Polestar is set to double its global presence by the end of 2021, growing from the current nine market regions it competes in to 18. That includes an introduction in Australia in November this year. The Geely subsidiary, and offspring of Volvo, is planning to launch in nine more markets […]
Electric
All new-gen Mercedes-Benz models will be electric from 2025
Mercedes-Benz is steaming ahead with its electrification rollout, and has just confirmed that all newly-launched architectures will be electric-only from 2025 and beyond. That essentially means existing model lines will remain with combustion and hybrid (and EV in some cases) setups up to and potentially beyond 2025. However, any all-new […]
Tesla to open Supercharger network to other EVs, Musk says
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, has tweeted that the company has plans to open up access to its Supercharger network to other electric vehicle brands, potentially ending the exclusive rights that Tesla vehicles have enjoyed for years now. Tesla’s Supercharger network has more than 25,000 superchargers around the globe that offer […]
Kia EV6 gets official 528km WLTP-rated range, 506km for AWD
Official WLTP range figures for the Kia EV6 fully electric hatch have been announced in the UK, with the best variant stamped at 528km. This betters the longest-range version of its sister car, Hyundai IONIQ 5, which has so far been rated 470-480km in equivalent specification. The Kia EV6 will […]
2022 BMW i4 prices announced for Australia, eDrive40 and M50
Looking to buy an electric vehicle? You’ll be interested to hear BMW Australia has confirmed prices for its sporty and sleek new i4 fully electric four-door coupe. Two main variants are going on sale in Australia, including the i4 eDrive40 and the i4 M50. Both feature an 84kWh battery. The […]
Ford Mustang Mach-E sets lowest energy consumption world record
Ford’s new Mustang Mach-E fully electric crossover, unveiled in 2018, has been used to set a new Guinness World Record for lowest energy consumption during a set journey. An example of the new Mustang Mach-E, which has just launched in the UK, was driven from John O’Groats to Land’s End […]
Stellantis outlines €30 billion investment in electrification (video)
Stellantis has confirmed plans for more than 30 billion euros of investment in electrification, eyeing off an aggressive target for the production of its pure electric vehicles by 2030. The plan includes everything from electric pickups to electric high-performance models that promise 0-60mph in as low as 2.0 seconds. The […]
Bugatti-Rimac joint venture confirmed; Porsche 45%, Rimac 55%
Porsche and Rimac have confirmed they have agreed to a new joint venture, resulting in the formation of Bugatti-Rimac. It will be headquartered in Croatia with founding to be established in the fourth quarter of this year. Porsche says Rimac will hold a 55 per cent share in the new […]