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Nio denies plans of taking over Audi’s car plant in Belgium

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Shortly after Audi announced its plans to close its car manufacturing facility in Brussels, Belgium, rumors started spreading that Nio is looking to acquire the factory. However, the company’s CEO denied any such plans. A report surfaced the other day claiming Nio will buy the factory after officials from the company visited the facility and submitted an offer. But after… Read more…

Nio’s Onvo L60 starts deliveries at lower price than Tesla Model Y

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Nio’s sub-brand Onvo’s inaugural model, the L60, has officially gone on sale. This mid-size SUV comes at an attractive price point, positioning itselft as a formidable contender against the Tesla Model Y. Nio’s CEO, William Li, envisioned Onvo as a disruptor in the mass market segment. The L60’s starting price of RMB 206,900 (approximately €26,370) significantly undercuts the Tesla Model… Read more…

Nio eyes Audi’s Brussels plant in what would be a landmark deal

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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio is reportedly considering acquiring the Audi Brussels car plant in the city of Vorst. This news, first reported by Belgian media outlet De Tijd, has sent ripples through the automotive industry, hinting at both Nio’s European ambitions and the challenges Audi faces. The Audi Brussels plant, which currently manufactures the Q8 e-tron electric SUV, is slated… Read more…

GAC Aion RT unveiled in China

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Chinese automaker GAC Aion (the same company that makes the Aion Hyper SSR and Aion Hyper GT) just lifted the courtain off its latest offering. The Aion RT is a sleek electric sedan promising very good range numbers. The Aion RT sports a low-drag fastback silhouette designed to minimize wind resistance and optimize energy efficiency. The expansive 3.48 m panoramic… Read more…

XPeng unveils P7+, world’s first “AI vehicle”

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At the Apsara Conference 2024 in Hangzhou, XPeng made a surprise entrance as CEO He Xiaopeng personally drove a camouflaged prototype of the much-anticipated P7+. The car had “world’s first AI vehicle” emblazoned on its side. The P7+, a significant evolution from its predecessor, the P7i, boasts a larger, sleeker body, measuring an impressive 5.06 m in length, 1.94 m… Read more…

Tesla warns against using extension cords at Supercharger stations

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Ever since Tesla opened up its Supercharger stations for third-party vehicles, there has been a problem with the positioning of charging ports on non-Tesla cars. Some of them have the port on the opposite side, leading to awkward parking positions and some cars even blocking the adjacent charging station. The Supercharger V4 has solved the issue by running a longer… Read more…

Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC owners can now use Tesla’s Superchargers in the US and Canada

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The industry-wide adoption of the NACS charging plug in North America continues. Today, GM has announced that owners of EVs made by its brands (Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC) can finally use Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US and Canada. This was originally scheduled to happen earlier this year. There are more than 17,800 Superchargers spread throughout the two countries, so… Read more…

Nio EL8 finally arrives in Europe

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Chinese EV manufacturer Nio started deliveries of its highly anticipated EL8 electric SUV in Europe. Known as the ES8 in its home market, the EL8 began its pre-orders in Europe three months ago. The first batch of EL8s was now handed over to customers, much to the delight of the company and its growing European fanbase. Nio’s journey in Europe… Read more…

VinFast VF3 EV launches overseas

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After launching in its home country of Vietnam last month, the VinFast VF3 EV is about to make a debut in the Philippines. The company’s extremely affordable EV, going for just VND 235 million (€8,340) for the subscription-based model, will soon be hitting the streets of the Philippines, but at a higher price. VinFast VF3 The subscription-based scheme will give… Read more…

Kia charges into electric van market with PV5 and PV7

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Kia has made a bold statement at the IAA Transportation event in Hanover, Germany, showcasing its new battery-electric Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) and unveiling the PV5 and PV7 models. These electric vans, set to hit European roads in 2025, represent Kia’s ambitious entry into the light commercial vehicle market, targeting businesses of all sizes. The purpose-built vehicle (PBV) sector has… Read more…

Lotus introduces its Theory 1 EV concept

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Lotus unveiled its Theory 1 EV supercar concept, signaling its long-term commitment to going fully electric. The car has a sporty, aggressive design with reverse-swinging, upward-opening doors. The Theory 1 is also Lotus going back to its roots, because the car’s target weight is under 1,588 kg. That’s far lighter than what we’ve seen recently from the company, like the… Read more…

Renault unveils Estafette’s electric reincarnation

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The future of urban logistics has arrived, according to Renault. The company has unveiled the ZFlexEVan concept, a high-tech electric van inspired by the iconic Estafette. This futuristic vehicle, set to go into production in two years, and is the first tangible result of Renault’s partnership with Volvo Trucks under the Flexis banner. The ZFlexEVan’s design borrows cues from the… Read more…