As CNET's expert on all things automotive, the question I've gotten most from people facing high inflation, tariff spikes and the end of the federal EV tax credit has been: "Is now a good time to buy ...

The market for electric vehicles is growing day by day, and it's only a matter of time before EVs rule the road and leave their fuel-powered counterparts in the dust. However, until this shift happens ...

Cheap, tiny electric cars are coming, and we’ll see the first ones on European roads very soon. Stellantis – the buffet of ...

Some of the best EVs we’ve driven in 2025 also happen to be among the most affordable. Improvements to battery tech and more efficient platforms have driven down prices, and with cheap new EVs ...

Automaker sees affordable EVs as key to Europe’s electric transition.

It's no secret that buying a car is a costly undertaking. Even worse, prices have been steadily going up, and in September 2025, the average price of a new car surpassed $50,000 for the first time, ...

For years, Europe’s luxury carmakers could comfort themselves in the face of China’s rapid ascent in the field of affordable electric cars. After all, who could expect to comp ...

Electric vehicles are meant to be affordable and accessible, especially when you break down their cost over time. They don't require traditional fuel, often deliver an extended mileage range, and also ...

With rising gas prices, Tesla's most affordable car offers an alternative for drivers considering an EV. Tesla's electric car is available in four different trims, offering varying range and ...