Mercedes-Benz CLA is presented: 792 km without recharging, two-speed transmission and AI from Microsoft and Google
Mercedes-Benz has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the all-electric CLA. The company claims that this model should redefine the experience of using electric cars. The Mercedes-Benz CLA will be the beginning of a completely new family of cars that will include both electric and hybrid models, but the electric version…
1300 km of range at a price of $11 thousand Geely launches Galaxy L6 EM-i plug-in hybrid
Geely has launched the Galaxy L6 EM-i on the Chinese market. This is a plug-in hybrid sedan with an affordable price and a considerable range, including electric power.
Hybrid Opel Grandland drove 1115 km on a single tank and charge — in real conditions
Opel has tested the new Grandland Plug-in Hybrid in the GS configuration to find out how much range this car can provide in real-world driving conditions. As it turned out, this plug-in hybrid was able to outperform the WLTP cycle by 24%.
Electric BYD Han L and Tang L: up to 1085 hp and acceleration to «100» in 2.7 seconds
Chinese automotive giant BYD has announced new electric-powered cars: the Han L sedan and the Tang L crossover. These high-end electric vehicles showcase the brand’s new design language and offer an incredible level of performance with their new 30,000 rpm electric motors.
BYD breaks records and almost overtakes Tesla in annual sales of electric vehicles (plus hybrids)
While Tesla faces a decline in annual sales of electric vehicles for the first time in more than a decadeChinese manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) BYD is doing very well. The company announced record car sales in December 2024 and for the entire year.
«Hybrids — the road to hell». The father of electric cars explains why China is winning the electric car race
Andy Palmer, former CEO of Aston Martin and Nissan, known as the “godfather of electric cars” thanks to his work on the Nissan Leaf (the world’s first mass-market electric vehicle with over half a million units sold), shared his views on the situation with electric cars and hybrids. He believes that hybrid cars are a mistake.
TOYOTA RAV4, AUDI Q8 and others are the most popular hybrid cars in Ukraine
In November, almost 1.8 thousand cars with hybrid powertrains were registered in Ukraine. This includes both «mild» hybrids and plug-in hybrids. The increase in hybrid registrations compared to the same period of the previous year is 5%.
BYD celebrates 10 million electrified vehicles – a 30-year journey from batteries to market leader
Chinese auto giant BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). This category includes electric vehicles and hybrids. This is a remarkable achievement for a company that started in 1995 as a small battery manufacturer and in less than 30 years has become a global leader in the electric…
TOYOTA RAV4 remains the leader: October sales of hybrid cars in Ukraine
In October 2024, 1.9 thousand hybrid passenger cars (mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids) switched to Ukrainian license plates. This is by 7% more than in the same period of the previous year.
Hybrid cars plugin is not in demand: why is this happening?
Plug-in hybrid cars seem to be a great intermediate solution between gasoline and electric vehicles — a step on the way to a full transition to electric vehicles. They have a longer range than conventional hybrids, provide better performance in electric mode, and the ability to charge the battery from an external source allows owners to rarely…
Demand for hybrid cars in Ukraine increased by 22%: which models are most popular
Hybrid cars are not yet very popular among Ukrainians. The number of such vehicles imported is several times lower than the number of cars with only internal combustion engines or only electric propulsion. For comparison, in September, Ukraine’s car fleet was replenished by 2 thousand hybrid passenger cars (mild and plug-in hybrids combined).…
The Volkswagen Tayron is a new SUV with a wide range of engines and configurations starting at €45.5 thousand.
Volkswagen introduced a new car called Tayron in Europe. It has been available in China since 2018 and is now making its way to the company’s European portfolio. In fact, it is a seven-seater version of the latest generation Tiguan. In other words, it replaces the old Tiguan Allspace sold in Europe.
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.
BYD Song Pro DM-i: a plug-in hybrid SUV with a range of up to 1400 km
BYD has launched the updated Song Pro DM-i compact plug-in hybrid crossover. This model features BYD’s latest DM 5.0 hybrid system, which improves fuel efficiency and performance.
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.
Toyota Prius sets new Guinness World Record for highest fuel economy
The Toyota Prius has reached a new level of efficiency thanks to the efforts of Wayne Gerdes, who has won the Guinness World Record title for the lowest fuel consumption on a trip across the United States from the West Coast to the East Coast. This summer, Gerdes drove from Los Angeles City Hall to New York City Hall in a Prius LE and achieved…
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.
TOYOTA RAV-4 and Yaris Cross are the most popular hybrid cars in Ukraine
Last month, Ukrainians purchased more than 3.1 thousand hybrid passenger cars. These are both mild hybrids and plug-in hybrids. Compared to August last year, the number of hybrids purchased increased by 76%.
BYD Han 2025 has updated batteries, increased mileage and reduced prices at the same time
BYD has presented an updated Han electric sedan for the 2025 model year. At the same time, the company reduced the price of the updated version compared to its predecessor.
Volvo presents XC90 2025: a hybrid with a new design and an electric range of up to 70 km
Volvo has shared details about the updated version of its flagship XC90 SUV and revealed details of the launch of the new all-electric EX90.
Volkswagen Caddy plug-in hybrid: up to 122 km on electric power, combined fuel consumption of 0.5 liters per 100 km
Volkswagen has updated the Caddy van with a hybrid version with a long range on electric power. The new Caddy eHybrid and Caddy Cargo eHybrid are plug-in hybrids.
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.
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.
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.
Porsche Panamera hybrid set a new record at the Nurburgring
An unveiled version of the Porsche Panamera has set a new record at the Nürburgring. The model, which has not yet been officially revealed, equipped with a V8 hybrid powertrain, set a time of 7 minutes 24.172 seconds on the North Loop, making it the fastest among «executive sedans».
The Bugatti Tourbillon is a hybrid hypercar with a total power of 1800 hp, a speed of up to 446 km/h and a price of $4 million
Bugatti has announced its new hypercar. This time, speed fans are offered a hybrid Tourbillon (translated as «vortex», «hurricane»), which combines an atmospheric V16 engine with three electric motors that deliver a total of 1800 hp and a speed of up to 446 km/h.
Kia says hybrids not a threat to electric cars, but «the ideal path» to electrification
In recent years, global automakers and their suppliers have invested hundreds of billions in the development of new electric vehicles and infrastructure for them — despite this, demand for electric cars has slowed somewhat, while interest in hybrids has increased dramatically.
BYD unveils hybrid powertrain that provides a range of over 2000 km
BYD has unveiled a new hybrid powertrain that can allow a car to travel more than 2,000 kilometers without recharging or refueling. This will apply to BYD’s two-mode electric hybrid cars, which have a full tank of fuel and a fully charged battery.
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