#Charging Network

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.

Rivian Expands Washington Footprint With New Showroom and Service Facility

The facility will occupy the former Evergreen Ford dealership at 1500 18th Ave. NW in the Hyla Crossing development. It will include 13 service bays, 21 charging stations and space to showcase Rivian’s electric vehicles. The company expects the site to create 35 jobs.

Mary Barra Still Sees EVs as GM’s Destination Despite Slower US Adoption

In a recent interview with Fortune, Barra described EVs as the industry’s “end game” while pointing to regulations, charging infrastructure and consumer practicality as factors affecting how quickly drivers make the switch.

Chevy Bolt Driver Gets $418 EV Charging Bill at Hyundai Dealership

Stanley Kpenkann of Clinton Township was driving a rental Bolt home after dropping a friend off at the airport when the vehicle’s battery became critically low. With about 20 minutes of estimated driving range remaining, he used EVgo to find the nearest charging station.

2027 Range Rover Electric Arrives With 333 Miles of Range and 542 HP

The Range Rover Electric uses a pair of permanent-magnet electric motors, with each motor rated at 260 kilowatts. Combined output reaches 542 horsepower and 627 pound-feet of torque.

Ford Fathom Is Shaping Up to Be a $30,000 Electric Pickup

The Fathom is still several months away from its full reveal, but Ford has already disclosed a number of details about the upcoming pickup, including its approximate size, powertrain configurations, technology and expected range.

Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe to Discuss EVs, AI, and Robotics at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

The session will explore how Rivian is bringing these technologies together as it works to expand its business over the coming years.

2027 GMC Sierra EV Adds New Camera Features and Tesla NACS Charging Port

The electric pickup also gains a factory-installed North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, giving owners direct access to Tesla’s Supercharger network and other compatible charging stations.

Toyota’s bZ EV Is Outselling the Prius. Here’s Why.

Toyota sold just over 10,000 bZ models during the quarter, an increase of nearly 80% from a year earlier. Prius sales, meanwhile, fell by more than 40% to just under 10,000 units. Together, hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric vehicles now account for well over half of Toyota’s U.S. sales.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Adopts Tesla’s NACS Charging Port

The update is part of a broader transition across General Motors’ electric vehicle lineup and arrives alongside several styling and feature enhancements for the new model year.

GM Says EV Owners Could Earn Money by Sending Power Back to the Grid

As utilities face rising demand from extreme weather events, growing electrification, and energy-intensive AI data centers, GM believes EVs can serve as distributed energy assets that help stabilize power networks while providing financial benefits to owners.

Polestar and Clever Turn EVs Into Home Power Banks in Denmark

The project aims to demonstrate how electric vehicles can function as mobile energy storage units rather than simply transportation devices.

Uber Adds Hertz to Robotaxi Push with Lucid and Nuro

The collaboration highlights how autonomous mobility is evolving into a multi-company ecosystem, with each partner handling a specific layer of the service.

Geely Recalls Polestar 4 EVs in China Over Battery Safety Risk

The recall affects vehicles equipped with 86 kWh battery packs produced between November 2023 and May 2024, with replacements set to begin May 16.

Slate Auto Raises $650M to Launch Low-Cost Electric Pickup

The Series C round, led by TWG Global, brings the startup’s total funding to roughly $1.4 billion, with production targeted to begin later this year and preorders expected to open in June.

Polestar 4 and Norway’s EV Boom are Reshaping Driving in the Arctic

Norway continues to lead global EV adoption, with electric vehicles accounting for nearly 98% of new car sales in December and close to 90% across the full year.

Stellantis EVs Gain Access to Tesla Superchargers Across North America

The move significantly increases fast-charging availability across the region and marks another step in the industry’s broader shift toward unified charging standards.

Lucid Cosmos Preview Reveals Midsize EV SUV With Sub-$50K Starting Price

While images of the vehicle have not yet been released, Conner shared several design and technology details about the upcoming model.

Chevy Bolt Financing Starts at 0.9% APR in March 2026 Incentive Push

The incentives apply to buyers who finance through GM Financial, with offers available through March 31, 2026.

BYD Unveils 2nd-Gen Blade Battery With 9-Minute Flash Charging

The updated battery can charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes, according to the company, marking one of the fastest charging demonstrations in the electric vehicle sector.