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Audi adds two plug-in hybrids to A6 lineup

Audi has introduced plug-in hybrid variants of its A6 Avant and A6 Sedan, each available in 220 kW and 270 kW system outputs. Both models combine a 2.0 TFSI gasoline engine producing 185 kW with an electric motor rated at up to 105 kW. The higher-output versions deliver 500 Nm of torque and can accelerate […]

by EV Pulse Staff
5/6/2025
Jeep unveils fully redesigned Compass with hybrid and electric options

Jeep has introduced the latest generation of its Compass compact SUV, featuring a broad array of electrified powertrains and an updated design built on Stellantis’s STLA Medium platform. Production will continue at the Melfi assembly plant in Italy—known for its advanced automation and sustainability initiatives—before the model rolls out to global markets. The refreshed Compass […]

by EV Pulse Staff
5/6/2025
Hyundai prices IONIQ 9 SUV, offers 335-mile EV range and charging credit

Hyundai Motor America has officially announced pricing and launch details for the 2026 IONIQ 9, its new all-electric, three-row SUV. Designed with families in mind, the IONIQ 9 combines an upscale interior with the brand’s latest EV technologies, delivering an EPA-estimated range of up to 335 miles depending on trim. The model will be built […]

by EV Pulse Staff
5/2/2025
Jeep marks 250,000th Wrangler 4xe milestone at Toledo plant

Jeep has reached a key production milestone with the completion of its 250,000th Wrangler 4xe, assembled at the Toledo Assembly Complex in Ohio. This achievement underscores Jeep’s leadership in the plug-in hybrid market and highlights the success of Stellantis’ broader multi-energy strategy. The Wrangler 4xe remains the best-selling plug-in hybrid in the U.S., combining off-road […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/29/2025
Range Rover Electric completes Arctic testing with new heat-saving tech

Range Rover has wrapped its second winter testing season for the upcoming Range Rover Electric, putting the luxury SUV’s latest technologies to the test in the harsh conditions of Arjeplog, Sweden. Accumulating over 45,000 miles on frozen lakes and rugged terrain, the prototype vehicles were subjected to extreme temperatures to refine performance, handling, and cold-weather […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/29/2025
Slate Truck debuts as customizable, affordable EV under $20k

Slate has introduced the Slate Truck, a new electric vehicle designed to rethink affordability and personalization in the auto industry. Built on a simplified, durable platform, the Slate Truck offers a 2-seat pickup configuration that can easily transform into a 5-seat SUV using a DIY accessory kit. Priced under $20,000 after federal incentives, the Slate […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/25/2025
2026 Lexus ES revealed with bold new design and EV option

Lexus debuted the fully redesigned 2026 ES sedan at the Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition, introducing a new generation that expands the brand’s electrified offerings with both hybrid and battery electric models. The eighth-generation ES is built on a reengineered TNGA GA-K platform and features a fresh design direction, enhanced technology, and a diverse powertrain […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/23/2025
Tesla revenue drops Q1 2025 amid production changes

Tesla Q1 2025: Revenue Falls Amid Production Changes and Investment in AI, Energy Storage Tesla reported a 9% year-over-year drop in total revenue for Q1 2025, totaling $19.3 billion, driven primarily by lower vehicle deliveries and reduced average selling prices as the company implemented production changes for the new Model Y. Despite this decline, the […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/22/2025
Kia reveals pricing and updates for 2025 EV6 lineup

Kia America has announced pricing and key updates for the refreshed 2025 EV6 lineup. The new model year brings changes to exterior and interior styling, upgraded technology, and repackaged trim levels, while also expanding U.S. production to Kia’s plant in West Point, Georgia for all models except the GT. The 2025 EV6 now starts at […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/21/2025
Kia EV3 wins 2025 World Car of the Year award

The Kia EV3 has been named the 2025 World Car of the Year. The announcement was made as part of the World Car Awards at the New York International Auto Show. This marks Kia’s second consecutive win and third overall in the top category, following the Kia EV9 in 2024 and the Kia Telluride in […]

by EV Pulse Staff
4/18/2025