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I Drove The 2027 BMW iX3. Here's Why It'll Be A Hit

With 400 miles of range and ultra-fast charging, BMW's new SUV is built to weather the EV slowdown.

By Tim Levin

Dec 3 2025 -

2026 Cadillac Optiq-V First Drive: A Tesla-Plug EV Hot Rod That's More Than Meets The Eye

Cadillac’s smallest EV gets a lot of extra grunt from its big brother, the Lyriq-V. We find out if it's better for it.

By Kevin Williams

Nov 6 2025 -

The Honda Super-One Is A Delightful, Tiny Electric Hot Hatch

With a punchy electric motor and simulated gears, the Super One is charming to drive. There's just one catch.

By Brett Berk

Nov 5 2025 -

Tesla Model Y Performance First Drive: Fast, But Enough To Keep Up?

Faster, more extreme and nicer inside—the new top-spec Model Y is fun, but the competition is moving even more quickly.

By Iulian Dnistran

Nov 4 2025 -

I Drifted Mercedes' GLC EV Prototype Across The Desert. It's A Needed Reset—And Better Than Any Gas Crossover

Limitless torque and a balanced chassis make the GLC a joy to slide around in the sand.

By Mack Hogan

Nov 4 2025 -

I Wanted To Like The 2026 Chevy Silverado EV Trail Boss. Here's Why I Didn't

I spend many weekends camping off dirt roads. I should love the Silverado EV Trail Boss. But there are just too many compromises here.

By Mack Hogan

Oct 2 2025 -

2026 Nissan Leaf First Drive: Good Enough To Put Nissan Back In The Game

Nissan used to be the leader in affordable EVs. I drove the redesigned 2026 Leaf to see if the company can reclaim that title.

By Mack Hogan

Sep 12 2025 -

First Drive: The Polestar 5 Isn't Just A Porsche Taycan Fighter. It's Even More Interesting

Polestar's new 884-horsepower super-sedan isn't what I expected it to be. Instead, it's something that truly raises the bar.

By Patrick George

Sep 8 2025 -

2026 Subaru Solterra First Drive: Subaru's Best EV Yet

With more range, more power and a far more refined ride, Subaru’s second attempt at the Solterra actually lands.

By Suvrat Kothari

Aug 25 2025 -

I Drove The BYD Seagull. This $8,000 Chinese EV Is Scary Good

Once China's best selling car, we head to the streets just outside of Shanghai to see just how good it is.

By Kevin Williams

Aug 16 2025 -

We Drove The Nio ET9. It Feels Like A Game-Changing Luxury Sedan

Nio's dancing, battery-swapping ET9 flagship sedan may be the best-riding car on the planet. Even Joe Rogan has high praise for it.

By Kevin Williams

Aug 2 2025 -

2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V First Drive: Why 615 Horsepower Makes For Excellent Daily-Driving

Whether you’re stuck in traffic or blitzing down a back road, the Lyriq-V is an absolute delight.

By Mack Hogan

Jul 30 2025 -

The Audi A6 E-Tron Finally Takes The Fight to Tesla: Review

With agreeable driving characteristics and nearly 400 miles of range on tap, Audi’s electric sedan is finally in the conversation.

By Motor1.com Staff

First Drives

Mercedes-AMG’s New EV Acts Like It Has A V8. It's Way Better Than I Imagined

AMG really went all-out to simulate not only the sound but also the feel of a V-8 in its upcoming EV, and the result is great.

By Andrei Nedelea

Jul 21 2025 -

2025 Mercedes CLA EV First Drive: Can Sexy And Software Get Along?

It may look like a Mercedes, but under the skin the CLA is more Silicon Valley than Stuttgart.

By Andrei Nedelea

Jul 16 2025 -

2026 Rivian R1S & R1T Quad-Motor Drive: The Best Get Better

Rivian already made the most compelling electric trucks in the world. But the new Quad-Motor versions raise the bar.

By Mack Hogan

Jul 8 2025 -

'Tesla Is Going To Have A Hard Time': Why The Xiaomi YU7 Is Going Viral

The YU7 is only Xiaomi's second car ever. In our video test in China, we found out why it deserves so much attention.

By Patrick George

Jul 6 2025 -

2026 Nissan Leaf First Look: Everything You Need To Know

With over 300 miles of range and an affordable price target, the new Leaf could be a much-needed reset for Nissan.

By Mack Hogan

Jun 17 2025 -

I Drove Kia’s Tesla Model 3 Fighter. Here’s Three Things You Should Know

The 2026 Kia EV4 threatens to eat up a sizable chunk of the Model 3’s market share—if the price ends up being right.

By Brian Silvestro

Jun 16 2025 -

The BMW iX3 Prototype Blew Us Away

The BMW iX3 ushers in a new era of electric cars from the brand. This early test shows it's the real deal.

By Tim Levin

Jun 12 2025 -

This Electric SUV Could Be BMW’s Best Yet

A test of a prototype BMW iX3 reveals that the Neue Klasse EV platform may just live up to the hype—and it's a BMW through and through.

By Tim Stevens

Jun 11 2025 -

2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Prototype Drive: A Promising Start, With Some Questions

We got an early preview of the upcoming GLC and its all-new, scalable EV platform.

By Maddox Kay

Jun 9 2025 -

The Future Of Plug-In Hybrids: Barely Using Any Gas At All

Lynk & Co’s 900 PHEV can do 174 miles on electricity alone. Here's why the "big battery, small engine" approach could catch on.

By Kevin Williams

Jun 4 2025 -

2026 Toyota bZ First Drive: The EV America Needs Right Now

The refreshed and renamed bZ gets over 300 miles of range, Tesla charger access and a lot of speed. Can it save the day?

By Suvrat Kothari

May 27 2025 -

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