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Digital Trends’ QuickCharge, is a weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles.
Volkswagen should be a bigger EV player — and maybe it can be
Volkswagen's EV plans for the United States haven't worked out, but that doesn't mean the German automaker should abandon them.
This is the tech that makes Volvo’s latest EV a major step forward
Volvo is no stranger to EVs, but the EX60 SUV shows the automaker is learning from past experience.
Here’s the problem with plug-in hybrids
Plug-in hybrids seems like great stepping stones to EVs, but they haven't fulfilled that promise.
This is what impressed me most about Mercedes’ new driver-assist tech
MB.Drive Assist Pro offers impressive capability in the entry-level Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class EV.
These are the new EVs to look forward to in 2026
From Rivian to Slate, these are the new EVs that will make the biggest impact in the coming year.
The Polestar 4 dares to be different, but not different enough
The 2026 Polestar 4 looks like nothing else on the road, but the driving experience isn't that different from other EVs.
It may be entry-level, but Mercedes’ CLA is an EV game changer
The all-electric 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class is the brand's new technology leader.
How Nissan took a shortcut to a good plug-in hybrid SUV
Nissan created a Rogue plug-in hybrid by rebadging a Mitsubishi Outlander.
The Kia EV9 is a good electric SUV, but the same company makes something better
The Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9 are three-row electric SUVs based on the same platform. Which is better?
I was skeptical of the Cadillac Lyriq-V, but a test drive changed that
The 2026 Cadillac Lyriq-V is the first EV to wear Cadillac's V-Series badge, carrying great expectations from car enthusiasts.
Honda CEO: The biggest obstacle for EVs isn’t technological, it’s political
In a recent media Q&A, Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe said the Trump Administration has pushed back EV adoption by five years.
GM’s latest tech announcement is giving me deja vu
General Motors is trying to bring "eyes-off" driving to production cars by 2028. But familiar challenges remain.
I did not expect this many innovative features in Porsche’s latest EV
From a "Flow Display" screen to wireless charging, these are the tech highlights of the Porsche Cayenne Electric.
This week in EV Tech: Your emotionally-attuned AI car might soon be here
The emotionally-aware AI vehicle is near
This week in EV tech: Nissan turns over a new Leaf
The redesigned 2026 Nissan Leaf stays true to the original's mission of making EVs accessible.
This week in EV Tech: VW pushes budget EVs as Ram pulls plug on pricey truck
Volkswagen showcases affordable EV battery tech. Ram cancels electric trucks.
This week in EV tech: Highlights from IAA Mobility
The 2025 IAA Mobility show featured some big EV news from the major German automakers.
This Week in EV Tech: Rivian adds Apple Car Key — is CarPlay next?
Rivian finally activates Apple Car Key; Stellantis steps back from self-driving tech.
This week in EV tech: Making an EV into a Porsche
This week in EV tech, we look at why the 2025 Porsche Macan Electric lives up to its brand image.
The week in EV tech: Glitz on the coast, grit from Detroit
Monterey Car Week features exclusive, luxury concept EVs while Ford follows through its "Model T moment" promise with a $30K midsize EV pickup.
This week in EV tech: New EVs to look forward to
The next few months will bring several notable EV debuts.
The week in EV tech: Ford’s EV gambit and the quiet charging revolution
Ford may introduce EREVs as part of new 'Model T moment'
This week in EV tech: California dreaming
This week's EV news includes a striking Corvette concept, a puzzling electric minivan, and battery-tech updates.
The week in EV tech: Hands-free highways and hands-on nostalgia
While Tesla and Waymo continue to dominate the robotaxi conversation, Lucid enters the fray with a $300 million joint venture with Uber and Nuro.
This week in EV tech: Hyundai’s 641-hp pebble
Revealed at the 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N repackages the Ioniq 5 N's gimmicks in a sleeker shape.
This week in EV tech: The shape of efficiency
EVs can't afford to ignore function for form, but the 2026 Nissan Leaf shows how both can be combined.
This week in EV tech: What makes a good luxury EV?
Bentley has repeatedly pushed back its EV plans, but after a recent drive of the luxury brand's lineup, we're not sure why it's hesitating.
The week in EV tech: 900 miles, 12 minutes—EV charging just hit warp speed
BYD tests 12-minute charges for 900-mile range; The Nissan Leaf, the first mass-market EV along with Tesla's Model S, gets a revamp.
This week in EV tech: Audi exemplifies auto industry’s EV holding pattern
The road to the future runs through the present, and it’s not a straight line. This week, we’re focusing on how Audi is negotiating the twists and turns on the way to an electrified future. EVs are here to stay at Audi, but a gasoline crossover SUV is still the automaker’s bestselling model, and it’s not […]
The week in EV tech: From sky-high dreams to ground-level drama
Flying cars might soon become reality, while the Musk/Trump feud puts Tesla robotaxi at risk.
The week in EV tech: Robotaxis are here. Are we ready?
A weekly recap of the revolutionary technology powering, connecting, and now driving next-gen electric vehicles.
Contributing Editor
Stephen is a freelance automotive journalist covering all things cars. He likes anything with four wheels, from classic cars to modern Tesla electric cars, and everything in between. Besides contributing to the cars section at Digital Trends, Stephen has bylines at Green Car Reports, Motor Authority, and CarGurus.