#Electric Pickup

Ford Says 2021 Mustang Mach-E Batteries Have Retained 92% of Usable Capacity After Five Years

Ford says the batteries in its 2021 Mustang Mach-E electric SUVs have retained an average of 92% of their usable capacity after more than five years on the road. The company based that result on battery state-of-health data, current as of August 2026, covering about 36,000 model-year 2021 Mach-E vehicles sold to retail and fleet customers in the United States and Canada.

Tesla Starts Robotaxi Service in San Antonio at 5 a.m. Central on November 9

Tesla has opened its Robotaxi service in San Antonio, with the official account saying rides would be available from 5 a.m. Central on November 9. The company posted a launch-geofence map of central and north San Antonio but did not say how many vehicles would run the city, which models would be used, or what hours and fares would apply.

Tesla to Wind Down Cybertruck Production at Texas Factory Around Mid-2027 for Cybercab

Tesla plans to wind down production of its electric Cybertruck pickup at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027, with CEO Elon Musk saying the move will make room for increased Cybercab robotaxi production. Musk did not say whether Cybertruck production would end at other locations, and he later said the Cybertruck fleet will be around for a long time.

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.

Ford Says Its New EV Motors Are 30% More Efficient Than BYD’s

Ford’s $28,350 Fathom electric pickup, the first model on its new Universal Electric Vehicle platform, will use motors, gearboxes and inverters that CEO Jim Farley says are about 30% more efficient than BYD’s. Farley says that efficiency lets Ford fit a smaller battery, reducing the single biggest cost in building an electric vehicle.

Stellantis CEO Says More EVs Are Coming to the U.S. Market

CEO Antonio Filosa said at the Paris Motor Show that Stellantis will keep bringing new electric vehicles to the U.S., even as its latest strategy shifts more attention back to combustion powertrains. Filosa said the automaker expects EV sales to grow over the long term and will continue launching electric models based on consumer demand rather than government regulations.

Chevy Drops Cheapest 2027 Silverado EV From Retail Lineup

The 4WT started at $56,095, including destination charges, but its removal leaves the LT Standard Range as the entry-level option for private customers, with a starting price of $64,495.

Ford Fathom Prototype Spotted at Dearborn HQ With Prominent Front Sensor

Although heavy camouflage continues to conceal most of the truck’s design, the latest prototype sighting reveals a prominent sensor in the front grille and Michelin e-Primacy tires. Ford plans to fully unveil the all-electric pickup in early 2027.

2027 GMC Hummer EV Pickup Loses $3,995 Spare Tire and Recovery Package

Buyers can still order the truck’s renamed Off-Road Package, which retains its core trail hardware, but the additional spare and recovery items are no longer available through GMC’s factory-listed options.

Rivian Recalls Nearly 99,000 EVs Over Rearview Camera Software Bug

More than 95% of the affected vehicles have already received the software fix through over-the-air updates, meaning most owners will receive recall notices after the issue has already been addressed.

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.

Ford Says Goodbye to the F-150 Lightning as Electric Comeback Takes Shape

Ford’s current Lightning page says the truck is “no longer available in its current form” and points toward the automaker’s next generation of EVs built on its Universal Electric Vehicle platform.

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.

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.

2027 GMC Sierra EV Gets New Performance Brake Kit

The dealer-installed package will include six-piston front calipers, larger rotors and upgraded brake pads, giving buyers another way to enhance the truck’s stopping capability.

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.

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.

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.