Electric Cars Report

Toyota is reported to be developing a fully electric version of the Corolla, the world's best-selling car. The move would mark a significant shift for the Japanese automaker, which has long favoured hybrids over battery-electric vehicles. Commenters are debating what an electric Corolla could mean for the mass-market EV segment and whether Toyota is finally committing more fully to battery power.

The European Union is urging the United Kingdom to raise its tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, according to a report. Brussels has already imposed duties of its own on Chinese EVs, citing state subsidies, and now wants London to align its trade policy. The pressure risks straining EU-UK relations and could affect British consumers' access to cheaper Chinese-built electric cars.

Sales of Chinese hybrid cars are growing rapidly in the European Union even as the bloc imposes tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles. The tariffs, introduced to counter alleged subsidies, apply mainly to battery-electric models, so manufacturers are increasingly exporting hybrids, which fall outside the measures, to keep a foothold in the European market.

Volkswagen's entry-level electric models are reportedly overtaking orders for combustion-engine cars in Germany, prompting reports that the company is hindering or slowing the gas-car shift as demand flips toward cheaper EVs. The story suggests buyers are moving faster than expected away from petrol and diesel models, reshaping Volkswagen's order mix in its home market.

Gas prices are climbing, and automotive research firm Edmunds reports that consumer searches for electric vehicles are rising alongside them. The pattern suggests drivers are weighing the switch to EVs as fuel costs squeeze household budgets. Industry watchers often see pump prices as a key trigger for EV shopping, and the latest figures point to renewed consumer interest in electrified cars.

A new study reported by The Guardian finds that used electric cars with high mileage break down less often than comparable petrol vehicles, challenging the assumption that EV batteries and motors degrade quickly. Commenters are debating the findings, with some citing real-world battery longevity data and others questioning how the study controlled for vehicle age and maintenance history.

Sales of Chinese electric vehicles continue to rise in Norway, according to Euronews, even as scepticism about Chinese-made cars grows among European consumers and policymakers. Norway, the world's leading market for electric car adoption, has proven notably open to Chinese brands. The report examines the gap between public wariness and actual buying behaviour.

Chinese electric vehicles are rapidly gaining ground in Pakistan, according to a report by The Express Tribune. Affordable Chinese EV models are changing consumer preferences in a market long dominated by petrol cars, signaling a potential shift in the country's automotive industry amid rising fuel costs and growing interest in cleaner transport.

A data analysis by IntelliNews reports a striking split in Europe's car market: the EU's vehicle fleet is ageing, with drivers holding on to old combustion cars, while Ukraine — despite the ongoing war — is rapidly shifting to electric vehicles, many of them imported from China. The contrast highlights how wartime energy prices, cheap Chinese EV imports and destroyed infrastructure may be accelerating Ukraine's transition faster than in wealthier EU states.

A Guardian report says three-quarters of the UK's most popular plug-in hybrid cars cannot use the country's rapid electric-vehicle chargers, highlighting a compatibility gap as charging networks expand and petrol prices push drivers toward electrified vehicles. The finding raises questions about how practical plug-in hybrids are for quick top-ups, and adds to debate over whether buyers should opt for fully electric cars instead.

A large-scale study drawing on 500,000 electric vehicle battery health checks compared 20 EV models to see which hold their charge best over time. InsideEVs reports that one car stood out from the pack in terms of battery degradation, offering buyers a rare data-driven comparison of long-term battery durability across brands.

Koreans in their 20s are increasingly choosing electric vehicles over gasoline cars, according to Korea JoongAng Daily. The trend reflects a generational shift in the world's major carmaking nation, where younger buyers are reportedly more drawn to EVs for running costs and environmental reasons, leaving older drivers sticking with combustion models.

A 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow once owned by Johnny Cash has been converted into an electric vehicle. The car was reportedly emitting black smoke, prompting the switch from its original petrol engine. The conversion revives interest in the country legend's former ride and highlights a growing trend of classic cars being given electric drivetrains.