Electric Cars Archives

Oil industry pushes back versus softened fleet mpg standards

Bengt Halvorson

The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years. The case was filed by the American Petroleum Institute...

Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?

Bengt Halvorson

As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. And there are enough of them in the vehicle fleet now to underscore that...

Ferrari's first electric car to cost at least half a million euros

Eleanor Butler

By Eleanor Butler Published on 19/06/2024 – 12:51 GMT+2•Updated 24/06/2024 – 14:32 GMT+2 Ferrari’s first electric car will cost at least €500,000, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters. ADVERTISEMENT The news, unconfirmed by Ferrari, comes...

2025 Audi E-Tron GT: Flagship performance EV ups efficiency, range

Stephen Edelstein

The 2025 Audi E-Tron GT gets a boost in range, efficiency, and power as part of a mid-cycle refresh revealed Monday. Styling hasn’t changed much from what we’ve become familiar with since the E-Tron GT was...

US EVs are driven fewer miles than ICE—unlike elsewhere in the world

Stephen Edelstein

U.S. EVs average less annual mileage than other vehicle types, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). But that isn’t the case in other countries with significant EV fleets. According to the 2022 National Household Travel Survey,...

Report: Kia EV3 may be made in Mexico to hit $30,000 price

Stephen Edelstein

The Kia EV3 electric SUV could be assembled in Mexico for the U.S. market, a move that could allow it to be eligible for a federal tax credit and carry a sticker price of $30,000, reports...

Out of charge: Fisker files for bankruptcy, again

Viknesh Vijayenthiran

Fisker filed for bankruptcy protection in Delaware The startup automaker estimates liabilities between $100 million and $500 million Fisker halted production with contract maker Magna Steyr in March Electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker on Monday filed for...