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Tesla’s sales plummet in Europe, the Model Y transition and political controversy likely to blame

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Tesla’s European sales are taking a serious hit. January 2025 registration numbers are way down, which is a red flag for the company’s performance in Europe. This is happening even though the overall European electric vehicle market is growing, so Tesla’s problems are not part of a wider issue. A few things might be contributing to this: the changeover to… Read more…

Nissan shifts gears in EV strategy after Honda partnership stalls

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According to the latest reports, Nissan, a pioneer in the EV sector with its Leaf model, is on the lookout for a new business partner, since its planned collaboration with Honda appears to have been dissolved. Nissan’s search for a new alliance reflects the intense competition and huge investments required to succeed in the EV market. Developing electric vehicles from… Read more…

VW teases sub-€20,000 EV ahead of 2027 debut

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In a meeting in Wolfsburg, Germany, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer revealed the company’s plans to introduce new entry-level, small-sized, all-electric models. These are said to be produced at the Wolfsburg plant after Golf production was relocated to Mexico. The automaker’s CEO promised to introduce its cheapest fully electric vehicle at the beginning of March. The goal is to achieve an… Read more…

DS N°8 is ready for orders

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DS N°8 is now available for order, promising the most exciting blend of luxury, performance, and range by the company yet. The DS N°8 draws inspiration from the DS AERO SPORT LOUNGE concept. This dedication to “aero efficiency” has apparently resulted in a significant 60 km range increase (WLTP cycle). The front fascia features the innovative DS LUMINASCREEN grille, an… Read more…

Electric Ferrari ready for its October debut, spotted testing in Italy

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Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna confirmed during the company’s financial results presentation that the first electric vehicle from the Italian supercar manufacturer will debut this coming October. While most of the details are unknown, Vigna hinted that the EV will be a unique offering with a distinctive style, great performance, and driving experience synonymous with the Ferrari brand. Speculation is rife… Read more…

Mercedes EVs now have access to Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada

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Last month, Mercedes officially announced that its EVs would gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in the US and Canada in February. And today, Tesla has updated its NACS website to include Mercedes vehicles in the “supported” category. This means that, starting today, Mercedes EVs have access to the 15,000+ Superchargers across North America. If you own a Mercedes… Read more…

Ford rides the electric wave with Mustang Mach-E leading record-breaking January sales

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Ford Motor Company posted impressive electric vehicle sales figures for January. The automaker’s electric lineup, led by the Mustang Mach-E, achieved record-breaking sales, giving a strong start to the year for Ford’s EV ambitions. The company sold a total of 5,666 EVs in the United States – that’s 21.2% more than the same time last year. The Mustang Mach-E achieved… Read more…

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits showrooms

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The electric vehicle landscape is about to get a whole lot more interesting. Xiaomi, the tech giant known for its smartphones and smart home devices, is making a bold entry into the high-performance automotive world with the long-awaited Xiaomi SU7 Ultra. This track-focused electric sedan has arrived at showrooms across China, days ahead of its official market launch. Enthusiasts can… Read more…

Audi reverses course on EV naming strategy

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Less than two years after unveiling a new naming convention for its vehicles, Audi is hitting the undo button. The German automaker announced in March 2023 a plan to differentiate its gasoline-powered cars from its electric vehicles using even and odd numbers. Electric models were to receive even numbers, while combustion engine vehicles would use odd numbers. This strategy, however,… Read more…

1,000 km winter road test with 40 cars shows EVs can rival gas-powered cars

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Electric cars, or EVs, are rapidly gaining traction as viable alternatives to traditional combustion engine vehicles. But people still worry about range and charging times, especially in cold weather, and often, those two are the main reasons for hesitation among potential buyers. A recent independent test conducted in Finland demonstrates that EVs are not only capable of handling long winter… Read more…

Canada strikes back with tariffs against the US, EVs are affected

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After President Donald Trump introduced new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods, Justin Trudeau’s Canada promised to retaliate. It’s doing so with 25% additional tariffs on US-made goods. The tariff package is estimated to impact $155 billion worth of goods and includes passenger vehicles and trucks (including EVs, of course), steel, aluminum, certain fruits and vegetables, aerospace products, beef, pork,… Read more…

Tesla pulls out all the stops as Cybertruck sales grind to a halt

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Tesla Cybertruck appears to be facing significant sales challenges. After initial hype faded, and over a million reservations turned out to be as real as unicorns, Tesla is now enabling leasing options and free upgrades to move its inventory of the futuristic pickup truck. The company’s recent silence on the Cybertruck, even omitting it from their earnings call, speaks volumes… Read more…

Xiaomi YU7 specs revealed by regulatory filing

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Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle is the talk of the town, and while we had official photos of it there was very little information about its specifications. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has now shed light on the vehicle’s battery and range, setting the stage for a heated competition with the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 is expected… Read more…

Kia EV5 is never coming to the US, but will be available in Canada

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Kia has just announced that, in North America, the EV5 will be exclusively available in Canada. So the US won’t ever see this model for some reason that unfortunately hasn’t been explained. The weirdness continues with the fact that the Canadian EV5 will ship with the NACS charging port built-in, thus it will have access to Tesla’s Supercharging network in… Read more…