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…

BYD is almost ready to launch the Seal 06 GT, a production model based on their Ocean-M concept. The company claims that thanks to the sporty design and performance-oriented features, the Seal 06 GT is designed to capture the hearts of young drivers looking for an electric vehicle that’s both fun and practical. The issue with that statement is the… Read more…

Volkswagen has decided to cut back its EV battery cell plant plans given the recent sales slump for EVs. The company is scaling back its developments in Europe and North America, and will reevaluate in the future based on how the EV market evolves. VW announced in 2021 that it would have six battery cell plants by 2030 with a… Read more…

Electric vehicle manufacturer Neta Auto is set to break new ground with the upcoming launch of its Neta S Hunting Edition. This model will be the first in the world to use CATL’s innovative CIIC skateboard chassis. The official unveiling of the Neta S Hunting Edition is scheduled for August 25. The spotlight will be on the 800V version, built… Read more…

Tesla’s Cybertruck has so far had no driver assistance features, despite deliveries having started quite a while back, and despite the fact that “Full Self Driving” aka FSD was a required purchase for early adopters in the Foundation Series. A purchase they haven’t so far been able to take advantage of. That, however, will thankfully change pretty soon. FSD is… Read more…

Zeekr is preparing for the grand reveal of its 7X electric SUV at the Chengdu Auto Show on August 30, with an anticipated release scheduled for late September. Ahead of the full unveiling, the company released teaser images of the interior, highlighting five key design elements: the central console buttons, a yacht-inspired mid-platform design, the ambient lighting, speaker aesthetics, and… Read more…

A market analysis from JATO Dynamics for July 2024 reveals that BMW overtook Tesla in EV sales in Europe for the first time. Europe’s EV market fell 6% year over year, while the overall vehicle market saw a modest 2% gain compared to the same period last year. BMW sold 14,869 EVs in July 2024, while Tesla moved 14,581. This… Read more…

Xiaomi stunned the world with the SU7, its first ever EV (and first ever car), which continues to exceed sales expectations and force the company to up its sales targets. And then, Xiaomi stunned the world again, last month, with the 1,548 hp SU7 Ultra hypercar prototype/concept. A few days after the unveiling of the SU7 Ultra, Xiaomi dropped another… Read more…

Following the sporty, hot-hatchy N version, Hyundai is now preparing to add yet another variation to the Ioniq 5, it seems. This time we’re talking about a rugged, adventure-focused Ioniq 5 XRT (e-Terrain). We’ll just refer to it as the Ioniq 5 XRT for brevity. It was spotted in full camo near the Hyundai-Kia Technical Center in Korea, with one… Read more…

Tesla is trying to entice potential buyers of the Model S and Model X with the introduction of the ‘Drive Anywhere Package.’ This new offering is supposed to improve the ownership experience for Tesla Model S and Model X customers, offering a compelling blend of value and innovation. Priced at $5,000 in the US, the ‘Drive Anywhere Package’ includes three… Read more…

In a move that caught many by surprise, Ford, America’s second-largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is rethinking its electrification strategy. The company’s bold EV plans are being tempered by the harsh realities of profitability, customer preferences, and the ever-evolving EV market. Having poured billions into developing electric models like the F-150 Lightning and Mustang Mach-E, the models didn’t prove as profitable… Read more…

To say that Xiaomi’s first foray in the EV space, the SU7, has been wildly successful, would be a gigantic understatement. The car is selling in droves, exceeding expectations, and forcing the company to ramp up production multiple times over the levels it initially anticipated. All of this is to say that Xiaomi has already mentioned that it wants to… Read more…

The much-anticipated VW ID. Buzz, an electric minivan that’s been teased since 2017 and officially launched in Europe and the US last year, finally has a price tag. The good news is that in the US, the ID. Buzz starts at $61,545, slightly lower than its European counterpart, which despite being shorter, asks for the equivalent of nearly $68,000. $61k… Read more…

In a move that follows the evolving consumer preferences in the Chinese electric vehicle market, Avatr Technology is adding an EREVoption to one of its most popular cars. The EV manufacturer, backed by Changan Automobile, CATL, and Huawei, has introduced an extended-range system, Kunlun, set to debut in the Avatr 07 SUV. The Kunlun system, developed in collaboration with CATL,… Read more…

Zeekr, the premium EV subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, is making significant strides in the autonomous driving field. Fresh off securing an L3 autonomous driving test permit in Shanghai, the company has now obtained the same permit in its home region of Hangzhou. The new permit will enable Zeekr to conduct extensive L3 autonomous driving tests on Hangzhou’s highways and… Read more…

Waymo has consistently been at the forefront of autonomous driving with its fleet of robo taxis. Its latest offering, the Zeekr-built robotaxi, is yet another significant stride in their mission to make driverless taxis a common sight on American roads. Built on the foundation of a Chinese-made Zeekr electric minivan, this bubble-shaped vehicle comes with Waymo’s sixth-generation autonomous driving system… Read more…

Tesla is catching a break in the EU, it seems. The company’s cars imported into the bloc from China are now proposed to get only a 9% additional tariff, which is a big step down from the initially proposed 20.8% when the EU started its investigation into Beijing’s support of its domestic EV industry. The EU has today also adjusted… Read more…

BYD’s luxury electric vehicle brand, Yangwang, is ready to take the first step into the world of supercars. Its highly anticipated U9 has completed six months of rigorous testing at the legendary Nurburgring Nordschleife, often called the “Green Hell” for its challenging layout and unforgiving terrain. The U9 underwent extensive fine-tuning at the Nurburgring, with the Yangwang team optimizing its… Read more…