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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.

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.

Volvo’s New EV Factory Begins Work Ahead of 2027 Production

Test production of the factory’s first electric vehicle is expected to begin within weeks, ahead of planned series production in 2027.

Lucid CEO Admits Company Fell Short as Midsize EV Launch Is Delayed

The comments came as Lucid reported a quarterly net loss of more than $1 billion and confirmed that its upcoming midsize electric vehicle has been pushed back to the second half of 2027.

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.

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.

Ford Clarifies Upcoming Electric Pickup Is Still A Mid-Size Truck

The automaker has since corrected the wording, reaffirming its original classification despite recent prototype sightings that suggest the vehicle has a much smaller footprint than traditional mid-size pickups.

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.

Xiaomi EV Delivers Over 30,000 Vehicles in May

Napoli succeeds interim leadership following a period of transition and now takes responsibility for guiding Lucid through its next phase of growth.

Polestar 4 Drops Rear Window in Bold Shift to Camera Visibility

The move signals a bold shift in vehicle design, trading traditional visibility for sensors, software, and expanded field-of-view technology.

Slate Auto Raises $650M to Launch Low-Cost Electric Pickup

The Series C round, led by TWG Global, brings the startup’s total funding to roughly $1.4 billion, with production targeted to begin later this year and preorders expected to open in June.

Tesla Celebrates Model 3 First Decade Milestone with 3 Million Global Deliveries

The milestone comes as competition intensifies in key markets like China, where local rivals are rapidly gaining ground in the electric sedan segment.

Lucid Targets $500M Savings With 12% Headcount Reduction

The company said the move is aimed at improving operational efficiency following the launch of its Gravity SUV.

Volvo Recalls 40,000 EX30 SUVs Over Battery Fire Risk

The recall covers EX30 Single-Motor Extended Range and Twin-Motor Performance variants equipped with specific high-voltage cells.

Polestar Accelerates EV Rollout After Record Sales With 4 New Models for 2026

The rollout begins this summer with deliveries of the Polestar 5, followed by a new variant of the Polestar 4 in late 2026, a next-generation Polestar 2 in 2027, and the all-new Polestar 7 in 2028.

Xiaomi Ends First-Gen SU7 Production Ahead of April Refresh

Founder and CEO Lei Jun confirmed the final unit has rolled off the line, with cumulative deliveries surpassing 381,000 units since launch.

Lucid Air Sets Winter Range Record With 520-km Run at Norway’s NAF Test

The vehicle completed a 520-kilometer journey without charging, starting in Oslo and traversing city streets, highways, mountain passes, and secondary roads under snowy conditions.

2027 Chevy Bolt Adds Major Fast-Charging Upgrade

The update signals progress toward series production of the automaker’s next-generation, lower-priced electric vehicle.

Rivian R2 Reaches Manufacturing Validation Stage Ahead of Production

The update signals progress toward series production of the automaker’s next-generation, lower-priced electric vehicle.

GM is Ending Chevy Bolt Production in 2027

The updated Bolt is expected to be produced for roughly 18 months at GM’s Fairfax Assembly Plant in Kansas before the company reallocates the facility to other vehicle programs.