Li Auto is expected to start delivering the Li M6 BEV in March 2025, with a delivery target of 200,000 units in the first year of launch, according to local media. Read more…
Germany: Tesla may have to suspend production until the end of next week
The effects of the arson attack on an electricity pole near the German Tesla plant in Grünheide have more far-reaching consequences for the carmaker than previously assumed. Production at the Gigafactory could stand still until the end of next week. Read more…
VW’s new APP550 motor efficiency revealed in Skoda Enyaq real life range test
The guys at Battery Life did a real life efficiency test on the new Skoda Enyaq 85, which is equipped with the new 210 kW APP550 electric motor from Volkswagen and put it against the older Skoda Enyaq IV 80, running on the far less potent 150 kW motor. The rules are pretty simple – both cars drive at 130… Read more…
AKM rolls out current sensor with 100 ns response time
Asahi Kasei Microdevices Corporation (AKM) has started mass production of the CZ39 series of coreless current sensors, which it says are well-suited to electric vehicles (EV) due to their 100 ns response time, low heat generation and continuous, high-accuracy current detection, even in noisy environments. Read more…
Neta to start deliveries of new SUV Neta L in Apr
The Neta L will be available in EREV and BEV versions and will feature CATL’s ultra-fast charging-enabled Shenxing Battery. Read more…
BYD Denza reveals strong D9 MPV orders while Li Auto silent on Li Mega
Denza said the 2024 D9 received 11,287 firm orders in the first 12 hours after its launch. Li Auto, on the other hand, has not announced orders for the Li Mega, and its shares have been down about 18 percent since the MPV’s launch. Read more…
Audi Q6 e-tron finally has an official unveiling date
Audi’s Q6 e-tron has been a very long time in the making – back in 2022 it was supposed to go into production in 2023, for example. In the meantime, we’ve seen it undergo winter testing and cruising the streets of Denver, and in September last year Audi showed off its interior for the first time. But it still hasn’t… Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally open in EV-loving Vermont [update]
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is now open in South Burlington. Read more…
Hyundai introduces decked-out IONIQ 6 EV Black Edition
Hyundai unveiled a sleek new IONIQ 6 Black Edition this week. The new blacked-out EV is fitted with special matte wheels, molding, and other upgrades. Read more…
Leapmotor’s JV with Stellantis gets approval from Chinese regulator, report says
A Chinese regulator has given its approval for Leapmotor’s joint venture with Stellantis, with the deal still awaiting regulatory approval in other markets, according to Reuters. Read more…
Kia EV9 discounts reach $7,000 in the US, but dealer markups still plague it
Kia had to resort to sending a letter to its US dealers practically begging them not to mark up the EV9’s price, and yet it seems like this is still going on – not at all dealers, naturally, but some are even now charging about $7,000 above MSRP. That’s an interesting amount, because $7,000 is exactly how much you can… Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Doesn’t Charge Any Faster Than A Rivian
Despite its 800-volt architecture, in InsideEVs testing the Cybertruck’s real-life charging rate is comparable to a Rivian R1T or Ford F-150 Lightning. Read more…
CISSOID releases new SiC Inverter Control Modules for EVs
Power semiconductor specialist CISSOID released a new series of SiC Inverter Control Modules (ICMs) for the e-mobility market at the recent Applied Power Electronics Conference. These software-powered SiC Inverter Control Modules are designed to help engineers create safe, robust and modular e-motor drives. The new CXT-ICM3SA series offers optimal hardware and software integration of CISSOID’s… Read more…
SK On unveils upgraded fast-charging EV battery cells at Seoul trade show
Battery manufacturer SK On is showcasing new fast-charging battery cells at this week’s InterBattery 2024, a battery trade show in Seoul, South Korea. The Advanced SF and SF+ batteries are among several new technologies that SK On is displaying at the show. The original SF (Super Fast) battery, introduced in 2021, was a high-nickel battery… Read more…
Kia mulls EV plant in Thailand to take on Toyota and BYD with affordable electric cars
Can Kia challenge Toyota, which has dominated the market in Thailand, with affordable EVs? Chinese automakers like BYD are already stealing market share, but Kia is in talks over a new EV plant in Thailand that could help position itself as an early leader.. Read more…
2024 Ford E-Transit has bigger battery, faster charging, slightly higher price
Ford is updating the E-Transit with a larger 89kWh battery, increasing range by roughly 30% depending on configuration, and faster charging on both DC and AC. Read more…
Apple talks with Mercedes, Ford, Tesla, and more detailed in new in-depth Apple Car report
As you may be familiar with by now, Apple has officially canceled its project to build an electric car. The… Read more…
This anodeless, compressionless solid-state battery could be the next big thing
Maryland-based ION Storage Systems has just hit a significant milestone with its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs). Read more…
Updated Tesla Model 3 Performance May Get A Big Power Bump: Leaked Docs
The refreshed Tesla Model 3 Performance might deliver a substantially bigger punch thanks to a new rear motor. Read more…
Video: GM Fights Back Against BYD With The Wuling Bingo Plus
This $12,500 EV can cruise a maximum of 510 KM (317 miles) and is aimed at the BYD Dolphin and BYD Seagull. Read more…
