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glowing freeway at nightAnnouncements

Trump’s 25% tariff on Imported Autos

President Trump's ambitious plan for a 25 percent tariff on imported automobiles aims to boost domestic manufacturing and generate $100 billion in annual revenue. But with automakers bracing for higher costs and disrupted global supply chains, who stands to win and who might feel the pinch?

Dave Nichols2 min read
EV battery production at an American factoryIndustry Updates

US Flexes Industrial Muscle as EV Battery Production Set to Double

The U.S. is racing to double its EV battery production by year’s end. With billions in investment and 10+ mega-factories underway, this manufacturing boom is creating jobs, reducing reliance on China, and reshaping the future of clean transportation.

Dave Nichols2 min read
Mercedes EQS with solid state battery technology in the factoryAnnouncements

Mercedes’ Solid-State Battery Hits the Road

Mercedes is leading the charge with solid-state batteries—lighter, safer, and delivering up to 40% more range. See how this innovation will transform EVs.

Dave Nichols2 min read
A teal Honda prologue driving through the forest.Announcements

Honda Upgrades Prologue With More Range, Tesla Charging

Honda’s Prologue EV SUV is an amazing success story. By the last quarter of 2024, it had become the best-selling non-Tesla electric car in the U.S., and the second-best selling EV SUV in the country. Upgrades for 2025 strengthen its value proposition even more.

Laurance Yap3 min read
blue bmw ixAnnouncements

What Are 2025’s Most Satisfying EVs to Own?

The results of a recent Electric Vehicle ownership study reports that customer satisfaction with EVs is higher than ever. This year, the BMW iX ranked as the most satisfying EV to own overall, while the Hyundai Ioniq 6 was ranked as the top mainstream EV.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Red Ferrari SF90 StradaleAnnouncements

First All-Electric Ferrari is Coming

Six new Ferrari models are coming this year and one of them is an all-new, all-electric supercar that is poised to turn heads, burn rubber, and break the bank!

Dave Nichols2 min read
White Polestar 3 in front of a snowy forestAnnouncements

Polestar Is Offering $20,000 to Tesla Owners

Upstart brand Polestar is offering a huge $20,000 sales incentive for Tesla owners to switch to the new Polestar 3 crossover. Will it manage to lure buyers to its sleek new crossover? And how does the Polestar 3 compare to the Model Y?

Laurance Yap3 min read
The Chevrolet Blazer EV.R NASCAR Prototype does a smoky burnoutAnnouncements

This Electric NASCAR Prototype Has 1300 Horsepower

NASCAR is a sport dominated by the sound of V8 engines. But Chevrolet’s Blazer EV.R prototype is bold enough to ask what an EV in the series would look and feel like. The result is a 1,300-hp AWD monster based on the NASCAR next-gen chassis.

Laurance Yap4 min read
EV Charger Announcements

Hyundai Now Offers a Free Home Charger With Ioniq 5

Been thinking of making the switch to electric? Hyundai has made it even easier, bundling a free charger or a $400 charging credit with the 2025 Ioniq 5, one of our favorite EVs.

Laurance Yap3 min read
EV charging at homeAnnouncements

Ford Extends Free Home Charger Install Program

Ford is extending its Power Promise program, a promotion that provides electric vehicle buyers a free charger with home installation and a suite of other services that make owning an EV easier.

Laurance Yap2 min read
public EV chargersTrends

GM and ChargePoint Partner to Open 500 EV Fast Chargers

Public charging infrastructure continues to grow in the U.S., making it more convenient than ever to charge on the go. General Motors and ChargePoint recently announced a new partnership that will open 500 of the fastest chargers available on the market, with the first set to open in 2025.

Laurance Yap3 min read
EV chargers and infrastructureTrends

EV Infrastructure Grew Massively in 2024

Is public charging infrastructure growing fast enough to support drivers’ needs to travel? Statistics from Thanksgiving week, the busiest travel time of the year, shows that availability and reliability of public fast charging has significantly improved in the last year.

Laurance Yap3 min read
Chevrolet Blazer EV electric SUV drivingAnnouncements

Today's Best EV Lease Deals

We examine the very best EV lease deals on the market to present you with the best offers available through our Lease Deals resource. Check out the best deals available this month. Click here to learn more about them.

Kevin Jennings2 min read
electric SUV driving on the roadTrends

Over 90 Percent of EV Drivers Will Never Go Back to Gas

Headlines claiming a roll-back in EV interest are likely overblown. A recent global survey, with significant U.S. contribution, shows that almost all EV drivers are likely to purchase another.

Laurance Yap3 min read
EV batteryTrends

EV Battery Prices Will Fall by 50 Percent Between Now and 2026

The most expensive component in an EV is its battery. Investment firm Goldman Sachs estimates that batteries in 2026 will cost half as much as they do now. If so, EVs will achieve a cost of ownership advantage compared to gasoline vehicles, even without incentives. Is this where the EV revolution really starts?

Laurance Yap3 min read
camping with an EVTrends

New Study Shows EVs Cost Thousands Less to Own

A new study looking at total ownership costs in the Canadian market shows that, despite higher purchase prices, electric cars offer their owners over $18,000 in savings over five years.

Laurance Yap2 min read