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Cadillac’s Elevated Velocity electric concept has been named Best Concept Vehicle for 2026 by EyesOn Design, marking the second consecutive year a Cadillac concept has received the honor after the Opulent Velocity’s win in 2025. The Elevated Velocity was selected by a jury of automotive designers and educators, with the award reflecting design innovation and overall vision rather than production readiness. Cadillac said the concept serves as a design study exploring the future direction of its electric and performance-focused vehicles. See also: Cadillac Plans Further Electric Vehicle Launches and Showroom Expansion in South Korea The electric 2+2 crossover concept features…

General Motors plans to end production of its revived Chevrolet Bolt after roughly a year and a half, curtailing the return of what had been the United States’ most affordable electric vehicle, Bloomberg reported. The decision will allow GM to free up capacity at its Fairfax, Kansas, factory for a gasoline-powered Buick crossover, according to the report. GM officials later confirmed the move to InsideEVs, reiterating that the next-generation Bolt was always intended to be a limited-run model. See also: Chevrolet Reveals EPA Range of 262 Miles for 2027 Bolt Electric Crossover “When we revealed Bolt in October, we said…

Porsche Cars Canada said it has enabled Plug & Charge functionality on the Tesla Supercharger network for the Macan Electric and model year 2026 Taycan, expanding automated charging access for Porsche electric vehicle customers across North America. The integration provides eligible vehicles with access to more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers through the Porsche Charging Service. Porsche said the upcoming Cayenne Electric will also support Plug & Charge when it launches in Canada later this year. Plug & Charge technology allows compatible vehicles to authenticate and process payment automatically when connected to a supported charger, removing the need for mobile apps…

Mercedes-Benz has quietly resumed U.S. sales of its EQ-branded electric vehicles, bringing the EQE and EQS model families back to the market after a five-month production pause tied to shifting demand and changes in federal incentives. The automaker halted production of U.S.-spec EQE and EQS sedans and SUVs on Sept. 1, 2025, coinciding with the scheduled expiry of the $7,500 federal tax credit for new electric vehicles at the end of that month. At the time, Mercedes-Benz said the move would be temporary while it reassessed market conditions. See also: Mercedes-Benz to Drop Level 3 Drive Pilot From Updated S-Class,…

Harbinger has launched a new business division, Harbinger Industria, aimed at bringing its electric vehicle battery technology into the broader energy storage market, the California-based company said. The first customer for the new unit is Airstream, which will integrate Harbinger’s battery system into its newly unveiled Trade Wind 27FB travel trailer. The model, designed for off-grid use, features an 18.5 kilowatt-hour battery system, the largest energy storage capacity offered in Airstream’s travel trailer lineup to date. Harbinger said Industria will commercialise its proprietary high-voltage battery systems beyond the commercial vehicle sector, targeting applications such as recreational vehicles and other stationary…

Ford Motor’s secretive “skunkworks” electric vehicle platform project is progressing well, with supply chain work completed and prototype vehicles already operating on Ford-developed software, Chief Executive Jim Farley said in an interview, underscoring the company’s push to reset its electric vehicle strategy. Speaking to InsideEVs on the sidelines of the Detroit Auto Show, Farley compared the Universal EV (UEV) platform to the United States’ space race-era programs. “This is literally like the Apollo or Gemini mission within Ford,” he said. “A uniquely American, high-risk project… it’s one of the most challenging projects I’ve ever been involved in.” See also: Ford…

Chevrolet has disclosed that the 2027 Bolt electric crossover will deliver an EPA-estimated driving range of 262 miles (422 km), exceeding both the automaker’s earlier projection and the range figures of previous Bolt models. The updated estimate surpasses Chevrolet’s initial target of 255 miles and improves on the outgoing Bolt hatchback and Bolt EUV, which were rated at 259 miles and 247 miles respectively. Despite the increase, the 2027 Bolt remains behind the redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf, which carries an EPA rating of up to 303 miles. See also: New Chevy Bolt Enters Production as GM Prepares 2026 Market Return…

General Motors said on Thursday it expects to take an additional $6 billion charge linked to its decision to scale back electric vehicle investments, underscoring the financial toll facing traditional automakers as U.S. policy support for zero-emission vehicles has been rolled back. The latest charge comes on top of a $1.6 billion writedown GM disclosed in October related to revisions to its electric vehicle plans. Together, the charges highlight the cost of strategic shifts made after the Trump administration moved to dismantle emissions regulations and financial incentives that had encouraged automakers to accelerate EV adoption. See also: General Motors Puts…

Kia is preparing to introduce its new EV4 electric sedan in Canada, bypassing the U.S. market for the time being, as the automaker targets affordability and broader electric vehicle adoption in a market dominated by SUVs. Kia Canada said the EV4 will start at C$38,995 ($28,900), positioning it as “the most affordable dedicated EV in Canada.” The model became available to order late last year, though customer deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2026. See also: Kia EV4 Achieves 95% Battery Health After 120,000-km Endurance Test in Europe The EV4 marks Kia’s first globally positioned electric…

Volkswagen of America reported lower overall vehicle sales in 2025, even as its electric models posted year-on-year growth, highlighting a widening gap between battery-electric and combustion-powered offerings in the U.S. market. The German automaker said total U.S. deliveries fell 13% in 2025 from a year earlier, with the decline deepening to nearly 20% in the fourth quarter. Sales of all gasoline-powered Volkswagen models declined over the year, while both battery-electric vehicles in its U.S. lineup recorded increases. See also: GM EV Sales Fell 43% in Fourth Quarter After U.S. Tax Credit Expired The Volkswagen ID.4 compact SUV delivered 22,373 units…

Sony Honda Mobility, the electric vehicle joint venture between Sony Group and Honda Motor, is moving closer to commercial launch as it presents a pre-production version of its Afeela 1 electric sedan alongside an early-stage electric SUV prototype, underscoring its ambitions in the premium EV segment. The company, formed in 2022, is using the latest showcase to demonstrate progress from concept to near-production. The Afeela 1, first shown as a prototype in 2023, was formally named and priced at $89,990 last year. The current pre-production version is intended to signal that the model is approaching market readiness. Deliveries of the…

BMW reported a sharp decline in U.S. battery-electric vehicle sales in 2025, even as its total vehicle deliveries in the market reached a record 388,897 units for the third consecutive year. BMW said BEV sales fell 16.7% year on year to 42,484 vehicles, highlighting a divergence between overall sales growth and weakening demand for fully electric models. Data from BMW of North America showed that the slowdown intensified toward the end of the year. In the fourth quarter, BMW delivered 7,557 battery-electric vehicles in the United States, a drop of 45.5% from the same period in 2024, reflecting broader softness…

Lucid Group reported sharply higher vehicle production in 2025, more than doubling output from the previous year, as the luxury electric carmaker worked through shifting demand conditions and prepared for global expansion. Lucid said it produced 18,378 vehicles in 2025, up 104% from a year earlier, while deliveries rose 55% to 15,841 vehicles. The results came in within the company’s revised production guidance after Lucid trimmed its original target last summer, citing market volatility and external pressures on electric vehicle demand. See also: Lucid, Saudi Research Body Open EV Innovation Centre in Riyadh Production accelerated toward the end of the…

Lexus has introduced the RZ 600e “F SPORT Performance,” a limited-edition high-performance variant of its dedicated battery-electric RZ lineup, as the automaker continues to expand its focus on performance-oriented electric vehicles. The new model is scheduled to go on sale at Lexus dealerships nationwide on March 2, 2026. It builds on the RZ 550e “F SPORT” platform and features a higher system output, revised aerodynamics, and upgraded chassis components aimed at enhancing dynamic performance within the brand’s battery-electric vehicle portfolio. Lexus said the RZ 600e delivers a maximum system output of 313 kilowatts following a reassessment of battery output limits,…

Rivian said former Patagonia chief executive Rose Marcario will resign from its board of directors, according to a stock exchange filing released on Friday. Rivian said Marcario’s resignation will take effect on Jan. 1, citing her intention “to focus on other commitments.” Following her departure, the company’s board will be reduced to seven members from eight. See also: Rivian Rolls Out Hands-Free Driving Update For New R1 Models Marcario’s exit comes ahead of a pivotal period for Rivian. The automaker plans to begin sales of its lower-priced R2 sport utility vehicle in the first half of 2026, targeting a significantly…

California’s Department of Motor Vehicles has deferred an order that would have temporarily suspended Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses in the state, giving the electric vehicle maker additional time to address allegations that it misled consumers about its driver assistance technology. The DMV had adopted a judge’s proposal to suspend Tesla’s manufacturing and sales licenses for 30 days but immediately placed the order on hold, DMV Director Steve Gordon said on Tuesday. Under the decision, the suspension of Tesla’s sales license has been stayed for 90 days, while the suspension of its manufacturing license has been deferred indefinitely. The case…

Ford Motor is moving into the battery energy storage market, aiming to repurpose unused electric vehicle battery capacity to meet growing demand from data centres, utilities and power grid operators. The U.S. automaker said it plans to invest about $2 billion over the next two years to convert its battery manufacturing site in Glendale, Kentucky, into a dedicated hub for producing large-scale battery energy storage systems (BESS). The facility will manufacture systems larger than 5 megawatt-hours, including lithium iron phosphate (LFP) prismatic cells, battery modules and 20-foot direct-current container systems used in grid and industrial applications. See also: Ford Files…

Polestar has begun deliveries of its Polestar 4 electric SUV coupe to customers in the United States, extending the model’s global rollout after earlier launches in China, Europe and Australia. The Polestar 4 is the fourth model from the Geely-owned, Swedish-designed electric vehicle brand. It was unveiled in 2023 and entered production in China later that year, with customer deliveries starting in Europe and Australia in 2024. U.S. deliveries began this week, following a longer wait for North American customers. See also: Polestar Opens Full-Service Retail and Service Site in Miami Area The first U.S. handover took place at Polestar…

MOKE International has launched operations in California after becoming the first low-volume electric vehicle manufacturer to earn approval from the California Air Resources Board (CARB), marking a significant regulatory milestone for the company. The expansion includes the debut of its limited-run “California Collection” and the appointment of Shaver Automotive as its initial retail and service partner in the state. The CARB certification enables MOKE International to enter one of the world’s most regulated EV markets. The company said the approval underscores its compliance with California’s emissions requirements, noting that the achievement positions the Electric MOKE for broader U.S. availability. The…

Rivian on Thursday detailed a broad strategy to advance assisted and autonomous driving across its vehicle lineup, unveiling new custom hardware, AI models, and a multi-year software plan during its inaugural Autonomy & AI Day. The company said the upgrades are designed to support hands-free driving capabilities on most marked roads in North America and eventually enable higher levels of automated operation. See also: Rivian CEO Says Fully Driverless Consumer Cars Could Arrive Before 2030 https://twitter.com/Rivian/status/1999167754838868112 At the core of the roadmap is Rivian’s first in-house autonomy processor — developed with Arm and TSMC — which is slated to replace…