#Ev Ownership

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.

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.

GM Requires Second Battery Replacement for Some Chevy EVs and BrightDrop Vans

General Motors is requiring a second high-voltage battery replacement for a small number of Chevrolet electric vehicles and BrightDrop commercial vans after replacement battery packs were found to contain modules that should not have been reused. A new Customer Satisfaction Program, issued on October 26, covers 66 vehicles across the United States, including select Equinox EV, Blazer EV, Silverado EV and BrightDrop models.

YouTube’s Engineering Explained Host Replaces Problematic Lucid With Mustang Mach-E GT

Fenske purchased the electric crossover as his new daily driver after Lucid bought back his sedan under lemon law provisions, and he is now giving Ford’s performance-oriented Mach-E a chance to become his next long-term EV.

US Senate Delays Vote on Bill That Would Permanently Ban Chinese Vehicles

Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin had planned to seek unanimous consent on September 24, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul raised concerns about the bill. The sponsors now plan to continue discussions with Paul before trying again next week.

3 Reasons Rivian Could Be Better Positioned for Its Next Growth Phase: Motley Fool

Three factors highlighted in a recent Motley Fool analysis are Rivian’s liquidity, its relatively limited shareholder dilution and its progress toward gross profitability. Together, they provide context for the company’s ability to fund operations while scaling its business.

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 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.

Cadillac Beats Every Ranked Luxury Brand in J.D. Power Tech Study

The result puts Cadillac ahead of Genesis, BMW, Lincoln and Mercedes-Benz in the luxury category, although Tesla and Rivian both posted substantially higher scores while remaining ineligible for the official rankings.

Rivian R1T Earns Edmunds’ Top Rated Electric Truck Award For Second Straight Year

Edmunds cited the R1T’s blend of performance, range, refinement, and everyday usability, giving the truck an overall score of 7.9 out of 10.

Polestar 4 Discounts Drop EV’s Price Below the New Chevy Bolt

Buyers can save as much as $25,000 on select vehicles as the automaker clears inventory before sales end under new federal regulations.

Polestar to Exit US Market After New Connected Vehicle Rule Blocks Sales

The regulation targets connected vehicle hardware and software linked to China or Russia, citing national security concerns.

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.

Kia Adds Elite Trim to Award-Winning PV5 Passenger Van

The additions strengthen Kia’s push into the growing electric people-mover market while supporting applications ranging from private ownership to ride-hailing, airport shuttles, and fleet services.

Slate EV Pickup Ditches Connectivity to Put Privacy First

The approach positions privacy as a core selling point for the startup’s minimalist EV, which has been designed to challenge assumptions about what modern vehicles actually need.

Ford Takes Over $3.8 Billion DOE Loan for Battery Storage Pivot

The move followed the dissolution of Ford’s battery manufacturing partnership with SK On, which was originally expected to receive up to $9.63 billion in federal financing through the Department of Energy’s Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program.

Polestar Targets Tesla Owners With $21,000 EV Discount Push

The Swedish EV maker targeted current Tesla owners with additional bonuses, making the latest round of discounts even more aggressive than last year.

Ford Mustang Mach-E Loses Over 60% in Value Over Five Years

New data highlights persistent resale challenges for EVs, even as overall used car values show signs of stabilizing.

Lucid Gravity Gains Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via OTA Update

The update underscores Lucid’s strategy of improving the ownership experience through continuous software enhancements.

Chevy Equinox EV Scores Below Segment Average in J.D. Power 2026 Study

New data from J.D. Power shows the Chevrolet Equinox EV trailing much of its competition in owner satisfaction.