The trick is most useful on older, V2 Supercharger stalls, but it can also come in handy on the newer V3 units. Read more…
Kia EV3 world premiere confirmed ahead of summer launch
After launching three large EVs, namely the EV5, EV6, and EV9, Kia is going back to affordable models, aiming for higher sales volumes. Three such models have been confirmed for the near future: EV2, EV3, and EV4. The first of the lot, which will be the Kia EV3, will break cover on 23 May 2024. Read more…
US government to motivate supplier shift with millions in grants
The US government is providing more than 100 million dollars in subsidies for small and medium-sized automotive suppliers. These grants are intended to enable companies to convert their production to manufacture parts for electric vehicles. Read more…
Nio’s orders up 19% in Apr from Mar, Deutsche Bank survey shows
The sequential increase in new orders for Nio in April was mainly due to lower prices for its BaaS battery rental service, according to Deutsche Bank. Read more…
BMW releases M Performance parts for the i5 Touring
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…
BMW begins EV battery buildout ahead of next-gen Neue Klasse EVs
BMW has begun production of a battery-assembly facility at its San Luis Potosí, Mexico, plant in anticipation of production of its next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. In addition to the battery facility, BMW said in a press release that it is also expanding the body shop and making other upgrades to the site, with a total investment of 800… Read more…
EV-maker Eli launches its $11,900 electric micro ‘car’ in the US
Eli Electric, the manufacturer of the popular Eli ZERO electric microcar, announced this morning the opening of reservations in the US. Read more…
The Avatr 15 is China’s latest answer to the Tesla Model Y
Chinese EV startup Avatr, backed by prominent local automaker Changan and battery supplier CATL, has announced its third and potentially most model crucial model. The Avatr 15 is a mid-size SUV that is planned to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q1 2024 earnings on May 20
Li Auto delivered 80,400 vehicles in the first quarter, exceeding the upper end of its lowered guidance range. Read more…
Xpeng to report Q1 2024 earnings on May 21
Xpeng delivered 21,821 vehicles in the first quarter, slightly above the lower end of the guidance range of 21,000 – 22,500 vehicles. Read more…
New Kia EV6 facelift shows a sharper design
In addition to the first EV3, Kia will officially unveil a new EV6 with a refreshed design by the end of May. The current EV6 turned three years old in March and should retire later in 2024 when the facelifted model goes on sale. Read more…
China Apr NEV wholesale at 800,000, down 2% from Mar, CPCA estimates show
Since the beginning of the year, consumers have been in a wait-and-see mood, and the passenger car market has not been able to regain momentum in sales, the CPCA said. Read more…
Lucid plans high investments thanks to buffer funding from Saudi Arabia
Lucid continues to be in the red in the first quarter and anticipates growing investment expenditure totalling USD 1.5 billion for the current year. The Saudi sovereign wealth fund PIF, which has invested in Lucid, has now injected a further billion dollars. Read more…
BALIS 2.0 project focusses on fuel cells for aviation
In the BALIS 2.0 research and development project, a team led by H2FLY is working on a basic fuel cell module for hydrogen aviation. The module is considered an important building block for getting H2 regional aircraft with 40 to 80 seats into the air in the future. Read more…
Tesla China sells 62,167 cars in Apr, down 30% from Mar
In the January-April period, Tesla China sold 283,043 vehicles, down 7.25 percent from 305,164 in the same period last year. Read more…
Apple’s electric car ambitions tipped to live on through Rivian partnership
Rumors are swirling that a partnership between Apple and electric vehicle maker Rivian could be on the horizon. While Apple’s own EV project, known as Project Titan, was shelved earlier this year, supply chain sources are hinting at a potential collaboration with the plucky EV startup. Apple has a vast treasure trove of technology developed for its EV project, with… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 5: Nio 3,600, Tesla 11,000, BYD 52,600
Li Auto had 5,300 insurance registrations last week and Xpeng 1,400. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Mar 2024: CATL 37.9%, BYD 14.3%
CATL continues to be No. 1, but with a slightly reduced share from Jan-February. BYD is back in second place, overtaking LG Energy Solution. Read more…
Onvo L60 seen without camouflage next to Nio swap station
This is the first time the side of the Onvo L60 has been seen in its entirety without camouflage, showing that the model looks somewhat similar to Nio’s coupe SUV model, the EC6. Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo to use BYD batteries, report says
BYD will supply a smaller battery pack for one version of Onvo’s new EV, according to Reuters. Read more…
