The joint venture formed by LG Energy Solution and Stellantis called NextStar Energy begins battery module production. The initiative is Canada’s first large-scale EV battery manufacturing facility and will provide annual energy capacity of 49.5 gigawatt-hours upon completion. Read more…
GAC launches Aion V in Europe
Chinese car manufacturer GAC has announced that it will launch its Aion V electric SUV, which is already available in China, in Europe next year. In the coming years, GAC plans to bring further core models to Europe, including an SUV and a hatchback in the B-segment. Read more…
2025 Renault 5 E-Tech interior, design and features review
What is it? The Renault 5 E-Tech is the iconic Renault 5 reincarnated. But unlike a number of other iconic names that have been brought back recently, this one doesn’t stray away from its roots. It offers a blend of the latest EV tech and the classic styling of the past. The new Renault 5 E-Tech is an affordable, city-friendly… Read more…
China NEV retail at 609,000 in Oct 1-20, up 1% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail sales slowed last week, dragging down the month-to-date performance. Read more…
Opel reveals new design for the Mokka Electric and adjusts German prices
Opel has given its small SUV Mokka a facelift and significantly reduced the price of the electric version in Germany. However, this is also partly due to the changed model range: the 100 kW drive will no longer be sold with immediate effect. Read more…
Nio signs deal to add 100 swap stations in central China’s Hubei province
As of today, Nio has 2,589 battery swap stations in China and 92 in Hubei province. Read more…
Fiat 500e and Armani – an expensive match made in electric heaven
The Fiat 500e is a cute little car, but the new Giorgio Armani Collector’s Edition promises to take this appeal to a whole new level. Fiat calls it a fashion statement on wheels, and it truly is a testament to Italian design. Fiat and Armani, two iconic Italian brands, have joined forces to create a limited-edition electric car that’s as… Read more…
Love hurts, does Trump love hurt Tesla Plus: EV deals and solar school buses
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we know love hurts – but is Elon’s love for convicted felon and sexual assaulter Donald Trump hurting Tesla’s sales? We’ve also got some exciting EV deals and a $27,500 EV with 300 miles of range … and it’s not a Tesla. Read more…
Ford announces $7,500 Fleet Discount on F150 Lightning (but wait, there’s more)
Ford commercial truck customers can score a sweet deal on a new Ford F-150 Lightning Pro, thanks to a new $7,500 Fleet Order Discount offer – but that’s just the beginning: there are even more Lightning incentives out there for fleet buyers. Read more…
Xpeng launches G6 and G9 in UAE, expanding presence in Middle East
Xpeng and UAE dealer Ali & Sons will open another store in Abu Dhabi next year, in addition to the Dubai store it has opened. Read more…
Top EVs you can lease for under $200 a month this October [Updated]
Who said electric vehicles are too expensive? With several EVs on sale for lease under $200 a month this October, the prices prove otherwise. Here are some of the best EV lease deals this month. Read more…
Toyota, Lexus drivers in New York City to get free EV charging in deal with Revel Transit
Toyota Motor and Revel, an operator of an EV taxi service and a network of high-speed charging stations, have signed an agreement that will give owners of Toyota and Lexus EVs complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City. The agreement runs through October 14, 2027. Revel, which began life as… Read more…
Pedego and Electric Bike Company partner up for made-in-USA e-bikes
Pedego, one of the earliest entrants into the US electric bicycle market and home to over 200 brick-and-mortar e-bikes stores, will collaborate with Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company, bringing highly customized US-made electric bikes into Pedego’s lineup. Read more…
Kia EV4 flaunts its sculpted silhouette in new sighting
Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4, is coming soon. It was spotted showing off its unique silhouette ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting more dangerous as it get better
I just came back from driving about 200 miles (350 km) using Tesla’s (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and the system is getting better, but it’s also getting more dangerous as it gets better. Read more…
Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity
Renewables now claim a 30.1% share of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. Read more…
This Test Proves That The Porsche Taycan Is The Best Road-Trip EV
You may think that the best EV for a road trip is the one with the longest range. But it’s not that simple, as this new test shows. Read more…
Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for vehicles
During this year’s Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm introduced two new high-end chips for the automotive industry – Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite. The two chips are part of the company’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio and use Qualcomm’s brand new Oryon CPU. As the names imply, the Cockpit Elite is responsible for the infotainment system inside the cabin, while the… Read more…
Audi’s Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think
There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion. Read more…
Volt Carbon Technologies develops lithium battery functional to -80° C
Canadian battery raw material and technology developer Volt Carbon Technologies has designed a high-entropy electrolyte to improve battery performance at low temperatures, which has demonstrated functionality at temperatures as low as -80° C in testing. Solid UltraBattery, a Volt subsidiary, in collaboration with Volt Board Member, Dr. Aiping Yu, Professor and Director of the Carbon… Read more…
