Denza will officially launch the N8L in the second quarter of next year, targeting the premium SUV market alongside the N9.
The Denza N8L is equipped with BYD’s e3 technology and has a length of 5,200 mm.
Geely Galaxy to launch A7 hybrid sedan on Aug 8
Geely Galaxy began pre-sales of the A7 earlier this month, with a starting price of RMB 97,800.
The A7 is the first plug-in hybrid sedan based on Geely’s GEA architecture, with a length of 4,918 mm.
BYD turns latest Galaxy Watch into a digital car key
The slow march toward the end of the physical car key just took another step forward. Chinese automaker BYD has announced that it is the first car brand in the country to integrate its cars with the Samsung Galaxy Watch, allowing owners to use the popular smartwatch as an NFC digital key for their vehicles. This follows BYD’s existing support… Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito begins pre-sales of M8 BEV variant, launch set for Aug
The Aito M8 BEV has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 378,000 ($52,780) and is expected to compete with models including the Onvo L90 and Li i8.
The Aito M8 EREV was launched on April 16 with a starting price of RMB 359,800.
CPCA expects China’s Jul NEV retail to barely exceed 1 million as seasonal weakness sets in
The CPCA estimates China’s July NEV retail to come in at 1.01 million, up 14.64 percent year-on-year, but down 9.09 percent from June.
Consumer demand was released in advance in June, and many automakers took high-temperature holidays in July.
BYD’s latest electric SUV arrives with a $20K price tag and 375 miles of range
The Chinese EV maker calls it a “high-energy super SUV.” BYD launched the Sealion 06 EV on Wednesday, a new entry-level electric SUV. It starts at just over $20,000, but BYD promises that the new Sealion 06 EV won’t feel like a base model, with advanced tech and safety features, fast charging, and a driving range of over 375 miles. Read more…
This MIT spinout’s electric bricks store heat hotter than lava
MIT spinout Electrified Thermal Solutions has inked a deal with HWI, a member of Calderys and one of the biggest refractory suppliers in the US, to make electrically conductive firebricks – electric bricks, or E-bricks – that store and deliver extreme heat using renewable electricity. Read more…
Elon Musk on Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car: it’s the Model Y
Elon Musk has finally confirmed that Tesla’s new ‘affordable’ electric car is just going to be the Model Y in a cheaper format. Read more…
Buick shares more details of the Electra L7, an electric sedan with a 1,400 km secret weapon
Buick, under the SAIC-GM partnership in China, is offering a compelling answer to the biggest question on every EV owner’s mind: “How far can it go?” The Electra L7 sedan isn’t just another battery-powered vehicle – it’s an Extended-Range Electric Vehicle designed to tackle range anxiety head-on by combining a big battery with a gasoline-powered generator, creating a car that… Read more…
Lamborghini’s First EV Might Be A Plug-In Hybrid Now
The Lamborghini Lanzador EV was already delayed. Now it might not be an EV at all, the brand’s CEO says. Lire la suite…
The Genesis GV90 really does have coach doors: Here’s our first look
When Genesis first previewed its full-size electric SUV, the coach doors were one of the biggest highlights. It looks like it will actually make its way into the production vehicle. A Genesis GV90 model was spotted in the US for the first time with coach doors, offering a glimpse of the upcoming ultra-luxury SUV. Read more…
Nexamp found a faster way to build solar – it did the utility’s job, too
Nexamp just pulled off something that could speed up clean energy deployment across the US – and potentially lower costs for everyone. The Boston-based solar developer just finished building three new solar farms in Maine and Massachusetts. But instead of waiting on the utility to handle all the grid hookup work, Nexamp did it themselves. Read more…
Some Chinese EV Brands Are Starting To Struggle. That Doesn’t Mean Chinese EVs Are Going Away
Recent scandals show that the Chinese EV market is under pressure. What does this mean for the future? Lire la suite…
Subaru’s Affordable EV Plan Rides On The Uncharted EV’s Success
If it does happen, Subaru’s B-segment EV will likely be twinned with an electric Toyota Yaris. Lire la suite…
Bojangles chicken chain to bring EV charging stations to most of its locations
How do Bo make dat dirty rice? We may never know the answer to that question, but now we know where Bo gone charge his EV. Carolina-born Bojangles, which serves “craveable Southern food,” notably fried chicken and biscuits, boasts some 800 company-owned and franchised restaurants. Now the chain has announced plans to install EV charging… Read more…
Uber inks six-year robotaxi deal with Lucid
Uber has announced a partnership with Lucid under which the companies plan to deploy more than 20,000 robotaxis over the next six years. Autonomous vehicle startup Nuro will develop the self-driving technology that Lucid will use in its robotaxis, which will be “purpose-built just for the Uber platform,” as Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC…. Read more…
Tesla’s new annual tradition: another promise of Full Self-Driving by year’s end
If you follow the world of electric cars, some events start to feel like annual traditions. One of them is the promise from Tesla CEO Elon Musk that the company’s vehicles are on the verge of driving themselves without human oversight. During the last earnings call, Musk revived this familiar refrain, expressing confidence that Unsupervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) will be… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz is already testing solid-state batteries in EVs with +600 miles range
The “holy grail” of electric vehicle battery tech may be here sooner than you’d think. Mercedes-Benz is testing EVs with solid-state batteries on the road, promising to deliver over 600 miles of range. Here’s when you can expect to see it hit the market. Read more…
QuantumScape (QS) Q2 2025 results: Expanded partnership with VW plus a new OEM partner
Solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has posted its quarterly fiscal report and letter to shareholders for Q2 2025. QuantumScape’s progress update includes an expanded agreement with Volkswagen Group’s battery business, PowerCo, and a new joint development agreement with an additional OEM. Read more…
Kia’s EV sales are closing in on 500,000 with new electric SUVs, sedans, vans, and more
After launching a wave of new electric SUVs, sedans, crossovers, and vans, Kia is about to hit a big milestone. Kia’s EV series is expected to cross over 500,000 in cumulative global sales this month. Read more…
