The MG4 was one of the best-selling Chinese EVs in Europe last year. Read more…
Huawei, BAIC joint brand Stelato starts pre-sales of S9 EREV, priced 20% lower than BEV variant
Pre-sales for the Stelato S9 EREV start at RMB 318,000 ($43,900), 20.46 percent lower than the starting price of the BEV variant.
The Stelato S9, like the Aito M9, is the flagship model of Huawei’s HIMA business, but its sales performance is far less impressive than that of the latter.
Einride delivers first trucks to Dubai port
DP World has taken delivery of the first electric trucks at the Jebel Ali Port in the United Arab Emirates. The port operator is looking to electrify logistics there together with Einride. The full fleet of 100 connected electric trucks will be delivered in 2026. Read more…
CATL to up its bet on Mirattery, Nio’s battery asset operator, report says
CATL will increase its bet on Mirattery, in addition to advancing its investment in Nio Power, according to local media.
CATL is one of the founding shareholders of Mirattery, currently holding a 10.68 percent stake.
Tesla upgrades German supercharger network to 250 kW
Tesla has modernised a large part of its fast-charging parks in Germany. All 250 locations now have third and fourth generation Superchargers, which means that EVs can be charged anywhere in Germany with 250 kW. Read more…
MG reveals all-new MG4 EV for 2025
The MG4 EV is set for a complete facelift after just three years on the market. The new model is 11 cm longer than before with a 4.5 cm larger wheelbase, as well as a new electric drive. Read more…
You’ll Soon Be Able To Buy Used Cars On Amazon
The e-commerce giant is already selling new Hyundais online. The next step is to go into the used car market. Read more…
46,000 Tesla Cybertrucks Recalled For Flying Trim Pieces
An adhesive that’s “susceptible to environmental embrittlement” is responsible for body pieces coming unglued and flying off. Read more…
Zeekr introduces G-Pilot autonomous driving technology
Zeekr has unveiled its new G-Pilot intelligent driver assistance system, setting an ambitious goal of becoming a leader in vehicle automation. The G-Pilot promises to deliver a suite of features that are better than those offered by industry giants like Huawei and BYD. The system will be available in different tiers tailored to vehicle models and customer needs. The all-new… Read more…
Nissan to source battery cells from SK On in the USA
Nissan has decided on SK On as its battery supplier in North America. Both parties have agreed to supply almost 100 GWh of high-nickel batteries between 2028 and 2033. The deal had already become apparent in January and comes at a time of upheaval at Nissan. Read more…
German researchers demonstrate laser-based drying process of electrodes
The IDEEL research project in Germany has successfully come to an end after three years. During the project, numerous partners from science and industry developed a laser-based drying process for battery production. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito launches updated M9 SUV with 4 LiDARs
The updated Aito M9 starts at RMB 469,800 ($64,860), the same as its predecessor.
The model adds three LiDARs to better identify low obstacles.
BYD’s Atto 2 availble in Germany; another small EV could follow
Shortly after the BYD Atto 2 officially went on sale in Germany, the Chinese manufacturer activated the online configurator. And it appears that another small electric car from BYD, already known in China, is headed to Europe – but under a different name. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito launches M5 Ultra SUV with lower prices and LiDAR as standard
The M5 Ultra starts at RMB 229,800 yuan ($31,720), a reduction of 20,000 yuan, or 8.01 percent, from its predecessor.
The M5 Ultra includes one BEV variant and two EREV variants, and scale deliveries will begin on April 3.
Huawei-backed Aito launches M5 Ultra SUV with lower prices and LiDAR as standard
The M5 Ultra starts at RMB 229,800 yuan ($31,720), a reduction of 20,000 yuan, or 8.01 percent, from its predecessor.
The M5 Ultra includes one BEV variant and two EREV variants, and scale deliveries will begin on April 3.
ThunderPlus and Turno to establish a megawatt charging network in India
Indian EV charging solutions provider ThunderPlus plans to build a megawatt charging network. Together with commercial EV financing company Turno, it hopes to accelerate the adoption of electric heavy-duty vehicles in the country. Read more…
Singer Electric and Ampeco to build EV charging network in New Zealand
Singer Electric, an electrical solutions provider from New Zealand, and EV charging management software provider Ampeco will collaborate the built the country’s largest EV charging network. The goal is to offer 2,500 chargers by the end of the year. Read more…
Nio to open NWM trial in Apr, eyes on if that can help regain clout in smart driving
Nio will open the NWM to early adopters for trial in early April, and ET9 is expected to see an update to the smart driving system to NWM at the end of June.
Nio seems to have focused its efforts on NWM in the field of smart driving over the past year, as local peers have launched end-to-end-based solutions.
UK: JLR hires engineers to support EV production
JLR is pushing ahead with its EV strategy. It is recruiting 150 maintenance engineers in the West Midland, UK. Fifty jobs will be located at the JLR plant in Solihull and 100 in Wolverhampton. Read more…
BYD may not built factory in Mexico after all
China has apparently delayed the approval for the construction of BYD’s Mexican plant. Chinese authorities fear that Mexico could gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and know-how, and potentially share it with the US. Read more…
