#Ev Long Range

Lucid Air Pure Completes 40,000 Miles With No Major Reliability Problems

A 2024 Lucid Air Pure has completed 40,000 miles in Car and Driver’s long-term test, giving the publication an extended look at the luxury electric sedan’s reliability, comfort, efficiency and everyday usability. The car went through two winters and several drivers without leaving anyone stranded, although a handful of smaller problems and quality issues emerged along the way.

BYD Tang EV Arrives at Chinese Dealers With 691 HP and New Electric Platform

BYD’s third-generation Tang EV is now showing up at Chinese dealerships, with its public debut expected at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November. Built on a dedicated EV platform for the first time, the redesigned SUV gets five seats, dual-chamber air suspension, a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and an all-wheel-drive version producing 515 kW (691 hp).

Polestar 2 Production Reportedly Ends in China Ahead of All-New Successor

Polestar 2 production in China has reportedly wound down after more than six years, with over 200,000 of the fastbacks built. The electric fastback has been one of the brand’s most important models since its launch, but customers in several European markets are already being directed toward existing inventory instead of new custom orders.

BYD Launches Third-Generation Qin Plus DM-i With Up to 220 km of Electric Range

BYD has launched the third-generation Qin Plus DM-i in China, bringing longer electric range, a larger body and optional LiDAR to its plug-in hybrid sedan. Limited-time prices start at 76,900 yuan, with the updated model retaining BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology.

BMW Electric M3 to Feature Simulated Gear Shifts and Artificial Sound

BMW M Chief Executive Officer Frank van Meel confirmed in a video interview published Monday, October 26, that the division’s upcoming battery-electric M3 sedan will pair synthesized soundtrack cues with virtual gearshifts. Slated to enter production in Munich in 2027 on the Neue Klasse architecture, the quad-motor sports sedan is being engineered to give track drivers audible and tactile feedback.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Select Drops Phone-as-a-Key Feature

Ford has removed Phone As A Key capability from the entry-level Select trim of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E after including the digital key feature as standard equipment on the 2026 Select. Shoppers who want smartphone-based locking and starting will now need to step up to at least the Premium trim, even as Ford makes the extended-range battery standard across all models.

XPeng Begins Global L05 Shipments Ahead of Its China Launch

XPeng has started exporting its L05 midsize SUV to international markets ahead of the vehicle’s domestic Chinese launch. Planned for 65 countries and regions, the midsize SUV is heading overseas before XPeng discloses market-by-market shipment numbers or powertrain allocations.

Ford Adds Factory-Built Special Service Vehicle Version of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E

Ford is introducing a factory-built Special Service Vehicle (SSV) edition of the 2027 Mustang Mach-E, giving police departments and fleet operators their first turnkey agency package on the electric crossover. Built off the entry-level Select trim, the law-enforcement package bundles dual-motor eAWD, a 91 kWh extended-range battery and performance hardware borrowed from the Mach-E GT.

2027 Ford Mustang Mach-E Adds Trail Package, Makes Extended-Range Battery Standard

Ford is overhauling the 2027 Mustang Mach-E lineup by making the extended-range battery pack standard across every trim and debuting an off-road-inspired Trail Package. The updated electric crossover also introduces a lower-cost front motor designed to match the outgoing unit’s output while keeping retail pricing in check.

Nio Firefly Gets CATL Qilin Battery With 560 km of CLTC Range

The larger battery uses nickel-cobalt-manganese cells and adds 140 km of claimed range over the original 42-kWh pack, which is supplied by Sunwoda and uses lithium iron phosphate cells.

Rivian R1S and Volvo EX90 Earn IIHS Top Safety Pick+ Ratings for 2026

Both are fully electric, three-row luxury SUVs that met the institute’s requirements for crash protection, headlights and front crash prevention systems.

Porsche Delivers 7,002 Cayenne Electrics Since Launch as Electric Macan Tops 23,000

Porsche has delivered 7,002 all-electric Cayennes since the model’s market launch in the summer, helping keep the Cayenne the brand’s best-selling model line. The electric Macan added 23,029 deliveries in the first nine months of 2026, while Porsche’s total deliveries fell 16% to 178,532 vehicles.

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.

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.

2019 Chevy Bolt EV Gets New Battery After 470,000 Miles for Under $3,000

In a new Out of Spec Renew video, the presenter documents the installation, software programming and estimated repair costs, showing how a used battery sourced from another Bolt can extend the life of a high-mileage electric vehicle.

14 Rivian R2s Grounded Over High-Voltage Battery Fastener Checks

Rivian confirmed the number of affected vehicles in a September 28 update, while service-side information indicates the inspections are focused on how battery packs were assembled.

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.

Maryland Car Shipping: Baltimore Port and DC Suburbs

Plan Maryland car shipping around Baltimore port release, terminal access, suburban unloading locations, and the details that affect your delivery schedule.

2027 Chevy Bolt Advances in North American Utility Vehicle Awards

The returning electric crossover was chosen from an initial field of 56 new or substantially updated vehicles evaluated by 46 independent automotive journalists.