The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox EV is exceeding expectations and quickly earning the position of a leader in the affordable EV segment. Recent independent testing by Edmunds has confirmed what many suspected: this electric crossover possesses remarkable range capabilities, bettering even its own EPA estimates. In Edmunds’ real-world range test, the base Equinox EV LT traveled an impressive 573 km on… Read more…

Backed by BYD, the Denza N9 is getting ready for its official debut, with global markets firmly in the company’s sights. And finally we get to see its impressive interior. Inside, the N9 feels like a high-tech sanctuary. The interior is dominated by a trio of screens: a massive 17.3-inch touchscreen in the center console, a 13.2-inch digital instrument cluster,… Read more…

Volkswagen Group is eyeing a shift in its electric vehicle sales strategy. The company wants to abandon its Tesla-inspired direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales model in major European markets, apparently due to complexities and slow adoption of EVs. Volkswagen acknowledged the challenges of operating both DTC sales for EVs and traditional retail operations for internal combustion engine vehicles in a recent press… Read more…

Tesla is making a big U-turn on its lease strategy. The company decided it was time to let its customers buy leased EVs at the end of the contract. This is a 180-degree change, and it raises questions if something changed in the company’s autonomous driving plans. Previously, Tesla had maintained that it would not offer lease buyouts, intending to… Read more…

According to industry insiders, BYD and SAIC are trying to negotiate lower parts prices from their suppliers, aiming to reduce costs by 10% starting January 2025. This indicates that the price war in the Chinese automotive industry is getting serious. The report from BYD stems from an email sent by the president of BYD Group and CPO of passenger cars.… Read more…

Mercedes-Benz just unveiled an enhanced version of its Active Parking Assist system. The latest edition is now available in a wide range of Mercedes-Benz models. The improved system now operates at a speed of 4 km/h – twice as fast as its predecessor, significantly reducing the time spent maneuvering into those tight spots. Drivers can initiate the parking process with… Read more…

Among the most interesting developments in the fast-growing Chinese EV market is the rapid rise of Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA). In just 32 months, HIMA has delivered over 500,000 vehicles, a remarkable feat for a newcomer in the automotive industry. HIMA is a collaboration between Huawei and several original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). This unique approach allows Huawei to… Read more…

The BMW Group announced it is establishing a new Cell Recycling Competence Centre (CRCC) in Kirchroth, Lower Bavaria. The facility will focus on “direct recycling,” a process designed to recover valuable materials from battery cells for use into the production cycle. Direct recycling differs from traditional methods. It recovers materials like lithium, cobalt, graphite, and nickel in a form that… Read more…

The S800 just went official as the first offering from Huawei’s latest brand, Maextro. This luxury sedan, a product of the Huawei-JAC collaboration, is designed to compete with the top players in the D+ class executive sedan segment, including the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce models. That’s right – Huawei wants to square up against the best luxury automakers… Read more…

India’s Mahindra & Mahindra is moving into the luxury electric vehicle market with the launch of its XEV 9e and BE 6e SUVs. These new models, part of the company’s XUV and BE sub-brands, come with rather impressive specs sheets and very aggressive price. According to the company, the two EVs are ready to compete with established brands like Mercedes… Read more…

Apple introduced its next-generation CarPlay some time ago and showcased its development during this year’s WWDC. Some manufacturers, such as Porsche and Aston Martin, have already laid the groundwork for adopting the new system. The latest generation of CarPlay isn’t fully out yet, but the latest regulatory filing showcasing Audi’s logo and a rough schematic of some of the features… Read more…

Kia unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the 2025 EV5 GT Line, at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show. This sporty SUV comes with an affordable price tag, starting at under €27,000 in China. It seems Kia is aiming squarely for the Tesla Model Y’s crown with this release. The EV5 GT Line builds on the foundation of the standard EV5, which… Read more…

CATL has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle sector: the Tectrans battery series for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. This is a significant step forward in the electrification of the commercial transportation industry, addressing key challenges such as range limitations, slow charging times, and battery life degradation. The Tectrans series offers four specialized battery versions: supercharging, long-life, long-range, and durable.… Read more…

What is it? The MG Cyberster is a fully electric roadster, announced last year, but it slowly made its way into the European market this year. It’s hard to find any direct competitors both because of its performance but also because of its aggressive pricing. If you try to match the car’s price point of €64,000, you’d have to buy… Read more…

Tesla’s Supercharger network has slowly but surely opened up to vehicles made by other companies, which created a very specific set of problems since the charging port locations vary wildly between models. Superchargers were initially designed with only Teslas in mind, which is why their cables are short. Now though, with other cars also using Superchargers, Tesla has decided to… Read more…

Hundreds of thousands of Hyundai and Kia and Genesis electric vehicles are being recalled due to a potential issue leading to a loss of driving power and increasing the risk of a crash. This is the second major recall this year for the South Korean automakers, and it affects several popular models, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6, Genesis… Read more…

The EV landscape is evolving fast and without any signs of slowing down. Advancements in battery technology are probably the most important part at the moment. According to the latest reports, BYD will unveil its next-generation Blade battery in 2025. The company promises significant improvements in the range and extended life cycle of the battery. Cao Shuang, managing director of… Read more…

Mercedes announced its fully electric eActros 600 semi truck designed for long-haul trips back in September 2022 and is now starting its mass production at the Worth plant in Bavaria. It’s the company’s first electric truck to be produced on a single production line, unlike the eActros 300 and 400 models, which are assembled in a different facility. The eActros… Read more…

The four-year legal battle between electric vehicle giants Tesla and Rivian appears to be drawing to a close. The lawsuit centered around accusations of stolen battery technology and is now expected to be dismissed by December 24, 2024. According to Bloomberg, the two companies reached a conditional agreement. Tesla filed the lawsuit back in 2020. It claimed that Rivian had… Read more…

Ma Lin, Nio’s assistant vice president for branding and communications, today denied a wild rumor claiming BYD would acquire his company. This went viral on Weibo since the source of the claim appeared to be a BYD employee. Ma told BYD’s head of branding and PR Li Yunfei that if the person who originated the rumor is a BYD employee… Read more…