A record for more than 2 years: registrations of used cars from abroad have sharply increased in Ukraine. Which models are the most popular?
The Ukrainian car market continues to be flooded with used cars from abroad. In August, more than 25.7 thousand used cars imported from other countries were registered in Ukraine.
Tesla is preparing a wireless home charging station for its cars — patent applications filed
Several new patents have revealed Tesla’s wireless home charging station for electric vehicles. The applications cover current leakage reduction, sensors, circuit topology, and parameter estimation.
The new Genesis Electrified G80: more space, more comfort, more range and a price of $66.9 thousand.
The Genesis Electrified G80 luxury electric sedan has been updated to make it even more refined and comfortable to drive. The company has offered a more spacious interior, updated exterior, a wider range of features and an increased range.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 2025: bigger battery, XRT off-road version and access to Tesla Supercharger
Hyundai has prepared an updated version of the Ioniq 5 electric vehicle for the 2025 model year. The update includes a larger battery and a new XRT package optimized for off-road travel. In addition, in the United States, Hyundai has integrated the Tesla North American Charging Standard (NACS) port, offering Ioniq 5 owners convenient access to the…
A YouTuber who had one faulty Cybertruck replaced with another received a shadow ban on X Twitter
A desperate Tesla Lamar MK fan, whose bad experience with Cybertruck we’ve already written about, began to realize that something had gone wrong when he received a shadow ban on Twitter.
Geely Geome Xingyuan is a budget electric car for the city with a price of $11.2 thousand.
Geely has unveiled a new low-cost city electric car, the Geome Xingyuan. The new Geely model will compete with low-cost electric vehicles such as the BYD Dolphin.
US police secretly tow Tesla cars because they «witnessed» crimes
A Canadian tourist visiting Oakland was surprised to see the local police towing his Tesla right out of the hotel parking lot — however, it turned out that this practice is common in the United States.
Updated Kia EV6: bigger battery, faster charging and a range of up to 581 km
Kia has updated the EV6 electric crossover, focusing on design, increased range and advanced technology.
BMW recalls BMW i4 electric vehicles due to possible chassis cracks and fire risk
BMW is recalling certain versions of the i4 Gran Coupe electric sedan due to a potential problem with the rear left longitudinal chassis beam. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the beam may not have been manufactured by the supplier to specifications. As a result, it may contain cracks near the rivet flange used to…
Smart #5 – an electric crossover with a range of over 740 km and 15-minute fast charging
Smart has announced its new electric crossover #5. Although the manufacturer has not yet released all the specifications, the data available so far is quite impressive.
Irony of fate: Tesla Cybertruck catches fire after ramming into fire hydrant
A Tesla cyber truck caught fire after it crashed into a device designed to extinguish fires.
Tesla Cybertruck robbed in seconds: thief broke «unbreakable» glass, pickup truck did not notify owner
Fans of the Tesla Cybertruck talk about the reliability and security of the electric pickup. The owner of the car, which is extremely easy to rob, disagrees.
Tesla is at the bottom of the used car reliability rankings — Consumer Reports
Tesla is one of the least reliable car manufacturers in the United States when it comes to used cars aged 5 to 10 years. This is evidenced by the results of a Consumer Reports study. The organization ranked brands by reliability for used cars after 5-10 years of operation
The Lucid Air Sapphire in armor is the world’s fastest armored electric vehicle with an acceleration of less than 2 seconds to «100 meters
Usually, armored vehicles are heavy vehicles with far from the best dynamics. However, U.S. Armor Group is trying to change the perception of such vehicles by introducing the «, the world’s fastest armored vehicle, the». It is based on the Lucid Air Sapphire and is designed to dispel «preconceptions of armored luxury».
Nissan GT-R goes electric: over 1000 kW of power and solid-state batteries
The legendary Nissan GT-R sports car will get an electric version. The Electric GT-R is likely to be the first Nissan car to use solid-state batteries. As the new technology develops, the company has hinted that solid-state batteries could give the electric GT-R even more power.
Canada imposes a 100% duty on Chinese electric vehicles — on the eve of BYD’s entry into the local market
Canada is following the lead of the US and Europe and imposing a 100% duty on electric vehicles imported from China to protect domestic car manufacturers from the influx of cheap competitors.
Price wars: only 2 out of more than 30 Chinese electric car manufacturers make a profit
Electric vehicles account for more than half of new car sales in China, but the vast majority of brands are making a loss selling electric cars. This is a result of fierce price competition.
«A used 1998 Tesla Cybertruck for $5800» sold in the US — what’s wrong with that?
Someone from Georgia, USA, was selling a «1998 Tesla Cybertruck for $5800 on Facebook Marketplace. Elon Musk would have been very surprised, but the car has nothing to do with his company.
Hyundai Inster: a compact electric car for young people with a range of 300 km and a price of €25 thousand.
Hyundai has prepared a new Casper electric car for release. This is a compact and affordable city hatchback that will enter the European market under the name Inster.
BMW overtakes Tesla to lead the European electric car market for the first time
Last month, BMW overtook Tesla in terms of sales and led the European electric vehicle market for the first time. The German automaker is currently experiencing rapid sales growth amid difficulties for other manufacturers.
The 2025 Kia EV9 electric SUV received new options in the base at the preliminary price
Kia has unveiled the EV9 electric SUV for the 2025 model year. The company has added several new features and capabilities to the basic equipment, while maintaining the same price. Thanks to this, the automaker hopes to stimulate sales.
Tesla Semi’s battery caught fire due to an accident – the highway was closed for 16 hours
A Tesla Semi truck crashed into trees and caught fire on the side of a highway in California, causing the closure of I-80 in both directions for almost 16 hours. The first fire crews arrived at the scene of the accident after 3:00 local time.
A competitor of Citroen and Volkswagen: Dongfeng Nammi Box enters the European market with a price of €23 thousand.
Chinese automaker Dongfeng Motor has launched its new low-cost electric car, the Dongfeng Nammi Box, in Europe. This will be one of the cheapest electric cars in Europe, designed to compete with local brands such as Volkswagen and Citroen.
BYD Song Plus 2025: an electric crossover with a range of 520-605 km and a price of $21 thousand.
BYD has presented an updated Song Plus electric car for the 2025 model year. This version of the crossover received an updated design and new features – 16 innovations at the same price as the basic configuration.
Trunk door of «heavy-duty» Tesla Cybertruck bent due to cargo transportation — without exceeding the weight limit
Some people think that Tesla Cybertruck — is not a very good truck (i.e., a cargo carrier). A new practical case confirms this.
In Florida, hundreds of Tesla Model 3s were spotted abandoned in the middle of a field — and they are brand new
The pictures that have recently circulated on Reddit look like scenes from a post-apocalyptic movie or an ordinary car graveyard, if not for the one thing — all «abandoned» Tesla cars are brand new.
Five promises Elon Musk made about the Tesla Cybertruck that didn’t come true
The Tesla Cybertruck has changed a lot since Elon Musk first unveiled the electric pickup in 2019. Not everything he talked about has happened.
Cybertruck owners say Tesla secretly replaced faulty engines under the guise of research — before massive failure
Last month, several Cybertruck owners reported that Tesla offered them a free replacement drive train at their next service visit. The company explained this offer by researching the first copies of the Cybertruck. However, some Cybertruck owners have recently experienced engine failure. Some believe that under the guise of research, Tesla has been…
The second life of electric vehicle batteries: Porsche has created a system for storing energy from used batteries
Porsche AG has given new life to used electric vehicle batteries. The company has developed a 5 MW energy storage system using used car batteries.
He wanted to save money: the driver connected the Tesla Model S directly to the power line, but the car «suddenly» caught fire
The driver wanted to steal some electricity by connecting directly to the power line.
ICE is no longer a cake: electric cars and PHEVs exceed 50% of car sales in China for the first time
In July, electric vehicles and PHEVs (plug-in hybrids) accounted for more than half of car sales in China. This is a record high and an important milestone achieved for the first time in the world’s largest automotive market.
BYD Seal EV is a Chinese analog of Tesla Model 3, but $10 thousand cheaper
BYD has unveiled its Seal EV electric sedan for the 2025 model year, similar to the Tesla Model 3. At the same time, the new BYD Seal EV costs less than $25 thousand, which is almost $10 thousand cheaper than the Tesla Model 3 in China.
«The sportiest» Volkswagen ID.3 GTX Performance: 240 kW engine, 5.7 seconds to «60 mph» and price from €52295
Volkswagen has launched its «sportiest Volkswagen electric vehicle to date, the» ID.3 GTX Performance. Equipped with the most powerful electric motor and new batteries, it is seen as the electric equivalent of the popular Golf GTI Clubsport.
Charging stations for electric cars: reality is worse than promises
The number of electric vehicles on the road is constantly growing, and the infrastructure of charging stations is also developing. However, a new study shows that the experience of charging electric vehicles in the United States is still far from ideal. After analyzing the work of 20 thousand charging stations in the United States over 4 years,…
First death for Cybertruck: Tesla electric pickup rammed into a concrete pipe and caught fire, killing the driver on the spot
The accident occurred last night in Chambers County, Texas. According to the police, the driver of the Cybertruck lost control for an unknown reason, causing the vehicle to run off the road, hit a concrete culvert, and catch fire.
Tesla is not a cake anymore: owners of Tesla electric cars most often choose models with an internal combustion engine when buying a new car
According to a recent study by Edmunds, in 2024, most Tesla owners abandoned their electric vehicles in favor of cars with internal combustion engines (ICEs). Only less than a third of owners (32%) remained committed to electric motors.
Mercedes electric car catches fire in an underground parking lot: 70 cars are damaged, 21 people are taken to the hospital
A Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan exploded in the underground parking lot of a residential complex in South Korea, causing a large fire. The fire damaged 70 other vehicles, and 21 people had to be hospitalized for toxic smoke poisoning. Fortunately, the poisoning was not life-threatening.
Audi, Porsche, Volkswagen and other manufacturers postpone plans to fully switch to electric vehicles
Automakers are gradually backing away from their ambitious plans to fully electrify their vehicle lines. More and more companies are recognizing that cars with internal combustion engines will remain on the market longer than expected.
Imports of electric vehicles increased by 83% in 2024, but the average profile of an imported car is — 9-year-old gasoline «snag»
In the first 7 months of 2024, 228,319 vehicles were imported to Ukraine. This is a 14.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, when 199,980 vehicles were imported. This is evidenced by data from the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Audi announces A6 and S6 E-tron electric cars: range of more than 700 km and fast charging of 10-80% in 21 minutes
Audi has prepared several new models of the E-tron electric vehicle line. This time, the brand’s fans are offered electric versions of the popular A6 mid-size sedan and its S6 sports version rather than crossovers.
A fan climbed on a Tesla Cybertruck to prove its strength — crushed the windshield and pretended everything was fine
Elon Musk claims that the Tesla Cybertruck is the most durable car money can buy — despite numerous problems. An electric pickup fan proved that the car is not that strong, and that some people are too overconfident.
Ford loses almost $50 thousand on each electric car. But everything is not so simple
Ford is investing billions of dollars in electric vehicles, but like many other automakers, it has found that building electric cars and not losing staggering amounts of money is not an easy task.
Tesla urges not to wrap the Supercharger with a wet towel
Tesla asks car owners not to use a «life hack» known to electric car owners. They wrapped the handle of the Supercharger charging cable with a damp towel — supposedly this increases the power and speed of charging.
Record wireless charging of electric vehicles — 270 kW without precise parking and harmful radiation
Many owners and enthusiasts of electric vehicles dream of charging them without a cable. American engineers have learned how to wirelessly supply 270 kW to a car.
The US police will buy a Tesla Cybertruck for the service: «We like this dumpster»
In the United States, police departments are competing to be the first to receive a Tesla Cybertruck. It seems that the cops are very fond of this car, despite it’s` the tendency to break, and are affectionately called «trash can».
Tesla’s second life: Ukrainians disassemble electric cars to create charging stations
The war unleashed by Russia has led to the seizure or destruction of a significant portion of Ukraine’s generating capacity. Before the Russian invasion, Ukraine could produce about 55 GW of electricity. Now this capacity has fallen below 20 GW. As a result, the Ukrainian power grid is experiencing a power shortage, which has led to long…
If it breaks down, the ends of the — Tesla Cybertruck are almost impossible to repair
Kyle Wade, an experienced car mechanic from the BoostedBoiz YouTube channel, bought a broken-down Tesla Cybertruck and tried to revive it. He is amazed at the difficulty of repairing this car — almost nothing works.
Take care of your electric car: Hackers can hack fast charging stations and change car firmware using 1920s technology
Engineers at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) have discovered a vulnerability in DC fast-charging stations that allows hackers to access an electric vehicle and modify its firmware.
Bankrupt Fisker receives permission to sell electric cars — the cheapest one was estimated at $2,500
The court approved the sale of cars for Fisker — the electric car manufacturer that recently filed for bankruptcy.
Demand for electric cars in Ukraine has almost doubled: which models are most often bought
According to UkrAutoprom, more than 24.4 thousand battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine in the first half of 2024. This is 94% more than in the same period of the previous year. At the same time, it is noted that most of the registered electric vehicles are used vehicles.
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