Xiaomi made the SU7 EV official last month, but didn’t out any sort of pricing information for either of its two versions (SU7 and SU7 Max). This being Xiaomi, which built its brand on ‘bang for your buck’ in the mobile world, made a lot of people hopeful about the pricing of its first EV. According to purported information coming… Read more…
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BMW expects 20% EV sales’ share in 2024, 25% in 2025
BMW delivered a report on the progress it has made in lowering the CO2 emissions of its cars and revealed some bulish expectations on its EV in the process. While the company was keen to point out that it has met and exceeded the EU targets for emission on the cars it sold in 2023, the really interesting bits concern… Read more…
Lucid Air tops new massive range test, VW ID.7 disappoints
Another major EV range arrived, this time courtesy of the guy from Motor 1. It involved 11 of the most popular EV models and showed how long they can go on a charge. The cars were driven at the same time alongside the “Autostrada del Grande Raccordo Anulare””- the ring road surrounding the city of Rome, Italy, ensuring equal conditions… Read more…
BYD Seal U electric SUV launches in Germany next month
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD is ready to launch its latest creation, the Seal U, in the European market this February. The Seal U is an electric SUV and a sibling to the Seal electric sedan that made its debut last year. While Germany is home to giants like Volkswagen and now Tesla, BYD is boldly stepping into the ring with… Read more…
Kia EV4 delayed until next year
Last October during its EV Day in Korea, Kia unveiled the EV3 and EV4 concepts, which were both supposed to become production models this year – the EV3 in the first half, the EV4 towards the end. While nothing seems to have changed regarding the launch of the EV3, the EV4 has been delayed until early next year, according to… Read more…
Renault scraps Ampere IPO
Renault Group, a prominent player in the automotive industry, has decided to pull the plug on its much-anticipated IPO for the Ampere electric vehicle unit. The reason cited is that “current market conditions are not met” for a successful public listing. CEO Luca de Meo, in a news release, made it clear that this decision won’t hamper Renault’s electric vehicle… Read more…
Black Box becomes compulsory for all new cars in Europe from July
The European Union is set to implement a new requirement starting in July 2024. All newly registered М1 passenger cars in the EU will be required to be equipped with Event Data Recorders – EDRs. The EDR, often referred to as “black box” in airplanes, will store critical vehicle data. In the unfortunate event of an accident, experts can use… Read more…
Spy shots: Hyundai is bringing the Casper EV to Europe this year to take on the Dacia Spring
Towards the end of this year, Hyundai will launch the Casper Electric in Europe. The Casper is a small city car that’s already on sale in the company’s home market of Korea, but Hyundai is currently developing the Casper Electric, and only this EV version will make the trip to Europe. The news comes from Hyundai France boss Lionel French… Read more…
Exclusive: Porsche to produce 20,000 Macans in 2024, up to three times as many in 2025
The 2024 Porsche Macan is off to a momentous start, with the general feedback from the potential buyers being very positive. Porsche aficionados as well as newcomers to the brand are apparently lining up to snatch up the first electric SUV from the German brand. Officially unveiled only last week, the all-new and all-electric Porsche Macan makes some serious promises.… Read more…
MG celebrates 100th Anniversary with special edition Cyberster
The once-British-now-Chinese Morris Garages celebrates 100 years and the company decided the best to mark the milestone is to release a special edition of its latest EV. Say hello to the MG Cyberster 100. Finished in the modern take on the classic Old English White with a matching burgundy soft-top and interior, this MG Cyberster will only be released in… Read more…
Jeep Avenger real world range test
The Jeep Avenger is a small FWD SUV crossover, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. As this is Jeep’s first attempt at an EV, the brand has chosen to test the waters with a new, smaller model, before transferring this technology into its well-known bigger models. The Jeep Avenger sits on… Read more…
2024 VW ID.4 will qualify for full $7,500 tax credit in the US
If you are in the US and were hoping to grab one of Volkswagen’s ID.4 SUVs but were put off by lack of incentives – we have great news for you. The company has confirmed that ID.4 qualifies for the full $7,500 Federal EV Tax Credit, including even the units manufactured in 2023. The 2023 ID.4 did previously qualify for… Read more…
BMW i7 xDrive60 real world range test
BMW i7 is the flagship luxury sedan of the German brand, which we already thoroughly reviewed. Now, we are focusing on its consumption and energy efficiency. The i7 is BMW’s first full-size electric vehicle and as such it has to meet a very high standard to be a worthy successor to the 7 series throne. The i7 has questionable looks,… Read more…
BYD Tang gets bigger battery to better compete with Tesla Model Y
BYD decided it was time to upgrade its Tang electric SUV for European customers. Despite entering the European market less than a year ago, BYD is fitting the Tang with a more potent battery, hoping this will be enough to rival the ever-so-popular Tesla Model Y. The Tang EV, which first debuted in Norway in 2020, expanded its market to… Read more…
Smart introduces new, cheaper base model #1 in UK
If you are in the UK and always wanted to buy the new all-electric Smart #1 but it always felt out of reach – this may be your lucky day. Smart has been paying close attention to the busy EV market and decided it is time to undercut rivals from Hyundai and Jeep. The drop in price is not a… Read more…
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore to launch this year
Maserati may be delaying its electric Quattroporte all the way to 2028, but it doesn’t mean it stops the progress of going all-electric. Thankfully, we will be treated to some interesting EVs from the Italian automaker before the arrival of its electric sedan. First out of the gate is the all-electric GranCabrio Folgore – the topless cousin of the already… Read more…
2024 Porsche Macan configurator now up, check out the detailed pricing
It was a moment that automotive fans and experts have been waiting for a while – the unveiling of the 2024 Porsche Macan EV. The first all-electric SUV from the brand is off to great initial impressions, promises a lot of driving fun, and delivers a lot of advanced technology. Its pricing though is steep and varies wildly depending on… Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue pricing announced, deliveries start in March
Prices of the 2024 Honda Prologue have been finally unveiled. Starting at a reasonable $48,795 for the base model (including destination charge), this EV claims to offer a decent range of up to 476 km. However, there’s more to this story than meets the eye. Honda’s Prologue shares its platform with the Chevrolet Blazer EV, and while the Prologue might… Read more…
Camouflaged Smart HY11 spotted in China
One of the test units of the upcoming Smart HY11 has been spotted on the street. Heavily camouflaged, the HY11 sparked curiosity online with many questioning whether this is the first MPV from Smart or the third crossover from the brand. With its debut expected at the Beijing Auto Show, that question will be answered shortly. Smart HY11 is going… Read more…
2024 Porsche Macan EV unveiled
The wait is finally over and the Porsche Macan EV is no longer a figment of dreams and imagination – it is real and it wants your wallet. After numerous delays, courtesy of Volkswagen’s software issues, Porsche is now bringing the second generation of the Macan packed with new technology to the brim. There’s much to unpack here so let’s… Read more…