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Car reviews from our experts, looking at all of the latest EVs and PHEVs.
While we wait for a Dodge EV, the Hornet R/T plug-in is the next best thing
The Dodge Hornet R/T is Dodge's first crack at a plug-in hybrid, and it could be a sign of what's to come from Dodge in the future. Is it a good sign?
Bold style alone can’t muscle Chevy’s new Blazer EV to the head of its class
This new electric SUV wearing the well-known Chevy Blazer nameplate is competent, but not a game-changer.
Watch your back, Tesla. Volvo’s EX30 just raised the bar on EV value
Volvo's EX30 is attractive, innovative, boasts plenty of range, and just happens to be one of least expensive EVs available.
2024 Polestar 2 review: a standout EV, for better and worse
The 2024 Polestar 2 gets a major overhaul for the new model year, including a bigger standard battery pack, but the competition is also stiffer.
Part plug-in, part dragster, the Mercedes-AMG GLC63 is an SUV of many faces
Mercedes-AMG continues its plug-in hybrid push with a 671-horsepower performance SUV.
Now a year older, the Kia EV6 still feels like the future
The Kia EV6 shares the E-GMP platform with EVs from Hyundai and Genesis, but has a distinct character.
2023 Toyota Prius Prime review: no longer an ugly duckling
The 2023 Toyota Prius Prime gets a drastic makeover, along with more electric range and horsepower.
The first Lexus EV brims over with luxury, but can’t go the distance
The 2023 Lexus RZ 450e is Lexus' first EV for the U.S. While there's a lot to like, there's also room for improvement.
Mercedes-AMG EQE SUV first drive review: a better electric SUV
Mercedes' AMG performance division is launching its first electric SUV, with more power and improved handling.
2024 Mercedes-AMG S63 E Performance first drive review: high-performance plug-in
Mercedes' flagship sedan gets an extra dose of performance courtesy of a V8 plug-in hybrid powertrain.
2023 BMW XM review: a luxury plug-in with power
The BMW XM is over the top in many ways, but under the hood, it's a plug-in hybrid that could serve as a great way to get around without using gas.
Lucid Air Grand Touring review: Let go of your range anxiety
With 512 miles of range, the Lucid Air Grand Touring shatters EV records. But it's much more than just the king of big batteries.
Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV first drive review: ’90s look, cutting-edge tech
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV brings the EQ EV sub-brand into a popular market segment.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 first drive review: welcome to the future
The 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 is the second model in Hyundai's Ioniq EV subbrand, and it has radically different styling than its Ioniq 5 sibling.
2023 Toyota bZ4X review: exceeding low expectations
The bZ4X crossover SUV is the template for future Toyota EVs. We'll tell you if that's a good thing.
2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV review: almost an EV
The redesigned 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV drives more like an EV than a hybrid, making it a stepping stone for EV skeptics.
2022 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Limited AWD: a brilliant SUV that’s also an EV
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 may have a design that’s straight out of an old-school video game, but it’s a high-tech electric car that’s firmly planted in the present.
Kia EV6 GT first-drive review: putting a little more fun into EVs
The Kia EV6 is getting faster...and more fun. The EV6 GT not only adds a new GT mode, but also gets a drift mode, and it's a blast to drive.
The Amazon Echo Auto is a car accessory only die-hard Alexa users should get
The Amazon Echo Auto is a great way to get Alexa in your car without breaking the bank, but it's also an accessory you probably don't need.
Business upfront, 31-inch TV in the back. BMW’s electric i7 is a screening room on wheels
The 2023 BMW i7 is the first electric version of BMW's flagship 7 Series sedan, and its luxury-first design sets it miles apart from a Tesla.
2023 Kia Niro EV first drive review: Practical doesn’t have to bore you to tears
The redesigned Niro EV emphasizes style to stand out in a growing EV market.
Nissan wants the 2023 Ariya to be its comeback EV, but the bar has been raised
Nissan pioneered EVs with the Leaf, but with the 2023 Ariya, it's playing catch-up.
We need more 7-passenger EVs, but the 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV has room to improve
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV aims to be the luxury EV for families, but falls short on an important metric.
Lux and refreshingly livable, Mercedes’ EQE moves EVs mainstream
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE sedan continues Mercedes' quest to offer an electric equivalent of each of its gasoline models.
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: old-money luxury gets an electric edge
While it's based on a gasoline car, the Electrified G80 is a surprisingly good EV with old-money style and luxury to match.
2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz first drive review: The iconic hippie hauler goes electric
The 2022 Volkswagen ID. Buzz is an electric van that channels the spirit of the classic air-cooled models. It's anything but retro, though.
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB first drive review: An EV better than its gas sibling
The 2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB is essentially an electric version of the GLB-Class compact SUV.
2022 Rivian R1S first drive review: An EV SUV fit for an expedition or a drag race
Rivian follows up its vaunted R1T pickup with the R1S electric SUV, which adds three-row seating without losing the modern off-roading features that put these EV beasts in a class of their own.
