Nio is ready to shake up the automotive industry yet again with the upcoming Nio IN 2024 Innovation Day. The event date has been set to July 27th, with Shanghai chosen as the location. The highly anticipated event will showcase the company’s latest advancements in AI-powered smart EVs and will see the official launch of SkyOS, Nio’s groundbreaking new vehicle… Read more…

The latest video by Bjørn Nyland, a popular YouTube creator focusing on electric cars, tests the range of the all-new Audi Q6 e-tron Quattro. Nyland, a seasoned journalist with experience in the automotive field, specifically investigates how this new model addresses the inefficiency concerns that plagued its predecessor, the Audi e-tron nicknamed the “fat e-tron” by Nyland. The Audi Q6… Read more…

Xiaomi held its largest event of the year, where it half a dozen new devices, but arguably the most exciting product to be unveiled by CEO Lei Jun is the SU7 Ultra prototype. This track-focused performance EV, is an enhanced version of the Xiaomi SU7 Max, featuring the company’s new V8s electric motors. The SU7 Ultra sports an even more… Read more…

Tesla just released an app update hoping to combat the pesky problem of “phantom drain,” that silent energy thief that nibbles away at your car’s battery when it’s parked. Sometimes dubbed “vampire drain,” the issue involves the energy an EV loses while sitting idle. It’s a common issue among electric cars, but Tesla’s high-tech features, while awesome for drivers, have… Read more…

Volvo and Geely-backed Lynk & Co has been spotted testing its latest creation, the all-electric Z20 SUV, on Chinese roads. Developed on Geely’s SEA platform, it is destined for the international EV markets, with a European launch slated for late 2024. Originally known by its codename E335, the Z20 has now been integrated into Lynk & Co’s fast-growing Z-series lineup.… Read more…

Synonymous with roaring V8s and V12s, Ferrari is charging into the future with its first all-electric vehicle. While official details are scarce, prototype mules have been spotted prowling the streets disguised as Maseratis, hinting at a possible SUV-like silhouette. The Prancing Horse’s CEO, Benedetto Vigna, confirmed the EV will debut late next year, with deliveries starting in 2026. While Vigna… Read more…

The European Commission has indicated a willingness to potentially lower import tariffs on China-made electric vehicles produced by Volkswagen and BMW. This could significantly impact the European EV market and reshape the dynamics between European and Chinese automakers. Under the current proposal, EVs imported from China would face tariffs of up to 37.6%. However, the Commission is considering classifying Volkswagen… Read more…

Chinese automaker BYD has just released a new variant of its compact electric SUV, the Yuan Up. The all-new Vitality Edition model starts at the attractive RMB 99,800 (€12,810) and promises an impressive 401 km range on a single charge. That’s a substantial range increase over the base model’s 301 km, and it comes at a modest RMB 3,000 (€387)… Read more…

Audi is expanding its electric car lineup with the Q4 35 e-tron, the new entry level option designed to make electric mobility accessible to a wider audience. This new addition to the Q4 e-tron series starts at a relatively competitive price of €45,600. The Q4 35 e-tron sports a smaller 55 kWh battery, providing a range of up to 355… Read more…

Volkswagen is trying to shake things up a bit in China with the debut of its latest EV, the ID. UNYX. Designed exclusively for the local market, this SUV coupef features an interesting design and improved technology, per the company claims. The ID. UNYX is supposed to help Volkswagen refresh its “people’s car” image in China. That’s a big ask… Read more…

The Xiaomi SU7 is already running on Chinese roads but us folks outside its homeland are left out of the fun. Thankfully, we managed to score some quality time with the SU7 Max, check out how it feels on the inside and see experience its mighty dual motor setup. We had a date with the Xiaomi SU7 in the Max… Read more…

Lucid Motors has raised the bar for electric vehicle efficiency with its 2025 Air Pure model, achieving an unprecedented 8 km per kWh of energy. This remarkable feat makes the Air Pure the most energy-efficient mass market car globally. The enhanced efficiency translates to an EPA-estimated range of 676 km from its 84 kWh battery pack. The increased efficiency stems… Read more…

It didn’t take long for Porsche to expand its Macan EV lineup after debuting it in January. The two new additions to the all-electric SUV series are a rear-wheel-drive Macan and a more powerful Macan 4S. This way, Porsche now lowers the entry barrier, but also adds something for those wanting a little bit more performance without breaking the bank.… Read more…

Nissan’s performance division, NISMO, is making a grand re-entrance into Europe with the launch of the Ariya NISMO, its first fully electric model in the European market. To celebrate 40 years of NISMO Nissan reintroduces the brand to car enthusiasts across the Old Continent. Building on the already impressive Ariya e-4ORCE platform with its a choice of 63 kWh and… Read more…

Electric vehicle manufacturer MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp., is reportedly eyeing Galicia, Spain, as the potential site for its first European manufacturing plant. This news comes as the company looks to avoid the hefty tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EV imports. MG Motor wants to finalize its decision by September 30, aiming to start… Read more…

Last week a report surfaced claiming Tesla would be delaying its planned August 8 unveiling event for the Robotaxi. And today Elon Musk himself has confirmed this, in a post on X. As you can see, Musk says “an important design change to the front” is the reason behind the delay, and since Tesla’s teams now have more time to… Read more…

An all-electric sedan is upsetting the automotive world by consistently outperforming its gasoline-powered drag champions. In a recent test at California’s Famoso dragstrip, the Lucid Air Sapphire clocked an impressive 9.002 seconds, beating the Dodge Challenger SRT Demon 170’s time of 9.721 seconds. The Sapphire isn’t just quick; it’s remarkably consistent, showing off its dominance even on unprepared asphalt. A… Read more…

Honda is ready to enter the Chinese electric vehicle market with the upcoming Ye S7, the first model under its new EV sub-brand. The Japanese automaker unveiled official images of the Ye S7, showing off a sleek SUV with a full-length panoramic sunroof. Set to launch by the end of the year, the Ye S7 will be manufactured by Dongfeng… Read more…

Chevrolet has unveiled the first images of the Silverado EV LT, a more affordable version of its first electric truck. The reveal follows the successful launches of the Silverado EV WT (Work Truck) and the top-tier First-Edition RST. The Silverado WT, introduced in late 2023, comes with an impressive 510 horsepower and 834 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the RST, which… Read more…

Ora is Great Wall Motors’s latest electric brand and we have its first model available in Europe, named the Funky Cat. The extravagance goes beyond the naming with the styling being anything but conventional. In several markets around Asia and Australia the Funky Cat is among the cheapest EV offerings, which explains why it’s such a common sight in the… Read more…