The Latest Breaking News on Electric Vehicles

This is the new Smart #5. No, it’s not the fifth model in the Chinese automaker’s portfolio, which makes things rather confusing. But it is the largest, so there’s that.

Electric vehicles have completely different powertrains versus combustion-powered cars, but that's not stopping automakers from trying to mimic the sensations that most drivers are used to. Case in point: Ford's new patent application, published on March 20, reveals the finer points of a good ol' stick shift for EVs. Of…

BYD earnings and revenue topped Q4 views. The world's largest EV maker and Tesla rival is surging in 2025 on self-driving and fast-charging moves.

The recall of every vehicle is the ultimate brand embarrassment.

Every time I visit California for business or pleasure, I'm amazed at the sheer preponderance of electric vehicles I see everywhere. The state is the original home of Tesla and Rivian, the heart of the tech industry, and has some of the most comically expensive gasoline you can find anywhere in…

Social media users have taken to online platforms to mock President Donald Trump for saying that those who vandalize Teslas won't be pardoned after he granted clemency to 1,500 criminal defendants facing charges related to the January 6 Capitol riots.

Is there life after Tesla? All over the world, for various reasons, a lot of electric vehicle owners are asking themselves that question right now. While many competitors are catching up or even surpassing the Elon Musk-led automaker these days, most EVs on the road globally are from Tesla. Figuring…

The Tesla Cybertruck may be America's best-selling electric truck, but lately, it's not doing so hot. On Thursday, Tesla said it was recalling over 46,000 of the trucks—basically every one it's ever made—to fix trim panels that are prone to flying off while the vehicle is in motion. On top of that,…

New poll also shows that a significant share of Americans will avoid companies that drop social-inclusion policies