With a new President at the helm, the US is heading for interesting times. President-Elect has set his heart on canceling as many policies set by his predecessor, and the federal $7,500 tax credit landed right in his crosshair. According to Reuters, two people from Trump’s transition team confirmed that the EV tax credit would be cut. It was introduced… Read more…

Tesla announced new control cabinets for its V4 Superchargers, enabling up to 500 kW charging rate for some vehicles and up to 1.2 MW for Tesla’s Semi. Up until now, the V4 Superchargers were limited to 250 kW like their V3 Supercharger predecessors, but the bottleneck was the control cabinets. With the new switch cabinets in place, users can take… Read more…

The Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition (Auto Guangzhou) is in full swing, and Dongfeng Nissan was one of the first companies to launch its new vehicle. The N7 electric sedan is set to hit the Chinese market in the first half of 2025. The N7 is the first model built on Dongfeng Nissan’s new modular architecture designed for electric vehicles. The… Read more…

At the Guangzhou Auto Show today, BYD’s Denza finally took the wraps off the Z9 sedan, a car it’s been teasing for a while. It will slot into Denza’s roster alongside the Z9GT hatchback which arrived in September. The Z9 starts at CNY 354,800 (€44,200) just like the Z9GT. It’s 5,180 mm long, 1,990 mm wide, and 1,518 mm tall,… Read more…

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra production version made its official debut at the end of last month, and within 10 minutes of the announcement, the company had already received 3,680 refundable pre-orders. At the Guangzhou Auto Show, Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun revealed the fact that the SU7 reached a top speed of 359.71 km/h during a recent test at the CATARC… Read more…

The premium electric vehicle subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, Zeekr, is set to acquire a 51% stake in Lynk & Co. This acquisition, announced on November 14, 2024, will allow Zeekr to take control of the innovative car brand that was initially a joint venture between Geely Auto and Volvo Cars. Lynk & Co was founded in 2017, and it… Read more…

Xiaomi has unveiled its latest innovation in the electric vehicle space: a cutting-edge intelligent chassis packed with advanced technology. It comes with active suspension and a quad-motor system with a staggering 2,054 horsepower, a 48V electromechanical braking system, and a 48V steer-by-wire steering system. Three years of dedicated research and development went into this sophisticated chassis where advanced control algorithms… Read more…

Tesla Cybertruck has been turning heads with its futuristic design, but now it is making headlines for another reason: recalls. Despite beginning deliveries just under a year ago, the Cybertruck has already been recalled six times, the latest involving a potential failure in a component of the drive inverter. This potentially is a serious issue, and in the worst-case scenario,… Read more…

During the summer, Volkswagen and Rivian struck a deal to form a joint venture to work on software and the development of electrical architecture for EVs. The initial VW investment was planned to be $5 billion, but VW has now adjusted it up to $5.8 billion. The funding will come through in the next few years. About $1.3 billion will… Read more…

Cadillac has finally taken the wraps off the 2026 Vistiq. This three-row electric SUV is positioned between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ and comes with a starting price of $78,790. The Vistiq’s design aligns with the rest of Cadillac’s portfolio. The rear design echoes the Escalade IQ’s look with split taillights. The SUV accommodates seven passengers, with an optional second-row… Read more…

Polestar unveiled the cheapest Polestar 3 version back in June. It’s officially called the Long Range Single Motor (let’s just call it LRSM from this point on) and the initial announcement did reveal European pricing and range – but nothing for the US. That changes today, finally. The US-bound Polestar 3 LRSM can now be ordered in the US, and… Read more…

Hyundai is finally ready to unveil its much-anticipated Ioniq 9. This three-row, all-electric SUV will have its global debut at the LA Auto Show, and its interior is the focus of the latest teaser. The 2024 LA Auto Show is shaping up to be an exciting event for electric vehicle enthusiasts. The Ioniq 9 shares its platform with the Kia… Read more…

Xiaomi has just reached an important milestone with its very young electric vehicle division. The company announced that the 100,000th unit of the SU7 EV has rolled off the assembly line at the Beijing factory. This comes just 230 days after the SU7 officially launched in March, a trully remarkable feat for a newcomer in this industry. The SU7 is… Read more…

Audi’s e-tron GT was a standout among EVs thanks to its power, aggressive looks, high-tech air suspension and unmatched Audi craftsmanship. Looking at it begged the question what could Audi improve on in the refresh? Turns out that power is the answer. While the previous gen’s most powerful RS GT topped out at a solid 475 kW (646 hp) with… Read more…

The highly anticipated refresh of the Luxeed S7, developed by Huawei and Changan Automobile, has officially arrived at over 300 dealerships throughout China. The official performance figures for the Luxeed S7 haven’t been released yet, but it’s powered by Huawei’s DriveONE platform, which was used in the previous model. That means 800V and either single or dual-motor setup. The AWD… Read more…

Porsche is expanding its electric vehicle offerings in the US with the addition of new Taycan models. This expansion brings the total number of Taycan variants to an impressive thirteen. The latest additions to the Taycan family bring more power, extended range, faster acceleration, and faster charging capabilities. The new Taycan GTS is available in both sports sedan and Sport… Read more…

BYD announced its mid-size SUV Sealion 7 back in October during the Paris Auto Show 2024 and while it did confirm it’s coming to the European market eventually it didn’t reveal the details of that version. The car was now officially introduced to the UK, revealing it will come in three versions – Comfort, Design and Excellence. BYD Sealion 7… Read more…

Polestar has announced its 2025 Polestar 2 model for the US market and it’s not great news. The starting price for the single remaining trim level will be $64,800, a substantial jump from the 2024 starting price of $48,400. Partially this is explained by the new tariffs on EVs imported from China, where the Polestar 2 is manufactured. A bigger… Read more…

The automotive industry has seen a dramatic shift towards touchscreens in recent years, with many manufacturers ditching physical buttons in favor of sleek, minimalist interiors. Hyundai is bucking this trend and bringing back buttons in its upcoming electric vehicles. Hyundai’s venture into all-touchscreen interiors was inspired by Tesla’s success with its large, immersive multimedia displays. No doubt, big screens have… Read more…

The MG S5 has been spotted roaming the streets freely once again and we took the opportunity to snap a few shots. The vehicle first broke cover via a listing on the Chinese MIIT website, revealing the exterior design and some basic specs. The vehicle is said to replace the MG ZS in some markets. MG S5 The camo conceals… Read more…