Tesla’s top rival launches EV battery tech promising full charge in about 10 minutes

BYD’s new Blade Battery 2.0 and flash-charging network promise ultra-fast EV charging, potentially cutting charging times to minutes.

Cars     Moinak Pal     March 5

BYD reveals Tesla Model Y killer with 644-mile range and 10–70% charge in just 5 minutes

BYD’s Denza Z9GT brings a 644-mile range, a five-minute 10–70% charge, and a big price cut. If the numbers hold up, Tesla’s Model Y may finally have a serious challenger.

Cars     Rachit Agarwal     March 5

Tesla’s biggest rival just claimed the world’s longest-range EV

BYD’s Denza Z9 GT claims the world’s longest EV range, pushing electric driving past 1,000 km on a single charge.

Cars     Varun Mirchandani     February 28

Volvo’s EX30 EV is getting cheaper and adds a cool reverse charging perk

Volvo's EX30 gets a cheaper entry powertrain, two new interiors, V2L charging, and a free OTA update — right alongside a recall affecting 40,000 US batteries.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 26

The 12-minute EV charge dream is coming closer to reality

A Korean research team has developed a self-adjusting protective layer that suppresses dendrite growth in lithium-metal batteries, paving the way for EVs that could charge fully in just 12 minutes.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     February 26

Lamborghini kills its upcoming all-electric Lanzador because of nearly zero interest

Lamborghini cancels its all-electric Lanzador after weak demand, pivoting to plug-in hybrids by 2030 as CEO says EVs lack emotional appeal for buyers.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 24

Why Tesla should worry about BYD’s latest move

BYD is finally rolling out its 1360kW megawatt flash chargers in China, and the specs leave Tesla Superchargers in the dust with 400km of range added in about five minutes.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     February 24

The next big car threat is an AI backdoor you can’t detect

Georgia Tech researchers discovered VillainNet, a dormant AI backdoor that lets hackers hijack self-driving cars with 99% success while remaining invisible to current security tools.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     February 23

Here’s your chance to grab a cheaper Cybertruck but you have to hurry

Tesla dropped the Cybertruck’s price for a limited 10-day window, aiming to spark demand after slow sales. It’s the lowest price yet — but the offer won’t last.

Cars     Moinak Pal     February 22

Rivian adds Apple Watch app to control EVs from your wrist

Rivian’s new Apple Watch app lets drivers lock, unlock, check charge levels and control climate settings directly from their wrist, expanding the company’s connected EV ecosystem.

Cars     Moinak Pal     February 19

Researchers find Tesla Model 3 and Cybertruck are hackable machines on wheels

Researchers show that Tesla’s Model 3 and Cybertruck can be manipulated through internal network access, raising major concerns about cybersecurity in modern connected vehicles.

Cars     Moinak Pal     February 19

You’ll soon be able to use ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude in Apple CarPlay

Apple is opening CarPlay to third-party AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude with iOS 26.4.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     February 19

Ford wants to make EVs more affordable for you

Ford is shrinking EV batteries and cutting wiring complexity to reduce costs, aiming to price future electric vehicles closer to traditional gasoline cars.

Cars     Moinak Pal     February 18

This new aluminum-based EV battery could solve cold-weather range and charging issues

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have successfully field-tested a new aluminum-based lithium-ion battery that aims to address winter range loss while supporting fast charging.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     February 16

After hidden doors, yoke-style half-steering wheels could go out of vogue soon

China's upcoming 2027 safety rules could effectively ban yoke-style steering wheels after targeting flush door handles, signaling a broader shift toward traditional, safety-focused vehicle design.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 16

A key flaw of self-driving cars could just be poor understanding of humans

According to an engineering psychology expert, autonomous car drivers have come to face a vigilance task, raising questions on the convenience of self-driving cars.

Cars     Krittika Owary     February 12

Rivian’s new Watch app turns your wrist into a car remote

Rivian is launching a full Apple Watch app that lets EV owners lock, unlock, start, and control vehicle functions directly from the wrist, expanding support across Gen 1 and Gen 2 models.

Cars     Moinak Pal     February 10

Toyota just introduced its own robotaxi to tackle Tesla and Waymo

Toyota and Pony.ai unveil a mass-produced bZ4X robotaxi, signaling a serious, manufacturing-driven push into autonomous mobility, starting in China, with global ambitions clearly in sight.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 9

Ferrari’s first electric car is Luce, rocking interiors by ex-Apple designer Jony Ive

Jony Ive's firm LoveFrom worked with Ferrari to design the Luce, and the interiors looks unlike any sports car we have seen before.

Cars     Nadeem Sarwar     February 9

A Chinese EV giant could be testing superchargers with an absurd output

Leaked filings suggest BYD is testing 2.1-megawatt EV chargers that could slash charging times to minutes, raising big questions about infrastructure, grids, and future road trips.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 9

2027 Audi A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron have some of the coolest tech we’ve seen in a car

Audi's 2027 A6 Sportback e-tron and Q6 e-tron bring next-gen tech, gaming, AI, and comfort features you actually want, plus refreshed graphics, active privacy, and more.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 6

Apple might soon allow Gemini and ChatGPT on CarPlay for voice control

According to Bloomberg, Apple is planning to allow third-party AI chatbots for CarPlay, opening the doors for ChatGPT and Gemini in the near future.

Cars     Nadeem Sarwar     February 6

Hyundai has no Kona EV plans for 2026, but it isn’t retiring for good

Hyundai says the Kona Electric will skip the 2026 model year in the U.S. due to stock exceeding demand, but promises a return with a refreshed 2027 version.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 5

Porsche might shelve plans for electric Boxster and Cayman sports cars

Porsche may shelve plans for electric Boxster and Cayman models as costs rise, EV demand softens, and delays mount, signaling a broader rethink of sports-car electrification.

Cars     Shikhar Mehrotra     February 3

Tesla adds a new Model Y AWD option, and a new price point for you

Tesla listed a $41,990 Model Y AWD trim in the US, adding a new step above the Standard rear-wheel drive model as buyers face higher effective costs and tougher EV competition.

Cars     Paulo Vargas     February 3

Pop-out door handles may be on their way out as China cracks down on the controversial design

China has banned hidden door handles on new cars, citing safety concerns around the controversial design.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     February 3

This new battery tech will let you fast-charge your EV without hurting battery health

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has developed a new battery that supports ultra-fast charging while preserving long-term battery health.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     February 2

Honda just tested an AI system that lets your car automatically report potholes and damaged signs

Honda just tested an AI system that lets vehicles detect and automatically report potholes, damaged signs, and other road hazards.

Cars     Pranob Mehrotra     February 2

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