Rivian will start for billing for use of DC fast-chargers on its Adventure Network starting this month, according a bulletin sent to owners. The automaker confirmed to Green Car Reports that an email was sent last week to owners who had charged at the network’s sites, informing them that billing would start in “early November.” This does not apply… More…
Tesla announces 1 GWh of Powerwalls deployed in Europe
Tesla announces that it achieved the milestone of having deployed 1 GWh of Powerwalls in Europe. More…
Hyundai has a plan to lower EV prices by making its own cheaper LFP batteries
The Hyundai Motor Group plans to build its own LFP batteries to support cheaper EV prices. Industry sources said the automaker is expected to introduce LFP batteries in Hyundai and Kia electric cars from 2025. More…
ChargePoint hits active user milestone and rolls out a major app update to celebrate
Today, EV charging network ChargePoint announced it has reached one million quarterly active drivers and to reward those customers, has rolled out an overhaul to its mobile app. More…
Chrysler confirms its next new model will be an all-electric crossover
It’s official. The next model from Chrysler will be a purely electric crossover in 2025. Chrysler CEO Christine Fuell confirmed the news of its first EV on Wednesday.. More…
XPeng shares interior photo of the upcoming X9 MPV
XPeng keeps teasing its upcoming electric MPV, the X9. Judging by the first photo released by the company – the future of family travel is quite luxurious. XPeng X9 MPV is a foray into the family vehicle segment, built on the SEPA 2.0 platform. It features rear-axle steering to retain maneuverability despite its size. The X9’s interior features starship ambient lighting, while the back row boasts a dual tabletop, a separate air conditioning control panel, a refrigerator, and a rear ceiling screen. The XPeng X9 stands at 5,293 mm long, 1,988 mm wide, and 1,785 mm tall so it… More…
Zero Motorcycles gives its bikes a makeover for 2024
The American electric motorcycle manufacturer showed the revamped models S, DS and DSR, as well as the revised SR, at the motorcycle trade show EICMA in Miland. Read more…
UK Tesla Owner Reimbursed $10,000 After FSD Lawsuit Settlement
The Model 3 owner had sued Tesla for allegedly failing to meet Full Self-Driving claims. More…
Kempower supplies charging hardware to Aqua Superpower
Finnish manufacturer no longer just charges EVs with wheels – its hardware will also be used to supply energy for boats. To this end, Kempower has entered into a strategic partnership with Aqua Superpower, a company specialising in charging infrastructure for electric boats. Read more…
Report: Next-gen Chevy Bolt EV might be made at Kansas plant
The next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV could be built at a Kansas assembly plant starting in 2025, Automotive News reports. General Motors is considering whether to build a “lower-cost version” of the Bolt EV at its Fairfax Assembly plant, the report said, citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter. The plant, which currently builds the… More…
Polestar 5 EV: “Superior driving range” from huge battery cells
The Polestar 5 will use massive battery cells from supplier SK On that the automaker claims will maximize efficiency and range. Polestar announced SK On as the battery supplier for the 5, which is due in 2024 at a price of more than $100,000 Monday, also confirming that the new flagship EV will use high-nickel cells measuring about 22 inches long… More…
Lucid Lost $430,000 For Every Car It Sold In Q3
The American luxury EV maker cut its production guidance for this year after a weak quarter. More…
Rivian Raises Production Goal Again After Strong Q3 Results
The California-based EV maker is confident it can make over 50,000 vehicles this year. More…
Tesla To Increase EV Prices In China After Seeing Improved Sales In October: Report
Chinese media reports that prices will go up tomorrow. More…
Lucid Motors scales back 2023 EV goals as losses mount
Lucid Motors announced a significant reduction in its production targets for 2023. This announcement in the aftermath of the company’s Q3 report, which showed increasing operational losses. Initially, Lucid Motors had ambitious plans to manufacture between 10,000 and 14,000 units of Lucid Air this year. After later revising that to the lower end of the interval the company has now admitted that it will miss even that and will deliver 8,000 to 8,500 vehicles. This adjustment represents a drastic cut of over 40% from its upper-end target set in the fourth quarter of 2022. Lucid… More…
General Motors pauses production of Cruise Origin driverless shuttle
General Motors says it will halt production of the electric robocar Cruise Origin at Factory Zero in Detroit after its subsidiary Cruise had to suspend all driverless operations last month. Read more…
Swiss Federal Council ends tax exemption for EVs
In Switzerland, electric cars will be subject to automobile duty from next year. The Swiss Federal Council decided to remove the tax exemption for EVs, aprroving an amendment to the Vehicle Duty Ordinance. Read more…
BYD and Enel partnership in Mexico bears fruit
In Monterrey, the capital of the state of Nuevo León, BYD Mexico, in collaboration with the international energy company Enel X, has delivered the first all-electric bus chassis. As usual, BYD partners with a local bus manufacturer. Read more…
Tesla poaches manufacturing quality executive from Stellantis
Tesla has hired a very experienced manufacturing executive from Stellantis to lead quality operations at Gigafactory Texas. More…
Madrid bans e-scooters on public transport due to fire risk
After Barcelona already clammed down on e-scooters in public transport with a temporary ban after a fire on a train, Madrid and other Spanish cities are following suit with tighter restrictions. More…
