The EVHQ newsroom
News & Guides
Electric-vehicle news, market analysis and practical guides — updated as the industry moves.
Used EV Prices Are Up 9.8% and They Sell 2 Weeks Faster Than Gas Cars: How to Buy One Now
Used EVs now average $32,533, $579 more than used gas cars, and sell 13 days faster. The 10 fastest and slowest sellers and how to buy smart in 2026.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron Battery Recall: The 80% Charge Limit, Who's Affected and What to Do
About 31,572 VW ID.4 and Audi Q4 e-tron SUVs in the U.S. are under open battery-fire recalls with no fix yet. Here's how to check your VIN, what the 80% charge cap costs in range, and what used buyers should ask.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
October 2026 EV Sales: Kia EVs Up 171%, Hyundai Down 9% in the First Fair Test Without the $7,500 Credit
October is the first apples-to-apples month without the federal EV tax credit. Kia's EVs rose 171%, Hyundai's fell 9%, and hybrids still outsell both.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
How Long Do EV Batteries Last? 2026 Data, a 471,625-Mile Chevy Bolt and What Arizona Heat Really Costs
Average EV batteries lose about 2.3% a year, and only 0.3% of 2022+ EVs needed a new pack. What fast charging, heat and the 471,625-mile Bolt really tell buyers.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
EV Discounts Fell 42% This Fall, but Still Beat Gas-Car Deals 2.4 to 1: How to Shop in November 2026
EV incentives fell 42% to $7,531 a car, but still beat gas-car deals 2.4 to 1. The numbers, why it happened and how to shop an EV in November 2026.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Buying an EV in Phoenix & Arizona (2026): Heat, APS Rates, Charging, Incentives
The blunt Arizona EV guide: summer range loss, home Level 2 and HOA rules, APS overnight rates (~8.5¢/kWh), what incentives are actually left, and which EVs suit desert commuting.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
EV Buying Checklist 2026: 10 Steps Before You Buy an Electric Car
Ten steps to buying an electric car in 2026 without costly mistakes: total cost, remaining incentives, range, home charging, plugs, battery warranty, lease vs. buy and a printable checklist.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
How to Set Up Home Level 2 EV Charging in 2026: Costs, Circuit Sizing & Checklist
Everything you need to install a home Level 2 EV charger in 2026: what to buy, how big a circuit you need, real installation costs, rebates after the 30C credit ended, and a printable checklist.
EVHQ (Dan) · 0 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Oil Shock 2026: How the Iran War Sent Global EV Sales Soaring 66% in March (And What It Means for U.S. Buyers)
By EVHQ Editorial Team · April 28, 2026 · EV News Bar chart showing March 2026 EV sales growth by region during the oil shock 2026 — Toyota global BEV sales up 139%, South Korea EV registrations up 100%, China … ▶ Watch: "China's EV boom shields it from Iran war oil shocks" — Reuters (YouTube). All video rights belong to the original creator. Oil Shock 2026: How the Iran War Sent Global EV Sales Soaring 66% in March (And What It Means for U.S. Buyers) The 2026 Iran war and the Strait of...
EVHQ (Dan) · 125 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Lucid's $1.05B Lifeline: New CEO, Saudi PIF Cash, and 35,000 Uber Robotaxis
By EVHQ Editorial Team · April 27, 2026 · EV News Lucid's $1.05B funding package and the expanded Uber robotaxi commitment, visualized. Source: Lucid Group press release (April 14, 2026). Lucid's $1.05B Lifeline: New CEO, Saudi PIF Cash, and 35,000 Uber Robotaxis In a single 24-hour stretch on April 14, 2026, Lucid Group did three things that, taken together, may quietly redraw the map of the U.S. EV industry. The Newark, California–based luxury automaker named a new permanent CEO, raised...
EVHQ (Dan) · 23 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
EV Stock Week Ending April 24, 2026: TSLA -6.1%, RIVN -4.1% — Winners & Losers
TSLA fell 6.1% to $376.30 after Q1 capex jumped to $25B, while LCID hit a new 52-week low at $6.17 on a $1.05B raise. Full weekly EV stock breakdown for Apr 20-24, 2026.
EVHQ (Dan) · 11 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Rivian R2 Hits the Road: First Customer SUVs Roll Off the Line After a Tornado-Struck April
Rivian's R2 just rolled off the line in Normal, Illinois. Here's the price, range, specs, and how the $57,990 Performance trim stacks up to Tesla's Model Y.
EVHQ (Dan) · 37 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings: Profit Beats, Deliveries Miss, Capex Jumps to $25B
By EVHQ Editorial Team . April 23, 2026 . EV News Tesla Q1 2026 at a glance: revenue, margin, deliveries, and the new $25B 2026 capex plan - ElectricVehiclesHQ.com. Tesla Q1 2026 Earnings: Profit Beats, Deliveries Miss, Capex Jumps to $25B Tesla's Q1 2026 earnings, released after the bell on April 22, 2026, delivered a striking mix of good and bad news. Adjusted EPS of $0.41 beat Wall Street's $0.36 consensus, automotive gross margin jumped back to 21.1% (up 478 bps year-over-year and...
EVHQ (Dan) · 186 views · 3 comments · 0 likes
Tesla Cybertruck Approved for PG&E V2X Program: California's First AC Vehicle-to-Grid Rollout
PG&E just approved the Tesla Cybertruck for its residential V2X program — the first AC-based vehicle-to-grid in California, with up to $4,500 in incentives.
EVHQ (Dan) · 34 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Rivian R2 EPA Range: 335 Miles Beats Tesla Model Y — What It Means for 2026 EV Buyers and Investors
By EVHQ Editorial Team · April 21, 2026 · EV News Rivian R2 Performance vs. Tesla Model Y Performance: EPA-certified range, efficiency, horsepower, and starting MSRP — side-by-side for April 2026 buyers. ▶ Watch: "Rivian R2 Full Tour! Battery, Range, Charging, Space, Software, Design & More" — Out of Spec Reviews on YouTube. Kyle Conner walks through the R2's battery chemistry, heat pump, charging strategy, interior space, and software with Rivian's RJ Scaringe, Jeff Hammoud, and Wassym...
EVHQ (Dan) · 80 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Mercedes-Benz Electric C-Class Breaks Cover in Seoul: 473-Mile Range, 39-Inch Hyperscreen, and a High-Stakes Bet
By EVHQ Editorial Team · April 20, 2026 · EV News Mercedes-Benz Electric C-Class vs. BMW i5, Lucid Air, Tesla Model S, Audi A6 e-tron — range, peak DC charging and starting price at a glance. EVHQ original infographic, April 2026. Mercedes-Benz Electric C-Class Breaks Cover in Seoul: 473-Mile Range, 39-Inch Hyperscreen, and a High-Stakes Bet Mercedes-Benz staged the world premiere of its all-new electric C-Class in Seoul, South Korea today, April 20, 2026, unveiling what the company is...
EVHQ (Dan) · 29 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
EV Stock Week Ending April 17, 2026: TSLA +15.9%, RIVN +2.0% — Winners & Losers
Tesla surged 15.9% to $400.62 on AI5 tape-out and OTA hype while Lucid collapsed -14.9% to $7.30 on a $1B+ capital raise. Full weekly EV stock breakdown for Apr 13-17, 2026.
EVHQ (Dan) · 13 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Mercedes Electric C-Class World Premiere: 39-Inch Hyperscreen, 800V MB.EA Platform, and a 2027 US Launch
By EVHQ Editorial Team · April 19, 2026 · EV News Infographic comparing the 2026 Mercedes electric C-Class EV with the Mercedes GLC EV and EQE Sedan across estimated EPA range, peak horsepower, DC fast-charging kilowatts, and expected starting price for the world premiere reveal. Mercedes-Benz pulls the covers off the all-new electric C-Class at a world premiere in Seoul, South Korea on Monday, April 20, 2026, and the pre-reveal details confirm the most ambitious luxury sedan the brand...
EVHQ (Dan) · 50 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Top 10 EVs Under $35K: April 2026 Rankings and Where to Buy Now
Four electric vehicles with a base price under $35,000 have cut MSRP since April 1, 2026, led by the redesigned Nissan LEAF S at $28,990 — a $1,200 drop from its March sticker and now the cheapest new EV on sale in the United States. With the federal $7,500 tax credit gone since September 30, 2025, every dollar shaved off an affordable EV matters more than it did a year ago, and the sub-$35K segment is where those cuts are landing first. This is the April 2026 refresh of our affordable-EV...
EVHQ (Dan) · 98 views · 0 comments · 0 likes
Q1 2026 EV Sales: US Market Drops 27% — The Hard Numbers
Americans bought 216,399 new electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, a 27% drop from Q1 2025 and the sharpest year-over-year decline in U.S. EV sales since the pandemic-era collapse of early 2020. The numbers, published this week by Cox Automotive and Kelley Blue Book, cover the first full quarter after the federal $7,500 EV tax credit expired on September 30, 2025. They do not show a market in freefall — EV share of total new-vehicle sales held near 5.8%, roughly flat with late 2025...
EVHQ (Dan) · 248 views · 0 comments · 0 likes