The 2024 Chengdu Auto Show witnessed the debut of BYD’s latest offering – the Seal 06 GT. Pre-sales for the all-electric hatchback are slated to kick off in China in September, followed by a global launch in early 2025. Built on BYD’s advanced e-platform 3.0 Evo, the Seal 06 GT offers a choice between single and dual-motor configurations. The single-motor… Read more…

Zeekr, the electric vehicle manufacturer backed by Geely, just officially pulled back the curtain on its latest offering, the Zeekr 7X SUV. This new model, aimed at the family car market, made its debut at the Chengdu auto show and is set to hit Chinese roads by the end of September, with global deliveries expected sometime next year. The Zeekr… Read more…

Hyundai is setting ambitious goals to accelerate its growth, particularly in the electric vehicle market, as unveiled during its 2024 CEO Investor Day. The company’s new strategy, dubbed the “Hyundai Way,” outlines a plan to push its annual global vehicle sales to 5.55 million by 2030, a significant jump from last year’s 4.2 million. The centerpiece of this strategy is… Read more…

A Chinese company called Penghui Energy in Guangzhou has announced its first solid-state battery and it may beat established players to the market. Its solution has an energy density of 280 Wh/kg, which isn’t particularly impressive given that the current top-tier lithium-ion batteries can go up to 250 Wh/kg, but the catch here is that it costs just 15% more… Read more…

Vauxhall has announced that its new Frontera will be the first car in the UK to offer list price parity between its electric and petrol hybrid models. This means that both versions of the Frontera will start at the same price, eliminating the typical price premium associated with electric cars. Currently, the average price difference between electric and petrol cars… Read more…

The latest online gossip has it that Tesla is gearing up to introduce the seven-seat version of its popular Model Y in both the Chinese and European markets as early as October. Reports indicate that production may already be underway at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, although the company has yet to provide an official confirmation. This potential expansion of the… Read more…

The much-anticipated electric version of the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has finally arrived in the UK. However, with a starting price of £180,860 (that’s nearly $237,500 at current exchange rates) this electrified icon comes with a hefty price tag that might leave some G-Wagon enthusiasts questioning their budget. Three years in the making, the electric G-Class, officially known as the “G580… Read more…

Smart, once known for its compact city cars and, more recently, for electric crossovers, has just unveiled its all-new #5 crossover. Smart is yet to reveal the output figures, but we know the #5 has a 100 kWh 800V battery pack that provides an impressive range of over 740 km in the CLTC cycle. The 400kW charging support allows it… Read more…

Ariel, the British automaker known for its minimalist, high-performance vehicles, unveiled the E-Nomad Concept, an electric off-roader that defies expectations. This groundbreaking concept, set to hit production in 2026, promises a thrilling blend of agility and exhilarating electric power. Tipping the scales at a mere 896 kg, the E-Nomad is a true featherweight in the world of electric cars. The… Read more…

Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market. The Lucid… Read more…

Solid-state batteries have been round the corner for a while at this point, but it appaears 2027 might finally be year when a bunch of automakers finally release their first vehicles with it. Nissan has seemingly chosen a very special vehicle to premiere the tech – its first all-electric GT-R. Nissan’s global vice president, Ivan Espinosa, revealed that solid-state batteries… Read more…

Range Rover is venturing into the electric vehicle space with its first-ever electric model. Set to arrive in 2025, this battery-powered luxury 4×4 will challenge the likes of the Mercedes-Benz G580 and other high-end electric SUVs that combine opulence with all-terrain capability. While retaining the iconic Range Rover aesthetic, the EV version will undergo significant modifications. It will use a… Read more…

Mini is making a bold play in the US electric car market with its new Countryman SE ALL4. This stylish EV comes with a dual-motor, all-wheel-drive powertrain delivering a spirited 308 horsepower, enough to propel it from 0 to 97 km/h in a brisk 5.4 seconds. However, with a starting price of $45,200 and a range of just 341 km,… Read more…

The Hyundai Ioniq 6 is getting a makeover. Spy shots and insider information reveal a facelift that includes redesigned headlights and potentially a larger battery for increased range. But the most electrifying news? A high-performance N variant is already in the works. The Ioniq 6, launched in 2022, has already made a name for itself as Hyundai’s most energy-efficient EV… Read more…

Xpeng’s Tesla Model 3 competitor, Mona M03, is now available for pre-order after seeing its official debut in early July this year. The car has “record-breaking” aerodynamics and it’s now launching in China for RMB 119,800 (€15,700). Meanwhile, Xpeng’s CEO confirmed in an interview its company’s plans to set foot in Europe and build a manufacturing facility. Just like BYD,… Read more…

Samsung has announced a partnership with US chip giant Qualcomm Technologies. The collaboration will focus on producing advanced chips for a range of automotive applications, particularly for the in-vehicle infotainment and driver-assistance systems. At the heart of this partnership lies Samsung’s latest LPDDR4X memory chip, which has been successfully certified for use with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis. This duo will… Read more…

In a move that highlights its ambition to capture the premium EV market, Chinese auto giant BYD has announced a strategic partnership with tech powerhouse Huawei. The collaboration will see Huawei’s advanced autonomous driving system, Qiankun ADS 3.0, integrated into BYD’s upcoming Bao 8 SUV, set to hit the roads later this year under the Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand. This… Read more…

In a move that will significantly impact the electric vehicle market in Canada, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that the country will impose a hefty 100% tariff on Chinese-made EVs. Canada follows similar measures taken by the US and Europe, attempting to safeguard domestic manufacturing from the influx of low-cost Chinese EVs. The timing of this announcement is… Read more…

Electric vehicles are changing the way we drive, but charging times can still be quite a bit of a drag. Volkswagen has a clever solution to make those waits more bearable, even fun – casual multiplayer games right in your car. Starting this September, several Volkswagen models, including popular EVs like the ID.7, ID.5, ID.4, and ID.3, along with the… Read more…

Tesla is trying to revitalise its slumping sales by bringing back its referral program. The revamped program offers benefits for both new buyers and existing Tesla owners – the clearest sign yet of a renewed focus on customer engagement and driving demand for its electric vehicles. Under the resurrected referral program, new Tesla buyers using a referral code will receive… Read more…