#Affordable Evs

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup’s Top Trim Will Reportedly Cost Less Than $40,000

Ford’s upcoming Fathom midsize electric pickup is being positioned as an affordable EV truck, with even its highest trim reportedly expected to stay below $40,000. The Fathom will be the first vehicle on Ford’s Universal Electric Vehicle platform, with a starting MSRP of $28,350, or $29,945 including the $1,595 destination fee, and a planned late-2027 launch.

Rivian’s August EV Registrations Rose 33% as Electric Van Demand Surged

The company ranked second behind Tesla, with its electric vans helping offset a steep decline in R1S registrations.

Volkswagen Opens Orders for ID. Cross With Smaller 37 kWh Battery

Volkswagen has opened pre-sales in Germany for the ID. Cross equipped with a 37 kWh battery, adding a lower-capacity option to the electric SUV’s lineup. The new version offers a WLTP range of up to 324 kilometers, with a starting price of €27,995 for the Trend trim with an 85 kW (116 PS) powertrain.

Tesla Roadster Targets 10-Minute Charging With New High-Power Battery

Tesla says its next-generation Roadster will charge from 15% to 85% in about 10 minutes, using a high-voltage battery pack designed to prioritize power delivery and rapid charging. The electric supercar will use Tesla-developed 4680 cylindrical cells with a custom nickel-based lithium-ion chemistry, although the company has yet to disclose the pack’s capacity or confirm its peak charging rate. Tesla vice president of engineering Lars Moravy described the Roadster’s battery as the culmination of more than two decades of the company’s electric vehicle development.

Ford Says Fathom EV Pickup Owners Can Plug In Every Time They Get Home

Alan Clarke, Ford’s vice president of advanced development projects, said the company expects Fathom owners to plug the pickup in whenever they return home.

Ford Fathom Electric Pickup Heads to Las Vegas Ahead of 2027 Launch

Ford CEO Jim Farley shared photos and video of Fathom prototypes in Las Vegas, where the trucks were undergoing hot-weather testing. The vehicles remained heavily camouflaged but carried their Fathom name on the doors along with QR codes and signs indicating that preorders will begin in early 2027 and the camouflage will come off later that year.

Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 HP As Automaker Battles Mounting Losses

The Gravity GT-S starts at nearly $128,000 and uses the same drivetrain found in the discontinued Lucid Air Dream Edition. Lucid says the new model is the most powerful three-row electric vehicle in the United States, putting it ahead of the 1,025-horsepower Rivian R1S.

Chevy Joy Name Could Return on Chevrolet’s Next Entry-Level EV

General Motors is considering the Wuling Bingo Pro as the basis for the affordable EV, and Chevrolet’s international marketing team is evaluating the Joy name as a potential option for the production model.

Ford Fathom Reveal Could Come in Early 2027

The midsize pickup is scheduled to enter production later next year, while Ford plans to open pre-orders in January, giving customers their first official look at the new EV soon.

Ford Fathom to Include Free Apple Maps Navigation Features

The announcement provides another look at the technology package that will debut with Ford’s new Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) platform.

Ford Fathom Teaser Hints at Expedition-Style Panoramic Display

While the automaker has yet to reveal the truck’s full interior, the teaser provides another clue about the technology buyers can expect when the model enters production in 2027.

Nio’s Firefly Unveils New Halo Series Ahead of July 20 Debut

The first Halo model will make its official debut on July 20, with display vehicles arriving at Firefly stores across China the same day.

Ford Clarifies Upcoming Electric Pickup Is Still A Mid-Size Truck

The automaker has since corrected the wording, reaffirming its original classification despite recent prototype sightings that suggest the vehicle has a much smaller footprint than traditional mid-size pickups.

GM Reportedly Considering Wuling Bingo Pro as Chevrolet’s Next Affordable EV

If approved, the compact hatchback would expand Chevrolet’s affordable EV portfolio in regions such as Latin America, Africa, and Asia, where demand for low-cost electric vehicles continues to grow.

Xpeng Reportedly Expanding Mona Lineup With New SUV and Station Wagon

According to Chinese media reports, the automaker is developing an entry-level SUV and what could become its first station wagon, further expanding the product family that has become a major contributor to the company’s sales growth.

Rivian’s Higher 2026 Guidance Puts Pressure on the R2 Ramp

After delivering 22,559 vehicles through the first two quarters, the EV maker must deliver between 42,441 and 47,441 additional vehicles by year-end, placing the spotlight squarely on the ramp-up of the new R2 SUV.

Ford CEO Says Formula 1 Talent Is Helping Shape the Company’s Next-Generation EVs

According to Farley, those skills are expected to play a key role in helping Ford develop more affordable electric vehicles with smaller, lighter battery packs.

Chevy Bolt Sales Suggest GM’s One-Year Production Plan May Be the Right Call

While the 2027 Bolt continues to attract buyers, dealer inventory remains well above industry norms, indicating that a longer production run may not be necessary.

RJ Scaringe Explains Why Rivian Isn’t Trying to Be the Next Tesla

Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Scaringe reflected on Rivian’s 17-year journey, the upcoming R2 SUV, and the long-term vision he believes will define the company.

Rivian Appears Ready for Its First Major Wave of R2 Deliveries

While the automaker has not officially announced a broader rollout, a surge in configuration invitations and owner reports suggests deliveries are beginning to scale beyond the initial launch phase.