#Ford Electric Suv

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.

Ford Recalls 86 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Battery Software Issue

The recall covers vehicles built between July 3, 2023, and August 26, 2025.

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.

Lucid Gravity GT-S Debuts With 1,070 HP As Automaker Battles Mounting Losses

The Gravity GT-S starts at nearly $128,000 and uses the same drivetrain found in the discontinued Lucid Air Dream Edition. Lucid says the new model is the most powerful three-row electric vehicle in the United States, putting it ahead of the 1,025-horsepower Rivian R1S.

Hyundai’s Santa Fe EREV Will Target More Than 600 Miles of Range

Hyundai’s luxury Genesis brand will also introduce an unnamed EREV SUV in early 2027, with a targeted total range of more than 640 miles.

Honda to End Prologue EV Production as Automaker Shifts Focus to Hybrids

Production of Honda’s only battery-electric model sold in the U.S. is scheduled to end in December, marking another major shift in the company’s broader turnaround strategy following its first annual loss as a public company.

Next-Generation Ford F-150 Lightning EREV Will Target Long-Distance Truck Owners

Unlike a conventional battery-electric truck, the upcoming model will combine electric drive with a gasoline-powered generator to extend driving range and reduce reliance on public charging.

Ford Recalls More Than 42,000 Mustang Mach-E SUVs Over Rear Differential Defect

The issue affects certain 2021-2023 model year vehicles and could result in a loss of drive power or unintended vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

Xpeng Reportedly Expanding Mona Lineup With New SUV and Station Wagon

According to Chinese media reports, the automaker is developing an entry-level SUV and what could become its first station wagon, further expanding the product family that has become a major contributor to the company’s sales growth.

Rivian’s Higher 2026 Guidance Puts Pressure on the R2 Ramp

After delivering 22,559 vehicles through the first two quarters, the EV maker must deliver between 42,441 and 47,441 additional vehicles by year-end, placing the spotlight squarely on the ramp-up of the new R2 SUV.

RJ Scaringe Explains Why Rivian Isn’t Trying to Be the Next Tesla

Speaking at the Aspen Ideas Festival, Scaringe reflected on Rivian’s 17-year journey, the upcoming R2 SUV, and the long-term vision he believes will define the company.

Rivian Appears Ready for Its First Major Wave of R2 Deliveries

While the automaker has not officially announced a broader rollout, a surge in configuration invitations and owner reports suggests deliveries are beginning to scale beyond the initial launch phase.

Rivian Drops Lowest-Priced R1T and R1S Models as Entry Prices Rise

The move raises the starting prices of both vehicles by $7,000, though buyers now receive significantly more driving range with the new entry-level configurations.

Slate Reveals $24,950 Electric Pickup As Future Rival To Ford’s Affordable EV Truck

The minimalist electric pickup is expected to compete with Ford’s upcoming affordable EV truck, though both companies have suggested the vehicles will target different buyers due to differences in size, features, and capability.

Ford Executive Questions Whether New Low-Cost EV Platform Alone Can Counter Chinese Competition

A top Ford executive recently acknowledged that the new architecture may not be enough on its own to offset the advantages enjoyed by Chinese automakers, even as the company prepares to launch its first UEV-based model.

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.

Ford Confirms Mustang Mach-E Won’t Move to New EV Platform

In testing conducted by Car and Driver, the 2027 Chevy Bolt RS outperformed the 2026 Nissan Leaf Platinum+ across several key categories, including performance, driving dynamics, technology, and overall usability.

Rivian CEO Says Small Electric Pickup Market Represents a Major Opportunity

While Rivian remains focused on launching its upcoming R2 and R3 models, Scaringe indicated that compact electric trucks represent an underserved segment with substantial long-term potential.

Ford Says Its Next EV Truck Must Be Fun to Drive

The model is expected to become the first vehicle based on Ford’s scalable UEV platform, which was developed to help the automaker compete more effectively against rapidly growing Chinese EV manufacturers.

GMC Hummer X Concepts Take Aim at Bronco and Wrangler Territory

While GM emphasized that the concepts are purely design studies with no production plans attached, they offer an intriguing glimpse into how the Hummer brand could evolve in the future.