The VW ID.7 Tourer, presented around three weeks ago, can now be configured and ordered in Germany at prices starting from 54,795 euros. That puts the Tourer below the list price of the ID.7 saloon. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck does very off-roady things in new promo videos
Tesla’s Cybertruck isn’t just a weird looking toy “for Silicon Valley people”, which looks good “parked in front of a hotel”. It can also do off-road stuff, did you know? Well, Tesla wants you to know, so it’s released a couple of promo videos today showing the Cybertruck doing just that. And this isn’t just anywhere, mind you. The Cybertruck… Read more…
Tackling battery welding challenges with new beam-shaping techniques
A new beam-shaping welding technology has been developed by Cailabs with the aim of significantly improving accuracy and efficiency in the construction of electric mobility parts. This is key to the construction of the battery assembly and is often important for other parts of the vehicle, such as motor hairpins or battery cases. Read more…
China’s NEV retail at 388,000 in Feb, down 42.1% from Jan
Retail penetration of NEVs in China was 35.8 percent in February, up 2.9 percentage points from 32.8 percent in January. Read more…
Tesla sells 30,141 cars in China in Feb, down 24.4% from Jan
In the January-February period, Tesla’s retail sales in China amounted to 70,022 units, up 15.23 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer orders now open, base price is lower than the ID.7 sedan
Volkswagen is now opening sales for its latest electric offering, the ID.7 Tourer. This all-electric wagon targets the European market with a focus on families and those with active lifestyles. In its base configuration, the ID.7 Tourer Pro starts at €54,795 in Germany. Interestingly, the Tourer undercuts its sedan sibling by €2,200 without skimping on any equipment. While you won’t… Read more…
Nio says NOP+ assisted driving feature coverage expands to 726 cities
To date, NOP+ has completed more than 1 million kilometers of road verification, Nio said. Read more…
Neta expects its Indonesian plant to see 1st car off line on Apr 30
Neta has already started production at its factory in Thailand and is building its third overseas plant in Malaysia. Read more…
Bowlus Rivet luxury RV allows for ‘indefinite time’ off-grid with yacht-quality battery and solar
Oh, and did I mention it can park itself? Bowlus revealed its most rugged travel trailer yet, the off-grid Rivet. The Bowlus Rivet features a “yacht-quality” battery and solar power system that allows “indefinite time off-grid in all conditions.”. Read more…
Volkswagen kicks off pre-sales for the ID.7 Tourer station wagon
Volkswagen just opened up pre-sales for its electric ID.7 Tourer estate car – or station wagon, as it’s known in the US. Read more…
Rivian R3 and R3X announced – more affordable, sporty electric SUVs
Electric vehicle fans were treated to a double dose of surprises by Rivian. After the somewhat predictable reveal of the practical R2 SUV, the company unveiled the sleek R3 and its performance-oriented sibling, the R3X. Though details remain scarce, here’s what we know about these smaller, more thrilling siblings in the Rivian family. Unlike the R2, which looks like it’s… Read more…
Watch MKBHD Check Out The Rivian R2, R3 And R3X With CEO RJ Scaringe
Rivian CEO R.J. Scaringe gave YouTube’s biggest tech reviewer a walkaround of the startup’s new EVs. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance leak reveals massive power boost
Is Tesla about to deliver the most potent Model 3 yet? A recent leak suggests that the ever-popular Model 3 Performance is about to get a major shakeup with a powerful new rear motor, pushing it further into enthusiast territory. Tesla’s Model 3 is the bedrock of the brand’s electric revolution, and its Performance trim has always delivered an extra… Read more…
Rivian R2 Won’t Get Air Suspension, Will Be Dynamically ‘Better’ Than R1
Rivian might make some compromises but is advertising the R2 as a proper adventure EV. Read more…
Can Rivian Survive Until The R2 And R3 Are On the Road?
The Rivian R2, R3 and R3X won’t be on roads until 2026 at the earliest. In the meantime, it’s hitting pause on its new Georgia factory. Read more…
Rivian R3 and R3X hatchbacks aim for masses for less than $45,000
The Rivian R2 electric SUV won’t be the least expensive model in the startup automaker’s lineup. On Thursday, CEO RJ Scaringe surprised everyone at the R2 debut by unveiling the R3 hatchback, as well as a performance variant called the R3X. When they eventually arrive after the R2, which won’t hit the market until the first half of 2026, the R3… Read more…
Rivian R2 accessories include revamped kitchen, tent, bike rack, more
Along with the Rivian R2 and surprise R3/R3X, Rivian announced a slew of new and updated accessories that work with the R2 and perhaps more of its vehicles.. Read more…
Audi launches 2024 Q4 e-tron mid-model refresh with improved range, power, and charging
While some automakers are still introducing 2024 EVs, Audi is pushing out a mid-model refresh of the Q4 50 e-tron, called the Q4 55 e-tron. The Audi refresh includes several notable improvements on the performance and handling side, as well as faster charging. Read more…
This town is going to cover its cemetery with solar canopies
The residents of Saint-Joachim in Pays de la Loire, France, are putting solar canopies over their cemetery. Read more…
Rivian delays $5B Georgia EV plant to accelerate R2 launch, resulting in $2.25B in savings
The EV maker will begin building its new R2 electric SUV at its Normal, Illinois facility to accelerate the launch. Meanwhile, Rivian (RIVN) is delaying construction at its new $5 billion EV plant in Georgia, where the R2 was initially expected to be produced. The delay is not expected to be significant. Read more…
