consolidation in the e-bike sector, where competitors like Specialized have also adjusted their product lines.

Hyundai's new IONIQ 9 brings a three-row electric vehicle to market built on the E-GMP platform, offering cabin space and seat quality that reviewers found compelling across 600+ km of mixed highway and city driving. The IONIQ 9 positions itself as a family-focused EV alternative to larger traditional SUVs.

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the refreshed 2027 S-Class with enhanced comfort, advanced technology, and improved customization options while maintaining its performance credentials. The midcycle update represents an incremental but meaningful evolution of the luxury sedan segment leader.

Ford has programmed unique personality characteristics into every 2026 Mustang Mach-E, with differences extending beyond visual styling to affect how each vehicle behaves and responds to driver input.

Electrek / Peter Johnson

Tesla's Cybertruck experienced the steepest year-over-year sales decline among electric vehicles in 2025, though the specific reasons cited and magnitude of the drop were not detailed in available reporting.

SlashGear / Olivia Richman

Mercedes-Benz is building anticipation for the upcoming AMG.EA electric vehicle, which the engineering team describes as AMG's most challenging project to date, despite Formula 1 driver George Russell praising its power delivery as intuitive to manage.

Cadillac has developed a hearse variant of its Lyriq electric vehicle, offering funeral homes an EV option for transporting deceased passengers. The specialized version leverages the Lyriq's electric powertrain while meeting hearse industry requirements.

Car and Driver

Kia's midsize electric SUV, the EV5, has been spotted undergoing testing in the United States after opening orders in Europe and Canada. The vehicle is sized similarly to the popular Kia Sportage and Tesla Model Y, signaling Kia's expansion of its EV lineup in the North American market.

Tesla is recalling its cheaper rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck Long Range over defective wheel studs that could cause wheels to detach. The recall affects only 173 vehicles sold between April and September.

Hertz has significantly reduced prices on its ultra-rare Shelby Mustang Mach-E electric vehicles, cutting more than $20,000 off the original asking price to make the limited-edition EVs more accessible to buyers.

Porsche's Taycan Turbo GT equipped with the new Manthey performance package lapped the Nürburgring Nordschleife in 6:55, setting a new production EV lap record and beating the previous mark by 12 seconds with aerodynamic upgrades and chassis modifications.

Hyundai's 2026 IONIQ 5 remains one of the most affordable EVs available, offering long-range capability and fast charging starting at $35,000, positioning it as a competitive value option in the EV market.

Electrek / Peter Johnson

Mercedes opened European orders for its C-Class EV (EQE sedan) with pricing starting at €67,711 ($80,000) and lease options beginning at $550 monthly. The announcement comes as Mercedes also issued a recall affecting 144,000 vehicles across multiple model lines due to instrument panel failures.

Cadillac has unveiled a hearse variant of its 2027 Lyriq electric vehicle, featuring exclusive 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels designed specifically for funeral service. The Lyriq Hearse combines Cadillac's luxury electric platform with specialized mortuary transportation capabilities.

Jalopnik / Logan K. Carter

Ford has discontinued the F-150 Lightning as it refocuses its electric vehicle strategy, part of a broader recalibration of its EV lineup. The company is working on its Universal EV (UEV) Project to develop more affordable electric vehicles, signaling a shift away from premium-priced models.

The Verge / Peter Nelson

Norway's electric vehicle market reached 98.6% of new car sales in Q1 2026, up from 95.2% a year earlier, with the Tesla Model Y leading as the best-selling vehicle. The 2026 Model Y also became the first vehicle to pass NHTSA's updated advanced driver assistance system benchmark tests.

The 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV faces reliability warnings from Consumer Reports despite its appeal as an electric vehicle option. The specific issues identified suggest potential long-term ownership risks for prospective buyers.

Jalopnik / Monday Goma

A Sacramento Tesla parts shop owner spent $40,000 and two years converting a classic 1966 Ford Mustang into a fully functional Tesla, installing a Model 3 dual-motor drivetrain and enabling Tesla's Full Self-Driving capability in the vintage vehicle.

Kia has reduced 2026 EV6 pricing by $5,000–$6,000 across the lineup, with the base model dropping $5,000 from the previous year's starting price and higher trims receiving even larger discounts.

The Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV has rebounded faster than expected, with sales climbing 11% through April 2026, maintaining its position as a top-selling EV in the US market.

Electrek / Peter Johnson

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Car and Driver

Tesla's discontinued Model X has emerged as the fastest-selling used vehicle in the U.S., with the Model Y and Cybertruck also ranking among the top quick-selling used cars in the latest market data.

Jalopnik / Logan K. Carter

Sweden's electric vehicle market reached 64.9% share in Q1 2026, up from 58.0% a year earlier, with the Volvo EX60 debuting during this period of strong EV growth driven primarily by battery electric vehicles.

CleanTechnica / Dr. Maximilian Holland

Hyundai unveiled the 2027 Ioniq 9 Performance Calligraphy Black Ink Edition, a new three-row electric SUV variant featuring exclusive Gloss Black and Black Chrome styling details and luxury appointments. The company invited journalists to Hyundai's Savannah, Georgia plant for first-hand views of the sleek new model.

A comparison of the Ford F-150 and Chevrolet Silverado 1500 examines which truck retains more value over time, relevant for buyers considering $65,000+ investments in America's most popular pickup segment.

SlashGear / Mark Cowley

Ford's advertised horsepower figures for the Mustang Dark Horse may not match real-world output, similar to discrepancies found in other Mustang models like the GTD (rated 815 hp) when independently tested. Meanwhile, Ford Racing's electric Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 set a new EV quarter-mile record of 6.87 seconds at 221 mph.

The Tesla Model Y may be quite fast, but it's not the reason why this unlucky owner from Indiana got pulled over and warned. What actually happened?

The Kia EV9, a three-row electric SUV, is emerging as one of the best EV values in the used car market, with prices dropping to approximately 50% of original retail. The vehicles are gaining attention at industry events like Honolulu's Electric Home Show as affordable alternatives to new EV purchases.

Tesla is offering one year of complimentary Supercharging with new Model 3 Premium and Performance orders in North America. The promotion also reportedly includes approximately 40% charging premium pricing for non-Tesla EV owners using the network.

Hyundai debuted the Ioniq V, a sleek electric liftback with over 600 km of CLTC range built on an 800V platform with CATL batteries, at Auto China 2026 in Beijing as the first of 20 new models aimed at capturing 500,000 annual sales in China. The production model, inspired by the Venus concept, marks Hyundai's renewed focus on the Chinese market and will be followed by additional variants including a Waymo robotaxi version.

Kia reduced pricing on the 2026 EV6 electric crossover by $5,000, making it cheaper than competing models like the Tesla Model Y, though the high-performance GT variant has been discontinued from the lineup.

Ford has debuted another electric-powered Mustang Cobra Jet, continuing its shift toward EV performance vehicles in the drag racing segment. The new model marks the third consecutive Cobra Jet iteration to use electric power rather than traditional combustion engines.

The Drive / Caleb Jacobs

Car and Driver discovered that the Rivian R1T pickup truck can be made to assume a squatting stance—where the rear end sits lower than the front—by enabling Camp mode and parking on an incline, creating an unintended visual effect similar to vehicles modified for the "Carolina squat" trend.

Car and Driver

Porsche introduced an electric version of the Cayenne Coupé with three trim levels, including a 1,139-horsepower Turbo variant capable of 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds, priced from $5,000 above the standard Cayenne Electric to capitalize on strong coupe demand among buyers.

AITO, the Huawei-powered electric vehicle brand owned by SERES Group, has become a one-third shareholder in IONCHI, the premium EV charging joint venture in China previously co-owned equally by BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The three companies now each hold 33.3% stakes in the charging network.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

Tesla will report first-quarter 2026 financial results on April 22 after market close, with analysts questioning whether the company can maintain its historical growth trajectory amid competitive pressures and market saturation.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

PG&E has approved the Tesla Cybertruck as the first AC vehicle-to-grid asset in California, allowing it to sell power back to the grid through the utility's residential Vehicle-to-Everything pilot program.

Electrek / Fred Lambert

Hyundai has unveiled the Ioniq 3, a new aerodynamic hatchback designed for the European market that combines efficiency with spacious interior design. The vehicle debuts Hyundai's overhauled infotainment system, targeting everyday drivers seeking intuitive electric mobility.

General Motors has suspended development of next-generation versions of the Cadillac Escalade IQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV, GMC Sierra EV, and GMC Hummer EV, with no confirmed timeline for revival. The pause signals GM's strategic retreat from its full-size electric vehicle refresh plans.

Ford's new 2026 Mustang Dark Horse SC supercharged variant produces nearly 800 horsepower, positioning itself as a more affordable alternative to the 815-hp Mustang GTD. The model serves as a spiritual successor to the Shelby GT500, offering significant performance at a fraction of the GTD's price.

A pre-facelift Tesla Model Y used as a taxi has maintained strong battery health despite 111,000 miles of service, challenging concerns that fast-charging degrades EV battery longevity.

InsideEVs

Mercedes-Benz revealed the fully electric 2027 C-Class sedan, with the C400 4Matic variant launching in the first half of 2027 featuring 482 horsepower, an 800-volt system, two-speed gearbox, and over 400 miles of range. The redesigned sedan introduces a backlit grille with 1,050 illumination points and a dash-spanning display.

Hyundai is offering up to $10,000 in discounts on the Ioniq 5 this month as the automaker launches the new Ioniq 3, a compact European hatchback with up to 308 miles of range featuring Hyundai's new Pleos operating system based on Android Automotive.

Ford's Mustang GTD Competition beat the Corvette ZR1X's previous lap time by over 11 seconds at the Nürburgring, making it the second-fastest American car to complete the circuit. The Competition variant features increased power, reduced weight, upgraded tires, and improved aerodynamics.

Registration data reveals SpaceX, owned by Elon Musk, purchased over 1,200 Cybertrucks, artificially boosting Tesla's sales numbers that have otherwise fallen significantly short of the company's 250,000-unit targets. The discovery raises questions about the actual consumer demand for the vehicle.