Electric Vehicles

Though pitched as the first of its kind, we have seen something very similar to the Dryft Board as far back as 2011. This new Hybrid Board Cross merges elements of a BMX bike, skateboard and drift cart into one fun-loving e-mobility package.

Sony's foray into electric cars, the Afeela 1, is now available to pre-order. Bookings are open in California, with the Origin trim starting at $89,900, and the Signature trim at $102,900. Expect a great cabin experience and driving assistance.

San Diego's storied e-mobility startup Aptera is driving into CES 2025 for the first public showing of its production-intent solar electric vehicle, which has just been aero tweaked with help from Pininfarina.

Trust a Chinese automaker to consistently push the boundaries of innovation. Swappable battery, autonomous tech, quirky design, and an inexpensive retail price - Nio's all-new Firefly EV might just be the best modern hatch on the market.

American EV startup Canoo has been in hot water for a while now, and it looks like the temperature's rising further. Last Friday, Canoo put its team on a “mandatory unpaid break” through 2024. And it's only delivered a handful of vehicles so far.

A few years ago, Verge launched a wild motorcycle with rear wheel so hollow you could stick a leg through it. Now, spinoff company Donut Lab is pursuing new applications for that motor, from stacked-rotor VTOLs to dominating multi-terrain e-machines.

A big ol' SUV isn't the ideal choice for city folk needing to quietly and cleanly zip around busy streets. Micro-cars make more sense, and the boxy A05 that made its debut at EICMA 2024 in Milan last month is now up for pre-order.

Japanese auto giants Honda and Nissan are set to discuss a merger, amid stiff competition from the likes of Tesla and BYD. They'll explore operating jointly under a holding company, and possibly even bring Mitsubishi into the mix.

Bright pink color, a new typeface, and a missing cat in its emblem – Jaguar’s rebrand campaign has been the talk of the town since its launch. It certainly divides opinions for a car maker with a rich history of nearly 100 years.

Two of Japan’s biggest companies came together some two and a half years back to develop an electric vehicle. Sony Honda Mobility has now unveiled its first model, a four-door fastback saloon that's packed with AI and even a computer graphics game engine.

While there are a few electric cars that have onboard photovoltaic panels for charging on the go, such vehicles are definitely in the minority. The DartSolar system was designed to change that, by adding a rooftop solar power system to any EV.

Jaguar's Type 00 concept car, with its striking lines and unique design elements, is swinging for the fences as the brand reinvents itself for its hedonistic electric future.