EV buyers

Volkswagen has confirmed that the successor to its electric ID.4 SUV will be called the ID. Tiguan, reviving its best-known nameplate for the EV era. The move signals VW's effort to make its electric lineup more familiar to buyers who know the petrol Tiguan, one of its top-selling models worldwide. Details on timing and specifications have not yet been announced.

Automotive coverage is focusing on lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries and why battery chemistry is becoming a crucial consideration for electric vehicle buyers. LFP cells are cheaper, more durable and less reliant on scarce nickel and cobalt, and more automakers are adopting them in mainstream models, prompting shoppers to weigh chemistry alongside range and price.

A widely repeated belief about used electric cars has been officially debunked, according to automotive outlet Drive. The piece challenges the common assumption that second-hand EVs are poor value or suffer from unusable battery degradation, arguing official data and market outcomes show otherwise. It says buyers who avoided used electric cars over these fears may have been acting on outdated information, with used EV prices and battery life proving far better than the myth suggests.

Volkswagen is cutting prices on its electric vehicles by up to $12,500, in a move that makes its EV lineup notably more affordable in the US market. The announcement is drawing attention as buyers weigh cheaper electric options amid slowing EV demand growth and intensifying competition from rivals like Tesla, which has also slashed prices in recent months.

Dodge faces a difficult balancing act with the electric Charger, a muscle-car icon long defined by loud V8 engines. The question is whether the brand's traditional performance fans will accept a silent, battery-powered version, and whether EV buyers will warm to its aggressive image. Enthusiast and auto media are debating whether an electric muscle car can keep the Charger's bad-boy reputation alive.