
Tesla has now finally launched the Robotaxi app on Android, following the release of the iOS version in September of last year. The Robotaxi app for Android is available in the Google Play Store. As you’d expect, the app lets you request a ride on Tesla’s fleet of “Robotaxis”, wherever that service is available. Once you’re inside one, you can… Read more…
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BYD’s new high-performance electric sedan aims for the Tesla Model S Plaid

During the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, EV giant BYD introduced a new high-performance luxury sedan under its Fang Cheng Bao sub-brand. The vehicle is called Formula SL, and it’s a 1,000-horsepower beast that can go head-to-head with the Tesla Model S Plaid and the Porsche Taycan. The interesting bit about the Fang Cheng Bao brand is that it’s usually associated… Read more…
Jeep New Compass e FWD review

Jeep, best known for its off-roading prowess and go-over-everything ethos, went a bit conservative for its first EV car. The brand relies on strong capabilities far from the paved roads, so the Avenger just felt a little too timid. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech features Cabin noise Acceleration and braking Consumption Charging… Read more…
The Leapmotor B05 Ultra is not what we came to expect from “Ultra”

The Beijing Auto Show 2026 saw 181 debuts, and one of them was a new member of the affordable performance sector. Leapmotor officially launched the B05 Ultra, a quick electric hatchback that wants to prove you do not need a fortune to drive something fast. In its home market of China, the car goes by the name Lafa 5 Ultra,… Read more…
XPeng’s $58,500 self-driving flagship GX SUV debuts

The Beijing Auto Show is always full of surprises, but this year, a giant took the stage. XPeng has officially pulled the covers off its newest flagship SUV, the XPeng GX. This big vehicle is designed to be the best of the best for the Chinese company. With a starting price of RMB 399,800, which is about €49,500, it is… Read more…
Porsche debuts the high-power 2026 Cayenne Coupe Electric in Beijing

Porsche revealed its latest addition to its electric car portfolio at the Auto China 2026 show in Beijing. The new model is called the Cayenne Coupé Electric, and it is a sleeker, faster version of the brand’s already popular SUV. Many big SUVs look like boxes on wheels, but this one tries to look more like a sports car. It… Read more…
Hyundai reinvents itself in China with the Ioniq V

Hyundai hasn’t been doing very well in China, to put it mildly, but the Korean company has now started its reinvention in the market with the Ioniq V, a new EV developed specifically for the Chinese market in partnership with Beijing Automotive Group Co. (BAIC), with which it established the joint-venture Beijing Hyundai in late 2024. The Ioniq V is… Read more…
Xiaomi teases the YU7 GT’s impressive performance numbers

Xiaomi is going to finally fully unveil the much-anticipated YU7 GT next month. The YU7 GT is, as the name implies, the performance version of the company’s first SUV, the YU7, which launched last year. It’s the YU7’s slightly toned down version of the SU7 Ultra, basically, with a different name. Ahead of the full unveiling, Xiaomi has now teased… Read more…
Tesla admits HW3 isn’t enough for FSD, will set up micro factories to retrofit older models

During an earnings call for Q1 2026, Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, revealed that the company is planning to upgrade to its self-driving chip. The name of the chip is undecided, but it will likely be AI4.1 or AI4 Plus. The new chip will double the RAM from 16GB to 32GB per chip, and since the system uses a dual-chip design,… Read more…
Tesla’s Q1 big earnings win is mostly a magic trick

Tesla shared its financial report for the first three months of 2026. At first glance, the results look great. The company made €19.10 billion in revenue. This was more than what experts on Wall Street expected. The company also reported a profit of €0.35 per share. Many people who follow the electric car company thought these numbers showed that Tesla… Read more…
Smart returns to its roots with the grown-up Concept #2

The world of electric cars is full of large SUVs and heavy crossovers. However, the brand that once owned the “tiny car” crown is finally coming back to the city. Smart showed off its newest creation, the Concept #2. This little EV is a peek at the future of the famous two-seater city car – it still looks like a… Read more…
CATL unveils its latest battery tech

CATL, the leading battery manufacturer in the world, introduced a slew of new cutting-edge battery products during the 2026 Tech Day. The company introduced batteries designated for passenger vehicles, including PHEV and EREV, as well as battery swap solutions. Let’s start with the third-generation Qlin battery, which holds a 125 kWh capacity, enough to power the vehicle for at least… Read more…
2027 BMW 7-Series gets a high-tech makeover

BMW is changing the way it builds its most expensive sedan. The 2027 BMW 7-Series is a preview of how all future BMW electric cars will work. Even though this car still uses some older parts, it now carries the brains of the “Neue Klasse” models. The car is smarter, lighter, and packed with screens that might make your living… Read more…
VW’s new Jetta X SUV Concept unveiled in China

Most people know the Jetta as a reliable sedan from Volkswagen, but if you live in China, Jetta is its own brand, and that brand is moving into the world of electric cars. On April 21, the world got its first look at a brand-new concept car called the Jetta X. The big reveal happened during a media night event.… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 3 debuts in Europe

Hyundai is expanding its family of electric cars with a new, smaller model. The company revealed the Ioniq 3, a vehicle that acts as a “baby brother” to the popular Ioniq 5. Hyundai calls the new model an “aero hatchback.” It looks a bit like a small SUV but sits lower to the ground, and while it might look futuristic,… Read more…
BYD launches the 2026 Sealion 05 with five-minute charging and 2,100 km range

BYD released its newest SUV, the 2026 Sealion 05. This series gives drivers a choice between a pure electric car and a plug-in hybrid. BYD wants to keep its top spot in the market by offering better tech for less money, and this new release shows that the company is not slowing down anytime soon. The biggest news for the… Read more…
The new electric Mercedes C-Class brings luxury performance that outruns the competition

Mercedes-Benz wants everyone to know it is serious about electric cars. Its latest move is the all-new electric Mercedes C-Class, known for a very long time as the “entry-level” luxury car for the brand. Now, it is growing up. The company revealed the new model on Monday, and it is a fast machine that promises to drive further than almost… Read more…
BMW and Mercedes change course on self-driving technology

Progress sometimes takes a step backward to move forward. BMW and Mercedes-Benz have been trying for quite a while now to build cars that could drive themselves without a driver’s supervision. The Level 3 autonomy sounds like something from a movie, but it is a real thing. You could take your eyes off the road and let the car do… Read more…
Tesla brings Robotaxi service to Houston and Dallas

Tesla is growing its self-driving car service again. The company announced that its Robotaxi program is moving into Houston and Dallas. This is a big step for the brand since until now, the service only existed in Austin and San Francisco. The areas where these Robotaxis can drive are quite small for now. In Houston, the service covers about 64.7… Read more…
Sunwoda claims new LFP battery charges in under 10 minutes

EV drivers often complain about one thing more than anything else: the time it takes to charge. Gas cars fill up in minutes, but EVs usually need a longer break. Sunwoda Power shared some news that might change that. At an event in Beijing, the company showed off a new battery that can charge pretty much as fast as you… Read more…

