Volvo Trucks is launching a low-entry truck based on its FM model with just one drive option: purely electric. The electric truck is intended to develop its strengths primarily for transport tasks in urban areas. Sales will start this quarter. At the same time, Volvo is adding an aerodynamic kit to its FH range. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito becomes outlier with record 32,973 Jan deliveries
Since its launch in September 2023, the new M7 has now accumulated more than 140,000 firm orders, Aito said. Read more…
Tesla to build battery plant in Nevada with help from CATL
Tesla is apparently aiming to expand its battery cell production in Nevada with equipment from Chinese battery giant CATL. The new report notes that CATL will not be involved in production, most likely to evade criticism regarding the involvement of a Chinese company in US production. Read more…
BYD sells 201,493 NEVs in Jan, down 40.92% from Dec
BYD’s sales were lower in January, as seasonal factors affected almost all of China’s major carmakers, while its overseas sales continued to hit a record high. Read more…
BYD shares images of upcoming Yuan Up compact SUV
BYD teased the upcoming Yuan Up on its official Weibo, sharing six images of the car. The Yuan Up is based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is a compact SUV with sporty and youthful styling. BYD says the Yuan Up is an A0 segment EV, which should mean a compact car with a sub-2.7 meter wheelbase. According to a leaked… Read more…
Citroën ë-C3 available to order from 23,300 euros
Citroën has opened the order books for the ë-C3. The small electric car, which will be presented in October 2023, can now be ordered from any Citroën dealer at prices starting from 23,300 euros. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in early summer. Read more…
Nio delivers 10,055 cars in Jan, down 44% from Dec
The beginning of the year is usually a low point for car sales in China due to seasonal factors. Nio’s deliveries in January included 6,307 SUVs and 3,748 sedans. Read more…
Xpeng delivers 8,250 cars in Jan, 59% lower than Dec
Li Auto delivers 31,165 cars in Jan, down 38% from Dec
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BYD releases official images of compact electric SUV Yuan Up
BYD has released six images of the Yuan Up, showing the model from multiple angles. Read more…
Huawei and JAC’s joint model to rival BMW 7 Series, expected to hit market in Q4, report says
The first model to be built by Huawei and JAC will be a sedan priced at the RMB 1 million level, not an MPV as previously rumored, according to local media. Read more…
Tesla upgrades Model Y’s self-driving computer to HW 4.0 in China, price unchanged
The entire Model Y lineup has been upgraded to the HW 4.0 self-driving computer, while the price remains the same. Read more…
Tesla offers $1,110 discount on some Model Y stock cars in China
In addition to offering cash discounts on select Model Y stock vehicles, Tesla is also allowing customers to get paid paint for RMB 2,000 that would otherwise sell for RMB 8,000 or RMB 12,000. Read more…
BMW expands Highway Assistant to other models, updates My BMW app
BMW is taking the spring clean seriously. First, the company added new models to its electric vehicle portfolio, with new entry-level iX2 and new i5 xDrive40 and now the company is making changes to its digital services. The Level 2 Highway Assistant, first introduced with the new i5, is heading to more vehicles across the BMW range accompanying the updated… Read more…
The world’s largest EV battery maker will build its own $1.83B offshore wind farm
Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world’s largest EV battery maker, is going to build its own $1.83 billion offshore wind farm. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: January 31, 2024
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
EV shopping beats buying an ICE vehicle, according to buyers
Electric vehicle buyers reported the highest satisfaction with the process last year. With 80% of new EV buyers saying they were “highly satisfied” with the process, buying an EV was reportedly much easier than an ICE vehicle. Read more…
New Tesla Model 3 scores surprising result in real-life range test
The new, refreshed Tesla Model 3, codenamed Highland, is now starting to be delivered to customers in North America. And, luckily for us, one of those customers decided to put it through a range test, driving it from full to empty at or around 113 km/h. You can watch the full video below to find out how the new Model… Read more…
Kyocera AVX’s new A-Series surface-mount antennas enable wireless BMS
Electronics giant Kyocera AVX has released a new line of surface-mount automotive antennas. The new A-Series low-profile SMT antennas meet AEC-Q200 standards, and are designed for automotive applications, including wireless battery management systems, telematics control units and vehicle access key fobs. They support GNSS L1/L2/L5/L6, ISM, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth, cellular, LTE, 5G and UWB wireless… Read more…
Battery-integrated chargers offer a cure for America’s weak electric infrastructure
Q&A with Alex Urist, Vice President of XCharge North America Battery storage, once considered a nifty additional feature for large-scale charging infrastructure projects, is steadily becoming de rigueur for public and commercial charging deployments of all sizes. Adding batteries to the system offers several benefits: coupled with on-site generation, it allows charging to be offered… Read more…
