Electric Vehicles Cars: News & Models

Geely has launched the EX2, a compact electric hatchback known as the Xingyuan in China, in the UK. The entry Pro trim starts at GBP 20,990 with 249 km WLTP range, while the Max and Ultra step up to a larger battery and 344 km WLTP range.

DS Automobiles unveiled the N°7, its new premium SUV and DS 7 successor, on Stellantis's STLA Medium platform. It comes as a mild hybrid or in three electric E-TENSE tiers, topping out at 740 km WLTP range, with European prices from EUR 43,900 (about $47,600).

Scout Motors welded the first Traveler body shell at its Blythewood, South Carolina plant, a pre-production milestone as the site moves from construction to line trials ahead of series production.

Volkswagen revealed the production ID. Cross, a compact electric crossover that works as an EV alternative to the T-Cross. It shares its MEB+ platform, motors and cabin with the ID. Polo, and goes on sale in Europe from autumn 2026 at around €28,000.

American startup Slate added five Crayola-branded wraps for its electric pickup and SUV, sold as dealer-installed accessories rather than factory paint. The Blank Slate concept - an unpainted grey base built for post-purchase personalization - stays intact.

Mercedes-AMG's CLA 45 4MATIC+ drops its four-cylinder engine for a three-motor electric powertrain making 680 hp, with sedan and Shooting Brake body styles and up to 670 km of WLTP range.

Tesla tore down its Fremont, California Model S/X assembly line in just 46 days, closing out 14 years of production that began with the Model S in 2012. The freed floor space is being converted into an Optimus humanoid robot line that Tesla wants scaled to roughly a million units a year, with full-scale output targeted for late July or August 2026.

FAW-Volkswagen has disclosed the first technical details of the ID.Aura T6, a mid-size electric crossover on an 800V platform co-developed with Xpeng, launching in China before the end of 2026.

Slate's $24,950 electric pickup is real: a two-seater with 205 miles of range, unpainted body panels, hand-crank windows and no infotainment screen. The options catalogue is where the money goes, and a fully loaded build has been configured past $46,000. Here is the price ladder.

Slate Auto has confirmed it will not sell its sub-$25,000 electric pickup or SUV conversion in Canada. The company has not given an official reason, but a 25% retaliatory tariff on US-built cars would push the truck's Canadian price to roughly $44,500 CAD ($31,100 equivalent before conversion), undercutting the model's entire value pitch.

BYD's premium Denza brand unveiled the Z sports car at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in Coupe, Spider and track-focused Racing forms, all sharing a 1604 hp tri-motor powertrain. The Racing hits 100 km/h in 1.96 seconds on semi-slicks. UK prices start at £142,900 ($190,770) for the Coupe, rising to £172,900 ($230,820) for the Racing.

MG showed the MG GO! concept at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, a preview of the production MG2 electric hatchback due in Europe around the middle of 2027. It is expected to become MG's cheapest EV, positioned against the Renault 5 and Citroen e-C3.

After the Connected Vehicles Rule blocked future US sales, Polestar is discounting its remaining 2026 inventory - up to $25,000 off the Polestar 4 and $23,000 off the Polestar 3 for cash buyers, with 0% APR financing and leases from $399 a month.

BYD's new flagship sedan for the Ocean sub-brand launches in China at 5,150 mm long, with five powertrain variants split between plug-in hybrid (DM-i) and battery-electric (EV) forms. The top EV trim makes 694 hp and covers 785 km; every trim gets rear-wheel steering. Prices run 196,900 to 239,900 yuan ($29,000 to $35,350).

Hyundai Motor America sold a record 450,568 vehicles in the first half of 2026, up 3%. Hybrids grew 67% year-to-date and now outpace EVs as the brand's main growth engine, echoing Toyota's playbook.

Kia sold 405,785 vehicles in the US in the first half of 2026, its best half ever, with June and Q2 also setting records. Hybrid versions of the Sportage, Sorento and Carnival drove the gain, while the EV6 was one of only two models to fall.

Volvo has extended its Black Edition treatment to the EX90, the brand's flagship electric SUV. Nothing changes mechanically: the package is gloss-black exterior and interior trim, offered across all three powertrains and, for the first time, with paint colors other than black.

Jeep has opened US orders for the Recon EV, its first fully electric, Trail Rated off-roader. Only the range-topping Moab trim is available so far, with 650 hp and a 357 km EPA range, starting at $66,995.

Alpine has revealed the A290 Rallye x Lacoste - a one-off customer racing concept styled by the French sportswear brand, with 290 crocodile motifs, forged carbon bodywork, and a capsule clothing collection.

The three Japanese makers are in final talks to standardize the electronic control units (ECUs) that run their next-generation hybrids and EVs. The shared modules would cover autonomous driving, infotainment and powertrain control, with cars expected from 2029-2030. The aim is to cut costs against Chinese rivals and Tesla.