Bentley's first EV charges really fast

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Bentley enters the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal.
Geely's 2.25 megawatt charging system leaves everyone else behind.
BMW will start taking U.S. reservations for the new i3 EV earlier than expected.
The BMW iX3 used less energy than the Mercedes GLC Electric and Volvo EX60 in the same highway test.

—Suvrat Kothari, Staff Writer

Bentley’s First EV Charges Faster Than You Can Finish Lunch

Bentley enters the electric era with an opulent midsize SUV called the Torcal.

Geely's New EV Charger Is Absurdly Powerful: 2.2 Megawatts

BYD stunned the industry with its Flash chargers. Geely's 2.25 megawatt system leaves it, and everyone else, behind.

The New BMW i3 EV Is Coming To The U.S. Sooner Than Expected

The German automaker is opening the order books for the sleek electric sedan ahead of schedule.

The BMW iX3 Beat Mercedes And Volvo On Efficiency And Range In A Highway Test

The iX3 used less energy than the GLC and EX60 on the same route, blending lower consumption with a bigger battery for substantial range lead.