Siemens has revealed a functional and tested prototype for megawatt charging (MCS) for trucks called the Sicharge megawatt charging system. Read more…
VW aims to reach cost parity with Chinese EV manufacturers by 2026
At its China Capital Markets Day in Beijing, the German company presented its strategy update for the Chinese market. The Wolfsburg-based company’s main aim is to strengthen its technological expertise and reduce costs in the rapidly growing market. Read more…
BYD Denza unveils Z9 GT at Beijing auto show
The Z9 GT is based on BYD’s e3 technology, with power up to nearly 1,000 hp. Denza will hold a technology launch event about the Z9 GT in May, and the model’s official launch will be at the end of the year. Read more…
Zeekr presents electric van Mix based on new electric architecture
Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr has unveiled the new SEA-M architecture and the first model based on it: the Zeekr Mix. The SEA-M is derived from Geely’s well-known Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA) and is suitable for everything from passenger cars such as robotaxis to vans and commercial vehicles. Read more…
BYD unveils Ocean-M hatchback, set to hit market in Q3
The official launch of the Ocean-M hatchback will take place in the third quarter, with a price range of RMB 150,000 to RMB 200,000 yuan. Read more…
Nissan unveils four concept EVs at Beijing Auto Show
At the ongoing Auto China 2024, Nissan pulled the covers off four innovative concept vehicles designed specifically for the Chinese market, each a vision of how future mobility might look and feel. Alongside these futuristic creations, Nissan highlighted its commitment to electrifying its lineup, promising five new EV options in China by 2026. First up is the sleek and sophisticated… Read more…
Audi shows China long-wheelbase version of the Q6 e-tron
At Auto China in Beijing, Audi presented the first model from the new EV factory in Changchun, China. The Q6L e-tron is essentially the well-known electric SUV based on the PPE electric platform – only with a few China-specific adaptations. Read more…
Ford Model e continues to lose billions of dollars
Ford’s electric vehicle business posted losses of $1.3 billion in the first quarter of 2024. Turnover from the division fell by 84 per cent in the first three months of the year, which Ford justifies with “industrywide pricing pressure [that] continued to affect electric vehicles currently on the market.” Read more…
Nio, Lotus enter into strategic partnership on charging and battery swap
Nio and Lotus will collaborate in areas including the development and customization of models that support charging and battery swap, and charging connectivity. Read more…
BYD unveils Qin L, Seal 06 hybrid sedans at Beijing auto show
The Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i are both mid-size sedans that will both go on sale in the second quarter and are expected to feature BYD’s fifth-generation DM hybrid technology. Read more…
Nestech takes rapid prototyping of motor cores to a new level
As electrical machine manufacturers strive to squeeze ever more efficiency out of motors and generators, there is a growing need for rapid prototyping to support tests of new core geometries in hardware form to confirm they perform in the way simulations say they should, writes Peter Donaldson. Read more…
BYD’s Yangwang launches new variant for U8, gives U7 debut at Beijing auto show
Yangwang launched the U8 Off-road Master Edition with enhanced off-road capabilities at a starting price of RMB 1,098,000. The U7 sedan will be priced in the RMB 1 million range and will go on sale in the second half of the year. Read more…
Nio launches 2024 ET7: Starting price unchanged, top-trim variant gets price hike
The starting price of the 2024 ET7 is the same as the 2023 model, but the price of its top-trim variant with a 100-kWh battery pack has gone up by RMB 10,000 yuan. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla in talks over licensing Full Self-Driving
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Xiaomi aims to see SU7 monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units in Jun
As of April 24, locked-in orders for the Xiaomi SU7 reached 75,723 units, with 5,781 units delivered 28 days after the model’s launch. Read more…
Nio’s press briefing at 2024 Beijing auto show: Live updates
Audi shows longer-wheelbase Q6L e-tron with over 700 km of range
Audi has just showed the exterior of the Q6L e-tron at the Beijing Auto Show. The “L” in the name stands for longer-wheelbase. The car is in fact 105 mm longer than the standard version, and it’s been tailor-made for the Chinese market. It’s 4,884 mm long, 1,965 mm wide, and 1,687 mm tall, with a wheelbase of 2,995 mm.… Read more…
2024 Beijing auto show: Media day press briefing schedule
Xiaomi’s press event will be held at 9:20 – 9:40, Nio at 10:00 – 10:20 and BYD at 11:40 – 12:00. Read more…
First discounts on new Goal Zero power stations, $500 off GoTRax Everest e-dirt bike, and more
Today’s Green Deals are lead by the fourth official discount on the GoTrax Everest Electric Dirt Bike that is back at $500 off. It is joined by the first official discounts on Goal Zero’s newest power stations, the Yeti 300, 500, and 700 models that start from $240, as well as dual one-day Best Buy sales on the WORX 40V PowerShare 14-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for $189 and the WORX LeafPro Universal Collection System for $36. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
Ford’s EV unit weighs on Q1 2024 earnings as Pro remains the dark horse
Amid a shifting strategy, Ford (F) reported first-quarter earnings Wednesday, beating analyst expectations. However, due to fierce pricing pressure, Ford’s EV revenue fell 84% in Q1 2024. Read more…
