Electric Cars Archives

Report: China leads in EV recycling, creating a circular economy

Stephen Edelstein

China is leading the U.S. and Europe on EV battery recycling, according to a new Bloomberg report, and it may add to China’s EV advantages in the future. The battery-recycling business in China is booming, according...

2024 Lexus RZ 300e arrives with 266-mile range, lower price

Stephen Edelstein

Lexus is adding a less-expensive, longer-range version of its RZ electric crossover for the 2024 model year. Called the RZ 300e, the new variant gets a single-motor front-wheel drive powertrain and 72.8-kwh CATL battery pack, versus...

2024 Lucid Air prices drop, $71,400 Air Pure undercuts Model S

Bengt Halvorson

As of Thursday morning, the starting price of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure is just $71,400, reflecting a price cut of $7,500 and significantly undercutting the most affordable current version of the Tesla Model S for...

500 miles touted for EV platform under Dodge muscle cars, Jeep SUVs

Stephen Edelstein

Stellantis has reaffirmed a claim of 500 miles of range for its STLA dedicated EV platform, set to underpin several future cars, crossovers, and SUVs from the automaker. STLA Large is one of four dedicated EV...

Stellantis CEO claims quicker EV acceleration is a safety feature

Stephen Edelstein

Stellantis last week detailed its STLA Large platform, which the automaker claims can house powertrains capable of hurling an EV from 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds. That breathtaking acceleration figure may be something Stellantis CEO Carlos...

Here's why in a few years EVs may cost less than gas models

Stephen Edelstein

Lithium supply may soon exceed demand for use in EV batteries, potentially bringing price parity with internal-combustion vehicles later this decade, according to a new study from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). New emissions...