Electric Vehicles

Following the production announcement of the C-04 electric scooter earlier this month, BMW designers have returned to the micromobility drawing board for two new concepts – the Dynamic Cargo e-trike and the Clever Commute electric kickscooter.

Mercedes has made its EV dedication known in the past, and today it shows just how dedicated it is. On the way to going all electric by 2030, it will preview the future with a Vision EQXX concept capable of traveling 1,000+ kilometers per charge.

With a view to servicing regional routes, Swedish startup Heart Aerospace is developing an all-electric aircraft designed for short trips that simply aren't economically feasible for conventional planes – and United Airlines has got on board.

Two auto companies that keep tradition alive are pooling their talents to make a cutting-edge version of a Le Mans legend. Superperformance and Everrati are collaborating on a "future-proofed" all-electric Ford GT40 continuation car.

Pininfarina gets back to bringing to life envelope-pushing concept cars with the Teorema. The design house reshapes automotive packaging into an all-electric self-driving pod that's nearly as comfy as a camper.

British company McMurtry Automotive has shown off its new Spéirling at Goodwood. It's a miniature electric hypercar with a Gordon Murray-style fan system that generates more than 500 kg of downforce at a standstill – and 120 decibels.

Better late than never, they say. Well after other American automakers have launched their all-electric full-size pickups, Ram will join the party in 2024 with a new electric 1500. It promises the new truck will be worth the wait.

Jeep intends to throw itself into the electric and autonomous revolutions, molding bleeding-edge technologies into experiences that enhance Jeep life, including fully electric and self-driving Wranglers.

The Lightyear One solar EV validation prototype has taken to the test track, where it was driven for almost nine hours at 85 km/h and clocked up 710 km on a single charge of the 60-kWh battery – with a little help from its solar panels.

The Concept Link e-scooter of the future that BMW Motorrad revealed in 2017 has finally been launched. The mold-breaking CE 04 has a top speed of 120 km/h and a per-charge range of up to 130 km, and a bunch of upgrade options are also up for grabs.

Vanderhall has provided a closer look its forthcoming all-electric off-road buggy. Switching names from Navarro to Brawley, the new e-4x4 looks like the most off-road fun you can have without any of the usual noise or emissions.

Volvo is laying out an ambitious calendar in moving toward becoming an all-electric premium car brand. As previewed by the new Concept Recharge, its next-gen electric vehicles will push for longer ranges, faster, bidirectional charging and more tech.