E-Mobility

Chevrolet has unveiled two radical Corvette concepts: the road-focused, all-electric CX and the track-only, hybrid CX.R Vision Gran Turismo. Both push beyond production limits with features such as a fighter-jet-style canopy, a fan-driven aero system, and a 2,000-hp hybrid powertrain. Later this month, both will be drivable in Gran Turismo 7.

India-based Mahindra has revealed a Dark Knight-inspired Batman BE 6 EV. The carmaker will produce only 300 units of the limited-edition electric SUV.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has released an official statement clarifying that a Ford Mustang Mach-E featured in a viral TikTok crash video was not self-driving. The driver has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tesla is reorganizing its wheel and tire protection insurance, which offers peace of mind in case of a curb rash or a flat tire. The move from an annual to a monthly subscription, however, comes at a price.

The 2025 Mercedes G 580 with EQ Technology SUV is being offered on lease with a generous $9,500 Lease Bonus Cash incentive. The deal is available in the US until September 2.

The Tesla Model Y L has appeared in public without camouflage or cover in China. The automaker was transporting at least three silver-colored units on a car carrier.

The waiting list for the Xiaomi YU7 has stretched into more than a year, a few months after the electric SUV was officially launched. The company’s CEO is now urging buyers to consider rival models, including Tesla.

In the last quarter of the federal EV subsidy's existence, Tesla issued an onslaught of buying incentives, including a promotional APR financing rate. The federal tax credit is nearing its demise, though, and Tesla is preparing to phase them out, while shifting some of those up North.

The 2025 Kia Niro EV Wind is leasing for as low as $109 per month in the US till September 2. The electric SUV offers a driving range of 253 miles.

Hyundai is running a lease deal on the Ioniq 6 SE Standard Range for $169/month. The offer is available in the US until September 2.

Gotrax’s urban-focused e-scooter has been discounted by $85, which makes the Apex XL an adequate choice for consumers who are looking for a reliable e-scooter with decent power and an affordable price tag. Key features of the e-scooter include a 250 W motor, a 187 Wh battery, and a one-touch folding design.

Just as the Model S before it, the Tesla Model 3 is proving to be a highly reliable daily driver that can cover hundreds of thousands of miles on its original motor and battery. One such example involved the replacement of motor mount bushings, and a health check on the battery revealed a promising picture.

Canyon has announced two new urban-focused bikes, the Citylite and the Citylite:ON, in the EMEA region. The Citylite:ON e-bike has a Bosch Performance Line 600 W motor and a removable 400 Wh battery that delivers a maximum assistance range of 85 km (52.8 miles) on a single charge. Plus, it ships with a Gates carbon belt drive and Shimano Nexus hub gears.

Honda has started the pre-production of the Sony Afeela EV at its plant in East Liberty, Ohio. Deliveries of the electronics giant’s first electric car are expected to begin in mid-2026.

BMW is taking another step forward in its electric mobility strategy with the new i3. Starting in 2026, the i3 model series will be based on the new "New Class" platform, which not only promises technological innovations but also embodies a new approach to design.

Kingbull has unveiled its latest Discover 2.0 series fat-tire e-bikes. The Discover 2.0 series consists of two models—the Discover 2.0 and the Discover 2.0 ST. Both e-bikes feature a 750 W Bafang rear hub motor, a 720 Wh removable Samsung battery, up to 60 miles (96.5 km) of range, a 28 mph (45 kph) top speed, and an aluminum frame with up to 400 lbs (181.4 kg) maximum payload capacity.

Segway has unviled the GT3 Pro SuperScooter, the company's fastest electric scooter. It can be ridden off-road at up to 50 mph thanks to 3,500-watt motors, 11-inch tires with a ground clearance of 5.7 inches, hydraulic suspension, and disc brakes with ABS.

Advancements in battery technology are increasingly challenging the status quo of combustion engines in mass mobility. Improvements in range, charging time and durability are making electric vehicles more attractive and economical than ever before.

According to PwC's latest "Electric Vehicle Sales Review Q2-2025" analysis, the Renault 5 E-Tech is the best-selling electric car in Europe. The newly launched model thus overtakes the Tesla Model Y and the VW ID.3 in the largest European markets.

Photos of Tesla’s Model Y L in Germany have surfaced on the internet. The 6-seat SUV has been officially revealed in China, but the recent sighting could indicate that the EV maker is planning to offer it in Europe.

With the introduction of structural battery packs in electric vehicles like the Model Y and the Cybertruck, cheap battery repairs or replacements became a thing of the past. The world's largest battery maker is aiming to change that before the first such electric vehicles go out of warranty.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has revealed on X that Robotaxi will be accessible to the public in Texas in September. The company has been granted a rideshare license by the Lone Star State.

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is currently testing a prototype with a new type of solid-state battery that is expected to deliver a range of over 1,000 kilometers. The tests are taking place under real-world conditions on UK roads and marks an important step in the development of more efficient electric vehicles.

RML Group's new battery technology, the VarEVolt battery, introduces revolutionary fast charging capability to electric cars. With a charging time of just 18 seconds, the technology sets new standards in fast charging and energy density.

After eight years of existence, the first mass-market electric car from Tesla may finally be getting a much-needed upgrade in parking and autonomous driving hardware. The Model 3 Highland refresh was already spotted in prototype form with the upgrade, but it was nixed in the final release edition.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is available for lease in the US for as low as $499, thanks to a generous lease credit of $9,900. The 36-month offer runs till the end of September.

The Acela Express will be equipped with new high-speed trains from Alstom at the end of August. These are designed to be smoother, especially on curves, as high-speed sections are rare on the US East Coast.

BYD has submitted official paperwork for a new Yangwang U9, which will generate 3,000 hp from four electric motors. The supercar Track Edition is 2.3 times more powerful than the current U9.

Hyundai has reduced the lease price of the performance 2025 Ioniq 5 N by $150 per month in the US. The 36-month offer is available until September 2.

Tesla's first larger Model Y, with a longer wheelbase and six full-size seats, will have a longer range on a single charge. The Model Y L is expected to launch this fall at a price about $10,000 above the current version with five seats.

Tesla has a rather unprecedented suite of promotions and incentives to stack up with the federal tax credit before it expires. So many, in fact, that it is slowly beginning to withdraw some of the Model Y promos, like the all-important lease payment discount.

The 2025 Kia EV6 Light Long Range RWD version can be leased at just $239 per month for 24 months. The offer requires a $3,999 deposit at signing and is available until September 2 in the US.

Priority has unveiled the Skyline, a powerful e-bike with a 750 W rear hub motor, a Pinion smart shift gearbox, a Gates carbon drive belt, a large 720 Wh battery, and an aluminum frame. It weighs 68 lbs (30.8 kg) and comes with hydraulic disk brakes and a backlit display.

A new, large-scale modeling study from MIT shows that dynamically controlling vehicle speeds to smooth out traffic flow at intersections could cut carbon emissions by up to 22% without slowing down traffic.

BYD is taking fast charging of electric vehicles to a new level with its Super E-Platform. The new 1,000-volt architecture reportedly enables charging power of up to 1,000 kW, which is enough to recharge up to 400 kilometers of range in five minutes. The first models to feature this technology are the Han L and Tang L.

Trek has launched new Fuel and Fuel+ trail bikes with updated frame geometry, extended range, and modular configurations across EX, MX, and LX variants. Fuel+ features a 580Wh battery and TQ HPR60 motor.

Heybike has introduced its latest X-series fat-tire e-bikes in the US. The Heybike X-series consists of two e-bikes: the Mars 3.0 and the Ranger 3.0 Pro. Both fat-tire e-bikes come with a foldable design, a top speed of 28 mph (45 kph), an aluminum alloy frame, a full suspension system, 4-inch fat tires, and an IP65 water resistance rating.

Tesla is on the verge of getting its Full Self-Driving option approved for service in more countries. The notoriously difficult European market regulators are about to crack, too, just as predicted for the full 2025.

Huawei has filed a patent for a solid-state battery with extremely a high energy density and charging speeds. The announced range of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864 miles) with only five minutes of charging time sounds incredible, but experts doubt its short-term feasibility.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk says the company is working on a new version of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system with 10 times more parameters and better video compression. The update comes as Tesla faces mounting legal pressure, including a $243 million verdict in a fatal Autopilot crash and a fresh shareholder lawsuit over its robotaxi claims.

Segway has launched a new version of its Xafari electric bike in Crimson Red. The company’s new Crimson Red variant retains the core features of the original Xafari, which include a 750 W motor, a massive 936 Wh battery, up to 88 miles (142 km) of range, and a top speed of 20 mph (32.1 kph). It’s now available for purchase via Segway’s online store.

While Tesla's battery supplier Panasonic is willing to help it speed up the 4680 cell production rate, it may not be equipping its cars with solid-state batteries any time soon. Both Panasonic and CATL have expressed their doubts about the viability of the technology.

Elon Musk promised that the upcoming Tesla Roadster 2 hypercar will be able to 'fly' in some way to achieve its 0-60 mph acceleration in under one second, and a demo is scheduled for later in 2025. Tesla, it turns out, may use an old Formula 1 technology to make it happen.

3D-printing has come a long way — from crude plastic prototypes to fully functional metal parts and human tissue scaffolds. What began as a rapid prototyping tool is now reshaping manufacturing, medicine, aerospace, and even food production.

By 2026, Dongfeng Motor aims to launch solid-state battery EVs with 1,000 km range on a 1,000 V silicon-carbide platform supporting 12C charging. The automaker recently merged its eπ, Fengshen, and Nano brands into Dongfeng eπ Technology, a new subsidiary focused on high-tech EVs and ICE/hybrids

EV maker Tesla has awarded Elon Musk $29 billion in shares. The compensation is intended to reward the company boss pending the resolution of the court case on his 2018 CEO Performance Award and to incentivise him to stay.

Tesla may have a hard time competing with the upcoming six-seat Model Y L version that offers longer wheelbase for the first time. While a new concept for Tesla, 3-row SUVs with six seats like the new NIO Onvo L90 will give the Model Y L a run for its money.

BMW is releasing a 2026 iX3 SUV with longer range and faster charging than the Tesla Model Y, but at comparable pricing. The new iX3 has an automated driving computer with 20x the processing power of its predecessor, too.

Volkswagen’s electric e-Transporter DoKa pickup truck is now available for order in Europe. The workhorse is based on Ford’s e-Transit chassis and starts at €52,208 (about $60,500).

In a way, the FollowFit turns a fragment of Death Stranding into reality – minus the horror elements, thankfully. The AI-powered handcart can track users and help them haul heavier loads.