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The recently-announced Tesla Cybetruck is more expensive than originally predicted, but the all-wheel drive and Cyberbeast models will be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax rebate – at least for now. Limited deliveries of the stainless-steel truck have only just begun.

If you spend a lot of time on the road, you've probably come across a Pilot or Flying J travel center. Now, together with General Motors and charging provider EVgo, the first of 2,000 high-speed chargers are opening at Flying J stops across the country.

With the demise of the Chevrolet Bolt, the Tesla Model 3 is one of the most affordable ways to get into a new electric car, especially when you apply the $7,500 federal tax incentive. However, starting in January, the Long Range and rear-wheel drive models will only get a $3,750 incentive.

Sales of new electric vehicles are poised to reach record numbers in 2023, exceeding a million units for the first time. While that's significant progress, many hurdles stand in the way of widespread EV adoption in America.

With demand slowing for electric cars due to high interest rates and concerns about charging, there are some great EV deals to be had out there. The best deals are for used EVs, whose prices have dropped by thousands in the last year. What are the best EV deals? Read on to find out.

On the heels of introducing two of the world's fastest EVs, British brand Lotus has just introduced the world's fastest EV chargers. Launching in China this year, they will expand to Europe, the Middle East, and other markets in 2024.

Tesla has once again slashed prices – just in time for the holidays. The latest discounts are only available for in-stock and demonstrator models listed on the automaker's website, but could save you thousands.

New Jersey is the latest state to adopt a 2035 zero-emissions mandate. Starting in 2027, manufacturers will have to meet increasingly stringent targets, with 100 percent of new cars and trucks sold by 2035 required to be emissions-free. However, the new law does not outlaw gasoline.

As part of its rental fleet, Hertz offers over 50,000 electric cars across the country to drivers. Now, thanks to a new partnership with the EVgo charging network, drivers experiencing an EV for the first time get access to discounted charging at almost 1,000 locations in the U.S.

The latest consumer survey from Ipsos and Yahoo finance shows that about a third of Americans are ready to consider an EV for their next vehicle. What's standing in the way? High prices, lack of knowledge about incentives, charging infrastructure, and vehicle choices.

Mercedes-Benz will be launching its own branded charging network globally, bringing 10,000 high-speed charging ports online in the next few years. The first U.S. locations will be at over Buc-ee's travel centres, with the first opening before the end of the year.

Even as Tesla works on the huge, expensive Cybertruck, it has been toiling away on a small, inexpensive EV set to start at under $30,000. A recent report suggest that Tesla's factory outside of Berlin, Germany will be the first place it's built.

Toyota has put almost 25 million hybrid and plug-in hybrids on the road globally. With a recent $5-billion investment in its North Carolina battery factory, the company is preparing to ramp up its battery manufacturing to support many new electric car models.

In the last few years, most EV development has been concentrated on practical, family-friendly vehicles. But electrification can make sports cars more fun, as well - a fact proven by two great new concept cars from Mazda and Honda. They preview exciting new models that we hope will hit our driveways

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is one of our favourite EVs, thanks to its gorgeous styling, ultra-fast charging, and impressive range. A recent price drop makes this Tesla Model 3 competitor even more attractive for 2024. 

While we spend a lot of time talking about new electric cars, three times as many Americans buy used cars compared to new cars. For shoppers looking for a used EV, there's lots of good news - prices are dropping, inventories are increasing, and there's a new federal used EV incentive of $4,000.

Ford and its partners SK On and EcoProBM have announced plans to open a new $1.2-billion battery factory in Canada. Once production is underway in 2026, it will make enough batteries to support over 200,000 electric vehicles a year.

Switching to electric comes with many benefits: a great driving experience, fuel savings, and zero tailpipe emissions. But recent data shows that some EV owners are still going back to gasoline. What does the road ahead look like?

Starting in 2025, drivers of BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce electric cars will gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network and will adopt Tesla's NACS charging port. The move should make switching to EV even easier for thousands of drivers.

If you're looking to purchase a new electric car, the latest industry data from Kelley Blue Book shows that EVs have essentially reached price parity with gasoline cars. The average transaction price of a new EV has dropped over 23 percent compared to 2022. 

At its recent EV day, Kia committed to adding multiple EVs between $35,000 and $50,000 in North America, while unveiling the production EV5 compact SUV, the Concept EV3 SUV and the Concept EV4 sedan. Will these three new EVs be available in the U.S.?