EVs

Toyota plans to offer its Corolla, the world's best-selling car, as a fully electric model. The move would put the company's biggest nameplate into the EV market and marks a notable shift in Toyota's electrification strategy. Commenters are debating whether Toyota is genuinely committing to EVs or hedging after years of favoring hybrids, and what an electric Corolla means for the wider mass-market car market.

Electric car sales in Europe have surged 52% as gasoline prices reach record levels, with fuel reportedly costing around $10 a gallon. Bloomberg reports the price spike is accelerating the shift from combustion engines to electric vehicles across the continent, with drivers and industry watchers crediting high fuel costs for the sharp uptick in EV adoption.

The Trump administration is scrapping fuel economy standards put in place under President Biden, including the aggressive mileage requirements that pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. Officials cited slow consumer adoption of EVs and pressure on carmakers as justification for easing the rules. The rollback marks a significant reversal of Biden-era climate and transportation policy and is drawing attention from automakers, regulators, and environmental groups nationwide.

Two of China's electric vehicle manufacturers have announced a deal, a sign that the country's crowded EV sector is beginning to consolidate. The New York Times reports the agreement comes as intensifying competition, price wars and overcapacity push China's auto industry toward mergers and consolidation.

New figures on plug-in electric vehicle adoption — counting battery-electric cars alongside plug-in hybrids and extended-range models — show the share of new passenger-car sales and registrations in different countries as of around August 2026. Norway is again approaching 100%, but the point being made is that a range of other countries across continents, income levels and grid types are also climbing the list.

Second-quarter US sales figures show electric vehicle market share increasing in 47 states, while sales of internal combustion engine vehicles declined. The data points to a broad-based shift toward electric cars rather than growth confined to a few coastal markets. Industry watchers are weighing what the trend means for dealers, charging infrastructure and automakers' production plans for the rest of the year.

US media outlets are ranking the ten states with the most electric vehicle chargers as electric car sales continue to rise. The coverage highlights how charging infrastructure is expanding unevenly across the country, with some states far ahead of others in public charging availability as more drivers switch to EVs.

Two Chinese electric vehicle makers, Geely and Nio, have announced a deal, according to a New York Times report. The agreement is being read as a sign that China's crowded EV market, marked by intense price competition and thin margins, is entering a phase of consolidation, with weaker automakers expected to merge or be absorbed by larger rivals.

A newly highlighted solid-state battery pack claims to deliver up to 745 miles of range on a single charge, a figure far beyond what most of today's electric vehicles can achieve. The report argues such technology could make current EVs obsolete once it reaches production. Details on timing, cost and which manufacturers might adopt the pack remain unclear.

Reuters has published a newsletter asking whether luxury electric cars can find buyers, examining demand for high-end electric vehicles from premium brands. The question comes as automakers ramp up luxury EV line-ups while sales in some markets have proven slower than expected, with affluent buyers remaining cautious about price, range and resale value despite growing overall EV adoption.

Carmakers are heading into a period with few new model launches, as the industry's shift to electric vehicles disrupts traditional development cycles. Companies are retooling plants and reallocating budgets toward EV platforms, leaving gaps in upcoming lineups through 2027. Industry watchers say the pause could shake up sales rankings and give whichever manufacturer launches new combustion models first a temporary edge.

Volkswagen has previewed the ID Tiguan, an electric SUV set to replace the ID 4 in 2027. The model is expected to carry the Tiguan name onto VW's electric lineup, signaling the brand's continued shift from combustion-era badges to its ID series as the ID 4 reaches the end of its cycle.

Pete Buttigieg is trending in US searches alongside renewed discussion of electric vehicle policy. The attention comes as General Motors president Mark Reuss said the company will not 'whipsaw' its EV strategy in response to swings in gas prices or government policy. Commenters are debating how federal policy under the former transportation secretary's tenure shaped automakers' electric vehicle plans.

Chinese electric vehicle maker Leapmotor has passed 1,000 retail locations across Europe, marking a rapid expansion of its dealer network on the continent. The milestone underlines the company's push to scale up sales of affordable electric cars in Europe, backed by its partnership with Stellantis, and signals growing competition for established European and Asian EV brands.

A question circulating among electric vehicle owners: when a carmaker discontinues an EV model, will it continue to receive software updates and support? The concern is growing as several automakers retire older electric models, leaving owners uncertain whether features, security patches and performance improvements will keep coming to cars they already bought.

Fuel prices are expected to climb in 2026, raising questions about whether electric cars will remain cheaper to run than petrol and diesel vehicles. Commentators in the motoring world are weighing rising electricity costs against increases at the pump, as drivers consider whether switching to an EV still saves money day to day.

Volkswagen has confirmed that the successor to its electric ID.4 SUV will be called the ID. Tiguan, reviving its best-known nameplate for the EV era. The move signals VW's effort to make its electric lineup more familiar to buyers who know the petrol Tiguan, one of its top-selling models worldwide. Details on timing and specifications have not yet been announced.

A new open-source project called Jevstiller lets users distill the Jev model into a version that runs locally, with a built-in disagreement bound intended to limit how far the distilled model's outputs can diverge from the original. The project launched on Hacker News, where it drew attention and discussion about local model distillation and its guarantees.

Maryland lawmakers are considering new taxes on electric vehicles to help fund the state's bridges, roads and highways. As more drivers switch to EVs, the state collects less in gasoline taxes that traditionally finance transportation infrastructure, prompting officials to explore alternative revenue sources targeting electric vehicle owners.

A Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit is scheduled to take place, and commentary ahead of the event frames it as an audit of the country's national electric vehicle policy. The summit is expected to draw attention to how well government policy on EV adoption has performed, with industry observers using the gathering to assess progress and gaps in implementation.

The European Union is considering measures to restrict or impose additional duties on imported electric vehicles, amid concerns that cheap foreign imports, particularly from China, are undercutting European carmakers. The debate touches on trade policy, industrial competitiveness and the EU's climate goals, and is being watched closely by automakers including Toyota and European manufacturers who could benefit from protectionist steps.

Donald Trump is publicly championing an electric vehicle despite having long criticized electric cars and pushed to roll back EV-friendly policies. The about-face is drawing attention because it clashes with his administration's stance on the auto industry and emissions rules, prompting speculation about his motives and what it means for the electric vehicle market.