The EV charging landscape is undergoing a significant shift and luxury EV maker Lucid Motors is the latest to announce its plan to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). The move will providing Lucid owners access to Tesla’s extensive network of Superchargers. By 2025, Lucid EVs, known for their sleek design and long range, will be able to plug into the over 15,000 Superchargers dotting the continent. The shift to NACS from the current Combined Charging System (CCS1) used by Lucid marks a strategic move to unify charging solutions, a step that echoes the sentiments of EV… More…

UAW’s president disclosed a tentative labor agreement between Jeep, its parent company, Stellantis, and the union itself. Interestingly, the agreement reveals some of the companies’ future production plans including those for fully electric Wrangler and Grand Cherokee models. Jeep Grand Cherokee According to the document, the Wrangler EV will likely debut in 2028, with the Grand Cherokee EV scheduled to come a year earlier. The Wrangler will be produced in the Toledo Assembly Complex, while the Grand Cherokee will come out of the Detroit Assembly Complex. A new all-electric… More…

Polestar is gearing up to launch its Polestar 5 four-door GT. The company today confirmed a key player in making the car is SK On, a South Korean battery manufacturing giant, which Polestar signed for the 5. Polestar 5 Polestar 5 is scheduled for production in 2025, the electric GT being the evolution of the Polestar Precept concept car. The company dedicated an entire YouTube documentary series to the development dubbed “From Concept to Car.” SK On emerged from SK Innovation’s 2021 restructuring, and is among the big players in the EV battery space. Their high-nickel… More…

Tesla is set to integrate Grok AI, an AI assistant developed by Elon Musk’s new startup, xAI, into its fleet of electric vehicles. This integration marks a significant – if controversial – step in Tesla’s journey towards creating more intuitive and interactive vehicles. Elon Musk, known for his ventures in revolutionizing transportation both on Earth and in space, launched xAI earlier this year with a mission to unravel the complexities of the universe. However, its immediate focus is to develop a chatbot or AI assistant akin to ChatGPT. Grok AI, the inaugural project of xAI, is touted as… More…

Mercedes has been at the forefront of luxury models since the very first cars were invented. Logically, it’s keen to continue this tradition into its fully-electric models. The brand’s knowledge of luxury and its strive for being technological leader ties in nicely into the modern world of EVs. The EQS is thus given the most challenging of tasks – to carry the illustrious S-class legacy on the EV side. To live up to a name that has been an standard for luxury for more than fifty years now. Perhaps the fact that the S-class itself still sells well in its latest ICE iteration gives some… More…

Zeekr, a subsidiary of the Geely Holding Group, is set to unveil its first-ever electric sedan, the Zeekr 007. The car will debut and go on pre-sale on on November 17, at the start of the Guangzhou auto show. Zeekr’s journey began in 2021 with the launch of its first model, the Zeekr 001, a shooting-brake-style SUV that sold 71,941 units in 2022 despite its substantial price tag. Following the 001, Zeekr introduced the Zeekr 009 MPV and the urban SUV Zeekr X, both unique in design and targeting specific market segments. However, the introduction of the Zeekr 007 sedan is a pivot… More…

XPeng announced the launch of two new variants of its flagship sedan, the P7i. These new versions, named the P7i 550 Pro and P7i 550 Max, come with a significant reduction in asking price enabled by new battery chemistry. XPeng’s new P7i come with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery packs. Cheaper than traditional lithium-ion ternary battery packs, yet still offer decent density and reliable performance. This allowed Xpeng to lower the starting price of the P7i by RMB 26,000 (approximately €3,400). The P7i 550 Pro now starts at RMB 223,900, and the P7i 550 Max at RMB 239,900. The… More…

Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand of the renowned BYD, is set to officially launch its debut model, the Bao 5 SUV, on November 9. This momentous event comes after the brand started pre-sales on August 25, with the price ranging from RMB 300,000 to RMB 400,000 (approximately €39,100 to €52,200). The Bao 5 (or Leopard 5) isn’t just another addition to the electric vehicle market; it’s an EREV SUV that promises to redefine off-road capabilities. At its core is the innovative Cell to Chassis (CTC) battery pack. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill battery – it boasts a five-layer protective structure,… More…

Tesla Cybertruck, the ever-polarizing electric vehicle known for its unconventional stainless steel body, was recently spotted with a new twist – a matte black wrap. This sighting, featuring Tesla’s Chief Designer Franz von Holzhausen behind the wheel, has reignited speculation about potential factory customization options for the eagerly anticipated vehicle. The matte black Cybertruck made its debut in Santa Monica, turning heads at a local “Teslas & Coffee” event. This isn’t the first time the Cybertruck has been seen in alternative guises, with previous versions wrapped in various… More…

In the ever-evolving world of electric vehicles, BMW has taken a path maybe slightly less trodden with its latest innovation – a ‘Push-to-Pass’ boost mode designed specifically for electric sports cars. With this cutting-edge technology, BMW wants to redefine the driving experience in EVs, promising to bring an exhilarating edge to what apparently many perceive as a sedate sector of the automotive industry. At the heart of this innovation is a simple yet ingenious concept: a boost mode that can be activated via a paddle or button. This function unleashes a sudden surge in torque,… More…

In a recent visit to Tesla’s Giga Berlin, CEO Elon Musk unveiled plans to manufacture a budget-friendly €25,000 electric vehicle, marking a strategic move to broaden its consumer base by offering a more accessible price point. This initiative comes as a part of Tesla’s persistent efforts to cement its presence in the competitive EV market, especially in Europe. Giga Berlin has become a pivotal hub for Tesla’s European operations, and Musk’s visit highlighted the importance of the facility in the company’s global strategy. Amidst the metallic hum of machinery and the diligent work of Tesla… More…

As Xiaomi diversifies its technological dominion, its first foray into the electric vehicle landscape is beginning to take shape. Newly surfaced spy shots give automobile enthusiasts and tech aficionados their first glimpse into Xiaomi’s initial EV model. These images, originating from the Chinese social media platform Xiaohongshu, show an electric sedan rich with modern design cues, despite its strategic camouflage and missing components. The captured images of Xiaomi’s EV, shrouded in veils of secrecy until now, show frameless doors – a sleek touch for an elegant entry and exit – and… More…

It seems the Chinese have found a remedy for range anxiety – enter the Dayun Yuanhang Y6, a new luxury sedan poised to redefine the benchmarks of the electric automotive industry. With the production set to start on November 8, this Chinese-manufactured marvel is not just a testament to technological advancement but also to the increasingly competitive pricing strategies in the EV sector, with models priced between RMB 329,800 and RMB 529,800 (€42,000 – €68,000). The Yuanhang Y6’s impressive specs are anchored on its electric BHD platform, a brainchild of collaborative innovation… More…

In an industry often punctuated by cautious strides, BMW is making bold leaps into its electric future. A surge of information from a well-placed insider within the Bimmerpost forum has sketched a tantalizing outline of BMW’s electrification plans, which include a spectrum of new models slated to emerge over the next decade. The resurgence of the i3 in sedan guise, coupled with a series of iX-branded SUVs, marks a strategic expansion of BMW’s EV lineup. The first model off the starting line will be the next-gen iX3, slated to roll into production in July 2025. Anticipated to house a… More…

EVs are expensive. All of them – even the most affordable ones are still generally more expensive than comparable ICE cars, and that’s a problem if adoption is to move past the early adopter phase. Kia’s EV9 is very expensive to begin with (“especially for a Kia”, as some might say), and the brand seems to be very aware of this fact, since in a leaked letter it sent to its US dealers it’s pleading with them not to sell the car above MSRP (the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). Here’s Kia’s exact wording from the letter: The EV9 customer is an important new owner to the Kia… More…

In the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, Volvo has positioned itself as a beacon of reliability and innovation. The 2024 lineup of Volvo’s electric fleet in the United States is setting a new standard for the industry, offering substantial upgrades with minimal financial impact. Starting with the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge, drivers can look forward to an impressive EPA-estimated range of up to 478 km – a significant jump from its predecessor’s 364 km. Underneath its Scandinavian design lies an 82-kilowatt-hour battery propelling the new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant, which starts at a… More…

XPeng will introducea new variant of its P7i sedan on Monday, November 6. The new car is tipped to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries – known for their lower manufacturing cost. This move suggests a lower price version. While the company didn’t officially confirm the new battery chemistry a filling from earlier this year revealed an XPeng P7i with LFP battery pack supplied by Eve Energy. The launch of the P7i earlier this year featured only lithium-ion ternary battery packs. The current lineup starts at RMB 249,900 (around €31,700) and has range of up to 702 km under the… More…

Xiaomi has won a patent with the Chinese National Intellectual Property Administration detailing crash detection and automatic responses. The patent outlines how Xiaomi’s upcoming EV will be able to categorize a crash as level 1 or 2 and then automatically contact someone. The car will use three modules – Get, Determine, and Communication – to assess the situation. A level 1 accident includes a cracked windshield, damaged bumper, door or trunk, a fallen mirror, and so on. A level 2 accident includes cabin deformation, the vehicle being flipped, a fallen wheel, or deployment of… More…

Ford Motor Company has officially announced the acquisition of the energy solutions provider Auto Motive Power (AMP). By integrating AMP’s advanced charging technology, Ford aims to enhance the electric charging infrastructure and battery management systems for its fleet of electric vehicles. AMP, a company founded in Los Angeles in 2017, has developed hardware and software for an array of energy solutions, including EV charging systems, cloud-based services, and battery and energy management solutions. The startup claims that it powered most of the world’s top electric OEMs. With the… More…

The Chinese carmaker Chery has introduced a bold new EV concept with the lowest drag coefficient in the automotive world. The achieved Cd value is 0.168 with the design being inspired by the tuna fish. And for something inspired by the unsightly water dweller the concept looks pretty cool. It adopts a bionic-style design language with plenty of LEDs, including some on the rims. To achieve the impressive aerodynamic efficiency, Chery used AI-powered simulation with more than 2,000 optimization cases before it came to the final design. Chery’s concept With the increased… More…