When Ford introduced the Maverick compact pickup in 2021, it was an instant hit. The small truck’s combination of a sub-$20,000 starting price, standard hybrid powertrain, and practical utility tapped into a huge untapped market. Ford sold over 131,000 Mavericks in 2024 alone, far outpacing early sales of the larger (and more expensive) F-150 Lightning … Read more
As electric pickups continue to proliferate in the upper price ranges, two emerging entries are quietly preparing to upend the market—not with outrageous specs or six-figure MSRPs, but with smart packaging, attainable pricing, and bold ideas about what a pickup should be. Meet the Slate Auto Truck and the rumored Ford Ranchero EV—a startup challenger … Read more
The new 2026 Nissan Leaf has an interesting, and possibly confusing, setup for charging it. Unlike many EVs, there are two charging ports on the car. While some do have a two-port arrangement, like the Porsche Taycan, this setup is a bit different and will take a little bit of explaining. Here’s our guide for … Read more
The Chevy Bolt wasn’t a class-leading electric vehicle, but it was popular. The main reason for that was because of the car’s affordability. With or without incentives, the Bolt was a car you could put in your driveway on the cheap, and it’d be an excellent second car for the daily grind, or even a … Read more
For the model year 2025, Ford updated the Mach-E in several areas. The main one was the addition of a heat pump to handle the climate duties in the cabin. For the Mach-E GT Premium, ventilated seats are on offer. But otherwise, the vehicle remains mostly unchanged from the bigger update in 2024. The enjoyable … Read more
While many owners of EVs charge either at home or at work, once in a while, you might need to plug your electric vehicle into a fast charger for some more juice. That’s why we test the charging performance when connected to a fast charger. Our goal is to also normalize the reporting of data, … Read more
Donald Trump has made opposition to electric vehicles (EVs) a central theme of his political messaging in recent years. Throughout the 2024 campaign and into 2025, the former president has framed EVs as symbols of government overreach, economic peril, and cultural elitism. He has promised to undo many of President Joe Biden’s climate initiatives, especially … Read more
China’s electric vehicle industry: Production, sales and policy trends China’s EV sector has maintained strong momentum over the past month. In April 2025, China sold about 1.23 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) – a category including battery electric and plug-in hybrid cars – a figure up roughly 44% year-on-year. Notably, NEVs accounted for approximately 50.8% … Read more
Owning a Tesla—or any battery electric vehicle (BEV), for that matter—comes with its share of maintenance benefits. You can say goodbye to oil changes and spark plugs, and instead focus on a much shorter checklist: windshield wipers, wiper fluid, brakes, and tires. Of these, three are fairly easy to monitor. But windshield wipers often get … Read more
The electric SUV market is heating up, and two new contenders are ready to hit the trails—and your driveway. The 2026 Subaru Trailseeker and the 2026 Toyota bZ Woodland both made their debuts with adventure in mind, promising real utility, high-tech interiors, and zero tailpipe emissions. While they share some similarities, each has its own … Read more
