Cars That Think

APRIL 4, 2022

The Hyundai Ioniq5 and Kia EV6 that I recently tested—a pair of wildly impressive, high-design EVs—take a different approach to solving range anxiety: an 800-volt battery architecture that delivers some of the fastest charging in the EV game, and unheard of at these price levels. The Ioniq5—already named Car Design of the Year , U.K.

Volt 106

Volt Range Charging Hummer 106

Clean Fleet Report

OCTOBER 21, 2021

The Model 3 its affordable ($35,000 as it was originally advertised, though most have sold for more), smaller model changed everything. Volkswagen Group (which includes VW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini and Bentley in the U.S.) Bolts jolts the market with 200+ miles of range and an affordable price.

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Electric Cars Cars Plug-in Electric 105

EV Central

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Throw in one of the best sound systems of any new car – that includes Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, etc – and you have a tempting package that plays in the EV sweet spot. The EV newcomer is largely unheard of but arrived with an affordable bang in the form of the Atto 3. Biggest EV surprise of 2022.

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Electric Cars BYD Cars Kia 103

Cars That Think

APRIL 23, 2022

Technicians revamp the car’s electrical wiring, including the notoriously unreliable 12-volt circuits. The original 12-volt electrical system remains, but only to run various low-power accessories. It’s also about having your cake and eating it too—at least for people who can afford the rich frosting. Automotive Design.

Land Rover 102

Land Rover Tesla Conversion Ferrari 102

EV Central

JULY 27, 2023

Some of them were hired from Formula 1 teams, others previously worked for car makers from BMW-owned Mini to VW Group-owned Bentley, or major automotive component suppliers. The Polestar 5’s slim 800-volt lithium-ion battery pack has cut-outs to make space for rear passengers’ feet, similar to the Porsche Taycan.

Volvo 52

Volvo Porsche Australia Bentley 52