#Ev Fast Charging

Mercedes Electric CLA and GLC Carry Six-Month Lead Times as Orders Run Into 2027

Strong European order intake for Mercedes-Benz’s new 800-volt electric CLA sedan and electric GLC SUV has stretched factory wait times to roughly six months, pushing new custom-built deliveries into April 2027. Sales board chief Mathias Geisen disclosed the backlog during Mercedes-Benz’s 140th-anniversary celebration, where the automaker also debuted the all-electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV.

BMW Raises 2027 iX5 60 xDrive Range Estimate to 450 Miles Ahead of EPA Rating

BMW has bumped its projected EPA driving range for the upcoming 2027 iX5 60 xDrive—the first battery-electric X5—to as much as 450 miles on a charge, a 15-mile gain over the preliminary figure shared at its June reveal. The updated number remains an internal BMW projection rather than a certified federal rating, with official EPA figures expected in the next few weeks.

Volkswagen ID. UNYX 09 Launches in China at 169,900 Yuan With 5C Fast Charging and 755 km Range

Volkswagen Anhui has officially put the ID. UNYX 09 electric fastback sedan on sale in China at a promotional starting price of 169,900 yuan ($25,290), marking its second production EV co-developed with Xpeng. Built on an 800-volt architecture, every version of the fastback carries a 92 kWh CATL battery capable of adding 250 km of range in five minutes.

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.

Lynk & Co 20 Gets Standard LiDAR and 6C Charging From $17,620

The updated EV comes standard with LiDAR, an 800-volt silicon carbide platform and 6C fast charging across all five variants, while Lynk & Co said it received more than 14,663 firm orders within the first hour after launch.

Hyundai’s New Ioniq V Starts Under $15,000 With 650 km of Range in China

Developed specifically for Chinese customers by Hyundai’s China design team, the mid-size sedan offers up to 650 km (404 miles) of CLTC range, 800-volt fast charging, CATL batteries and an L2+ driver-assistance system developed with Momenta.

Geely Updates Galaxy E5 With 6C Charging, LiDAR and Up to 635 km of Range

The top-spec version offers a 635-km (395-mile) CLTC range, while the updated SUV can charge from 10% to 70% in as little as 8 minutes and 25 seconds.

Cadillac Launches Lyriq and Vistiq in Brazil Ahead of November Debut

Both models are now available to order through Cadillac’s Brazilian website and will launch in early November, with initial deliveries expected before the 2026 Formula 1 Brazilian Grand Prix.

Geely Galaxy TT Arrives in China with 725 km of Range for Under $24,000

The mid-to-large-size sedan is available in five variants, with introductory prices ranging from 129,900 yuan to 185,900 yuan. The entry model also gains 100 km of additional claimed range compared with the version shown during pre-sales.

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.

2026 Polestar 3 Performance Gets a Major Tech Upgrade

The Polestar 3 Performance now uses an 800-volt electrical architecture, produces up to 680 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. Despite receiving a smaller battery, the SUV also gains range through improved efficiency.

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.

Xpeng to Debut G9L SUV and Open Pre-Sales on August 11

Positioned as a large five-seat electric SUV, the G9L targets China’s competitive 300,000-yuan (about $44,180) segment and will serve as one of the company’s global flagship models.

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.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model

Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

2027 Chevy Bolt Chief Engineer Explains Key Design Decisions in New Q&A

The 12-minute video addresses topics ranging from the Bolt’s limited production run and technology choices to charging features, Super Cruise, and cabin design.

Volkswagen’s Affordable ID. Cross EV Leaks Ahead of Official Debut

The compact crossover is expected to serve as the electric counterpart to the popular T-Cross and could start at €27,990 in Europe, making it one of Volkswagen’s most affordable battery-electric vehicles.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin

Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.