The EU Council has adopted the Euro 7 regulation, which defines rules on emission standards for on-road vehicles and the durability of batteries. It is the final step in the decision-making process. Read more…
Nio’s car-making qualification has been officially approved, report says
Nio’s independent car-making qualification has been officially approved, and the company has started producing and delivering EVs under its own name, local media said. Read more…
Nio to showcase all updated models at 2024 Beijing auto show
The 2024 ET5 and 2024 ES7 will make their debut in China, while the 2024 ET7 will also be launched in China at the Beijing auto show. Read more…
Nio’s battery asset operator Mirattery sees asset size exceed 10 GWh
Of that 10 GWh of battery assets, they contain more than 17,000 tons of nickel, more than 6,300 tons of cobalt and more than 5,700 tons of lithium. Read more…
BYD teases new sedan Qin L
Previous rumors have suggested that the Qin L would be one of the first models to feature BYD’s next-generation hybrid system, DM 5.0. Read more…
2024 Beijing auto show starts accepting media registration
The 2024 Beijing auto show will be held from April 25-May 4, with media days from April 25-26 and public days from April 27-May 4. Read more…
Nio to launch 2024 ET7 sedan on Apr 25, 1st day of Beijing auto show
The 2024 Nio ET7 will be launched on April 25, the first day of the Beijing auto show, with reservations opening on April 16. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is rumored to be preparing a massive round of layoffs
Tesla announced to Gigafactory Texas employees that it will shorten Cybertruck production shift amid rumors that it is preparing a round of layoffs. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: US falls behind with EVs
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…
Tesla’s NACS To CCS1 Adapter Works Great, But Has One Flaw
Lectron’s unofficial NACS to CCS1 adapter has one design feature that outshines Tesla’s offering. Read more…
One Year Depreciation: These 8 EVs Lost 28% Or More Of Their Value
Mercedes-Benz EQS and Nissan Leaf top the list. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Global EV Wholesale Sales Continued To Decrease In March 2024
It was the fifth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.Buzz Pro real world range test
Volkswagen has a rich history of making consumer grade vans with the Transporter and Crafter being crowd favorites for decades now. However no model can quite match the cult following of the model that started it all – the Volkswagen Transporter T1. The van turned into a symbol of an entire decade and the hippy culture. So it’s no wonder… Read more…
Couple Loves Tesla’s Cybertruck, But Not The Basecamp Tent
Kate and Nate have some harsh words for Tesla’s Basecamp accessory. “Whoever designed this tent is not actually a camper.” Read more…
Tesla Slashes FSD Subscription To $99 A Month
Tesla has cut Full Self-Driving subscription costs by 50%, making the product offering far more competitively priced. Read more…
Illinois to spend $25.1 million on public EV charging infrastructure
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim has announced plans to spend more than $25 million on new EV charging infrastructure under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. Read more…
First Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader delivered to Australia
The electrification of the commercial job site continues with news that the first Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader has been delivered to a customer in Australia. Read more…
“Full Self-Driving” Teslas Keep Slamming Into Curbs
Owners trying out FSD for the first time are finding damage after their cars kiss the curb while turning. Read more…
Half of 2024 EVs have lower 5-year ownership cost vs. ICE
Many EVs have a lower five-year cost of ownership than comparable gasoline models, according an annual roundup from Vincentric, a source for ownership cost calculations for websites and automakers. Vincentric’s analysis covers eight factors: depreciation, fees and taxes, financing, fuel cost, insurance, maintenance, opportunity cost and repairs… Read more…
Lynk & Co Zero EV spotted in China ahead of its debut
Geely Auto’s ever-expanding lineup of electric vehicles is about to grow even bigger. Hot on the heels of the Zeekr 001, another Geely subsidiary, Lynk & Co, is introducing a sleek new performance EV sedan – the Lynk & Co Zero. While much about the Zero remains under wraps, recent shots show us why this four-door could soon be shaking… Read more…
