Electric : Car News And Reviews

Since it first popped onto the scene in 1997, the Toyota Prius has been known for its fuel efficiency, but most certainly not for its good looks. That all changed today with the reveal of the new 2023 Prius and Prius Prime.

When it comes to family-friendly vehicles on the road in America these days, SUVs and crossovers get most of the love. While minivans are known for being boring, they offer a significant amount of cabin space, comfortable seating for all passengers, and cargo-hauling versatility.

Not to be confused with the insanely fast 1750 horsepower SSC Tuatara, The SSC SC-01 from China’s Small Sports Car Company is still pretty quick by most standards. It’s slated to have a 429 horsepower battery-electric drivetrain with a targeted 0-to-62 mph time of 3.9 seconds.

Mechanically, most electric vehicles are pretty similar. But the power output of the battery pack, vehicle weight, and motor efficiency can all affect vehicle speed. Three of the more powerful crossover EVs on the market are the Tesla Model Y, Genesis GV60, and Mustang Mach-E GT, and they’re also likely to be cross-shopped by buyers.

This week, Jeep presented its initial plans for increased electrification of its lineup, announcing new models and variants with battery-electric drivetrains. Three new models were revealed: the rugged and trail-ready Jeep Recon, a global-market crossover called the Avenger, and a sleek, powerful addition to its upscale Wagoneer line.

A few months back, Polestar showed off a fantastic-looking concept car: the O₂ roadster. Thanks to its popularity and positive reception, the EV maker has announced a version that will go into production for the 2026 model year under the Polestar 6 badge.

I’ve driven the current gas-powered Chevy Blazer, and while I like its styling, I wasn’t very impressed with its powertrain or driving dynamics. But with the announcement of the 2024 Blazer EV, that could all change.

A couple of months back, I had the opportunity to view an unbadged, pre-production sample of Toyota’s latest sedan. However, I was under a strict embargo not to discuss it with anyone. Now, the cat is officially out of the bag, and the new Toyota Crown has broken cover.

Hyundai recently released its Ionic 5 electric crossover, and now the Korean automaker has its sights set on the electric sedan market. Taking aim at the Tesla Model 3, the Ioniq 6 is the most aerodynamic car that Hyundai has made to date.

GMC has confirmed that it will be adding a new feature to the Hummer EV Pickup called Extract Mode in the next few weeks. In this mode, the Adaptive Air Suspension can raise the vehicle to an even higher ride height, giving it more ground clearance than competing pickups.

Polestar has announced that it will reveal the prototype for its Polestar 5 at the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed. The reveal will be the first public glance at the 4-door grand tourer, and the car will make several runs up the famed Goodwood Hill Climb during the event.

Polestar has revealed a version of its Polestar 2 electric vehicle with the goal of making the best electric driver’s car ever. The special model is called the Polestar 2 BST Edition 270. The car uses a pair of electric motors making 476 horsepower and 502 lb-ft.

When it comes to incredibly fast cars, the SSC Tuatara is one of the fastest ever made. Recently the vehicle reached the top speed of 295 mph. Another version of the car is in the works, and it could be even faster.

Last year, Toyota rolled out its Corolla Cross compact crossover. Like most other Toyota vehicles, it’s getting a hybrid variant. Looking like a RAV4 that went through a shrinker ray; the Corolla Cross is quite a good-looking little vehicle.

You may have heard the name Fisker before in association with their hybrid and electric vehicles. Fisker says that in addition to its previously-announced Ocean compact SUV, they plan to put a new electric car called the Pear into production in 2024.