This drag racing video from Las Vegas reminds us that you don’t need Plaid speed to win. Read more…
Mercedes-AMG Teases Its Porsche Taycan Rival
It’s AMG’s first dedicated EV and it will be revealed in June. Read more…
Why The Slate Truck Doesn’t Use LFP Batteries
It’s all about making the truck qualify for the $7,500 federal EV rebate, Slate’s CEO told InsideEVs. Read more…
Avatr launches updated Avatr 11 SUV with higher guide prices
This comes less than six months after the last update to the Avatr 11 SUV.
The updated Avatr 11 reduced one EREV variant and added one BEV variant.
China Q1 auto imports see rare 39% year-on-year decline
In the first quarter, China imported 8,870 vehicles from the US, down 66 percent from a year earlier.
In the first quarter, China imported the most vehicles from Japan at 30,517, followed by Germany at 23,695.
Volvo starts making the EX30 in Europe
Volvo’s EX30 has been one of the best-selling EVs in Europe in 2024, but since it was made in China it was impacted by the EU’s supplementary tariffs on Chinese EVs. That’s all in the past however, as today Volvo has started production of the EX30 at its plant in Ghent, Belgium. The same factory will also be making the… Read more…
Nissan’s EV Sedan, Frontier PHEV Make Me Wish For A Different Reality
A pair of electrified Nissans drew big crowds at the Shanghai Auto Show this week. The same could easily happen in America. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to debut sedan lineup in late 2025, says brand chief
Fang Cheng Bao will debut its sedan lineup by the end of 2025, with more models in the Tai lineup coming later this year.
In March, Fang Cheng Bao sold 8,051 vehicles, up 126.79 percent year-on-year and 62.91 percent from February.
Xiaomi-backed startup officially launches $31,530 electric sports car
The SC01’s launch is one of the most low-profile new car launches in China’s auto industry.
With a curb weight of 1,365 kg, the SC01 can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.9 seconds.
Tesla hikes prices on its EVs in Canada amid tariffs, expect demand collapse
Tesla has increased prices across its entire electric vehicle lineup in Canada amid increase tariffs due to President Trump’s trade war. Read more…
Bang for the buck: Omoda 9 arrives in Europe, nothing cheaper has more power
The latest Chinese EREV to arrive in the west, the Omoda 9 SHS crossover hopes to shake things up in the hyper-competitive class with a top-shelf tech package, more horsepower than a Porsche 911 GT3, and a €39,900 price tag. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck owner gets stuck after beliving Elon Musk’s ‘river crossing’ claim
A Tesla Cybertruck owner believed Elon Musk’s claims that the Cybertruck would be able to “act as a boat” and “cross rivers”, and he got his $100,000 stuck because of it. Read more…
ABB is bringing its new, 1.2 MW modular truck chargers to ACT Expo
Capable of delivering up to 1,200 kW of power to get electric commercial trucks back on the road in minutes, the new ABB MCS1200 Megawatt Charging System is part of an ecosystem of electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) that ABB’s bringing to this year’s ACT Expo. Read more…
Whisper Aero ultralight aircraft scores $500K for “UltraQuiet” electric jet motor tests
Along with Tennessee Tech, Tennessee-based ultralight aircraft company Whisper Aero has secured a $500,000 grant to help advance the company’s innovative electric jet motor concept off the drawing board and onto the testing phase. Read more…
Range Rover Electric braves Arctic freeze
The upcoming Range Rover Electric is proving its mettle in the harsh conditions of the Arctic Circle. Completing its second winter testing season in Arjeplog, Sweden, the all-electric luxury SUV demonstrated its robust performance in freezing temperatures and across challenging icy terrains. A key focus of the Arctic trials was Range Rover Electric’s advanced thermal management system, featuring the newly… Read more…
This robot loves cleaning pools more than you do! Meet Fanttik Aero X Robotic Pool Cleaner
Warm weather is nearly here, and there’s no better way to get your swimming pool ready than with the Fanttik Aero X Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner. Developed by a core R&D team with DJI lineage, led by the former product lead of DJI FPV (First-Person View), it brings drone sensor technology to the world of pool-cleaning robotics. Read more…
Truck Buyers Are Definitely Interested In PHEV Pickups
Studies show that buyers are open to electrified pickups, especially if they’ve got a Nissan badge on them. Read more…
Ford Develops Breakthrough Battery Chemistry After ‘Intense Research’
It’s a lithium manganese rich (LMR) cell chemistry designed for lower-cost and longer-range EVs. Read more…
Sandvik secures largest BEV mining contract to date with South32
Swedish mining equipment specialist Sandvik has landed its biggest BEV order to date. Australian mining group South32 has commissioned a fleet of underground machines – primarily electric – for its new Hermosa Critical Minerals project in Arizona, USA. Read more…
Kia EV drivers gain access to US Superchargers
Owners of the Kia EV6, EV9 and Niro can now access over 21,500 fast chargers on the US Tesla Supercharger network, all via the Kia Access app. It brings the total of DC chargers available to Kia drivers up to 40,000 across the States, marking an 80 per cent expansion. Read more…
