Nio was in the news recently thanks to the real life testing of an ET7’s range, which saw Nio founder and CEO William Li drive the car for 1,044 km on a single charge using the new 150 kWh semi-solid battery pack. But Nio will be in the news even more later this week, for the company is set to… Read more…

Nissan is looking to develop and manufacture future EVs in China, according to Masashi Matsuyama, the company’s vice president and president of Nissan China. These EVs will then be exported to global markets from China. If you’re wondering which markets those will be, Nissan is apparently looking at BYD for inspiration – it wants to offer these Chinese-built EVs in… Read more…

The closer to the launch date we get, the bigger waves Xiaomi SU7 is making. Newly leaked promo photos show the EV flaunting an azure blue exterior and a peculiar camera on the B-pillar, possibly for facial recognition. Whoever spilled the beans might be paying a hefty fine for breaking the Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) – the alleged fine stands at… Read more…

We are having quite a start for a week – first Nio’s ET7 achieved a remarkable range thanks to the first semi-solid battery. And now, Chris and Julie Ramsey, the dynamic duo of electric adventures, have successfully navigated their all-electric Nissan Ariya on an epic 30,000 km journey from the Arctic to the South Pole. It’s an audacious feat and… Read more…

In a feat of electric vehicle endurance, Nio ET7 sedan equipped with the latest 150 kWh semi-solid battery pack covered an impressive 1,044 km on a single charge. The drive was conducted by none other than Nio’s CEO himself, who was keen to prove that the age of range anxiety is coming to an end. The 150 kWh battery pack… Read more…

Electric cars are efficient, quiet, comfortable and technologically advanced, but there’s also the undeniable appeal of a powertrain with instant torque and an enormous amount of power. A team from China set off to find, which is the fastest among the current mass-market EVs pinning the top 10 models against each other to see which one will hit the 100… Read more…

FAW-Volkswagen finally unleashed its ID.7 VIZZION onto the Chinese market on December 15. Priced at a seemingly competitive RMB 227,777 (approximately €29,800), this new entrant in the EV arena claims to be a “game-changer”, but skepticism hangs in the air like the faint scent of burnt rubber. The ID.7 VIZZION, a product of the collaboration between FAW-VW and SAIC-VW, showcases… Read more…

In a strategic move to expand its electric SUV lineup, Volkswagen is set to introduce the ID.2all SUV, a compact electric crossover slated to hit the market in 2026. This latest addition to the ID-badged family promises affordability and efficiency. Volkswagen’s foray into the compact electric SUV market comes as no surprise after the success of the ID.4 and ID.5… Read more…

Nio is already present in a bunch of countries in Europe, where it’s selling a few of its models. The company has also started to build battery swapping stations in Europe, but it looks like its plans for the continent are even grander for the future. Nio co-founder, president and director Lihong Qin, speaking in a news conference online earlier… Read more…

Kia is making a bold return to CES after a five-year hiatus, promising to unveil a lineup of purpose-built EVs. Blending fit-for-purpose EVs with cutting-edge software and hardware innovations is what the Korean company promises to deliver at the start of next month. Kia’s upcoming PBV lineup, set to be showcased at CES starting January 9, is poised to open… Read more…

XPeng is set to launch its much-anticipated X9 MPV on January 1, 2024. Following a showing at the Guangzhou auto show, the X9 went on pre-sale with a starting price of RMB 388,000 yuan (€50,800). While the company had initially slated the deliveries for December, the event has been pushed to the first day of the new year, leaving enthusiasts… Read more…

Zeekr, the ambitious electric vehicle manufacturer from the Geely stables, detailed its latest innovation today – the 100 kWh battery pack to power the just-revealed Zeekr 007 with its impressive 870 km CLTC range. The Golden “Brick” Battery, 800V lithium iron phosphate (LFP) powerhouse, claims to be able to go 500 km after charging for just 15 minutes. That without… Read more…

Geely Group has thrown down the gauntlet with its latest offering, the Zeekr 007. This sleek premium sedan offers a stylish design and impressive range. The Chinese governmental regulator MIIT unveiled the specifics of its powertrain, promising a driving experience few can match. The NEV (New Energy Vehicle) brand Zeekr under Geely Group, was launched in 2021 and has been… Read more…

The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV is set to roll off the production line at General Motors’ Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico during the first quarter of the coming year, according to GM Mexico CEO Francisco Garza. This eagerly anticipated compact electric SUV will become the second GM electric vehicle to be assembled in Mexico, following the Blazer EV. Garza affirmed,… Read more…

Last month, Cadillac confirmed the upcoming 2025 Optiq, which will become the cheapest EV in its roster when it launches. Today, the brand has excitedly made another EV model coming in the future official. Ladies and gentlemen, meet the Cadillac Vistiq. The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq, that is – while the brand has stayed mum about its launch timeline so far,… Read more…

Alfa Romeo is going back to its roots, namely the Italian city of Milan – or, as they say in Italian, Milano. For Milano will be the name of Alfa Romeo’s next car, its first “Sport Urban Vehicle”, which will also be available in a 100% electric version. The first Alfa Romeo battery electric vehicle will bear the name of… Read more…

Ford will continue supporting Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its vehicles going forward. CEO Jim Farley reiterated Ford’s stance on Threads, saying Ford is “committed to keeping Apple CarPlay & Android Auto”. He continued that Ford customers love the features and that Ford works closely with Apple and Google. Ford is in the majority here – most carmakers have… Read more…

XPeng is ramping up its efforts to make its advanced driver assistance system, XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot), accessible to more users across China. XPeng has expanded the coverage to 27 more cities, reaching a total of 52 urban areas in China. The company also has plans to introduce XNGP to Europe by the end of 2024. Starting immediately, eligible G9… Read more…

The Nissan Ariya is the latest car we have for a review and as we just completed its range testing we have some interesting numbers to share with you. We got the version with the larger 87 kWh battery and single motor FWD – a very promising combo when it comes to range. The WLTP rating of 536 km was… Read more…

Tesla will seed an OTA update to 2 million US vehicles equipped with Autopilot, the latest recall filling reveals. The reason for the update is NHTSA’s two-year-long investigation into Tesla’s Autopilot system. Due to the increasing number of crashes with stationary first-responder vehicles on the side of the road when Autopilot is active, NHTSA concluded that the self-driving feature needs… Read more…