Battery Electric Vehicles

Swapping batteries in ebikes is pretty common, but things get more complicated for electric cars. EV maker Nio has had swappable batteries at the heart of its design language for a while now, and has recently celebrated its 500,000th battery swap.

China's BYD puts energy density aside and approaches EV battery design from a different angle, efficiently packaging lithium-iron-phosphate batteries to be more stable, less prone to fire and longer-lasting, all while providing 375 miles of range.

With the success of its first diesel-electric snow groomer, the 600 E+ "Green Machine", launched in 2012, the team at PistenBully was inspired to work towards developing a 100-percent electric, zero-emission groomer, which has already proven itself in field testing.

Zero Labs is building battery-electric "classic" first-generation Ford Broncos. The design is classic, the powertrain is modern, and everything else about it is new. The Ford Bronco EV being made by Zero debuts just in time to meet the new-generation (actual) Ford Bronco.

Ahead of the New York International Auto Show, Hyundai's luxury brand has unveiled a new compact concept called the Mint. Appropriately in green, the all-electric Genesis Mint Concept is a lightweight, compact​ two-door, two-seater​ designed for upper-crust city drivers.

Toyota has taken the wraps off two battery electric vehicles (BEVs) at the Shanghai Auto Show this week. Due to hit showrooms in 2020, both the C-HR and IZOA are aimed at the Chinese market and will be the first BEVs to launch in China under the Toyota brand.

Nikola Motor has so far been concentrating its pre-production efforts on hydrogen fuel cell trucking. But a tweet on Friday confirmed that the company is heading into shorter haul electric cargo transport territory with the announcement of battery electric versions of the Nikola Two and Tre.​

The Kia Niro EV will be the fully electric version of the crossover, following the hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions already in production. Set to debut at the Paris Motor Show in September 2018, Kia offered a sneak peek at the Niro EV via a short presser and some photos.

​BMW is expanding the of its i Division, inserting electrified powertrains into everything from the i3 to big limos. Soon, i power will also be big on the high seas. The new Hinckley Dasher will take to the ocean with an electric BMW i powertrain hiding within its shapely hull.

Odyssey Trikes' Mark 5 Super claims a range of 300 miles (480 km) on a single charge, while also boasting a top speed of 60 mph (96 km/h).

Chevy pulls some more of the veil back from the Spark EV.

Established Lincoln and Jaguar auto dealer Ramon Alvarez has announced the opening of a new low cost electric vehicle showroom in southern California.