Tag: car-launch
Ford Puma Gen-E revealed: Ford’s cheapest EV yet
ElectricDrives got to see the highly anticipated Ford Puma Gen-E in the flesh last week: a fully-electric take on the existing ICE-based Puma.With the Puma compact crossover already existing as the best-selling car in...
Jaguar EV concept leaked hours ahead of reveal
Jaguar recently discontinued the sale of all new cars in its home market of the UK, including the electric I-PACE, ahead of the brand's rebirth as an all-electric marque by 2026.This was followed by...
CUPRA to sell EVs in the U.S. market by 2030
Volkswagen Group challenger brand, CUPRA, is hoping to take its record European sales to North America, with the brand confirming its plans to sell vehicles in the U.S. by 2030.The news comes as CUPRA...
Hyundai IONIQ 9 revealed, the firm’s largest EV yet
Hyundai has added a flagship electric SUV to its IONIQ lineup, with the reveal of the IONIQ 9 - both the largest EV and largest car ever released by the manufacturer.This seven-seat EV is...
Jaguar EV prototype spotted, as brand moves to all-electric future
Just weeks after Jaguar discontinued the sale of all ICE-powered vehicles in its home territory, the UK, the manufacturer has teased photos of its second EV.The photos hint at a four-door grand tourer, which...
Rimac Technology partners with new Saudi EV brand Ceer, to supply EV drive systems
Saudi Arabia's first EV brand, Ceer, a collaboration between the nation's sovereign wealth fund and Foxconn, is set to release a number of BEVs for sale across the Middle East and North African region,...
Royal Enfield joins the electric motorbike segment with ‘Flying Flea’ sub-brand
India-owned motorcycle manufacturer, Royal Enfield, has entered the fully-electric motorbike segment, with the launch of a new urban-focussed sub-brand which will exclusively offer electric options.The first to arrive will be the Flying Flea C6,...
Suzuki reveals its first BEV, the e VITARA, with Toyota-badged variant arriving soon
Suzuki has unveiled its first mass production BEV, the e VITARA.An all-electric take on its longstanding popular SUV model, the Vitara, this new model is based on an EV-native platform, co-developed with both Toyota...
Jaguar brand going all-electric, after final ICE car pulled from UK market
JLR's Jaguar brand's fully-electric transition is now well underway, after it announced that the final ICE-powered vehicle it sells in the UK, the Jaguar F-Pace SUV, is now unavailable to order from new.Whilst the...
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra EV revealed, priced near the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S Plaid
Xiaomi revealed a fully-fledged performance variant of its electric SU7 saloon today, in the form of the SU7 Ultra.Being first introduced for China, Xiaomi says the SU7 Ultra will offer 'the ultimate driving experience'...
When is Rivian coming to Europe?
The existing Rivian EV duo, the R1S SUV and R1T pickup truck, have already taken the U.S. and Canadian markets by storm, by offering a rugged image and impressive capabilities both on and off-road...
MINI JCW brand enters electric era, with two new fast EVs revealed
The MINI performance subbrand, John Cooper Works (JCW), is beginning its switch to electrification, after the reveal of two performance-oriented electric cars at this week's Paris Motor Show.Traditionally the reserve of only the fastest...
BYD continues European EV expansion, despite tariffs
The large presence of BYD at the annual Paris Motor Show demonstrates that BYD is here to stay, particularly within the European Union, despite an additional tariff of 17% placed against the automaker by...
Citroen unveils new EVs and concepts at Paris Motor Show
Citroen has unveiled a number of EVs, both in concept and production stages, at this week's Paris Motor Show.This includes updated all-electric versions of its C4 and C4 X vehicles, alongside a concept of...
Renault 4 E-Tech revealed at Paris Motor Show
After hinting at the electric Renault 4's design last week with some close up shots, the Renault 4 E-Tech has now been revealed in full, as the Paris Motor Show commences.Set to be built...
Ford Explorer Review: An alternative to the Tesla Model Y?
The Ford Explorer is an important car in the manufacturer’s European EV journey. Following the Ford Mustang Mach-e, it’s become the second fully-electric car available from Ford in the region, and also the first...
Alpine A390 concept revealed: The five-door performance EV arriving next year
Ahead of its debut at the Paris Motor Show next week, Alpine has revealed photos and information on the Alpine A390_β - a five-door, all-electric sports car, joining the Alpine A290 as the second...
Zeekr EVs enter Norwegian market, as its European operations expand
Geely-owned premium EV manufacturer, Zeekr, is launching in Norway this month - becoming the third European territory to take delivery of the EVs.The fully-electric models on offer will include the Zeekr 001, and Zeekr...
EVs to look out for at next week’s Paris Motor Show
The annual Paris Motor Show kicks off next week, running from the 14th to the 20th of October.As car makers continue to offer an increased portfolio of fully-electric models, there are a significant number...
Volkswagen eyes up cost savings for its future €20k EV
As reported by Spiegel Business, Volkswagen Group is rumoured to be in the process of deciding the location to build the firm's cheapest EVs, from 2027 onwards.Factories reported to be under consideration include those...
Waylands to showcase the all-electric MG Cyberster to fleet buyers, this October
The MG CybersterAs MG celebrates its 100th anniversary as a car manufacturer, the brand is making a bold statement with the all-electric MG Cyberster. This modern roadster, which harks back to MG’s 1920s sport...
Renault Twingo Concept: New pics of the £17k EV revealed
Renault has revealed more pictures of the all-electric Renault Twingo concept, set to hit the market in its final form in 2026.This is likely to become the cheapest electric car offered by Renault so...
Tesla introduces most efficient Model Y yet: 373 miles between chargers
Tesla has introduced a new variant to the Model Y range, replacing the existing entry-level variant of the best selling EV.With UK prices starting at £46,990, its offers more range than the current AWD...
Skoda Elroq revealed: New electric compact SUV achieves price parity with the Karoq
Skoda debuted its all-new electric compact SUV, the Elroq, today.Coming onto the market as the second fully-electric car currently available from the brand, it’ll become the cheapest EV it offers - after the cheaper...