SlashGear Electric Vehicles

The Cadillac Escalade IQ Has Range, Luxury & So Much Tech, But I'm Still Not Convinced

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Teo Van Runkle) — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000

Cadillac's first-all electric Escalade has a big battery, big range, big equipment list, and a big price. But is it a little disappointing on the road?

Why Cybertrucks Aren't The Best Off-Road Vehicles

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Fri, 14 Mar 2025 01:15:00 +0000

While the Tesla Cybertruck is marketed as an off-road monster, real-world tests show it coming up short over and over. Here's why it's not the best option.

Mercedes Just Got Serious About Mainstream EVs

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Mercedes' new CLA is an all-electric range beast, and if the price is right this could set a fire under rival EVs.

5 Of The Biggest Battery-Related Electric Car Recalls In The US

staff@slashgear.com (Corazon Victorino) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:15:00 +0000

Electric Vehicles promise a clean and quiet ride, but these EVs were subject to huge recalls due to problems with their important battery packs.

Chevy's EV Race Truck Did What Ford's Failed To (But It's Not The Pickup You Think)

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Teo Van Runkle) — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 14:22:42 +0000

Chevy may be celebrating the success of its Silverado EV ZR2 Concept at the Mint 400, but the familiar design hides an electric surprise.

Want The Best Tires For Your Tesla? Look For These Sidewall Codes

staff@slashgear.com (Olivia Richman) — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:15:00 +0000

How do you even know if a tire is Tesla-approved? Luckily, there are codes on the tire that indicate if it has been approved by Tesla.

Every Electric Pickup Truck Available In 2025, Ranked Cheapest To Most Expensive

staff@slashgear.com (Michael Sullivan) — Sun, 09 Mar 2025 12:30:00 +0000

Electric trucks come in more models than ever before, so we're taking a look at each one that's available on the market in 2025 and ranking them by price.

4 Surprisingly Quick Cars Powered By Two-Cylinder Engines

staff@slashgear.com (James Hydzik) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 13:45:00 +0000

Two-cylinder engines don't have a stellar reputation for being especially quick. Here is a list of a few models with two-cylinder engines that test that theory.

Battery Teardown Pits Tesla Against Its Biggest Rival (And Elon Musk Should Be Worried)

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Sat, 08 Mar 2025 01:44:59 +0000

A recent study saw a team taking apart a Tesla battery and comparing its architecture to that of its biggest rival - here's what the researchers found.

Maserati Found Supercar Buyers' Big Dealbreaker, And The MC20 Folgore Paid The Price

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:43:30 +0000

Maserati's plans for an all-electric supercar have been unplugged. Here's what happened - and what we think should happen next.

Volvo ES90 Revealed: A Fast, Long-Range EV— Is This What Volvo Needed All Along?

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 10:10:00 +0000

The Volvo ES90 has been revealed, featuring impressive power and range. The company says it's in a class of its own, but will consumers agree?

2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL Gets Bigger Interior, Bigger Trunk, Bigger Price

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 05:01:00 +0000

Boasting even more third row space, the 2026 Cadillac Escalade IQL offers more storage and passenger space in its extra-large luxury form factor.

Do Teslas Come With A Spare Tire? What You Need To Know

staff@slashgear.com (KR Manalo) — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000

While Teslas do provide some unique benefits to owners, some other common things you might expect a car to have are missing. Is a spare tire one of those?

What Is Audi E-Tron & Which Production Models Have The Name?

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Mon, 24 Feb 2025 18:30:50 +0000

European car companies may be slowing down their march toward electrification, but the Audi e-tron line is still growing. Here's what the brand's up to.

12 Hybrid Vehicles That Promise The Most Electric Range Per Battery Charge

staff@slashgear.com (Mark Cowley) — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 16:30:48 +0000

Buying a hybrid increases the fuel efficiency of your car and allows you to travel on electric power alone. Here are the hybrids with the best electric range.

5 Electric Vehicles With Over 1,000 HP (Ranked By Price)

staff@slashgear.com (Monday Goma) — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 22:15:59 +0000

Electric Vehicles can do more than save you money on gas. Each of these EVs deliver over 1,000 horsepower, although they all come with hefty price tags.

Volvo ES90 Confirmed As The First All-Electric Sedan We Worried They'd Never Build

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 06:00:00 +0000

It has been confirmed that the Volvo ES90 is coming to market, which is said to be one of the most high-tech Volvos ever. Here's everything we know so far.

2025 Cadillac Lyriq Review: Fully-Loaded Luxury EV Trades Range For Toys

staff@slashgear.com (Travis Langness) — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:29:41 +0000

Cadillac's luxury electric SUV may have a relatively affordable starting price, but step up through the trims and you're looking at big money - and big toys.

Kia EV4 Revealed: Here's What We Know

staff@slashgear.com (Alex Hevesy) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 19:13:07 +0000

The Kia EV4 has been revealed and while pricing or possible range hasn't been released yet, here's everything we know about the new EV model so far.

Why Fire Retardant Car & Tech Batteries May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

staff@slashgear.com (Nadeem Sarwar) — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 11:45:19 +0000

Companies use flame-retardant enclosures on lithium-ion batteries to meet flammability standards, but are the chemicals used in these enclosures safe?