Warsaw → Rome
A long southbound spine through Central Europe: plains, then mountains, then the Campagna. Rome is not a stop — it is the point of the road.
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Opel Mokka YES launches with bold style and fresh customization options
Opel has officially opened order books for the new Opel Mokka YES, a special edition designed to bring extra style, personality, and color to the brand's popular compact SUV. According to Opel's press release, the Mokka YES arrives with a bold Koral Orange exterior, contrasting black design elements, and a series of exclusive upgrades that make it stand out immediately on the road. The Mokka YES... …
The BYD Blade 2.0 battery heated up to 78.5 degrees Celsius. An independent test showed a higher temperature than reported by the BMS.
A government laboratory measured the temperature of the BYD Blade 2.0 battery while charging at around 1,200 A. The cell temperature reached 78.5 degrees Celsius, which was significantly higher than what the car’s BMS indicated.
The Tesla Model 3 with LFP ages the slowest. The cheaper battery turned out to be more durable than the “better” ones.
Swedish analysis of nearly 10,000 battery tests shows that the Tesla Model 3 with a CATL LFP battery loses capacity more slowly than versions using LG and Panasonic cells. This is strong evidence that a cheaper chemistry might be a better choice when buying a used electric vehicle.
Volkswagen ID.Cross debuts in Europe as a compact electric SUV
Volkswagen has unveiled the all‑new ID. Cross, a compact electric SUV designed to bring premium‑class technology and refined design to one of the most competitive segments in the European market. Revealed during its world premiere in Wolfsburg, the ID. Cross marks a new chapter in Volkswagen's electric strategy, combining the brand's latest MEB+ architecture with a price point starting at €27995... …
Kia e-Niro is the leader in battery degradation, retaining 97.25% of its capacity after 100,000 km.
Swedes collected nearly 10,000 battery performance tests and determined which electric vehicles age the slowest after 100,000 km. Two Korean models came out on top, and the gap between the leaders and the rest turned out to be smaller than many expected.
A 400 kW station does not make a profit with 10 cars per day. BeReady2GO revealed the costs
BeReady2GO showed how much it actually costs to maintain a 400 kW charging station. The calculations show that even 10 cars per day are not enough for such a location to become profitable at a price of 2.00 PLN gross per kWh.
Krakow → Milan
From Vistula brick to Lombard light: the Tatras as a rumour, then the Po plain opening. Milan is Duomo and trams after the last Alpine climb.
You bought an electric car — what next? A practical guide for your first month with an EV.
The first month with an electric car is usually a mix of excitement and slight chaos. We’ve gathered items that are truly worth buying, installing, and understanding to help you get started in the EV world more quickly without unnecessary frustration.
Tesla Model Y L Premium is launched in the U.S.
Tesla has introduced the Tesla Model Y L Premium to the U.S. market, pricing it at USD 61,990 - around USD 14,000 higher than its launch price in China last year. While the American version mirrors the Chinese model in design and hardware, several dimensional figures differ slightly. These variations appear to stem from unit conversion, yet Tesla lists them officially, so they are presented... …
The first-ever BMW iX5 goes official, bringing long‑range capability and advanced charging
BMW is rewriting the legacy of its most influential Sports Activity Vehicle with the debut of the first fully electric BMW iX5, a model that brings Neue Klasse innovation, long‑range capability, and advanced charging technology to the fifth‑generation X5 family. As BMW puts it, this is "the widest possible range of drive systems" ever offered on a single model line - and the iX5 stands at the... …
The new Renault Megane E‑Tech Electric is here with more range, sharper design, and smarter tech
Renault is pushing its compact electric flagship into a new chapter. Four years after the Megane E‑Tech Electric debuted as the brand's first next‑generation EV, the model returns with a deeper redesign, a new battery, and a more mature digital ecosystem - all aimed at keeping it among the segment's front‑runners. The company highlights that more than two‑thirds of Megane E‑Tech buyers are... …
Ford begins US production of LFP battery cells, paving the way for cheaper EVs
Ford has taken a decisive step toward reshoring the electric‑vehicle supply chain in the United States, beginning production of lithium‑iron‑phosphate (LFP) battery cells at its new BlueOval Battery Park in Marshall, Michigan. The move positions Ford to become the first automaker to manufacture LFP cells domestically for mainstream consumer EVs, marking a major milestone in the company's... …
Hyundai Motor Türkiye expands with new battery plant for IONIQ 3 production
Hyundai Motor Türkiye is deepening its commitment to electric mobility with a major new investment that will add a battery assembly plant to its long‑running İzmit production hub. The facility, which forms part of a broader €715 million investment package tied to the upcoming IONIQ 3, will initially create jobs for more than 300 people and strengthen the country's role in Hyundai's global EV... …