Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr has opened its first European showroom in Stockholm. A second Zeekr showroom is due to open in Amsterdam in December – followed by further branches next year, starting in Germany. Deliveries are also due to start at the same time. Read more…
EPA Vs. WLTP EV Range Ratings: Here’s Why They’re Different
Take a deep dive into how some of the numbers on the window sticker come to life. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to start delivering 1st model Bao 5 on Nov 24
For orders placed from November 21, the expected delivery lead time for the two lower-priced versions of the Bao 5 is around 4-6 weeks, while the highest-priced version will be delivered from January. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand’s lowest-priced US EV
Cadillac’s EV lineup will further expand with a compact SUV called the Optiq. In a brief announcement Friday, the General Motors luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the “entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America,” sitting below the Lyriq. Further details will come next year, meaning the Optiq is likely to launch as a 2025 model… Read more…
Huawei and Seres officially unveil Aito M9 SUV
The latest addition to the electric vehicle landscape comes from the collaboration between tech giant Huawei and Seres. The Aito M9, a flagship SUV, made its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show, promising an enticing blend of technology, power, and attractive pricing.
The Aito M9 is set to capture the attention of potential buyers with its competitive pricing. During the presale period, eager customers can reserve this cutting-edge SUV for a down payment of RMB 5,000 (€652). The early birds will enjoy a substantial €1,300 discount on the final purchase price which is expected to be between… Read more…
New York increases e-mobility budgets yet again
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has increased the budget of its EV “make-ready” program from $701 million to $1.24 billion. So-called disadvantaged communities, micro-mobility and charging schemes are the winners, alongside the heavy-duty sector. Read more…
Four new truck chargers installed at Gothenburg port
At the port of Gothenburg, the fast-charging offer for electric trucks is growing. The port operator and Göteborg Energi have now put four electric truck charging points with a capacity of up to 350 kW into operation at the Hisingen port entrance. Read more…
Solar-powered Japanese tiny van ‘PUZZLE’ unveiled ahead of North American sales
You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to operate legally on roads. For decades, the result of those regulations has helped spawn some of the most interesting and often cutest miniature vehicles in the world. Now, one Japanese automaker plans to bring its own kei car to the US. Meet the PUZZLE from HW ELECTRO. Read more…
Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Tesla has started bringing Cybertrucks to US showrooms ahead of the official production launch at the end of the month. Read more…
Fast charging network EVgo offers one-year deal to Hertz renters
DC fast charging network EVgo has announced a new deal with rental car company Hertz that offers drivers renting an electric car from any Hertz location in the US with discounts on charging for a year, with no subscription or session fees. EVgo is also following in Tesla’s footsteps and building prefabricated models for its charging sites. Read more…
The Wall Street Journal Tried 126 Non-Tesla DC Fast Chargers. It Didn’t Go Well
Payment and handshake issues were a bother, to say the least. Read more…
Cops Are Now Using E-Bikes To Chase Illegal E-Bikers
Talk about fighting fire with fire. Read more…
William Li’s full remarks on Nio opening battery swap network to partners
Nio will share its next-generation battery pack standard, the 800 V high-voltage, fast battery swap platform, with the entire industry, said William Li. Read more…
Parkland secures over $200 million from the CIB in Canada
The Canada Infrastructure Bank has made a 210-dollar financing deal with Parkland Corporation, a North American fuel retailer. It is for Parkland to expand its EV charging network across Canada, which could lead to up to 2,000 new charge points. Read more…
Tesla faces strike in Sweden
Although Tesla does not manufacture its vehicles in Sweden, the manufacturer’s electric cars are serviced in the country by more than 120 mechanics. These are now also being supported in their strike by dock workers who are refusing to unload Tesla vehicles. Read more…
Vanwall Vandervell S Plus comes with more power and more colors
Vanwall, a name with a rich racing history, has been making waves with its electric hatchback, the Vandervell S. Originally touted as a 580 horsepower powerhouse, the latest news from Vanwall is sure to get EV enthusiasts excited. The Vandervell S Plus is set to exceed expectations, packing up to 641 horsepower when it hits the road in Q1 2024. The company also revealed the hatchback is coming in six stunning colors, paying homage to its racing legacy.
Vanwall Racing Green, the first color option, is a nod to the brand’s illustrious past in motorsport. Beyond this iconic hue, buyers can… Read more…
Tozero sources battery scrap from Huayou Cobalt
The Munich-based battery recycling start-up Tozero has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Chinese company Huayou Recycling. The agreement stipulates that Huayou Recycling will supply battery waste to Tozero for its German pilot plant near Munich. Read more…
Nio to unveil 1st firm to use its battery swap system on Nov 21, report says
Nio is set to announce the first company that will use its battery swap system on November 21, and the company is in talks with four to five other companies for similar partnerships, said Nio CEO William Li, according to local media. Read more…
The remaining parts of Proterra Inc find a buyer in Phoenix Motorcars
Proterra electric buses will remain in circulation as Phoenix Motorcars announces the acquisition of Proterra Transit. The 10-million-dollar offer comes shortly after Volvo Group bought Proterra’s battery business. Read more…
General Motors takes control over BrightDrop
General Motors has fully integrated its previously independently operating electric commercial vehicle division BrightDrop into the Group. As part of the reorganization, the previous BrightDrop CEO Travis Katz is leaving the company. Read more…
