The Rivian R1S and R1T, initially launched as the epitome of off-road electric luxury, are set to receive a long-awaited software update. Rivian owners will soon be able to transform their electric vehicles into mobile entertainment hubs. Rivian has confirmed that a forthcoming update will introduce a native YouTube app, allowing users to enjoy their favorite videos directly on the… Read more…

It’s finally here. Nio’s first sub-brand, Onvo, has officially launched its first EV. Meet the Onvo L60. The car is meant to take on Tesla’s Model Y, and the pre-sale price of the L60, at CNY 219,900 (€28,400), is CNY 30,000 (€3,870) less than the Model Y’s. Deliveries of the L60 are set to begin in China in September. In… Read more…

Porsche has officially brought its Leipzig production facility to the EV era. After a substantial investment of nearly $1 billion, the factory has now began the highly anticipated Macan EV production. The Leipzig plant, a cornerstone of Porsche’s manufacturing operations, has undergone extensive renovations to integrate the Macan EV into its production line. A state-of-the-art body assembly line has been… Read more…

The winds of change continue to howl through Tesla’s headquarters. Renjie Zhu, the mastermind behind the Cybertruck’s manufacturing, has announced his departure from the company, adding another name to the growing list of high-profile exits since Tesla’s announcement of a 10% workforce reduction. The departure of Zhu isn’t the only news causing a stir. Rich Otto, the former head of… Read more…

Porsche announced the refreshed Taycan range back in February, and we’ve already seen an official range test. But now it’s time for a real-world range test, and this one features the Taycan 4S Sport Turismo specifically. It has been tested at 113 km/h, on German highways, and yes, that’s a very slow speed to go on a German highway, but… Read more…

Xiaomi EV, the electric vehicle arm of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, has reached a significant milestone with the delivery of its 10,000th SU7, its first electric vehicle model. The company is now focusing on increasing production capacity to achieve its ambitious goal of delivering 100,000 SU7 units by the end of the year. The SU7, officially launched on March 28th,… Read more…

Ever since last year we’ve been hearing that Stellantis would create a joint venture with Leapmotor, through which Stellantis would offer some of Leapmotor’s EVs in markets outside of China. And today this has been made official. The joint venture is called Leapmotor International. Stellantis owns 51% of it, with Leapmotor holding the remaining 49%. Sales will start in September… Read more…

In a move that’s meant to “protect American manufacturers”, the Biden administration has quadrupled the import tariff for Chinese EVs, taking it from 25% to 100%. The reasoning here has to do with China being accused of subsidizing its own EV makers, “flooding global markets with artificially low-priced exports”, and the response is ironically doing the exact same thing, aka… Read more…

Subaru, traditionally known for its all-wheel-drive vehicles and outdoorsy image, is embarking on a significant expansion into the electric vehicle market. The company announced a partnership with Toyota to co-develop three new electric SUVs by 2026. Subaru’s current EV portfolio consists solely of the Solterra, an SUV co-developed with Toyota. Subaru now aims to diversify its electric lineup and tap… Read more…

Kia’s popular electric crossover, the EV6, is getting a mid-cycle refresh designed to keep it at the forefront of the rapidly evolving EV market. With a subtle facelift, updated interior technology, and a larger battery promising more range, Kia hopes to solidify the EV6’s position as one of the most popular EVs in its class. On the outside, the EV6’s… Read more…

The new Opel Frontera EV has received its “world premiere”, which gives us a few more details about it, along with possibly the most important one: price. The EV will cost around €29,000 in Germany. It will have a range of “more than” 300 km according to WLTP in its base version, with a “long rage” version going all the… Read more…

Nio’s first sub-brand is almost ready to launch its first EV. The official event is tomorrow, on May 15, in China, and ahead of that a few official images have been shared by Nio showing us bits and pieces of the new car, which will be called Onvo L60. This will be positioned to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, aiming… Read more…

Shanghai-based IM Motors, the electric vehicle subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp, has officially launched its latest offering, the IM L6 electric sedan. Designed to compete directly with Tesla’s Model 3 and Xiaomi’s SU7, the IM L6 is among the first EVs to offer a semi-solid battery option. The IM L6 is available in five distinct variants, with prices starting at… Read more…

Tech giant Xiaomi isn’t just about smartphones anymore – it’s charging full speed ahead into the electric vehicle market with a new SUV designed to compete directly with Tesla Model Y. Whispers from within the company reveal that Xiaomi has been diligently benchmarking its upcoming SUV against Tesla’s popular model. This isn’t just a passing fancy; the SUV has been… Read more…

Jaguar is about to unveil a bold new model in the United States later this year. This is a significant shift for the brand, positioning it as a direct competitor to luxury EV powerhouses like Bentley and Porsche. The yet-to-be-named electric GT, expected to go on sale in 2025, is projected to carry a price tag exceeding €116,500, marking Jaguar’s… Read more…

Tesla is set to introduce its latest Model 3 Performance to the Chinese EV market. The American automaker recently filed the necessary paperwork with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and plans to release the model in the third quarter of this year, pending the statutory public feedback. The updated Model 3 Performance boasts dual electric motors, with… Read more…

BYD has unveiled its latest offering, the Sea Lion 07, a midsize SUV packed with innovative features and a competitive price tag. This new addition to the vast BYD Ocean series is firmly set on challenging the Tesla Model Y’s dominance, at least in China. The Sea Lion 07’s sleek and stylish exterior takes cues from the Ocean-X concept and… Read more…

Chinese automotive behemoth Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced breakthroughs in both solid-state battery and ultra-fast charging technologies. GWM has successfully produced solid-state pouch cells, meaning it’s now completed the development and will focus on achiving large scale manufacturing. Unlike today’s widely used lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid material. This enables significantly higher energy density… Read more…

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has completed the testing of the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 (aka Highland) and now lists its range on its website. The agency tested the Standard Range RWD (60 kWh) and Long Range AWD (82 kWh) models but is yet to give the Performance model (78 kWh) a go. Both 2024 models achieved the… Read more…

Tesla’s unexpected decision to sharply reduce its Supercharger network expansion has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle industry. The company’s move to lay off approximately 500 employees has left a vacuum in the market. Now, competitors – especially those in the traditional energy sector – are seizing the opportunity. Oil and gas giant BP is one such player that is… Read more…