BYD has unveiled its latest offering, the Sea Lion 07, a midsize SUV packed with innovative features and a competitive price tag. This new addition to the vast BYD Ocean series is firmly set on challenging the Tesla Model Y’s dominance, at least in China. The Sea Lion 07’s sleek and stylish exterior takes cues from the Ocean-X concept and… Read more…

Chinese automotive behemoth Great Wall Motors (GWM) announced breakthroughs in both solid-state battery and ultra-fast charging technologies. GWM has successfully produced solid-state pouch cells, meaning it’s now completed the development and will focus on achiving large scale manufacturing. Unlike today’s widely used lithium-ion batteries, solid-state batteries replace the liquid electrolyte with a solid material. This enables significantly higher energy density… Read more…

The US EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has completed the testing of the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 (aka Highland) and now lists its range on its website. The agency tested the Standard Range RWD (60 kWh) and Long Range AWD (82 kWh) models but is yet to give the Performance model (78 kWh) a go. Both 2024 models achieved the… Read more…

Tesla’s unexpected decision to sharply reduce its Supercharger network expansion has sent shockwaves through the electric vehicle industry. The company’s move to lay off approximately 500 employees has left a vacuum in the market. Now, competitors – especially those in the traditional energy sector – are seizing the opportunity. Oil and gas giant BP is one such player that is… Read more…

New whispers of imminent tariffs targeting Chinese electric vehicles reverberate through the automotive industry. President Biden’s administration is seemingly prepared to impose new levies on China’s fast-growing EV sector and other key industries, including batteries and solar equipment. This would mark a strategic shift from the across-the-board tariffs favored under the Trump administration. While the full details of the upcoming… Read more…

Chery’s upscale Exeed brand unveiled its versatile Sterra ET SUV in China. The ET enters the busiest EV market in the world with a choice between a battery electric model or an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) for those seeking the comfort of extra gasoline-powered miles. This new SUV is the second model in Exeed’s cutting-edge Sterra lineup and promises to… Read more…

When Ford announced plans to electrify its entire passenger car lineup in Europe by 2030, it seemed a landmark moment for the industry. Just a few years later, however, the iconic American brand is adjusting its electric vehicle strategy, hinting that change may come slower than initially hoped. This new revised approach comes against a backdrop of slower-than-expected EV adoption… Read more…

Tesla is planning on releasing the next update for Full Self Driving (which, despite the name, isn’t that) as soon as next week, according to CEO Elon Musk. The FSD 12.4 release will contain fully retrained models, which implies it will be a bigger update than the mere version increment implies. This will also remove the steering wheel nag, which… Read more…

Toyota, often considered a reluctant follower in the electric vehicle race, is making a dramatic U-turn with a hefty investment push into EV development and artificial intelligence. This is a significant shift in strategy for the Japanese giant, which has long advocated for hydrogen fuel cell technology to be the future of sustainable transportation. Spearheading this transformation is Toyota’s CEO,… Read more…

Tesla’s “Full Self Driving” isn’t that, but somehow the company has gotten away with using a highly misleading name for years. That may not continue for much longer. According to a new exclusive report from Reuters, US prosecutors are now examining whether Tesla committed securities or wire fraud by misleading investors and consumers about its EVs’ self-driving abilities (or rather,… Read more…

In a recent head-to-head, Zeekr pitted its new Zeekr 007 sedan’s advanced parking system against flesh-and-blood drivers in a parking space showdown. The contest centered on navigating an especially tight space, just like the ones found in vertical car stacking systems popular in Asia. Surprisingly, the 007’s automated tech reigned supreme, demonstrating impressive accuracy and consistency. The parking space was… Read more…

BMW is not letting volatile market conditions deter its aggressive electric vehicle expansion plans. The company revealed strong first-quarter financials and outlined its commitment to investing in a zero-emissions future with new models and increased production capacity. While the automotive industry remains challenged by economic uncertainties, BMW is doing well. Compared to the first three months of 2023, the company’s… Read more…

A few days ago Fisker’s production partner for the Ocean EV, Magna Steyr, announced that it stopped building the vehicles for the struggling company. And today, Fisker’s Austrian arm, which oversaw the managing of the contract manufacturing performed by Magna Steyr in Austria, has filed for reorganization and court protection from creditors. This is roughly equivalent to filing for Chapter… Read more…

Geely has unveiled its latest offering, the compact Galaxy E5 SUV. Set to challenge the likes of VW ID.4 and Tesla Model Y, the E5 boasts competitive pricing that could make it a major EV contender, at least in China. The Galaxy E5 boasts sharp styling with narrow headlights and a closed-off grille. The SUV’s measures (4615 mm long, 1901… Read more…

Chinese auto giants Nio and GAC Group have announced a new partnership centered on battery-swap technology. The deal represents a significant expansion of Nio’s battery swap network, opening it to one of China’s largest automakers and potentially reshaping the electric vehicle market. Unlike the traditional model of charging an EV’s onboard battery, battery swapping allows drivers to exchange a depleted… Read more…

Lucid, the luxury electric vehicle maker known for its high-performance Air sedan, has its sights set on the heart of the EV market. CEO Peter Rawlinson confirmed a target price of around €44,700 for the company’s upcoming midsize crossover SUV, a bold move that pits it against Tesla’s wildly popular Model Y. Rawlinson revealed that despite initial estimates closer to… Read more…

Lucid Motors published its financial report for the first quarter of this year and there seem to be some good news, but more bad ones. The good news is that the company sold 39% more Airs compared to Q1 of 2023. However it still reported a $598 million financial loss for the quarter. There’s much-needed context to the increased sales,… Read more…

Kia’s upcoming EV3, a fully electric crossover is set to debut on May 23. With an estimated starting price of €29,800 in the US, it could become one of the most budget-friendly electric crossovers on the market. Kia EV3 teaser image This latest contender joins Kia’s growing EV lineup, confirming the brand’s continued commitment to electric vehicles. The production-ready EV3… Read more…

The Zero microcar from new brand Eli has reportedly been quite successful across the world, and now it’s launching in the US. It’s not available yet, but you can reserve one for a fully refundable $200. Its MSRP is $11,990, and reserving one will secure your place in line to get it early, since there will apparently be limited availability.… Read more…

The new BMW i5 Touring is wagon now offers the option of adding BMW M Performance Parts, taking its driving dynamics, style, and efficiency to even greater heights. The BMW M Performance Parts are designed specifically for the i5 mode promise aerodynamic and aesthetic improvements. With offerings for the interior, exterior, and even suspension, BMW enthusiasts can fine-tune their new… Read more…