Renault’s environment unit announced its plans to become the first European carmaker to use recycled batteries for its vehicles and also recycle the batteries itself. No one in Europe currently recycles batteries in a closed-loop to extract the nickel, cobalt and lithium within. Renault’s The Future Is Neutral (TFIN) department, which launched in 2022, is now in talks with companies… Read more…

BYD’s Yuan Up was teased and certified for sale by the Chinese authorities last month, and today it finally become official. The compact SUV is offered in three versions, priced at CNY 96,800 (€12,500), CNY 109,800 (€14,200), and CNY 119,800 (€15,500). Those who purchase before June 30 will receive a CNY 2,000 (€258) trade-in subsidy and a 24-month 0 interest… Read more…

Genesis unveiled two new EV concepts dubbed Neolun and GV60 Magma. The duo promises to combinec top-notch comfort and white-knuckle thrills. The Neolun is a sleek SUV with a minimalist design and eye-catching “coach doors” that ditch the central pillar, making the entire side of the car like a grand entrance. . Traditional Korean “ondol” underfloor heating provides a gentle,… Read more…

Tesla’s ambitious Full Self-Driving technology, better known as FSD, promises to revolutionize driving – although admittedly these promises date back many years and are yet to materialize. While we wait for that to happen Tesla is letting every owner in the US a chance to experience the system for themselves. If you own a Tesla, you’ll soon get a free… Read more…

Tesla took its sweet time developing an auto park function for its cars that have only cameras (the so-called “vision-only” vehicles), but it’s finally here. So if you have a newer model Tesla, you can now hopefully take advantage of what is a pretty magical feature that some of Tesla’s competitors have already had. It’s been about two years since… Read more…

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 sales have reached over 262,000 across 24 countries from its launch and until last month, the Korean car maker announced today. The numbers are on a wholesale basis (so not shipped to consumers but to dealers), and include the Ioniq 5 N. The Ioniq 5 was launched in February 2021, and was Hyundai’s first car built on… Read more…

Henrik Fisker’s electric vehicle startup, known for its stylish Ocean SUV, is facing an existential crisis. Talks with a potential major investor, widely speculated to be Nissan, have fallen through, leaving the company scrambling for survival. The news sent Fisker’s already battered stock into a tailspin, prompting a trading halt as investors brace for the worst. Added to this, the… Read more…

Tesla is teaming up with CATL, the world’s largest battery producer, to make electric cars charge faster and become even more affordable. The success of the project would enable the creation of the $25,000 Tesla. But the partnership extends beyond batteries. Tesla’s Nevada factory now uses CATL-supplied machinery. Previous reports mentioned Tesla’s plans to set up a small Nevada facility… Read more…

The BYD Seal Performance, a sporty Chinese electric sedan, found itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. It turns out the AWD version actually isn’t. Swedish automotive reviewers at Teknikens Varld put two BYD Seal AWD models through the wringer, expecting the vehicles to deliver the enhanced traction and stability that AWD promises. Instead, they found out that the… Read more…

The anticipation among electric vehicle enthusiasts is reaching a fever pitch as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi prepares to open the order books for its first-ever EV model, the Xiaomi SU7. With a sleek design, the SU7 sedan aims to shake up China’s booming electric car market and attract buyers away from more established competitors. Xiaomi, known worldwide for its smartphones… Read more…

Electric vehicles aren’t just a cleaner mode of transport; they offer a smarter way to manage energy with a unique feature called recuperation. This process allows EVs to cleverly reclaim energy, otherwise normally lost as heat during braking. But how much energy is actually recovered, and how does this technology impact overall efficiency? The German ADAC decided it was time… Read more…

Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac is always up to something new. The man behind the groundbreaking Nevera electric hypercar has been teasing a top-secret project on social media, promising a revolution in urban transportation. Now, after years of speculation, we’re finally getting a glimpse of Rimac’s next big move: a self-driving “robotaxi” hatchback designed exclusively for city living. Rimac dropped a… Read more…

Chinese automaker Zeekr has an unconventional new offering in the works that might just shake up the electric MPV segment. The MIX, a minivan with striking styling and a decidedly space-inspired theme, has recently been previewed in official images. While its name may signify fusion or a mix of influences, the Zeekr MIX’s rounded profile initially brings to mind another… Read more…

The Volvo EX30 just hit the market and is quickly becoming a runaway success for its maker. It’s the smallest SUV the company has ever made, but is proving to be a big deal for Volvo. We recently embarked on a mission to find out how efficient the newest electric Swede is and how it stacks up to its competitors.… Read more…

Stellantis agreed to invest €1.5 billion in Chinese EV maker Leapmotor last year, in exchange for getting access to Leapmotor’s EV platform and 20% of its shares. While unveiling the deal, Stellantis also unexpectedly announced that it had established a joint venture with Leapmotor that would start selling Leapmotor EVs in Europe and other global markets from 2024 onwards. We… Read more…

Those who bought a Chevrolet Blazer prior to March 7 could be entitled to a reimbursement from the brand, equal in value to the price cuts it has applied recently. Chevy apparently doesn’t want to annoy early adopters, which is a welcome but unfortunately quite rare move. The information comes from Edmunds, describing how they received a letter from Chevrolet… Read more…

Reports of slowed production at Tesla’s massive Shanghai facility emerged today. While some experts call this a sign of cooling demand within China’s EV market, it could be a calculated move by the EV giant. Reports claim that Tesla workers at the Shanghai plant now have a five-day work week, reduced from the previous six and a half. Certain production… Read more…

About a year after its official debut in China, the XPeng P7i is getting a new version called P7i Wing Edition, much like the company’s previous model got the P7 Wing Edition. The new Wing Edition brings mostly cosmetic changes and a few new interior features. XPeng P7i Wing Edition The new P7i Wing Edition is based on the P7i… Read more…

The Tesla Cybertruck, known for its futuristic design and eye-watering resale prices, is hitting a speed bump in the aftermarket arena. Initially, these trucks were going for more than double their retail value, creating a frenzy among those hoping to turn a quick and substantial profit. But now, the well of buyers willing to pay absurd premiums seems to have… Read more…

What would happen if you took four of the best electric pickup trucks currently available and pitted them against each other in a range test, driving them all until they die? That’s exactly what the folks at Out of Spec Reviews have done, and the video embedded below details their experience. In case you just want the numbers, we’ll get… Read more…