BYD and Car Inc have reached a 100,000-vehicle procurement agreement to expand the green rental fleet. Read more…
3 Big Takeaways From The Beijing Auto Show
The Beijing Auto Show had more than 180 debuts this year, making it the largest and most important auto show in the world. Read More…
Unpacking The Beijing Auto Show, From The Xiaomi SU7 To The Ford Bronco EREV
Both Chinese and non-Chinese car companies brought their best to what’s become the world’s most important auto show. Read More…
Sungrow Expert Christos Tsegkis: “The combination of PV, storage, and charging is highly attractive”
Chinese company Sungrow is pushing aggressively into the European charging market. In an interview, Christos Tsegkis, Regional Manager EV Charging at Sungrow Europe, explains why the company, which initially started with inverters for PV systems, has expanded into the charging station sector. He presents the portfolio, which ranges from AC wallboxes to megawatt satellite systems. He also discusses the appeal of combining charging stations with PV systems and battery storage. Read more…
BYD to launch 2026 Seagull on May 11 as first entry-level EV equipped with LiDAR
The current BYD Seagull starts at 69,800 yuan ($10,260), and the lineup sold 529,537 units in 2025. Read more…
I Went To Toyota’s City Of The Future. It’s A Work In Progress.
Woven City, Toyota’s “proving ground for mobility” recently opened up. Here’s what I saw on a visit there. Read More…
Cadillac’s EVs Are Stealing Tons Of Buyers From Other Brands
Cadillac has sold more than 100,000 new EVs, and three-quarters of those buyers are new to the brand. Read More…
Nio Onvo starts deliveries of 2026 L90 SUV
The 2026 Onvo L90 was launched on April 21, with its starting price including the battery pack remaining unchanged at 265,800 yuan ($39,090). Read more…
First Bus uses electric bus depots to support the grid
In the UK, public transport provider First Bus has launched a smart charging trial that will coordinate charging times so the company’s electric buses charge when there is the most surplus renewable energy. Charging electric buses during periods of high renewable energy production helps the grid absorb more energy and alleviates periods of high demand. Read more…
Xpeng president Wang Fengying becomes shareholder as 1.65 million shares vest
After joining Xpeng in 2023, Wang steered the company out of a slump and achieved substantial sales growth. Read more…
Porsche Taycan laps famous German racetrack in new segment record
Porsche development driver Lars Kern has made a new lap record for upper-class electric vehicles on the famous German racetrack known for its numerous bends and elevation changes, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, located in the Eifel mountains. Behind the wheel of a Taycan Turbo GT with the Weissach Package and the Manthey Kit, Kern completed the course in 6:55.533 minutes. Read more…
Chinese EV makers deny being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking
EV makers including BYD and Xpeng denied being summoned by regulators over battery capacity locking, blaming fake AI-generated lists. Read more…
Heliox pilots its new Flex Pro 480 kW DC fast EV charger with King County Metro
Heliox pilots its new Flex Pro 480 kW DC fast EV charger with King County Metro, enabling high-power transit depot charging and flexible power sharing. Read more…
SAIC MG teases MG 07 sedan to expand EV lineup
The MG 07 features a roof-mounted LiDAR, marking it as the first MG model to be equipped with the sensor. Read more…
BYD’s fleet-focused brand Linghui launches e9 flagship sedan equipped with flash charging
The Linghui e9 starts at 150,800 yuan ($22,170) and primarily targets the commercial mobility market, such as ride-hailing. Read more…
Influencers are introducing US web surfers to Chinese EVs
Chinese EVs gain US influencer attention despite tariffs and regulations blocking sales, with Geely and Zeekr eyeing future market entry. Read more…
REALLY Quick Charge with Range Energy electric trailer at ACT Expo 2026
On this really quick episode of Quick Charge, we talk to Range Energy Vice President of Product Collin MacGregor about how his electric trailer can help reduce freight costs, support the grid, and more – WITHOUT asking operators to switch trucks. Read more…
New Chevy Spark EUV is officially the best selling electric SUV in Brazil
Chevy resurrected Spark EUV nameplate with the launch of the all-new, affordable Chevy Spark EUV for 2026, with the hopes that its new, 220-mile range EV would be a “game changer” that helps accelerate the company’s EV transition in developing markets – and it’s now officially the best selling electric SUV in Brazil. Read more…
At under $49,000, Volkswagen’s ID.Buzz might FINALLY be priced right
Volkswagen aimed its all-electric ID.Buzz minivan squarely at an nostalgic baby boomer market that had aged out of $70,000 hippie nostalgia purchases by the time it arrived on US shores – but now VW that dealers are advertising the premium van for less than $49,000, VW’s new-age bus might be worth a second look. Read more…
Henkel adds specialty tapes and AI-powered adhesive simulation to its EV battery portfolio
Henkel expands its EV battery adhesives portfolio with specialty tapes and AI-powered Loctite Solve to speed adhesive design and improve battery manufacturing. Read more…
