Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) is soon going to actually be the North American Charging Standard – see what we did there? More and more car brands have been announcing the adoption of NACS for future models over the past few months, and today it was Hyundai’s turn. Starting in the fourth quarter of next year (between October and December), new Hyundai cars sold in the US will come with the NACS charging port. Those sold in Canada will follow in the first half of 2025. Also in 2025, specifically from the first quarter of that year (January to March), existing Hyundai EVs… More…

The BMW X2 series is about to debut next week and we’ve already seen a short teaser from the company’s Instagram page. Today’s teaser is a bit more extensive, though, and quite unorthodox too. BMW has built an entire island in Fortnite with lots of easter eggs scattered throughout the island. The easter eggs include BMW’s iconic four-cylinder headquarters building, BMW Welt and the BMW Museum. There’s also the BMW iX2, which you can customize after completing certain challenges. You can apply different paint jobs, change the rims or stuff the trunk with various contents. To get to… More…

Toyota, still trailing in the electric vehicle race, announced a significant move forward. The automaker has inked a long-term battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, giving it the juice it needs to drive its electric dreams in the US. Starting in 2025, Toyota’s future US-assembled electric vehicles will be powered by LG Energy Solution cells, to the tune of 20 GWh every year. These aren’t just any battery modules, though; they are high-nickel NCMA (nickel, cobalt, manganese, aluminum) pouch-type cells, bringing a promise of efficiency and longevity. This deal isn’t just a… More…

Ford’s Q3 numbers are out and they bring good news from the EV division. In the third quarter of 2023, Ford enjoyed a 14% spike in EV sales compared to the same period of 2022. In exact figures, Ford dispatched 20,962 electric vehicles in Q3, which is a leap from 18,257 in the preceding year. Totting up the sales of the entire year, the blue oval has ushered out 46,671 EVs, marking a 13.2% increase from 2022. Sure – compared to largest EV makers these numbers don’t look like much, but the growth is certainly strong. The Mustang Mach-E leads the EV cavalry, boasting sales of… More…

The European Union has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles imported from China. The move has sparked a wave of opposition from the Chinese government and industry representatives, who view the probe as a protectionist measure. The European Commission’s decision to initiate the investigation stems from concerns that Chinese EVs, which are allegedly benefiting from state subsidies, are entering the European market at artificially low prices. This, the EU argues, poses a threat to its own EV industry. China’s commerce ministry expressed its “strong… More…

Munro Vehicles, known for its recent attention-grabbing Mountain Rescue 4×4, is once again in the spotlight. This time, it’s for a more refined EV utility ride named the Series-M. The Series-M has left behind the boxy front that marked its pre-production model, the MK_1. Led by design maestro Ross Compton, the team reshaped and streamlined its face, featuring a new headlights layout and pronounced fender arches. The new design isn’t just about the looks, though – it enhances forward visibility, and, importantly, cooling. The sides of this EV have undergone notable changes too. They… More…

BMW is heading for a naming makeover. The brand is reportedly going to embrace a more consistent naming system for both electric and traditional combustion engine vehicles. Recent applications to the European trademark office reveal BMW’s new approach. These recent revelations are corroborated by additional filings with the German trademark authority. BMW is about to move to a unified naming approach with the “i” prefix indicating electric models staying put. The Neue Klasse platform is where the new naming strategy will make its grand debut. Starting with the X3 family, the… More…

GM’s Ultium EV platform is finally starting to pick up speed. The latest report by the company reveals EV sales are still a small fraction of the company’s total sales volume – this quarter, companies under the GM umbrella delivered 20,094 EVs compared to the 674,336 total sales. And of those 20,094 units, the Bolt EV and Bolt EUV account for 15,835 of the sales. That’s an great performance for a vehicle that’s approaching its end-of-life stage. GM is going to update it using its Ultium platform in the near future, though. Although not record-breaking, the rest of the sales are from… More…

Kia’s lineup of EVs has been among the most unique and distinctive so far, and in recent times it’s covered more and more of the market at various price points. The Korean company is of course set to continue launching new EVs, and we will get a glimpse of three of those next week, on October 12 to be precise. That’s when Kia EV Day is taking place, an event during which the company says it will announce its future EV vision along with a new model lineup. Specifically, it will present three new small to medium sized EVs, with keynote speakers expected to introduce these as well as Kia’s… More…

Skoda’s electric SUV has received an update, not even a full two years since its release. After the regular models got detailed last week, it’s now turn to see what the 2024 Skoda Enyaq RS has to offer. More power, more range and faster DC charging makes one wonder if the early adopters of the Enyaq Coupe RS are feeling just a tad bit envious right about now. In the ever-evolving landscape of electric vehicles, it’s refreshing (and perhaps, mildly infuriating for early birds) to see automakers push upgrades at increased frequency. The dual motors on the 2024 Enyaq RS produce a combined… More…

Geely’s upcoming flagship electric vehicle, the Galaxy E8 sedan coupe, official images surfaced, revealing its design and some key specs. Measuring 5,010 mm in length, 1,920 mm in width, and 1,465 mm in height, the Galaxy E8 plants its feet firmly in the medium-to-large electric sedan category. Its 2,925 mm wheelbase promises a spacious interior, and perhaps, a smoother drive. Visually, Geely has gone the modern route with a sleek fastback body that boasts hidden door handles and the increasingly popular through-type taillights. Petal-style rims round off the design. The front end… More…

From its polarizing exterior design to its high-profile unveilings, Tesla Cybertruck has been a magnet for attention. However, its interior has so far been shrouded in secrecy. A recently surfaced 56-second video clip has given us the most detailed look yet at what lies inside it. While many of us have caught glimpses of the Cybertruck during its numerous public outings – charging, towing, and occasionally resting after a misadventure – the inside has been a bit elusive. The video isn’t your typical Tesla insider. Could it be a mischievous transport worker? Or maybe just an… More…

The Volvo EX30, the brand’s newest fully electric SUV, made its dazzling debut earlier this year in Milan. Volvo Cars’ foray into the electric territory is expanded, now flaunting a suite of four electric vehicles and today the company announced the pricing for its latest EV for US and Canadian customers. Hold your horses; the price tag is bound to turn some heads. In Canada, the base model sets you back by a cool $53,700 Canadian. Yes – a premium electric SUV (albeit small) priced nearly identically to its fossil-fueled counterpart. And for Canada’s southern neighbors, it gets even… More…

Competition in the EV space in China is fierce, and getting more so by the day, thus a lot of Chinese EV makers are looking to expand their horizons. Many of them have already launched in Europe or announced plans to do so, and Chery is only the latest in line. Chery is China’s eighth largest automaker by sales volume according to 2022 data, and it plans to launch three of its brands in Europe in the near future. The first two will be Omoda and Jaecoo, which will be available in Germany, the UK, Spain, Italy, and France. By the end of 2025, Chery will launch three SUVs for each of… More…

Xiaomi recently posted some job openings on its official website in China looking for a wide range of engineers. Of particular interest is the listing for engineers working on EREVs as well as people familiar with internal combustion systems, air intake and exhaust systems. Looking for such personnel suggests Xiaomi is preparing an EREV vehicle to come alongside its EV or that the company is going to introduce an EREV version of its future Xiaomi MS11 car. That one is already undergoing trial production, though, so it’s far more likely that new employees will be working on other vehicles… More…

Ford just announced a fresh addition to its electric fleet, the F-150 Lightning Flash. The all-electric F-150 Lightning is getting another version that will make the long range battery more affordable than ever. It upgrades on the XLT model with the extended-range battery that boasts an EPA range of 515 km. The Flash also comes with Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving. This nifty piece of tech comes in version 1.2, which includes the ability to change lanes hands-free after a simple tap of the turn signal (once the coast is clear). The F-150 Lightning Flash is… More…

Shortly after Tesla us dropped the base AWD Model Y option from its configurator, the company adds a rear-wheel drive option that’s $3,750 cheaper. It starts at $43,990 and when you apply the full tax credit of $7,500, the actual asking price goes down to $36,490. Some believe that Tesla is using Lithium-iron-Phosphate (LFP) batteries, which are cheaper to produce than Nickel-Manganese-Cobalt (NMC) cells. They are also touted as more durable and more efficient. Perhaps that’s the reason Tesla is able to keep the price of the new Model Y so low. The new trim has 418 km of range, as… More…

Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled plans to dominate the Japan Mobility Show with its futuristic electric concepts. While the word ‘electric’ has been echoing in the automobile corridors for a while now, Nissan is prepared to give it a whole new resonance. Nissan’s booth at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show intends to be more than just a showcase. It’s designed to be a visual, interactive experience where the lines between physical and virtual blur. Visitors to the booth will have the chance to not only see but also feel Nissan’s perspective on the future of electrified mobility. Interactive… More…

BYD wrapped up Q3 with an impressive sale of 824,001 new enegry vehicles of which 431,603 pure electric passenger vehicles. This represents a whopping 52.4% of its total sales for the period. Tesla, in the same stretch, reported 435,059 pure electric car sales. So even if you discount the various EREVs and PHEVs that BYD makes its sales are already matching the American company’s. Earlier today Tesla reported a 26.5% jump year-on-year, but a dip of 6.7% compared to Q2. On the other hand BYD saw electric vehicle sales rising by 66.9% year-on-year and 22.6% sequentially. BYD and Tesla BEV… More…

The first half of 2023 saw an impressive surge in global electric vehicle (EV) sales, painting a picture of a world increasingly swayed by sustainable transit choices. In the first six months of this year, global EV sales posted a 49% increase, reaching 6.2 million units. This isn’t just a tiny blip on the radar. EVs now constitute 16% of the global light vehicle market, a jump from 12.4% in H1 2022. China remains the runaway leader with 55% of global EV sales in H1 2023. However, it’s worth noting that China’s growth rate has settled to a more modest 43% in H1 2023, down from a… More…