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Mercedes EV recall, Ford battery swapping, charging infrastructure lag: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Many of Mercedes’ EVs get recalled. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Mercedes-Benz has recalled nearly 15,000 EVs over a software issue that may lead to a shutdown of the high-voltage system. Ford may be thinking about battery swapping with a new twist.

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Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023: What didn’t make the cut

Green Car Reports

Yesterday we took stock of our five Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023 finalists, and one of the vehicles we named—the Cadillac Lyriq, Ford F-150 Lightning, Genesis GV60, Kia EV6, and Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV—will earn the annual distinction.

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Mercedes EQS: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2022 finalist

Green Car Reports

Mercedes-Benz has a well-earned reputation for making some of the best luxury vehicles in the world. And with the EQS, it shows the start of a new branch of the family while entirely on-brand, by building the most luxurious electric vehicle yet.

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Mercedes electric G-wagen review, Chinese EV tariffs, BMW and Honda EV targets: The Week in Reverse

Green Car Reports

This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending May 17, 2024. In a first drive of Mercedes' electric G-wagen, we found it. How will EV tires last longer while tapping into more renewable materials?

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Mercedes eSprinter review, Aptera funding, Tesla California sales, EV crash course: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes’ eSprinter previews passenger vans and more. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. In a first drive of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter electric van, we. Aptera says it has enough money to push ahead with production. Tesla tops the sales charts in California by a long shot.

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Mercedes G-Class EV, Model 3 Performance, Tesla ownership costs, Vinfast dealers: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Mercedes rolls out its electric G-Class. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla reintroduces the Model 3 Performance, and the brand rules in ownership costs. And Vinfast adds U.S. dealerships.

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Mercedes EQS refresh, curbside EV chargers, full-size pickup sales: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And is a grille looking more like that of combustion versions what Mercedes needs to spur more EQS sales? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The big 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS hatchback is getting an extensive refresh for the new. Sagging full-size pickup sales might soon impact EV plans.

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