Electric

The federal government in Ottawa has decided to backtrack on zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales mandates as the auto industry is hit hard by the trade war with the U.S. Starting in 2026, 20% of automakers’ sales in Canada were to be ZEVs. However, Prime Minister Mark Carney today announced that …

Starting September 9, Porsche electric vehicle owners will gain access to approximately 23,500 Tesla Superchargers across North America thanks to a manufacturer-approved NACS adapter. At this soft launch stage, customers will use the Tesla app to enable charging. Charging through the My Porsche app and plug-and-charge is expected to follow …

In addition to unveiling its all-new, all-electric iX3 during a world premiere in Munich, BMW today offered another preview of the closely related i3 compact sedan. A complete departure from the small hatchback bearing the same name that was discontinued in 2021, this new i3 is based, just like the …

Ahead of IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich (September 9-14), Porsche today announced a new wireless charging system for electric vehicles with the intention of becoming the first car manufacturer to hit the market with this alternative solution to home chargers and power outlets. The system will launch together with the …

As yet further evidence of slowing demand for electric vehicles, Volkswagen this week decided to cut production of the ID.4 crossover at its Chattanooga, Tennessee plant. This is where North American-bound ID.4s have been built since the summer of 2022, leaving the German factory in Zwickau to cater to the …

The Tesla Model Y Performance is finally back, at least in Europe (and a few other global markets) where it has just been unveiled with deliveries to begin sometime in September. Nothing has been announced for North America yet, but sales here should begin at the same time or almost.

The Porsche Macan Electric is already entering its third year on the market. Today, the automaker announced a series of enhancements, particularly when it comes to technology, in order to improve the experience for the driver and passengers. For starters, you will now be able to use your iPhone, Apple …

Quebec-based EV charger manufacturer FLO, which last month said it would eliminate more than 80 salaried jobs and close its Shawinigan factory, today announced a plan to deploy fast chargers at 100 Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada by the end of 2028. The rollout will make Tim Hortons the largest …

Despite failing to achieve the commercial success their manufacturers hope for, electric supercars and hypercars are making waves and generating a lot of buzz with their mind-blowing, sometimes record-breaking performance. The most recent example comes from China. On August 8 at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg track in Germany, BYD …

General Motors (GM) plans to import batteries from China to power the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt , despite punitive tariffs of around 80% imposed by the Trump administration, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal . The two-year agreement with Chinese giant CATL will serve as a temporary solution …