Ever since the EV conversion game got going, I’ve been waiting for this one to happen. It’s a car loved the world over, nearing the end of its fourth decade, and remains a benchmark: It’s time for the NA Miata to ditch the gas and go electric. At this point I’ve no doubt there’ll be pearl clutching and smelling salts being whipped out to calm the nerves of the hardcore driving enthusiasts lurking in the corner. There’s a reason for that: In its original form the Miata is symphony balance, modest performance and lightweight excellence. Will removing a gas heart take away some of the fun? I drove the electric version to find out. Gallery: Electrogenic Mazda Miata Review This Miata is a creation by the UK’s Electrogenic. The company’s
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The 2026 BMW iX gets a larger 113 kilowatt-hour battery with up to 340 miles of estimated range. A new entry-level xDrive45 trim with a smaller 100 kWh battery is good enough for 280-300 miles of range. It gets a new silicon carbide inverter that helps with a more efficient energy transmission from the battery to the motors. The BMW iX is a range champ. In one of InsideEVs’ long-term tests last year, it covered 351 miles on a single charge, smashing its 307-mile EPA range. Granted, the summer weather helped, but even in winter, it’s a solid road-tripper. Now BMW has upgraded the iX with new trims and a bigger battery which delivers even more range and power along with improved efficiency. Gallery: BMW iX (2025) The iX LCI—short for