EVs
BMW Hands 2027 i5, i7 and iX3 Buyers $500 in Charging. Here's What It Actually Covers
The credit splits into $300 for 15-plus networks and $200 for IONNA only, lasts one year, and buys roughly 500 kWh at IONNA's $0.39 cap.
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New Cars
Toyota's 2027 RAV4 Gets NACS Fast Charging on Every Plug-In and a Taller Woodland
Every 2027 RAV4 plug-in hybrid gets one NACS port with DC fast charging, the Woodland rises to 9.1 inches, and base prices climb $400 to $600.
Analysis
After the Midterms: What Each Branch Controls on Tariffs, EV Credits and Fuel Rules
Democrats will control both chambers from January 3. Tariffs, EV credits and fuel rules each change through a different procedure, and most still run into a presidential veto.
EVs
Ford Fathom Will Power Your House Without a $5,000 Inverter
The 2027 Fathom sends more than 10 kW to a home from an inverter built into the truck, and Ford says the home-side hardware will cost about $2,100, not $5,205.
Comparison
Mach-E vs. Model Y at $40,000: Ford Brings the Battery, Tesla the Network and Software
Both start within $5 of $40,000. Ford adds 88 kWh and free lane centering; Tesla has an EPA rating, native Superchargers, and a $99 FSD subscription.
EVs
BMW's iX5 Hit 460 kW in a Charging Demo. No U.S. Network Offers That Yet
The electric X5 can take far more power than any public charger in the U.S. delivers today. Here's what that means for buyers in 2027.
New Cars
Lexus Puts U.S. Numbers on the 2027 NX: 324-HP Plug-In, 45 EV Miles, NACS Standard
U.S. figures for the hybrid-only 2027 NX: 244 hp for the 350h, 324 hp and an estimated 45 electric miles for the plug-in. Pricing is still to come.
New Cars / EV
Mercedes-AMG’s First Electric SUV Packs 1,153 HP — Here’s What America Gets
AMG’s first ground-up SUV pairs three axial-flux motors with charging rated up to 710 kW. It reaches US dealers next summer, and Mercedes hasn’t priced it here yet.
Explainer
Your EV Can Keep the Lights On. Here’s Which Ones Actually Can
Twelve GM models, the Cybertruck and new Teslas with a Powerwall can back up a home today. Kia, Ford and Subaru owners face a longer list of caveats.
EVs
BMW Survey: 73% of Americans Need 75 Miles a Day. 42% Want an EV With 300
A BMW-commissioned poll finds most Americans could live with 75 miles of range, yet 42% want 300. Price, not range, is still the biggest barrier.
Recalls
VW ID.4 Recall: Don’t Charge Past 80% Until Volkswagen Finds a Fix
Volkswagen says it hasn’t found the cause of a battery defect in 22,524 ID.4s. Owners get a charging cap and a warning sticker while a repair is developed.
EVs
New Tesla Model 3 and Model Y Can Now Power Your Home — If You Own a Powerwall 3
Powershare Home Backup now covers Tesla’s best-sellers, but only cars ordered since October 1 are guaranteed to have it, and a Powerwall 3 is mandatory.
New Cars / EV
BMW's Electric iX4 Coupe-SUV Arrives in March at $66,200 — and a 603-HP M60 Follows
The iX4 50 xDrive costs $4,700 more than the iX3 it's based on, and its 428-mile range is still BMW's own estimate, not an EPA rating.
Tech
Honda's In-Motion Wireless Charging Road Heads to Public Tests in 2027
Honda and two Japanese builders have road-ready hardware that charges EVs on the move, aimed first at 20-ton trucks, with highway trials alongside a rival Toyota team from 2027.
EVs
Jaguar Type 01 Starts at $130,500 With 1,015 HP and Tesla Supercharger Access
Jaguar's electric four-door GT opens US orders in early 2027 with 850-volt charging and native Supercharger access. Here's what the price covers — and what Jaguar still hasn't said.
Tech
Solid-State EV Batteries: Who's Really Close to Production — and Who's Just Testing
Toyota still targets 2027–28 for its first all-solid-state EV, but every other car with "solid-state" cells is a test mule — and some aren't fully solid at all.
EVs
Tesla Will Now Let You Drive Away From a Supercharger Still Plugged In — in an Emergency
A software update lets Teslas pull away from a U.S. Supercharger with the cable still attached. Tesla says station-side repairs alone can run up to $25,000.
EVs
EV Winter Range: Teslas Keep Up to 88%, GM's Ultium SUVs Trail the Pack
Fleet data from 30,000 cars shows EVs keep 78% of their range at freezing on average — but Teslas hold up to 88%, while GM's Blazer EV keeps just 69%.
EVs
The Charging Network That Beat Tesla in J.D. Power's Study Has Doubled in Size
The automaker-backed fast-charging network now has more than 180 U.S. sites, and Plug & Charge is coming for some Toyota and Lexus EVs.
EVs
Which EVs Can Charge at a Tesla Supercharger — and Which Still Need an Adapter
Twenty-one automakers now have Supercharger access, but whether you plug straight in or fumble with a $185–$249 adapter depends on your brand and model year. Here is the full breakdown.