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Why The Chevrolet Equinox Plug-In Hybrid Isn't Coming To America

Why The Chevrolet Equinox Plug-In Hybrid Isn't Coming To America

The Chevy Equinox Plus PHEV is already on sale in China, but GM says its new plug-in hybrids won't debut in America until 2027. Why?

By Kevin Williams Aug 26 2024

Almost Half Of All New EVs In The U.S. Are Leased

Almost Half Of All New EVs In The U.S. Are Leased

The $7,500 federal tax credit and low interest rates played a role in making leasing the preferred option for getting a new EV.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 26 2024

2025 Cadillac Optiq Tops Out At $57,090

2025 Cadillac Optiq Tops Out At $57,090

All Optiq EVs come with all-wheel drive and a GM-estimated range of 300 miles.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 26 2024

Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened (Updated)

Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened (Updated)

The damaged R1S and R1T vehicles were reportedly waiting to be shipped to customers.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 26 2024

LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

LFP Battery Health Degrades At Full Charge, Study Finds

A new study contradicts common LFP battery charging notions, stating that frequently charging to 100% can damage the cells. But there’s a twist.

By Suvrat Kothari Aug 25 2024

Tesla May Finally Be Ramping Up Charging Adapter Production

Tesla May Finally Be Ramping Up Charging Adapter Production

Drivers of Ford, General Motors and other non-Tesla EVs, rejoice. Your NACS adapter may soon be arriving.

By Patrick George Aug 25 2024

The Chevrolet Silverado EV WT Is ‘Overpriced, But Capable’: Doug DeMuro

The Chevrolet Silverado EV WT Is ‘Overpriced, But Capable’: Doug DeMuro

For $75,000 you get vinyl seat covers, black plastic everywhere you look inside and no advanced driver aids.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 25 2024

24:28 Technology

Infinite Range Solar EV? This YouTuber Built One, With An Asterisk

Infinite Range Solar EV? This YouTuber Built One, With An Asterisk

Can we build solar-powered EVs that don't need to be recharged? Technically yes. Here's why that's impractical.

By Mack Hogan Aug 24 2024

Kia EV3 Video Review: An Affordable EV 'Ahead Of Tesla'

Kia EV3 Video Review: An Affordable EV 'Ahead Of Tesla'

Another video review on the new $35,000 Kia EV3's home turf sings the praises of an EV that's both high-tech and affordable.

By Patrick George Aug 24 2024

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

These Plug-In Hybrids Can Tow The Most

Some can tow well over 5,000 pounds.

By Eric Loveday Aug 24 2024

2025 Mercedes GLC PHEV Has 54 Miles Of Electric Range, DC Fast Charging

2025 Mercedes GLC PHEV Has 54 Miles Of Electric Range, DC Fast Charging

Mercedes is keen to point out that its range and charging numbers put it at the top of its class.

By Andrei Nedelea Aug 24 2024

Ownership Experience

Buying A Used Tesla Model 3 Performance For Under $25,000: It’s Complicated

Buying A Used Tesla Model 3 Performance For Under $25,000: It’s Complicated

Navigating sketchy dealers who want to cash the used EV tax credit for themselves and discovering coolant leaks. It’s all there.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 24 2024

These Students Built An Electric Superbike, Watch It Rip Up A Race Track

These Students Built An Electric Superbike, Watch It Rip Up A Race Track

This is cooler than all of our classes were.

By RideApart.com Aug 24 2024

BYD Overtook Honda And Nissan In Sales Last Quarter

BYD Overtook Honda And Nissan In Sales Last Quarter

It turns out that people really do want cheap electric cars. If the trend continues, it won't be long until BYD passes Ford.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 23 2024

Used Volkswagen ID.4s Are Getting Really Cheap

Used Volkswagen ID.4s Are Getting Really Cheap

The ID.4 may not be the best EV in its class, but used ones could be compelling to buyers on a budget.

By Kevin Williams Aug 23 2024

Tesla Semis Were Just Spotted In Europe

Tesla Semis Were Just Spotted In Europe

Despite not being widely launched in the U.S., Tesla could be gearing up to bring the Semi to Europe.

By Rob Stumpf Aug 23 2024

Chinese Automakers Are Already Feeling The Heat From EU-Market Tariffs

Chinese Automakers Are Already Feeling The Heat From EU-Market Tariffs

The tariffs are already affecting sales, but proposed revisions will give Chinese automakers a bit of a break.

By Andrei Nedelea Aug 23 2024

Watch The Lucid Air Grand Touring Add 200 Miles Of Range In 11 Minutes

Watch The Lucid Air Grand Touring Add 200 Miles Of Range In 11 Minutes

The longest range electric car is also among the fastest charging EVs on the planet. But does it charge faster than the Porsche Taycan?

By Suvrat Kothari Aug 23 2024

Critical Materials

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

This Was Not A Great Week For 'Legacy' Auto—With Two Exceptions

Let's game out what this week's news meant for the EV transition at Ford, GM, Volkswagen and Hyundai. Plus, Volvo has big plans for EX90.

By Patrick George Aug 23 2024

00:35 RideApart

Ola Electric Drops Roadster EV Motorcycle, The Price Is Extremely Affordable

Ola Electric Drops Roadster EV Motorcycle, The Price Is Extremely Affordable

The Roadster is offered in three variants, and is Ola’s most performance-oriented model to date.

By RideApart.com Aug 23 2024

A Tesla Cybertruck's Frame Failed This 'Torture Test.' A Ford F-150 Passed

A Tesla Cybertruck's Frame Failed This 'Torture Test.' A Ford F-150 Passed

Remember when the Cybertruck’s frame snapped in half during WhistlinDiesel’s “durability test”? Here’s how the F-150 performs.

By Iulian Dnistran Aug 23 2024

Autonomous Vehicles

Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

Uber Will Use GM's Cruise Robotaxis

The ride-hailing giant's own autonomous vehicle program ended in disaster. Now, it's hoping Cruise can help.

By Mack Hogan Aug 22 2024

Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here's How To Change That

Most Plug-In Hybrids Never Get Plugged In. Here's How To Change That

PHEVs deliver phenomenal efficiency when they're regularly charged. Skip the plug, and you lose the benefits.

By Suvrat Kothari Aug 22 2024

The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner

The $80,000 Volvo EX90 Cut One Infuriating Corner

Volvo copied the same cost-cutting trick that VW used in its $40,000 ID.4.

By Mack Hogan Aug 22 2024

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