EV Market Pulse

The Kia EV3 offers a rare lower-end electric option in a US market dominated by premium models, starting at $31,385 for roughly 220 miles of range and...

States are tailoring EV incentives to local priorities and buyer segments.

• Oregon reopened its Clean Vehicle Rebate Program through Nov. 4,...

Consumer Reports and JD Power flag PHEVs as less reliable than ICE vehicles, yet the numbers tell a more nuanced story.

• Lumped categories: CR...

The 2026 plug-in hybrid market now stretches from family-focused to high-performance luxury.

• Nissan Rogue PHEV delivers 38 miles of EV range plus...

Minnesota's EV charging network exploded from just 5 stations in 2011 to over 1,000 stations and nearly 3,000 ports by 2025.

Key drivers include:
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A Plug In America survey of 4,205 respondents found just 0.5% of EV owners would replace their vehicle with a gas car, while 95.3% would choose...

Range-extended EVs are reviving as a bridge solution, delivering electric driving feel with a gasoline generator backup for trips beyond battery...

California and Oregon are stepping up with targeted EV incentives to drive adoption despite federal uncertainty.

• PG&E's V2X expansion now covers...

Texas Senate committee reviewed SB 2807 implementation, which authorizes commercial AV operations via TxDMV.

• TxDMV received 42 AV complaints since...

Addionics' Smart 3D Porous Current Collectors improve ion transport and electrode access, letting existing materials deliver more usable range and...

Melexis has signed a Master Purchase Agreement with BYD, becoming a direct supplier and gaining streamlined access for its sensors and drivers in...

European EV registrations rose 13% year-on-year in July across 16 markets, yet concealed door handles are exposing a clear consumer pain point that could force design changes ahead.

• EV market projected to hit $150.92 billion by 2031 at 8.01% CAGR, fueled by incentives and local supply chains.
• Battery costs fell to $108/kWh in...

Budget-conscious shoppers now face clear choices between pure EVs and PHEVs.

• Chevy Bolt vs Equinox EV: The 2027 Bolt delivers 262 miles range with...

Tech readiness has advanced, yet V2G stays non-mainstream.

• GM's bidirectional fleet needs utility approval, programs, and compatible equipment to...

• Cell inconsistencies cut EV battery health by 6.2-7.5% and shorten lifetime 17.7-22.8%
• Energy utilization limited to 80.7% in cars and 72.9% in...

US EV demand is diverging sharply from global trends.

• US sales fell 20.5% YoY in Q2 2026 to 247k units, dropping to 5.8% market share after federal...

The 2027 Kia Sportage X-Line Prestige PHEV gives hesitant buyers electric driving without full commitment by blending 34 miles of EV range for daily...

Audi's new A2 delivers 12.3 kWh/100 km consumption and nearly 500 km range from its 61 kWh battery through refined aerodynamics with a 0.24 drag...

China's regulatory crackdown on concealed door handles requires manual releases inside and outside EVs starting 2027, after fatal incidents like a...