BMW to build first demonstrator EV with solid state batteries by 2025
BMW to included prototype production line for solid state batteries in its own facilities and produce a demonstrator vehicle before 2025.
China turns tables on German car industry as BYD plans to buy Ford factory to make EVs
Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is in discussions to buy a Ford factory in Germany to make EVs. Can local car makers catch up?
Volta boasts more than 300 electric truck production orders worth €85 million
Volta Trucks says it has customer production orders for the first 300 manufacturing slots of its fully electric 16-tonne Volta Zero.
Volvo and Polestar owner Geely teases new all-electric sedan
Geely, the Chinese parent company of Polestar and Volvo Cars, has flagged a new all-electric sedan that is expected to be be launched in 2023.
Aptera to launch solar-powered EV in 2023, but Australia will have to wait
Aptera is to produce its "Launch Edition" of its solar powered EV in 2023, but it may take a bit longer to land in Australia
All-electric Polestar 2 refresh delivers more power, performance and range
Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar has announced significant improvements to its 2024 Polestar 2 model.
Lightyear halts production on flagship solar car to refocus on affordable solar EV
Dutch solar electric vehicle company Lightyear to stop production on its Lightyear 0 model to refocus on its more affordable Lightyear 2.
Kia leaks details of its 7-seater EV9 electric SUV to customers
A customer survey has revealed some potential specs of Kia's much anticipated 2024 EV9 SUV.
First drive of BMW’s all-electric i7: Voice control and party tricks
The Driven takes the electric version of the BMW flagship model out for a spin.
VW drops heat pump from EVs while Tesla showcases its benefits
Volkswagen is shipping EVs without heat pumps that can improve range, while Tesla showcases the huge benefits this technology brings.