Cars & EVs

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A BYD Han EV on display at IAA 2023 (illustrative photo of a prior Han EV generation)

News · Oct 13, 2026

BYD Great Han EV launches in China from ~$35,000 with up to 1,008 km CLTC

BYD’s Dynasty flagship sedan starts at 235,900 yuan. The RWD Premium claims 1,008 km CLTC; Flash Charging is quoted at 10–97% in nine minutes.

News · Oct 13, 2026
Tesla pauses Model 3 Premium orders in Canada, citing its China import quota
Tesla says demand used up its quota for China-built cars, and orders should resume around March 2027. Canada's own tracker shows about two-thirds of the national quota unused.
News · Oct 13, 2026
Tesla rolls out Halloween Mode with FSD Supervised v14.3.12
Software 2026.38.5 adds spooky cabin features and FSD improvements including a rewritten AI runtime Tesla says cuts reaction time by about 20%.
News · Oct 13, 2026
BYD Atto 8: a seven-seat flagship EV that charges 10–97% in nine minutes
BYD's new European flagship SUV has a 115 kWh Blade Battery, up to 653 km WLTP range and Flash Charging. Sales start in Q1 2027; pricing is not announced yet.
Buying Guides · Oct 13, 2026
How to look after your EV battery: 8 habits that actually matter
Practical, myth-free advice on charging limits, fast charging, heat, cold and storage, so your electric car's battery stays healthy for years.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Opel debuts STX Concept estate and its 800+ hp GSE 27FE Formula E car
Opel premiered two cars in Paris: the electric STX Concept estate and the GSE 27FE, its first Formula E car for the GEN4 era, with all-wheel drive and up to 700 kW of regeneration.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Hyundai in Paris: all-new BAYON, refreshed TUCSON and the electric STARIA Cargo
Hyundai's Paris stand brought a new BAYON with a 138 PS hybrid, a TUCSON with a 17-inch screen and a STARIA Cargo EV van with up to 450 km of WLTP range on an 800 V platform.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Volkswagen recalls 22,524 ID.4 EVs in the US over battery fire risk
VW advises owners of 2023–2026 ID.4 models to charge to no more than 80% while it investigates a high-voltage battery defect that could lead to thermal runaway.
News · Oct 12, 2026
Audi A2 e-tron in Paris: 646 km of range and a 0.24 drag coefficient
Audi showed its new compact electric A2 e-tron to the public in Paris. It is built in Ingolstadt, starts at €38,200 in Germany and reaches European customers in December.
News · Oct 12, 2026
The two-seat smart #2 returns as an EV, debuting at the Paris Motor Show
smart has revived its original city-car formula: a 2.75-metre, two-seat electric #2 with up to 290 km of WLTP range. Early ordering in Europe started straight after the premiere.
News · Oct 11, 2026
Citroën 2 CV Concept previews a ~€15,000 electric city car for 2028
Citroën revived the 2 CV name with a 3.76-metre electric concept. A production version made in Europe is due within two years, with a target price of around €15,000.