Mazda EZ-6: various versions with a range of up to 1300 km and a price of $19.6 thousand.
Mazda has officially unveiled the Mazda EZ-6, launching a new midsize sedan based on the Changan EPA hybrid platform. Buyers are offered all-electric versions (BEV) and models with an extended range (EREV).
Ford’s CEO has been driving a Xiaomi SU7 for six months: «The car is fantastic, I don’t want to give it up»
Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a podcast that he drives a Xiaomi SU7 and likes it very much.
The electric car boom in Ukraine: 120 thousand cars served by 17 thousand charging stations
The market for electric vehicle charging stations in Ukraine is actively developing and showing growth. Amid growing demand for electric vehicles, the country is demanding more and more of these devices, and manufacturers are not sitting idle.
Tesla promises to release «more affordable» electric cars in early 2025
One of Tesla’s biggest drawbacks has always been the high initial cost of its electric vehicles compared to gasoline models. The cheapest car currently on sale costs $42490 excluding subsidies, and the research company Kelley Blue Book estimates the average price of 2024 models to be just over $63 thousand.
Updated Opel Mokka Electric 2025: less engine choice and reduced price
Opel has announced an updated Mokka Electric electric car for the 2025 model year. The car received an updated exterior and interior, but fewer options for choosing a powertrain.
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender is delayed and will provide a shorter range than previously promised
Tesla’s controversial electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, has faced yet another problem. The additional «Range Extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the vehicle’s autonomy, has been postponed. Moreover, it will now provide less additional range than originally promised.
Changan Nevo E07: a new transformer on the electric car market with a price of $35.1 thousand.
Chinese automaker Changan has announced that the Qiyuan E07 will go on sale on October 21. It will enter international markets under the name Nevo E07.
BYD Sealion 7 makes its European debut: range up to 610 km and acceleration to «60 mph in 4.5 seconds
At the Paris Motor Show 2024, the BYD company officially presented a new electric car, the Sealion 7, for the European market. Previously, this crossover was sold only in China.
BMW, Kia and Tesla electric cars cause the greatest disappointment among owners: what share of electric car buyers regret their choice
About 10% of electric vehicle owners regret choosing an electric vehicle. This is evidenced by the results of a survey published by americantrucks.
Ukrainians choose new Chinese electric cars: the most popular model is ZEEKR 001
In September 2024, the Ukrainian car fleet was replenished with almost 1.2 thousand cars imported from China. This is 8% less than in the same period of the previous year. Overall, cars of Chinese origin accounted for 16% of the of the September market of new passenger cars.
Citroen unveils updated e-C4 and e-C4 X 2025 electric vehicles: up to 425 km of autonomy and 80% charging in half an hour
Citroen has unveiled the updated C4 and C4 X models at the 2024 Paris Motor Show. The new versions of the Citroen C4 and C4 X for the 2025 model year have a more sophisticated look and advanced built-in technologies.
Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron: an electric crossover with a range of 644 km, charging in 22 minutes and a price of €66 thousand.
Audi has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the Q6 Sportback e-tron. This coupe-like crossover made its debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show.
Renault 4 is back: now as a Class B electric crossover with a range of up to 400 km
In 1961, Renault launched the Renault 4, an economical car that became one of the most successful in the company’s history. It remained on the market until 1994, and more than 8.1 million copies of this car have been sold in more than 30 years. After another 30 years, the Renault 4 has returned in the form of an electric car, which could…
Xpeng P7+: electric family liftback with a range of 710 km and a new generation of autonomous driving system
Xpeng has unveiled its new electric car, the Xpeng P7+. The manufacturer claims that this is its first car with a new generation of autonomous driving platform.
Tesla has shown Robovan – an autonomous van for transporting 20 passengers or cargo
In addition to the autonomous robot taxi Cybercab During the We, Robot event, Tesla also presented a completely new vehicle for itself – the Robovan autonomous van. It is also designed for autonomous use without the involvement of a human driver.
Tesla Cybercab: an autonomous robot taxi without a steering wheel and pedals with an estimated price of up to $30 thousand.
Tesla held the We, Robot event, during which it announced several new futuristic cars. The star of the show (besides Elon Musk himself) was a robot taxi called Cybercab. Although the final name is not yet clear, as Musk used the words Cybercab and Robotaxi during the presentation.
Paramount+ movie streaming will be available in BMW and Mini electric cars. But there are nuances
BMW and Mini electric vehicles equipped with BMW or Mini Operating System 9 receive the Paramount+ streaming service in addition to the BMW Digital Premium or Mini Connected Package.
Price wars: 195 models of Chinese cars fell in price this year
While Ukrainian leaders were preparing a tax increase that would have caused a 15% rise in the price of cars for UkrainiansThe opposite is true in China. According to Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), from January to September this year, a total of 195 car models were reduced in price.
Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD returns to Europe and offers over 700 km of autonomy
Tesla is preparing to relaunch the Model 3 Long Range RWD in Europe, which was discontinued in 2019. The new version will have an updated look of the Model 3, and at the same time offer an increased range of more than 700 km.
TOP-5 new and used electric cars in September 2024 in Ukraine
In September 2024, there were 4289 more electric vehicles in Ukraine. The demand for battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) decreased by 0.2% compared to September of the previous year.
Companies don’t want to insure Tesla Cybertruck — cancel policies or offer premiums higher than the cost of the car
GEICO, the second largest U.S. auto insurer, has refused to insure a Tesla Cybertruck because it is… a Cybertruck. Other owners write about rejections from this and other companies.
Detailed review of the Škoda Elroq: electric car, gadget or accessory?
The Czechs have reconsidered their approach to owning an electric car, trying to fix its main drawbacks. The Elroq is designed to be as user-friendly as possible in terms of operation and price: at equivalent prices, the battery-powered Karoq alternative is more spacious, comfortable, better equipped, and looks pricier. «The first of the main…
Peugeot e-408: Tesla Model 3 competitor with a range of 453 km
Peugeot has unveiled its new electric vehicle, the e-408 fastback. It shares a common base with the Peugeot e-308, but boasts a unique powertrain and design designed to compete with such well-known players as the Tesla Model 3 and Polestar 2.
Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covered 794 km on a single battery charge in real-world conditions
The Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S electric car has a promising claimed range of 709 km on the WLTP cycle. However, the manufacturer now claims that the car is not only capable of driving this distance in real-world conditions, but even significantly exceeds the declared autonomy. During real-world testing, the Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S covered an impressive…
Traditional internal combustion engines still dominate: 63% of the new car market in Ukraine
Cars with traditional internal combustion engines still account for almost two-thirds of the new passenger car market. They account for 63% of the total number of new registered vehicles. Compared to September 2023, this figure decreased by 5 percentage points. Last year, they held 68% of the market.
Tesla stopped selling the cheapest Model 3 Standard Range model
Tesla has stopped selling its cheapest electric car model: Model 3 Standard Range Rear-Wheel-Drive. This follows from the updated online Model 3 configurator, which no longer contains this version.
Skoda Elroq: the brand’s first all-electric crossover with a range of up to 560 km
Skoda has officially unveiled the new Elroq, the brand’s first all-electric model. It is a compact crossover that offers a wide range of powertrain and battery options with a maximum range of over 560 kilometers.
Leapmotor T03: a Chinese electric car with European production and a price of €18900
Chinese automaker Leapmotor is launching sales of its T03 compact city electric vehicle in Europe. This model is expected to be one of the cheapest electric vehicles in Europe.
Sales of Chinese electric vehicles in Europe fell by 48%
In August 2024, Chinese automakers sold the fewest electric vehicles in Europe over the past 18 months. The number of registrations last month decreased by 48% compared to the same period last year. This drop led to a decline in the share of Chinese brands for the second month in a row.
«Tesla Cybertruck’s ultra-strong» glass cracked from… wiping with a microfiber
In addition to street thieves and overzealous fans, the Tesla Cybertruck’s glass has a new terrible enemy: the wiping cloth.
The Luxeed R7 is a competitor to the Tesla Model Y from Huawei and Chery with a range of up to 800 km and a price of €33.3 thousand.
The Luxeed brand, backed by Huawei and Chery, has announced a new all-electric SUV, the R7, which looks like a real competitor to the Model Y. At the same time, it offers a wider range of features.
Scientists have created a «weightless» battery — the battery will become part of the device frame
Swedish researchers developed a composite carbon fiber battery that can be used to create the bodies and frames of devices. The battery will actually have no separate weight.
TESLA leads among used cars under 5 years old in Ukraine – electric cars account for 41% of new registrations
During August 2024 more than 25.7 thousand used cars were registered in UkraineThe average age of these cars is about 5 years old. The average age of such cars is 8.6 years. At the same time, about a third of this number is accounted for by cars under 5 years old – 8.4 thousand of them were registered.
TOP 5 advanced technologies in the electric Porsche Macan
We are meeting the first all-electric SUV from a luxury German brand in Ukraine. And while it may seem at first glance that the Macan is technologically the same as the Taycan or Audi e-tron, this is far from the case. To fully understand and appreciate all the work of the Porsche team in Stuttgart, […]
M-Hero 917 Dragon Armor Edition: a powerful electric SUV from Dongfeng with a range of up to 1032 km
Dongfeng has announced the release of the new M-Hero 917 Dragon Armor Edition electric SUV. The car has an exclusive Desert Storm Military Yellow color and a contrasting silver roof.
Maxus eTerron 9: the first electric all-wheel drive pickup in Europe
Chinese automaker Maxus has launched Europe’s first electric pickup truck with all-wheel drive, beating Toyota, Ford, and several others to the market. The new Maxus eTerron 9 is slightly larger than the Ford Ranger and has a length of 5.5 meters.
China’s NIO Onvo L60: $21200 for an electric car, batteries — with a subscription from $85/month
NIO has presented its new competitor to Tesla Model Y – Onvo L60. However, the Chinese electric crossover is offered at a much lower price.
Porsche Macan: an electric crossover with a power of up to 639 hp, a range of up to 613 km and a price starting from UAH 3.4 million
A new Porsche Macan electric car was presented in Ukraine. The car is built on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) electric platform. In this model, Porsche uses the latest generation of PSM electric motors with magnets. By the end of 2026, the electric Macan will coexist with the gasoline version.
Lotus Theory 1 – an electric supercar with all-wheel drive, 987 hp and acceleration to «100 km/h in less than 2.5 seconds
Lotus has unveiled the Theory 1 electric supercar concept. The car has a sporty, aggressive design with reversible doors that open upwards. The target weight of the car is less than 1588 kg. This is much lighter than the company’s latest models, such as the Lotus Eletre.
TESLA Model Y and TESLA Model 3 topped the TOP 5 used American cars in Ukraine
In addition to of new Chinese cars Ukrainians are also happy to buy used cars made in the USA. And many times more.
The people’s electric car: Kia plans to release a budget model with a price of €20 thousand
Kia intends to increase its market share by launching a series of cheaper electric vehicles. Some of them are already in production, such as the new EV3but Kia aims to make electric cars even more affordable. This is planned to be achieved with the help of a new entry-level model, the price of which will be about €20 thousand.
Volkswagen Transporter will be available as an electric vehicle and a plug-in hybrid for the first time
The popular next-generation Volkswagen Transporter van will be available with fully electric and hybrid powertrains for the first time. Diesel engines will also be available in the seventh generation.
Electric cars from China are conquering the Ukrainian market: BYD Song Plus is the most popular model
In August 2024, Ukrainians purchased more than 1.7 thousand cars imported from China. This is 61% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Geely EX5 – an electric crossover with a range of up to 530 km will be released in Europe by the end of 2024
Geely is looking to expand into the international electric vehicle market with its next new product, the Geely EX5 electric crossover. Initially introduced in China as the Geely Galaxy E5 in August, the EX5 was originally developed as a global model. This electric vehicle has undergone rigorous testing in both left- and right-hand drive…
First look at Tesla Robotaxi – the car has already been spotted on the set of Warner Bros.
Tesla is expected to finally unveil its long-awaited new Robotaxi car at an event on October 10 at Warner Bros Studio. The presentation was originally scheduled for August. But it was postponed due to the fact that Elon Musk demanded «an important change in the front end design».
A Tesla Cybertruck with a $4200 cover looks the same as without — why the owner did it
Stainless steel — sounds solid, but regular users of this material can tell you a lot of interesting things about it, and not always pleasant ones. This also applies to the body material of the Tesla Cybertruck. Some defects have already been reported, such as stains and rustand fingerprints. In addition, to keep your pickup shiny, you need to…
Jiyue 07: electric sedan with L4 autonomous driving and a range of up to 880 km
The Chinese brand Jiyue, a joint venture between Geely and Baidu, has announced a «smart car of the AI era» called Jiyue 07. This midsize electric sedan offers L4 autonomous driving support. The L4 level provides for autonomous driving that does not require human driver intervention in most situations, but the driver can take over at any time.
BYD Denza Z9 GT: a powerful electric car with a range of up to 1100 km and a price of €43 thousand.
The BYD Denza luxury brand is preparing for the global launch of the Z9 GT electric car. This model will be offered in a hybrid (PHEV) and a fully electric (BEV) version.
Solid-state batteries from Mercedes and Factorial: 80% longer range, 40% less weight
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial have announced a new solid-state battery for electric vehicles. In 2022, Mercedes, Hyundai, and Stellantis invested $200 million in Factorial, which gave Mercedes a leading position in this technology.
Nissan Ariya NISMO electric speedster in Europe: 320 kW engine and acceleration to «100 km/h in 5 seconds
Nissan has unveiled the Ariya NISMO electric speedster in Europe during the World EV Day event. This electric vehicle marks the return of the NISMO brand to Europe.
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