TOP STORIES

Volvo recalls more than 11,000 EVs and hybrids over brake failure risk

Volvo Car USA has issued a safety recall for 11,469 vehicles after discovering that certain brake-energy-recuperation modes can trigger a total loss of braking. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) lists the defect under campaign number 25V392000 and warns that the problem significantly increases crash risk. Affected models span battery-electric and plug-in hybrid lines: […]

by EV Pulse Staff

6/20/2025

Nissan’s 2026 Leaf targets 303 miles, faster charging, sleeker design

Nissan has unveiled the third-generation 2026 Leaf, a fully redesigned model that aims to simplify electric-vehicle ownership while boosting driving range, charging speed, and everyday practicality. The compact crossover, which reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, introduces a 75-kWh liquid-cooled battery paired with a 214-horsepower motor. Nissan estimates up to 303 miles of range and says […]

by EV Pulse Staff

6/17/2025

Hyundai teases high-performance Ioniq 6 N ahead of Goodwood debut

Hyundai Motor Company has released the first teaser images of its upcoming Ioniq 6 N, the high-performance electric sedan set to follow in the tyre tracks of the award-winning Ioniq 5 N. The new images showcase a sleek four-door silhouette with flared fenders, a wider track, lightweight wheels and a prominent rear wing, all engineered […]

by EV Pulse Staff

6/12/2025

Evasive Motorsports and Hyundai team up for Pikes Peak EV challenge

Evasive Motorsports will tackle the 103rd Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb on June 22 with a factory-supported Hyundai IONIQ 5 N. The California-based tuning specialist has transformed the production EV into a 641 hp, 4,350-lb hill-climb weapon, aiming to become one of the first electric entries under the elusive ten-minute mark. Under its “Hyundai […]

by EV Pulse Staff

6/12/2025

Next-generation BMW iX3 achieves 800 km range and 400 kW fast charging

Prototypes of BMW’s next-generation iX3 are completing final tests at the Miramas proving ground in southern France ahead of its world premiere at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Production will begin late this year at BMW’s new Debrecen plant in Hungary. As the first series model of BMW’s Neue Klasse, the iX3 introduces core innovations […]

by EV Pulse Staff

6/11/2025

NEWS

Volvo recalls more than 11,000 EVs and hybrids over brake failure risk

by EV Pulse Staff

6/20/2025

Nissan’s 2026 Leaf targets 303 miles, faster charging, sleeker design

by EV Pulse Staff

6/17/2025

Hyundai teases high-performance Ioniq 6 N ahead of Goodwood debut

by EV Pulse Staff

6/12/2025

Evasive Motorsports and Hyundai team up for Pikes Peak EV challenge

by EV Pulse Staff

6/12/2025

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In April 2023, we had the opportunity to evaluate Emporia’s Level 2 home EV charger, which is now known as the Classic model. Obviously, the $399 price tag (now $429) caught my interest; at the time, it was half the cost of some competitors while offering a similar list of features. I came away very […]

by Jason Siu

6/9/2025

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AutoManiacs car care lineup review

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by Jason Siu

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Toyota

2024 Toyota bZ4X AWD Limited review: Significantly improved, still hard to recommend

For 2024, Toyota made a few small refinements and one major enhancement to its bZ4X all-electric SUV. Depending on the trim level, there’s more standard equipment than before and the all-wheel-drive model’s battery pack DC fast charges dramatically quicker than before. Unfortunately, despite these meaningful enhancements, many of the bZ4X’s inherent shortcomings have not been […]

by Craig Cole

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Mercedes-Benz

2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter review: Premium but pricey

Commercial customers looking for an all-electric van have some solid options to choose from. There’s the surprisingly versatile Ford E-Transit, GM has its BrightDrop offerings, you can grab the sleek-looking Rivian EDV, Ram is developing a battery-powered version of the ProMaster, and Mercedes-Benz will happily sell you a 2024 eSprinter. That last option is a […]

by Craig Cole

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OPINION PIECES

PHEVs aren’t the gateway drug to EVs yet for one simple, undeniable reason

Over the weekend a post on LinkedIn called out a colleague in the industry for saying that Americans don’t understand what PHEVs are and how to use them properly. The author of the article is correct. We don’t know how to use PHEVs properly, and as long as we don’t use them properly they aren’t […]

by Chad Kirchner

4/1/2024

Should Chinese EVs be sold in the United States?

There is a debate right now about whether our not Chinese car companies should be allowed to sell in the U.S. With the announcement of BYD aiming to build cars in Mexico, that creates a way for the brand to enter the U.S. and offer its cars to a new market. Opponents to this will […]

by Chad Kirchner

3/5/2024

Towing with an electric truck is both the best and the worst

When videos and reviews of the Ford F-150 Lightning came out, people were outraged by how much the range dropped while towing. In our testing, the truck didn’t do too badly, but other publications saw much larger declines. This led to plenty of inflammatory tweets and clickbait headlines. But here’s why folks are dead wrong […]

by Craig Cole

5/1/2023

Modern vehicles suffer from tech overload

Technology is important. It’s what makes the future brighter and happier. But car interiors are no place for over-the-top razzle-dazzle. Things are getting out of hand. It’s crazy. Thanks to internet-connected smartphones, we walk around with instant access to a huge chunk of all recorded human knowledge right in our pockets and purses. But at […]

by Craig Cole

4/29/2023

Chevrolet leaving a Bolt-sized hole in the affordable EV marketplace

Chevrolet officially announced that the Bolt EV and EUV are dead at the end of the 2023 calendar year. With its removal from the marketplace, the number of truly affordable EVs drops quite significantly. The Tesla Model 3, at least at the time of this writing, is $41,380 with destination. When you factor in the […]

by Chad Kirchner

4/25/2023

HOW-TO ARTICLES

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BUYING GUIDES

The best four audiobooks for your next road trip

It’s an ongoing discussion amongst me and my and my book-loving friends: Is listening to an audiobook mean you’re reading a book? Does listening to an audiobook “count” as having “read” a book? Depending on my mood I say, “yes” listening to a great book is as ideal as flipping the pages on an e-reader […]

by Robbi Hess

6/11/2024

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Chevy Bolt or Bolt EUV?

In our review of the 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV Premier, we named it the best value in the EV world. The 2023 Chevy Bolt and Bolt EUV are currently the most affordable BEVs in the U.S., and we wouldn’t be surprised if we saw more and more them hitting the roads in the coming years. […]

by Jason Siu

7/31/2023

What adapter do I need to connect to the Ford F-150 Pro Power Onboard generator?

One of the coolest features of the 2021 and newer Ford F-150 (and F-150 Lightning), in addition to the hybrid added to the lineup, is the onboard power generator. Ford calls it Pro Power Onboard, and it can produce up to 7.2 kW of electricity if it’s equipped to the hybrid version of the truck. […]

by Chad Kirchner

7/31/2023

Do I need a Level 2 home charger for my Kia Niro Plug-in Hybrid?

The all-new 2023 Kia Niro PHEV has quickly become an appealing option in the plug-in hybrid market, offering up to 33 miles of all-electric range — a noticeable bump from the previous model’s 26 miles. Powered by a 1.6-liter, four-cylinder engine paired with a 62-kW electric motor, the Niro PHEV delivers a total system output […]

by Jason Siu

6/22/2023

Should you get a Level 2 charger for your Jeep Wrangler 4xe plug-in hybrid?

If you’re in the market for a new Jeep Wrangler, you probably have seen the all-new 4xe version of the Sahara and Rubicon. The plug-in hybrid Jeeps represent a paradigm shift for off-roading, and based on our first drive impressions, it’s an excellent bit of kit. In order to take advantage of driving on pure […]

by Chad Kirchner

6/19/2023