There are many electric SUVs on the market, and every one of them claims to be the Model Y slayer. Yet the YU7 from Xiaomi is shaping up to be the one that can actually steal the Model Y’s crown. The YU7 was spotted undergoing road tests in Guangxi, China. Set for a mid-2025 launch, this good-looking electric SUV promises… Read more…

A new global EV market analysis just dropped, showing a healthy 18% year-on-year growth in sales throughout January 2025. That’s still a 30% drop compared to December 2024, but that’s to be expected. Sales go down after the holiday season and the phenomenon was in full effect last month in China where sales were down 43% compared to December 2024,… Read more…

The electric vehicle world is witnessing rapid advancements in autonomous driving technology, and BYD has shot up to the very front of the progress. The company has just unveiled its latest ADAS boldly called the “God’s Eye.” The specs on paper are impressive, and the idea that autonomous driving is coming even to the cheapest EVs is simply huge. The… Read more…

Hyundai is about to unveil its all-solid-state EV battery pilot line next month. The new battery technology promises much better range, quicker charging times and reduced weight. And it has been promised for as long as the EVs have been around. Are we there yet? Hyundai has big plans for the EV battery market. It announced a substantial investment of… Read more…

Xiaomi’s initial plans for the SU7 didn’t include any overseas sales, at least until 2030, and instead, it wanted to focus on the domestic market. However, that might change very soon as the car manufacturer struck a deal with Hyperion Leasing, a Sinomach subsidiary specializing in car exports out of China. The press release on Hyperion Leasing’s website states that… Read more…

Audi is adding another version of its Q4 e-tron. The Q4 40 e-tron comes in regular and Sportback versions and offers the middle battery option in the lineup, thus offering a few more kilometers on a single charge than the Q4 35 e-tron version. The new Q4 40 e-tron packs a larger 63 kWh battery (59 kWh net) – in… Read more…

BYD introduced its new “God’s Eye” advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) to the public. Interestingly, the company promises to equip all its models, even its most affordable ones, with this latest iteration of the system. This will obviously have a huge impact on the accessibility of advanced driving assistance features in the EV world. BYD’s Chairman, Wang Chuanfu, emphasized the… Read more…

Volvo has a long history of creating Cross Country versions of its vehicles, starting with the V70 in 1997. These models offer a bit more ground clearance and some extra rugged exteriors, making them suitable for light off-road adventures. Now, Volvo is bringing this tradition to the electric vehicle market with the EX30 Cross Country. This compact electric SUV debuted… Read more…

Nio’s upcoming sub-brand Firefly has the entire auto world talking, and a recent spy photo has given us a glimpse inside the brand’s first model. The image circulating on the Chinese social media platform Weibo reveals an interior design that’s very much in line with Nio’s design language, but there are some key changes. The spy photo shows a light-colored… Read more…

A Tesla owner from Florida shared a story on X involving his Cybertruck and Tesla’s Full Self-Driving advanced driving assist system, which has gained a lot of traction online. The truck was reportedly using the latest v13 version of the software, which Musk claims will go live this year for the wider public and will be unsupervised. He said that… Read more…

The future of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the United States faces uncertainty as the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) ordered states to halt all new EV infrastructure projects under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. This decision casts a shadow over the ambitious $5 billion initiative, funded by Biden’s Infrastructure Act, aimed at establishing a nationwide network of… Read more…

Not a day goes by without some AI company stealing the headlines. The automotive world isn’t immune to the latest developments and the integration of artificial intelligence into vehicles is the Holy Grail. Geely has announced a big step forward in this area – it partnered with the hottest AI kid on the block at the moment. The plan is… Read more…

BYD continues its European expansion with the launch of the Atto 2, a compact electric SUV. This new model, known as the Yuan Up in China, represents BYD’s ninth offering in the European market. The Atto 2 has a good chance to capture a decent chunk of the competitive B-segment SUV market, offering a lot of modern technology, practicality, and… Read more…

Jeep is shaking up its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the 2025 Wagoneer S Limited. This new base model offers a more accessible entry point into the world of Wagoneers, although with a few key differences compared to the launch edition. While it has a lower price tag, some of the horsepower is locked behind a future over-the-air… Read more…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…