XPeng has officially launched its G7 SUV, a vehicle that brings a potent combination of advanced in-house technology, generous space, and a price tag that significantly undercuts its primary rival, the Tesla Model Y. In a clear challenge to the established players, XPeng has priced the G7 to attract attention. The starting price for the new electric SUV is RMB… Read more…
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Chery-backed company starts solid-state battery production
A Chinese company with backing from automaker Chery has produced its first batch of solid-state batteries, a technology long promised as the key to unlocking the full potential of electric cars. The industry has been flooded with claims and predictions, but this development seems to be a tangible step from laboratory theory to factory production. The company at the center… Read more…
Cadillac ups the price for 2026 Lyriq but makes Super Cruise standard
Cadillac decided it was about the time to up the game with its stylish Lyriq SUV for the 2026 model year. The automaker is making its Super Cruise hands-free driving technology a standard feature across all trims, together with a series of pricing adjustments. The entry point for the Lyriq will see a slight increase, but the inclusion of what… Read more…
Didi unveils 1600 kW super-charger
The race to eliminate the electric car’s most persistent bugbear – the time it takes to recharge – has a new and formidable contender. Orange Charging, a company tied to the ride-hailing Chinese giant Didi, has pulled the curtain back on a startlingly powerful new charger. This liquid-cooled monster is capable of pumping out 1,600 kW of power. According to… Read more…
New details about the Neue Klasse BMW iX3 emerge
BMW is almost ready to launch its next-generation electric vehicle, the 2026 iX3. This new model is built on the company’s innovative “Neue Klasse” platform – a big step for the brand’s electric ambitions, moving beyond adapting existing gasoline-powered cars and introducing a vehicle designed from the ground up as an EV. Leaked details provide a comprehensive picture of what… Read more…
Hyundai again teases Ioniq 6 N ahead of its Goodwood unveiling
Hyundai confirmed the impending debut of its new Ioniq 6 N with a short video teaser. The sleek electric sedan will have its global reveal at the prestigious Goodwood Festival of Speed, promising to build upon the surprising success of its sibling, the Ioniq 5 N crossover. Hyundai’s N performance division has been methodically building its reputation for many years,… Read more…
Volkswagen injects another $1 billion in Rivian
Volkswagen is moving ahead with its high-stakes bet on Rivian, injecting a second €1 billion into the American electric vehicle maker. The payment came through after Rivian met critical financial targets, and it will deepen the alliance that a cash-hungry Rivian desperately needs and that Volkswagen hopes will finally solve its persistent software headaches. This latest capital infusion is a… Read more…
Polestar 7 teased once again, to be built at Volvo’s plant in Slovakia
Polestar is working on its Polestar 7 compact premium SUV, which is planned to debut sometime in 2028. As one would expect, information about the model is scarce, except for this one teaser from earlier this year when Polestar announced that the 7 will be manufactured in Europe. Now, the company is teasing the vehicle once again, showing off the… Read more…
Xiaomi goes on a hiring spree to catch up with YU7 demand
Xiaomi launched its second EV, the YU7, just a few days ago, and the HR team is now scrambling to find new workers to expand its operation. Currently, the company relies on a still-expanding factory near Beijing, and it appears that phase two is nearing completion. And since the expansion is almost over, it’s time to hire new workers. According… Read more…
Cenntro ventures into car market with new Avantier Commuter EV
Best known for its electric workhorses like the Metro and Logistar series, Cenntro is now targeting the daily urban grind. The company has introduced the Avantier Commuter, a five-door, four-seat electric vehicle designed for navigating tight European city streets and simplifying neighborhood travel. With this launch, Cenntro is making a clear play for a slice of the growing personal mobility… Read more…
Faraday Future’s new EV has a face and an AI brain
Faraday Future has pulled the curtain back on its latest creation: an AI-powered multi-purpose vehicle aimed at the US market. Called the FX Super One EAI-MPV, this new EV is – according to the company – not just another electric car; it’s an intelligent companion on wheels, complete with a digital “face” and an advanced AI brain. As far as… Read more…
Tesla’s growth hits a snag as deliveries tumble 13% in second quarter
Tesla, the long-reigning king of the electric car world, has finally admitted it is navigating some choppy waters. The company announced its production and delivery numbers for the second quarter of 2025, revealing a big drop in vehicle deliveries and raising new questions about its path forward. The results show that the challenges faced in the first three months of… Read more…
Tesla’s new factory promises cheaper batteries for more affordable EVs
In the high desert of Nevada, a stone’s throw from its original Gigafactory, Tesla is putting the finishing touches on a new facility that could quietly reshape the future of electric cars and green energy in North America. Tesla’s first North American plant dedicated to producing Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP) batteries is a sign of a major strategic shift for… Read more…
Senate bill pushes to scrap EV tax credits by September as Trump-Musk fallout continues
The popular federal tax credits that have helped Americans switch to electric cars could be unplugged much sooner than anyone expected. A new proposal in the US Senate plans to eliminate the financial perks for buying new and used electric vehicles as early as this fall. For the last couple of years, the government has offered a helping hand to… Read more…
Aito’s next EV to introduce sodium-ion battery with sub-10 min charging time
Huawei’s Aito brand is working on a new electric SUV that promises to redefine charging speeds and battery technology. This all-new model is being developed in partnership with Seres, and it will feature a sodium-ion battery from CATL capable of an astonishing 12C charging rate, theoretically allowing for a full charge in 5 minutes. Obviously throttling will increase that to… Read more…
BYD Dolphin Surf/Seagull reaches 1 million sales, new version adds more range
BYD is celebrating a one-millionth Seagull rolling off the production line just over a year since its debut. This is a huge milestone that shows the vehicle’s immense popularity but it also proves there’s a major shift in the global electric vehicle market towards more accessible and affordable options. The BYD Seagull was first introduced in April 2023, and thanks… Read more…
Rivian R2 enters final stages of testing
Rivian is moving full steam ahead with its next big thing, the R2. This new five-seat electric SUV promises to deliver the brand’s signature blend of adventure and clean design to a much broader audience, carrying a far more accessible starting price of around €38,400. But as the first validation models roll off a pilot assembly line for intense testing,… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 SUV sets the EV market on fire with record-breaking orders
Xiaomi’s second EV, the YU7, has launched to a reception that can only be described as frenzied, securing an astonishing number of orders within hours and pointing to a potential shake-up for established players. Just 72 hours after its debut on June 26, Xiaomi’s 351 retail stores across China reported an estimated 280,800 to 315,900 locked-in orders for the YU7.… Read more…
Tesla slams brakes on rumor of hiring ex-Cruise executive
A hiring rumor sent ripples through the industry, but was abruptly debunked by Tesla earlier today. The drama exposed the volatility surrounding the electric car giant and its self-driving ambitions. The episode began with reports that Tesla had poached a key figure from a fallen rival, only to end with a clarification that it was all just a phantom hire… Read more…
Kia’s new EV4 GT caught testing in the US
A high-performance version of Kia’s new electric sedan, the EV4 GT, has been spotted for the first time on American roads. The camouflaged sedan, captured on video, hints at a powerful contender aiming squarely at rivals like the Tesla Model 3 Performance, but with a potentially more attractive price point. The Kia EV4 is already on sale in its home… Read more…