Nio and CATL have today signed a framework agreement concerning cooperation with regards to innovation in the R&D of longer-lifespan EV batteries, which will be compatible with Nio’s battery swapping technology. The agreement was signed by Shizhe Tzeng, Nio’s Vice President, and Huan Gao, the CTO of CATL’s China E-Car Business Unit. Also present at the signing ceremony were Alan… Read more…

Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer is not even being delivered yet, and it already got an exciting update. The Volkswagen ID.7 GTX Tourer is a beastly electric wagon coming to replace the legendary Golf R wagon as the most potent long-roof model in the German manufacturer’s lineup. The ID.7 GTX Tourer features dual-motor, all-wheel-drive setup pumping out an impressive 335 combined horsepower.… Read more…

As all cars destined for the Chinese market, the Mini Aceman passed through the Chinese MIIT (Ministry of Industry and Information Technology) and the listing reveals key specs and the design as well. Mini Aceman As evident by the photos, the Aceman adopts a familiar body but packs five doors, instead of the three on the Mini Cooper. The chassis… Read more…

Volkswagen is finally throwing its hat into the hot hatch ring with the release of the ID.3 GTX – a performance-oriented spin on the brand’s popular compact hatchback. Building on the success of the standard ID.3, the new ID.3 GTX model promises a more dynamic driving experience with an amped-up powertrain and some design tweaks. At the heart of the… Read more…

Chinese automaker Zeekr is expanding its MPV market footprint with yet another offering. The Zeekr Mix, which promises to redefine the image of the family-friendly MPV, is a sleek and spacious vehicle. It packs a host of compelling features, promising a competitive price to go with its modern design language. Positioned to take on established players like the Volkswagen ID.Buzz,… Read more…

Nio is pretty confident in its upcoming sub-brand which has been codenamed Alps – and we’ve referred to it as such so far because the official name wasn’t known. Soy shots recently caught the first Alps EV doing some testing on the streets of China and telling people it’s better than Tesla’s Model Y. The brand is closer and closer… Read more…

Chinese automaker BYD continues to slash prices in the increasingly competitive world of electric vehicles. Their latest salvo in the ongoing “price war” is the refreshed BYD e2 Honor Edition, a compact EV that’s big on features but remarkably small on price. Starting at just 89,800 yuan (€11,600), BYD aims to seriously undercut its gasoline-powered rivals and provide EV access… Read more…

When it’s not busy possibly saving Fisker from bankruptcy, Nissan is also thinking about partnering up with Honda for future EVs. That’s according to a new report from Nikkei Asia, citing unnamed sources at Nissan itself. Nissan’s vision is of a common EV powertrain between it and Honda, which the two companies could team up on purchasing, as well as… Read more…

While the Celestiq might have conjured up the word “opulence” in your mind when you saw it (it definitely did for us), Cadillac isn’t content on letting that be its only opulent vehicle. In fact, the brand is running with the theme as today it started teasing an upcoming concept called Opulent Velocity. It doesn’t really get more Cadillac than… Read more…

The Polestar 3 was initially available in two variants in the US – Long Range Dual Motor with Pilot Pack and Plus Pack or the same drivetrain but with Pilot Pack and Performance Pack combo. The former asked $78,900, while the latter went for $84.900. And even though shipments haven’t even started, the base model is getting a discount, while… Read more…

The Cybertruck is Tesla’s most American car – it’s a huge truck, for one, it’s made of stainless steel, and it’s bulletproof. But to what extent? Zack from JerryRigEverything took the Cybertruck over to the gun range where he proceeded to test the 1.8mm stainless steel against bullets ranging from 9mm, through 17mm, all the way to a 50 caliber… Read more…

Chinese automaker Nio is running a new promotion in its homeland. Starting this month everyone who grabs a new 2024 Nio car, will receive a free Nio Phone. The Nio Phone isn’t your average freebie. It’s a seriously capable smartphone that seamlessly integrates with Nio vehicles. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, it won’t leave you wanting for… Read more…

Hyundai finally unveiled the much-anticipated Ioniq 5 N last July, and it’s made its debut in North America in November. It will be available at dealers in the US later this month, and today we finally have pricing for it. The Ioniq 5 N costs $66,100 plus a $1,375 “freight” fee, for a total of $67,475. That’s it, this is… Read more…

Volvo is partnering with UK startup Breathe Battery Technologies to bring faster and smarter charging to all of its upcoming electric cars. Volvo’s Tech Fund corporate venture capital arm is investing in Breathe an undisclosed amount, which would see the startup’s charging tech make it to Volvo EVs. Breathe’s algorithm-enabled charging software promises to optimize and improve the charging performance… Read more…

Back in December of last year, we found out the name of Alfa Romeo’s first EV – it will be called Milano. That’s the Italian way to say the name of the city of Milan, and that city is where Alfa Romeo was founded in 1910, so this is all about going back to roots or some such thing. At… Read more…

The newly introduced Kia EV9 is off to a great start with warm reception by reviewers and early adopters alige. So obviously we had to perform our range test and see how well it stacks up against the competition. The bulky EV9 has all odds against itself – it’s shaped like a brick wall and weighs as much as two… Read more…

Hot on the heels of the ID.7 Tourer, the German automaker has just announced the performance-oriented GTX version of it, with a promise that this electric wagon is packing serious heat. While the standard ID.7 Tourer prioritizes range and family practicality, the GTX is all about delivering an exhilarating driving experience. This is Volkswagen’s answer to performance EVs in the… Read more…

Fiats have always exuded a certain effortless cool, and the new 500e electric vehicles are no exception. The Italian automaker has embraced a bold ‘drop’ strategy for the US release of this iconic electric car. In a surprise move, Fiat revealed two uniquely themed, luxury iterations – the ‘Inspired By Music’ and ‘Inspired By Beauty’ trims. Fiat’s ‘drop’ approach does… Read more…

Xiaomi, the electronics magnate known for its budget-friendly smartphones and smart home gadgets, is finally ready for a different kind of battle. After years of anticipation, the Chinese tech giant is finally launching its first-ever electric vehicle, the sleek SU7 sedan, on March 28th. The SU7 will be available for customer test drives starting on the 25th of March, and… Read more…

Porsche introduced the new Taycan Turbo GT today andlongside its track-focused sibling, the Taycan Turbo GT with Weissach package. These models take the already blistering performance of the Taycan Turbo S to the next level, promising to challenge the limits of EV technology. The Taycan Turbo GT is capable of producing peak power outputs of over 815 kW. A cutting-edge… Read more…