Electric : Car News And Reviews

Someone has posted what they claim to be official F-150 Lightning window stickers on the f150gen14 forums. The stickers show the official MSRP for three versions of the Lightning and the EPA driving range, and MPGe ratings for the truck.

It looks like Tesla has increased prices again – this time across the entire line. The entry-level Model 3 is getting a $2,000 price increase to $46,990. Model 3 Dual Motor now costs $54,500, a $2,500 price increase.

UK-based company Charge is making electrified versions of the 1967 Mustang fastback. Before anyone gets upset, the company isn’t taking original 1967 Mustangs and ripping out the original powertrain. Charge is building their electrified Mustang using licensed reproduction body shells.

After a lot of teasing, Volkswagen has officially revealed the 21st-century remake of its classic Microbus, the ID. Buzz and ID. Buzz Cargo electric vans. The EV utilizes Plug & Charge technology allowing it to charge at up to 170 kW.

Ford has announced that it has completed its winter testing for the F-150 Lightning. This type of testing is a powertrain evaluation specifically meant to ensure that the all-electric powertrain of the Lightning can effectively deliver power on low traction surfaces.

Polestar has revealed a new concept car called the O₂ that the automaker says is meant to be the brand’s latest “hero” car. O₂ is a hard-top convertible with short overhangs and a 2+2 cabin giving the car traditional sports car proportions.

Subaru has launched its reservation system for its fully-electric, all-wheel drive 2023 Solterra SUV. The strangest thing about the reservation process is that pricing hasn’t been announced. Anyone who plunks down their $250 refundable reservation deposit won’t determine how much their chosen trim level will cost until sometime in the spring.

Italian automaker Alfa Romeo has revealed its first new vehicle in a few years, the new 2023 Tonale, a small crossover SUV that shares its platform with the Fiat 500X, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Renegade. Alfa says the vehicle stays faithful to the concept version announced in 2019 while adding customer-focused features.

Ford has announced its preferred installer for charging systems for its F-150 Lightning pickup truck. Sunrun will install the 80-amp Ford Charge Station Pro and Home Integration System. Together those systems allow the F-150 Lightning to store power and supply that power back to homes in the event of a power outage.

Kia previously revealed most details about the 2022 EV6, the Korean automaker’s first battery-electric production vehicle. The sleek crossover will be sold in all 50 states and offered in three trim configurations, including Light, Wind, and GT-Line.

Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) makes some pretty amazing hypercars, but they also are working on an unusual off-road vehicle called the Baja Boot. Recently, the company revealed a version of the Baja Boot that ditches the internal combustion engine in favor of a hydrogen fuel cell and electric motors.

Nuro is a California-based vehicle tech company that makes autonomous delivery vehicles. Their new third-generation vehicle is fully-autonomous, runs on electricity, and Nuro says this design can be produced at scale. It was designed from the ground up to need no human behind the wheel and lacks any seating or controls for humans.

Price increases occur with more frequency than Tesla fans would probably like. Recently, Tesla CEO Elon Musk confirmed via Twitter that pricing on one popular feature would soon be increasing in price again, after receiving a similar increase two years ago.

Each year at CES in Las Vegas, it’s common for manufacturers to reveal electric vehicles. This year is no different, and big rig maker Kenworth has unveiled a new zero-emission semi truck called the T680E. The truck is a Class 8 vehicle with an 82,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating.

Ford was the first mainstream automaker to step into the electric truck realm with the F-150 Lightning. Chevrolet has revealed its first electric pickup with the 2024 Silverado EV. The truck will initially come in a fleet-oriented Work Truck and high-end RST trims.