Despite aggressive discounts on its electric cars in China, BYD’s bottom line nearly doubled in the second quarter compared to Q1 2024. BYD credited the Q2 profit surge to rebounding vehicle sales, which reached a new record. Read more…
VinFast’s all-new VF 9 lease is a better deal than the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD
The all-new 2024 VinFast VF 9 lease just debuted with an attention-grabbing deal, including incentives worth up to $14,550 off MSRP.. Read more…
Smart Grows Up With New Midsize Electric Crossover
At 185 inches long, the Smart #5 has a very similar footprint to a Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Subaru Solterra: What Do You Want To Know?
The Solterra is Subaru’s one and only EV. I’ve got one in my driveway. Read more…
GAC’s New High-Revving Electric Motor Improves Range
The Chinese manufacturer says switching to this motor can increase the range of its EVs by 31 miles. Read more…
The Nissan Leaf’s Bidirectional Charging Gets A Nice Upgrade
The Leaf can now send more power back to the grid when necessary. Read more…
Boundary testing EV charging stations (Webinar)
Electric vehicle charging station manufacturers face a number of challenges, including connectivity issues, component problems, and incompatibility. How do you know if your DC charger can handle the boundary cases it may face in the field? Well, you test. However, testing has its own challenges. Along with testing the charging process and safety mechanisms, one… Read more…
Ariel’s electric featherweight off-roader to hit the market in 2026
Ariel, the British automaker known for its minimalist, high-performance vehicles, unveiled the E-Nomad Concept, an electric off-roader that defies expectations. This groundbreaking concept, set to hit production in 2026, promises a thrilling blend of agility and exhilarating electric power. Tipping the scales at a mere 896 kg, the E-Nomad is a true featherweight in the world of electric cars. The… Read more…
Xpeng’s Tesla Model 3-Fighter Is Under $17,000. It’s Going Big Outside China
China’s Xpeng says it wants half of its global sales to come from outside China. So does BYD, and they’re making big moves to do it. Read more…
Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US
After unveiling its new “Hyundai Way” strategy on Wednesday, Hyundai confirmed its highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, will be built in the US. Hyundai also revealed plans to launch EREVs with over 550 miles (900 km) range. Here’s what else you can expect from Hyundai over the next few years.. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) loses its CEO at a pivotal point as two new electric SUVs hit the market
Polestar (PSNY) just got a new CEO. Thomas Ingenlath is out, and Michael Lohscheller is taking the helm as the Swedish EV brand enters its next growth stage. With two new electric SUVs hitting the market, how will Polestar navigate the transition. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches the Electric G-Class in the UK, but it will cost you over $230,000
The Electric G Wagon we’ve been waiting for is finally on sale. In the UK, the luxury Mercedes Electric G-Class will cost over $230,000 (£180,860). Is it worth the price tag. Read more…
Los Angeles expands streetlight EV charging program using AmpUp and EVSE tech
The city of Los Angeles has been making it easier for EV drivers to find a charger by taking advantage of its streetlight poles. The necessary electric infrastructure is already in place and the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has been tasked by the mayor’s office to install 10,000 EV chargers on the poles… Read more…
BMW to expand localized production network for next-gen EV batteries
For production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, BMW is setting up five new assembly sites around the world: in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany; Debrecen, Hungary; Shenyang, China; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The cylindrical cells will first be used for the production of BMW’s Neue Klasse line of EVs, set to launch in 2025. … Read more…
Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller’s resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter’s resignation. The change takes effect Oct… Read more…
The Ariel Nomad Goes Electric: Still Incredibly Light
The Ariel E-Nomad concept has similar performance to the combustion model and offers up to 150 miles of range. Read more…
Lucid Air Sapphire gets bulletproof makeover
Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market. The Lucid… Read more…
Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?
Volvo’s troubled electric “spinoff” gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China’s Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming. Read more…
Hyundai N Vision 74: Radical Hydrogen ‘Rolling Lab’ Confirmed For Production
The Hyundai N Vision 74 isn’t science fiction. The brand is preparing to turn it into a production model. Read more…
