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technology6 days ago•4 min saved

Range Rover GT: Range Rover's First Luxury Electric Sedan

Range Rover is unveiling the Range Rover GT, an all-new four-door grand tourer built on the EMA flexible platform, marking the brand’s move away from a traditional SUV toward a car-like luxury sedan. It will launch as a full battery electric vehicle with a hybrid version to follow, featuring a minimalist interior with OLED displays and configurable rear seating (two or three), and is positioned to compete with premium EVs like the Lucid Air and Porsche Taycan as Range Rover’s electrified flagship.

via Ars Technica|

#electric-vehicle #ema-platform #grand-tourer

technology12 days ago•5 min saved

Denza Z electric supercar racks up 1,000+ pre-orders in five days

BYD’s Denza Z, the luxury electric supercar built on the e3 platform, combines three motors for 1,582 hp and razor‑sharp 0–62 mph times (as quick as 1.96 seconds in the Racing variant) across Coupe, Spider, and Racing models. It uses an 800V architecture with a 76 kWh Blade Battery 2.0 and can recharge from 10% to 97% in about 9 minutes; WLTP ranges are 410 km for the Coupe, 400 km for the Spider, and 380 km for the Racing. Pre-orders opened in the UK (£142,900) and China (680,000 RMB) and have surpassed 1,000 in five days as BYD expands Denza globally, with deliveries expected by year‑end and this EV positioned as a faster alternative to the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

via Electrek|

#byd #denza-z #electric-vehicle

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Mercedes-AMG CLA 45 Goes Electric With Tri-Motor Power

Mercedes-Benz reintroduces the CLA 45 as a fully electric tri-motor with 612 hp continuous (680 hp peak) and 1,298 lb-ft, launching 0–62 mph in 3 seconds and a top speed of up to 168 mph with the Dynamic Plus Package; it uses a 94 kWh pack delivering about 416 miles (sedan) or 397 miles (shooting brake) on WLTP, supports 330 kW charging to 80% in 22 minutes, and can run in rear-drive mode after disconnecting the front motor. The interior carries familiar Mercedes tech, but the Shooting Brake seats only two in the rear and weighs around 5,060 pounds, with simulated engine sounds and gear changes continuing the ICE experience in EV form.

via Motor1.com|

#axial-flux-motors #electric-vehicle #mercedes-amg-cla-45

technology18 days ago•4 min saved

Ford's upcoming EV pickup will be smaller and cheaper than expected

Ford confirms its first vehicle on the Universal EV (UEV) platform will be a small, four‑door electric pickup due in 2027, with an estimated starting price around $30,000. The truck is designed to cut costs via LFP batteries and megacasting, and Ford says it will offer more interior space than a Toyota RAV4 despite its compact footprint as it pivots toward an affordable, scalable EV lineup.

via Electrek|

#electric-vehicle #ford #pickup

transportation18 days ago•7 min saved

Fiat Brings Sub-15k Topolino EV to the US for tiny trips

Fiat is bringing its European two-seat Topolino microcar to the US with a starting price around $13,995 before a $990 destination charge (about $14,985 total). The ultra-compact, 1,000-pound car offers 8 hp and a 19 mph top speed with an estimated 46-mile range; the launch model will be private-property only, but Fiat plans a free conversion kit later to hit 25 mph and enable street use. Marketed for short urban trips in places where real car performance is not the point, the move comes as US buyers face high average new-car prices while Fiat's US sales remain limited. The company notes accessories and broader affordability trends as context for its US push.

via Business Insider|

#electric-vehicle #fiat #low-speed-vehicle

technology21 days ago•10 min saved

Bentley’s Torcal: Debuting as the luxury brand's first electric vehicle on PPE platform

Bentley confirms its first electric vehicle, the Torcal, will debut on September 23, 2026, using the PPE platform shared with VW Group EVs like the Porsche Cayenne. Named after Spain’s El Torcal de Antequera and rooted in the Latin torquere, the Torcal is expected to be a torque-rich luxury SUV built at Crewe as Bentley’s fourth model, with earlier trademark chatter suggesting a Barnato badge but Torcal branding appearing to be the path forward.

via Ars Technica|

#automotive-news #bentley #electric-vehicle

technology26 days ago•5 min saved

BMW iX5 signaling a new era for fast SUV EVs with 435-mile range and 460 kW charging

BMW unveiled the 2027 iX5, a U.S.-built, flagship SUV that uses a 144 kWh usable battery for an estimated 435 miles of range and peak charging of 460 kW (10-80% in about 22 minutes; 170 miles added in 10 minutes). It employs Gen6 800-volt architecture with 120 mm cells and a cell-to-pack design, plus Neue Klasse tech like Panoramic Vision and an Android-based OS with Alexa. Production is in Spartanburg, SC, pricing starts around $81,250, and it will compete with Rivian, Porsche, and Mercedes in the fast-charging SUV segment, with a hydrogen variant planned later.

via InsideEVs|

#435-miles-range #460-kw-charging #bmw

technology29 days ago•10 min saved

Nio kicks off pre-orders for five-seat ES8 ahead of July 9 debut

Nio opened pre-orders for the five-seat ES8 with a July 9 launch date and a limited-time 5,000-yuan deposit that can be applied as a 10,000-yuan discount. The five-seat version shares the ES8’s overall footprint but uses a shorter 3,130 mm wheelbase, offers up to 3,084 liters of cargo space (frunk 230 L, rear 1,334 L), and is built on a 900-volt architecture with a 102-kWh pack delivering a 655 km CLTC range. It features the Cedar SUV-driver system powered by the Shenji NX9031 chip, and display cars are available in stores now.

via CnEVPost|

#electric-vehicle #es8 #launch-date

technology1 month ago•6 min saved

Slate's Budget EV Truck Bets on Customization, Faces Value Hurdles

Slate's $24,950 electric truck aims to be a low-cost, highly configurable EV, but the price increase after incentives removal dents its value story. Demand remains strong with 10,000 pre-orders, and the vehicle offers extensive DIY customization and a comfortable, quiet ride, yet its bare-bones interior and app-centric data approach, plus potential total ownership costs, make buyers weigh cost and personalization against the affordability appeal.

via The Drive|

#affordability #customization #electric-vehicle

technology1 month ago•2 min saved

Slate EV Debuts Budget Truck and SUV with 205-Mile Range

Slate unveiled pricing for its electric Truck and SUV: starting at $24,950 (Truck) and $29,950 (SUV), with up to 205 miles of range from a 65 kWh battery; earlier promises of sub-$20k after incentives are no longer feasible. The Truck offers higher payload and towing than the SUV (1,550 lbs and 2,000 lbs), while both models emphasize repairability with no touchscreen and broad accessory support. Slate also allows upgrading the Truck to an SUV after purchase, includes a 10-year/110k-mile battery and powertrain warranty, and deliveries are expected in Q4 this year.

via Motor1.com|

#electric-vehicle #pricing #range

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Slate Bets on a $25K EV Truck for Budget Buyers and DIY Fixers

Slate unveils a $24,950 (plus options) all‑electric pickup aimed at DIY buyers, with a 65‑kWh LFP pack, ~205 miles of range, 2,000‑lb tow, 1,550‑lb payload, 8s 0–60, 90 mph, and 120 kW DC fast charging; the no‑frills build omits a touchscreen and uses manual windows, while offering a broad accessories ecosystem, Slate U repair guidance, and a $400M Indiana factory plan, backed by large reservations that could signal strong demand even as EPA range ratings are pending.

via WIRED|

#affordable-ev #diy-repair #electric-vehicle

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

The Cheap Tesla Model X: An Electric Family Hauler with Big Trade-Offs

A decade-old Tesla Model X can be found under $20,000, making it the only affordable electric three-row family SUV, but the author cautions this is a risky buy due to aging hardware, higher maintenance costs, and recurring issues with the falcon-wing doors highlighted by Consumer Reports; for most families, waiting for a more reliable EV is the smarter move.

via Jalopnik|

#electric-vehicle #falcon-wing-doors #reliability-concerns

business1 month ago•6 min saved

Mercedes Bets Big on Premium Electric Vans for America

Mercedes-Benz plans to bring three high-end electric vans to the US in 2028 (VLE, VLS, and VLS Maybach), built on a new luxury EV platform with a 115 kWh battery and 400+ mile range, and outfitted with ultra-premium interiors and highly configurable rear seating. Priced around $130k in tested trim, the VLE targets a premium niche, but Mercedes acknowledges that Americans may resist vans, making the market entry a strategic gamble for a brand known for sedans and SUVs.

via Motor1.com|

#business #electric-vehicle #luxury-vans

technology1 month ago•8 min saved

Porsche Taycan lineup updated with E-Shift, AI cockpit, and factory Manthey kit

Porsche updates the Taycan for the 2027 model year with an E-Shift system featuring virtual gear changes and a tuned Electric Sport Sound, introduces a factory-available Manthey Kit for the Turbo GT, and debuts a new AI-powered infotainment system with OTA updates and enhanced voice control, while boosting efficiency to reach up to 700 km WLTP with low‑rolling‑resistance summer tires when paired with the Performance Battery Plus.

via Porsche Newsroom|

#e-shift #electric-vehicle #manthey-kit

technology1 month ago•3 min saved

BMW's Neue Klasse M Concept Bridges Racing Tech to Street EVs

BMW unveils a Neue Klasse-based M concept for Le Mans, introducing a four-motor M eDrive system on Gen6 architecture with an 800-volt 100 kWh battery and an integrated battery housing, plus new M design cues and aero enhancements; while still a concept, it signals a production Neue Klasse M3 and a quad-motor M3 ZA0 with up to around 1,000 hp expected next spring.

via The Verge|

#bmw #electric-vehicle #le-mans