How to Assess Electric Car Reliability Before Buying a Used EV
Compare model reliability data with the car’s service history, recalls, battery health and 12-volt battery condition before you buy.
Vauxhall Passes 100,000 UK Electric Vehicle Sales as Its Range Expands
Vauxhall recorded 102,852 UK electric vehicle sales by October 2026, with vans, affordability measures and charging access shaping its next phase.
CATL, Ampace and Octopus Energy Target Smarter Home Batteries in Europe
The companies plan to pair battery development with Octopus Energy’s tariffs and virtual power plant platform. Product details and launch dates remain unannounced.
BMW i3 50L Covers 1,213 Kilometers on One Charge in China
BMW’s i3 50L drove 1,213 km without recharging, exceeding its 1,028 km CLTC rating and averaging 8.8 kWh per 100 km.
2027 Dakar Rally Route Returns to Portugal and Morocco
The 2027 Dakar Rally will leave Saudi Arabia for a route from Portugal’s Algarve across Morocco to Marrakech, returning to Europe and Africa.
Italy Proposes Legal Lane Filtering for Motorcycles and Scooters
Italy’s proposed Highway Code changes would allow motorcycles and scooters to filter through congested traffic under defined conditions.
KTM 200 Duke Gains Ride Modes, Traction Control and Quickshifter in India
India’s updated KTM 200 Duke adds ride modes, traction control and a quickshifter for about $20 more, while its U.S. availability remains uncertain.
OMODA and JAECOO Offer UK EV Buyers a Charger or £1,000 in Public Charging Credit
UK buyers of the OMODA E5 or JAECOO E5 can choose a home charger package worth up to £1,029 or £1,000 of Octopus Electroverse credit.
BYD October Sales Reach 490,168 as Fully Electric Cars Set Records
BYD sold a record 305,743 battery electric passenger cars in October, while plug-in hybrid sales fell and exports nearly doubled year over year.
Leapmotor October Deliveries Reach 106,127 as European Expansion Accelerates
Leapmotor delivered a record 106,127 vehicles in October, while new European production and Southeast Asian launches support its global growth plan.
XPeng Sets October Delivery Record as NIO Builds on ES8 Demand
XPeng delivered a record 50,237 vehicles in October, while NIO’s three brands delivered 34,246, led by the All-New ES8.
Kia EV4 Tops Green NCAP’s Latest Tests With a 90% Sustainability Score
The Kia EV4 scored 90% in Green NCAP’s latest round, leading seven vehicles with strong efficiency, clean air and greenhouse gas results.
XPENG Leads 2026 EV Satisfaction Study in Germany, Austria and Switzerland
XPENG again tops USCALE’s owner survey, with an 82% recommendation rate. The results highlight charging, software and connectivity as key satisfaction factors.
Toyota’s Five Woodland Concepts Bring Adventure Styling to EVs and Family Vehicles
Toyota’s SEMA 2026 Woodland concepts span five models, pairing rugged design cues with plug-in hybrid, hybrid and electric powertrains.
2027 Fiat Topolino Adds Street-Legal LSV Setup, Open Air Model and New Colors
The 2027 Fiat Topolino gains 25-mph LSV capability, three body styles and a digital cluster, with prices starting at $13,995 before destination.