The XPeng P7 and the XPeng G9 have been on Chinese roads for some time now and last year they started roaming the streets of Denmark, Norway, the Netherlands and most recently Sweden. Now, the two BEVs are reaching their largest European market yet by entering Germany. Let’s start with the G9. The SUV received a refresh along with a… Read more…

The long-awaited Xiaomi SU7 is finally having its official debut. Despite the company taking the wraps off its first electric vehicle at the end of last year, the official premiere date was set for March 28. The event will take place at noon central European time and you can watch it with us, right here: What can we expect? The… Read more…

In a move that could reverberate through the global electric vehicle market, China has officially challenged the United States’ Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the World Trade Organization. Beijing claims that the act’s EV subsidies unfairly benefit US companies and give them a competitive edge in a fast-growing market. The crux of the dispute centers around the IRA’s generous tax… Read more…

The long-awaited Ford Explorer electric SUV has finally arrived on European shores. After production delays led to an extended wait, this redesigned EV now boasts significant enhancements — most notably, a much-improved range that promises to lessen ‘range anxiety’ for drivers making the switch to electric. But can this family-focused EV, built on a European platform yet channeling Ford’s American… Read more…

The Toyota Hilux is iconic. The “indestructible” (in the words of old Top Gear) pickup truck can be seen across the world, and one of Toyota’s key markets for it is Thailand. Thus it’s important to listen when the president of Toyota Thailand, Noriaki Yamashita, says the all-electric battery powered Hilux EV could arrive by the end of next year.… Read more…

Nissan just laid out a comprehensive plan called “The Arc”, detailing the rest of the steps it plan to take to electrify its car lineup. The Japanese maker plans to expand its lineup, transform its manufacturing and engineering approaches so it can make EVs affordable for everyone. Get ready for an onslaught of new Nissan models – 30 in just… Read more…

Renault’s environment unit announced its plans to become the first European carmaker to use recycled batteries for its vehicles and also recycle the batteries itself. No one in Europe currently recycles batteries in a closed-loop to extract the nickel, cobalt and lithium within. Renault’s The Future Is Neutral (TFIN) department, which launched in 2022, is now in talks with companies… Read more…

BYD’s Yuan Up was teased and certified for sale by the Chinese authorities last month, and today it finally become official. The compact SUV is offered in three versions, priced at CNY 96,800 (€12,500), CNY 109,800 (€14,200), and CNY 119,800 (€15,500). Those who purchase before June 30 will receive a CNY 2,000 (€258) trade-in subsidy and a 24-month 0 interest… Read more…

Genesis unveiled two new EV concepts dubbed Neolun and GV60 Magma. The duo promises to combinec top-notch comfort and white-knuckle thrills. The Neolun is a sleek SUV with a minimalist design and eye-catching “coach doors” that ditch the central pillar, making the entire side of the car like a grand entrance. . Traditional Korean “ondol” underfloor heating provides a gentle,… Read more…

Tesla’s ambitious Full Self-Driving technology, better known as FSD, promises to revolutionize driving – although admittedly these promises date back many years and are yet to materialize. While we wait for that to happen Tesla is letting every owner in the US a chance to experience the system for themselves. If you own a Tesla, you’ll soon get a free… Read more…

Tesla took its sweet time developing an auto park function for its cars that have only cameras (the so-called “vision-only” vehicles), but it’s finally here. So if you have a newer model Tesla, you can now hopefully take advantage of what is a pretty magical feature that some of Tesla’s competitors have already had. It’s been about two years since… Read more…

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 sales have reached over 262,000 across 24 countries from its launch and until last month, the Korean car maker announced today. The numbers are on a wholesale basis (so not shipped to consumers but to dealers), and include the Ioniq 5 N. The Ioniq 5 was launched in February 2021, and was Hyundai’s first car built on… Read more…

Henrik Fisker’s electric vehicle startup, known for its stylish Ocean SUV, is facing an existential crisis. Talks with a potential major investor, widely speculated to be Nissan, have fallen through, leaving the company scrambling for survival. The news sent Fisker’s already battered stock into a tailspin, prompting a trading halt as investors brace for the worst. Added to this, the… Read more…

Tesla is teaming up with CATL, the world’s largest battery producer, to make electric cars charge faster and become even more affordable. The success of the project would enable the creation of the $25,000 Tesla. But the partnership extends beyond batteries. Tesla’s Nevada factory now uses CATL-supplied machinery. Previous reports mentioned Tesla’s plans to set up a small Nevada facility… Read more…

The BYD Seal Performance, a sporty Chinese electric sedan, found itself in the spotlight for the wrong reasons. It turns out the AWD version actually isn’t. Swedish automotive reviewers at Teknikens Varld put two BYD Seal AWD models through the wringer, expecting the vehicles to deliver the enhanced traction and stability that AWD promises. Instead, they found out that the… Read more…

The anticipation among electric vehicle enthusiasts is reaching a fever pitch as Chinese tech giant Xiaomi prepares to open the order books for its first-ever EV model, the Xiaomi SU7. With a sleek design, the SU7 sedan aims to shake up China’s booming electric car market and attract buyers away from more established competitors. Xiaomi, known worldwide for its smartphones… Read more…

Electric vehicles aren’t just a cleaner mode of transport; they offer a smarter way to manage energy with a unique feature called recuperation. This process allows EVs to cleverly reclaim energy, otherwise normally lost as heat during braking. But how much energy is actually recovered, and how does this technology impact overall efficiency? The German ADAC decided it was time… Read more…

Bugatti-Rimac CEO Mate Rimac is always up to something new. The man behind the groundbreaking Nevera electric hypercar has been teasing a top-secret project on social media, promising a revolution in urban transportation. Now, after years of speculation, we’re finally getting a glimpse of Rimac’s next big move: a self-driving “robotaxi” hatchback designed exclusively for city living. Rimac dropped a… Read more…

Chinese automaker Zeekr has an unconventional new offering in the works that might just shake up the electric MPV segment. The MIX, a minivan with striking styling and a decidedly space-inspired theme, has recently been previewed in official images. While its name may signify fusion or a mix of influences, the Zeekr MIX’s rounded profile initially brings to mind another… Read more…

The Volvo EX30 just hit the market and is quickly becoming a runaway success for its maker. It’s the smallest SUV the company has ever made, but is proving to be a big deal for Volvo. We recently embarked on a mission to find out how efficient the newest electric Swede is and how it stacks up to its competitors.… Read more…