Electric Car Review

Summary – All remaining internal combustion cars are expected to go hybrid before the last cylinder is removed due to a shift towards pure electric vehicles – Legacy brands like Toyota are moving towards hybrid-only models, showing that hybrid technology offers benefits in terms of horsepower, torque, and fuel economy…

Summary – Cadillac’s Lyriq electric SUV is being reviewed for a week – General Motors struggled with initial production of the Lyriq, but has since had success with EV sales – The Lyriq is the first of several electric SUVs Cadillac plans to release – The reviewer plans to test…

Summary – Tesla plans to reveal its long-awaited robotaxi, known as the “Cybercab”, on August 8 – Elon Musk believes Tesla’s future relies on artificial intelligence and robotics, specifically self-driving cars – The robotaxi will be a purpose-built vehicle designed for autonomous driving, lacking a steering wheel or pedals -…

Summary – Polestar’s first crossover is priced slightly high, but it aims to compete with BMW, Porsche, and Mercedes in the electric vehicle market – Polestar has faced financial challenges and needs the Polestar 3 to boost sales and brand perception – The Polestar 3 is a midsize luxury crossover…

Summary – Alanis King reviews the 2024 Tesla Cybertruck, known for its controversial appearance – The car is a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive model starting at $80,000 with additional features for over $100,000 – The review covers features like steer-by-wire, materials, storage options, and unique controls – The Cybertruck has garnered attention…

Summary – The Ioniq 5 delivers state-of-the-art fast charging performance and retro-futurism, defying typical EV expectations – The infotainment system is simple and focused on minimal distraction but lacks distinct menu graphics – Physical interfaces for the infotainment system are intuitive and accessible to the driver – Smartphone integration requires…

Summary – Zeekr X is a small luxury crossover similar to Volvo EX30 but with unique features – It is based on the same SEA platform as Smart #3 and Volvo EX30 with similar specs – Zeekr X has a plush interior with unique design elements and electronic features -…

Summary – Rivian is set to launch its first mass-market product, the Rivian R2, a compact crossover priced at $45,000 – The R2 is designed to be more affordable and target the competitive compact crossover segment in the American passenger-car market – The R2 is smaller, has a charging door…

Summary – Rivian has introduced the second-generation R1S and R1T with improvements to address profitability, product updates, and customer excitement – Changes under the skin include new batteries, motors, and interior trim; Quad-Motor setup offers 1,025 horsepower and 1,198 lb-ft of torque – Reduction in parts, simplified electrical architecture, and…

Summary – Geely’s midsize electric sport sedan stands out among Western automakers – There are differences between vehicles on Geely’s new modular EV platform that prevent them all from feeling the same – The Zeekr 007 is a top performer among Geely group’s fleet of EV and PHEV models -…