After a production halt in February, the luxury Chinese EV brand HiPhi looks poised for a return. Financial woes forced HiPhi to press pause, but according to local media sources, the company got a much-needed financial boost and it’s now gearing up to revive production lines. The lifeline came from a Hong Kong-based company, providing HiPhi with a crucial strategic… Read more…
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Drag race: Tesla Model Y Performance vs. Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance
Tesla’s Model Y Performance hasn’t been updated in a very long time, unlike the Model 3 Performance which just got refreshed. But that doesn’t make it any sort of slouch – it’s still got 534 hp and a claimed 0 to 100 km/h acceleration of 3.7 seconds. The Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance, on the other hand, only has 428… Read more…
Tesla details next Cybertruck update with Off-Road Mode
Tesla has today detailed the next update headed to its Cybertruck, and it’s going to be a pretty important one. The Cybertruck will get an Off-Road Mode with this update, which should, as the name implies, improve the truck’s performance on off-road surfaces. There’s going to be an Overland mode with more consistent handling and better overall traction while driving… Read more…
Nio’s 150 kWh semi-solid state battery will be available on June 1 for up to €20 per day
Nio’s much-anticipated 150 kWh semi-solid state battery is almost ready to actually launch, about two years behind the initial schedule. It will become available on June 1. There’s a twist, however, as you won’t be able to buy one. You will, instead, rent it from Nio for those trips which require more range. The prices are based on what battery… Read more…
Mercedes won’t use Apple’s next-gen CarPlay because it doesn’t want to “give up the whole cockpit head unit”
Mercedes will not be using Apple’s next-generation CarPlay, which was announced last year and should be starting to roll out by the end of this year, bringing a “cohesive design experience that is the very best of your car and your iPhone”, according to Apple itself. The next-gen CarPlay will handle vehicle functions like radio and temperature controls and will… Read more…
Polestar and StoreDot charge a Polestar 5 in 10 minutes
Electric vehicles may be gaining traction, but range anxieties persist. Not for long, if Polestar and StoreDot have their way. The carmaker and battery tech company successfully demonstrated a breakthrough that could reframe our concept of EV charging. A specially adapted Polestar 5 prototype zipped from a 10% to an 80% charge in a mere 10 minutes. This stunning achievement… Read more…
CATL targets small-scale production of solid-state EV batteries by 2027
Electric vehicle enthusiasts are in for a treat, as the world’s battery giant, CATL, aims to shake up the market in a few years. The Chinese manufacturer is pushing for small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries by 2027. These cutting-edge batteries promise increased range and superior safety compared to today’s lithium-ion batteries in electric cars. CATL hasn’t minced words about the… Read more…
Italdesign Quintessenza is an electric GT concept thst redefines ‘multi-purpose’
Italdesign, the renowned Italian design studio, has unveiled its bold new all-electric concept: the Italdesign Quintessenza. This radical EV defies existing conventions, blending a high-performance GT’s dynamic power with a pickup truck’s adventurous practicality. It is an audacious concept, but the Quintessenza points to a future of versatile, high-performance electric vehicles. The Quintessenza’s bold, futuristic design isn’t merely for looks.… Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro review
Ever since the introduction of the first Type 2 (since renamed to T1) in 1950, Volkswagen has established itself as a dominant force in family van development. A whole generation of post-war families was brought up with the Transporter and the journeys, moments and memories the little van has created sure last a lifetime. It became a symbol of the… Read more…
Kia EV9 GT is coming in January 2025
The Kia EV9, already a popular family-sized electric SUV, is receiving a major power bump with the upcoming launch of the EV9 GT. This high-performance version, according to Kia’s CEO, is slated for a January 2025 debut and promises plenty of power and an exciting driving experience. Kia’s CEO presenting EV9 GT The secret of the EV9 GT lies in… Read more…
Genesis unveils Neolun and G80 EV Magma concepts
Genesis has unveiled two stunning concept vehicles that give us a glimpse of the company’s EV future. The Neolun Concept was unveiled in New York and takes a new EV design direction, while the G80 EV Magma Concept was unveiled in Beijing as part of Genesis’s recent high-performance Magma program. The Neolun Concept, a full-size electric SUV, takes its name… Read more…
Honda to invest $11 billion in EV supply chain development in Canada
Honda announced a major shift in its strategy today. The copmany plans to invest $11 billion into Canada’s first EV supply chain capable of producing 240,000 Honda EVs per year. The vehicles will be destined for the Canadian and US markets. If everything goes as planned, this will be the largest EV investment in Canada, and it will include an… Read more…
BYD unveils 1,000 hp Denza Z9 GT and Ocean-M hot hatchback
BYD used the 2024 Beijing Auto Show to announce a new addition to its premium brand Denza and it’s a real head-turner – meet the Z9 GT. The Denza Z9 GT’s boasts what we can best describe as EV aggressive styling. There’s no massive grille or oversized intakes here, just flowing lines emphasizing the car’s sporty leanings. Underneath lies a… Read more…
Zeekr Mix rethinks electric car design
Zeekr, Geely’s premium EV branch, has officially unveiled the Zeekr Mix. Debuting at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mix is built on the brand-new SEA-M platform and promises a spacious, futuristic driving experience. Zeekr spent over €904 million developing the SEA-M architecture, prioritizing a roomy interior. Unlike traditional car designs, the Mix features a capsule shape with a flat… Read more…
CATL’s new LFP battery brings 1,000 km range and 10-minute charging to electric vehicles
Electric cars are charging towards becoming mainstream, with battery technology improving at unprecedented speed. Market leader CATL just turned announced its latest creation – the Shenxing Plus LFP battery. Typically, lithium-iron phosphate batteries were the sensible choice, offering affordability and stability but lacking the long-range punch of pricier chemistries. CATL’s engineering team is now trying to rewrite the rulebook. The… Read more…
Xiaomi has over 75,000 orders for the SU7, aims fo 10k deliveries by June
Xiaomi has locked in 75,723 orders for the SU7 as of April 24. The number was unveiled by company founder Lei Jun at the start of the Beijing auto show. These are locked-in orders, where buyers have opted for a non-refundable deposit that they will be losing if they don’t end up buying the car. Jun continued to say that… Read more…
Toyota unveils two new EVs: the bZ3C and bZ3X
Toyota has consistently been one of the most EV-averse car makers out there, so far only making two EVs in the form of the bZ4X and bZ3, but the company is slowly warming up to the idea of offering more models. Today at the Beijing Auto Show, Toyota has introduced two new models, the bZ3C and bZ3X. And when we… Read more…
Honda opens sales for e:NP2 today, e:NS2 to follow in June
Honda kicked off the 18th Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024) by announcing the sales of its e:NP2 and e:NS2 EVs in collaboration with its two joint ventures – GAC and Dongfeng. The e:NP2 will go on sale today from the GAC Honda joint venture, while the e:NS2 will go on sale in June of this year from the… Read more…
Huawei-backed Stelato S9 EV debuts, as new brand’s first model
The Beijing Auto Show is the place to be for new EV launches, and today a new brand introduced its first model. We’re talking about Stelato, jointly created by Huawei and BAIC BluePark, the EV arm of Beijing Automotive Group. The first Stelato model is called S9 and it comes with extremely sleek looks targeting the premium market, aiming to… Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang U8 gets off-road ready Master Edition
BYD, China’s leading electric car behemoth, continues expanding its automotive scene coverage with an off-road-focused version of its most opulent EV yet. The Yangwang U8, from BYD’s premium Yangwang brand, has already turned heads with its rugged looks and six-figure price. Now, the Yangwang U8 Off-road Master Edition now arrives at the Beijing Auto Show, promising thrills for even wealthier… Read more…