Electric

ElectricFord’s Future Electric SUVs Will Have to Wait
Along with the announcement of two new EV platforms during a presentation to investors back in May—one for RWD and AWD vehicles, another for large pickups—Ford confirmed the upcoming launch of an electric Explorer and Lincoln Aviator . However, don’t hold your breath if you’re waiting for either one: the …
ElectricChevrolet Silverado EV to Hit the Market Late in 2023
As we reported back in October, the fully electric variant of the Chevrolet Silverado full-size pickup will debut at CES in Las Vegas, more specifically during the opening keynote delivered by GM Chair and CEO Mary Barra on January 5, 2022. However, future customers will have to wait another two …
ElectricFord F-150 Lightning Closing in on 200,000 Reservations
UPDATED (12/10/2021): Ford has now stopped taking reservations to pave the way for factory orders. Below is the original story. Whether you’ve already made a $100 deposit for the upcoming 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning or are thinking about it, prepare to wait—a lot. The automaker now says it has received …
ElectricTesla Cybertruck Production to Begin With New Four-Motor Variant
Since October, the Tesla Cybertruck ’s specs are nowhere to be found on the company’s website. Why? The polarizing electric pickup, which was originally introduced as a prototype in November 2019 and won’t enter production before 2022, is currently undergoing last-minute changes. Significant ones, we might add. Among others, we’ve …
ElectricLexus RZ Confirmed as Brand’s First Electric SUV for Canada
Sometime in 2022, Lexus will unveil its first all-electric SUV designed for global markets including North America. Inspired by the LF-Z Electrified concept, the vehicle will simply be called RZ. Look for a performance-oriented, coupe-style SUV that rides on a specially modified version of the e-TNGA electric vehicle platform, which …
ElectricToyota Puts EV Focus on Affordability, Not Range
Toyota’s first battery electric vehicle, called bZ4X , is slated to launch in mid-2022 and looks very promising. In fact, similar to the RAV4 Prime plug-in hybrid SUV, demand is sure to be quite strong, especially in markets like Quebec and B.C. Following its North American premiere at the Los …
ElectricHennessey Aiming for 2,400-Horsepower, 6-Wheeled EV in 2026
Texas-based tuner Hennessey Performance Engineering’s next in-house project following the Venom F5 is almost out of this world. Due in 2026, it’s an electric car unlike any other in terms of design and performance. The company posted a few sketches and revealed some specifications today on its Facebook page. Project …
ElectricStellantis, Mercedes-Benz Jump on Solid-State Battery Bandwagon
Just like Hyundai and Kia did a few weeks ago, two other automakers are investing in Massachussetts-based startup Factorial Energy, which happens to have former Panasonic, Daimler and Ford bosses on its advisory board. The goal is to accelerate the development of solid-state batteries for electric vehicles. We’re talking about …
ElectricTesla Model 3 Prices Go Up, Federal EV Rebate No Longer Applies
Tesla Canada’s latest decision won’t please many potential Model 3 customers. The base price for the single-motor RWD variant has been raised to $59,990, making it ineligible to the $5,000 federal rebate for electric vehicle. Remember, the Canadian government’s iZEV Program sets a maximum MSRP of $45,000 for vehicles with …
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