A $400 billion green bank for clean energy projects and a popular consumer tax credit for electric vehicles are among federal programs being scrutinized amid a broader order from the Trump administration for a government-wide spending freeze.

Electric vehicle sales in Europe will accelerate in 2025 mainly thanks to a German recovery, but EU mandated targets for 2030 look hopelessly optimistic.

Choosing an EV is trickier than a regular car, if you get the range wrong frustration follows. See how one buyer tackled this decision.

Wood is brand head for Renault in the UK but also responsible for other Group brands Dacia and Alpine. He confirmed that Renault’s response to the government’s consultation on its Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate and the 2030 switch was under way, and called on grants for EV buyers to help boost take up, which is lagging behind government targets.

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles will rise by at least 17% this year to over 20 million cars, helped by an extension of China's auto trade-in subsidies, research firm Rho Motion forecast on Tuesday.

Consumers' EV purchasing plans support results from additional research conducted by Verra Mobility which found that 48% of municipal technology leaders expected EVs to make up the majority of personal vehicles within 10 years. According to recent data from Edmunds, EVs made up 8.5% of vehicles sold in mid-2024 in the U.S.

The restyled 2025 iX has become the first battery-electric BMW to eke out more than 400 miles of EV range, with the German automaker claiming 435 miles.

According to Nikkei, Honda plans to launch a smaller EV priced under $30,000 in the US as early as 2026. It will be made locally, starting with the batteries, to cut costs. The new EV is expected to be the entry-level model for its upcoming Honda 0 Series. It will be a cornerstone for Honda’s global expansion.

GM CEO Mary Barra said the company will follow consumer demand when it comes to EV vs. internal combustion engine production.

Jeep provided a night in a hotel so Ars could attend the Wagoneer S first drive. Ars does not accept paid editorial content.

It's not easy to profit off EVs, but GM just took a big step in the right direction.

Tesla reports fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday afternoon. Investors will be listening for the company's sales outlook and its plans for a cheaper EV.