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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.

Polestar Eyes LFP Batteries as It Targets a Climate-Neutral Car by 2035

Swedish EV maker Polestar is looking at lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery technology to help meet its 2035 target for a zero-emission production car, Head of Sustainability Fredrika Klarén said. Every current model in the Swedish brand’s lineup relies on nickel manganese cobalt cells, and the company has not yet named a launch timeline for an LFP-equipped vehicle.

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.

Tesla Cybercabs Draw Record Austin Sightings Ahead of F1 Grand Prix

Tesla deployed a large wave of driverless Cybercabs across Austin on Sunday for the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix, as videos and photos online showed queues of the gold two-seaters and Model Y robotaxis outside Circuit of the Americas. The surge came after Tesla widened its Austin service zone to reach the track and pushed nightly ride requests to 1 a.m.

Lucid Begins Building Gravity GT-S Units, Says Shipments Will Start Soon

The update comes as Lucid’s website continues to list the model as available in late 2026, without a formally announced production start or first delivery date.

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’s August EV Registrations Rose 33% as Electric Van Demand Surged

The company ranked second behind Tesla, with its electric vans helping offset a steep decline in R1S registrations.

Wuling Bingo EV Family Surpasses 800,000 Sales in China

The milestone comes as the Bingo Pro, introduced earlier this year, has become the family’s best-selling model, according to GM Authority’s report on the announcement from SAIC-GM-Wuling.

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.

Stellantis CEO Says More EVs Are Coming to the U.S. Market

CEO Antonio Filosa said at the Paris Motor Show that Stellantis will keep bringing new electric vehicles to the U.S., even as its latest strategy shifts more attention back to combustion powertrains. Filosa said the automaker expects EV sales to grow over the long term and will continue launching electric models based on consumer demand rather than government regulations.

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.

Mustang Mach-E Takes Fourth in New EV Market Share Through Q3 2026

The Ford Mustang Mach-E accounted for 6% of U.S. new electric vehicle sales through the third quarter of 2026, placing fourth among models in CarGurus data cited by Ford Authority. The electric crossover also ranked third in the used EV market, with a 4.9% share, as used electric vehicle sales continued to grow while new EV sales declined year to date.

Lucid California Sales Fall 11.6% as Gravity SUV Declines for Second Straight Quarter

Lucid registered 1,011 new vehicles in California in the third quarter of 2026, down 11.6% from a year earlier and 10.8% from the previous quarter, according to California Energy Commission data. Sales of the Gravity SUV fell for a second consecutive quarter, while the Air sedan recorded its lowest quarterly total in the state’s registration data since the second quarter of 2023.

Polestar Builds First 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs in South Korea for Europe

Polestar has built its first 5,000 Polestar 4 SUVs at a plant in Busan, South Korea, with the vehicles headed to Europe, CEO Michael Lohscheller told Automotive News.<br /> The production milestone comes as the automaker looks to revive European sales and improve profitability, although it has not disclosed how many of the vehicles have been ordered or how quickly they will reach customers.

XPeng Begins Mona L03 Deliveries in France After July Launch

XPeng’s first Mona L03 customer in France received the SUV from chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng himself at a Paris handover on October 13. The milestone moves the model beyond its July launch and into customer deliveries in Europe, supporting the Chinese automaker’s effort to expand its presence in overseas mass-market segments.

Rivian Opens Early Access to Point-to-Point Hands-Free Driving

Rivian is inviting select owners to test its upcoming driver-assistance technology through a new Autonomy Early Access Program, starting with point-to-point hands-free driving expected to debut on a limited basis in late 2026.<br /> The invitation-only program requires an active Autonomy+ subscription, regular use of preview features and participation in feedback activities before the technology reaches a wider group of customers.

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.