Nio is preparing the launch of its first sub-brand, which has so far tentatively been called Alps. This should release cars that are more affordable than Nio’s current offerings, and aimed at families apparently. The first car should hit the Chinese market in the second half of this year, and before that happens a lot of testing is necessary of… Read more…
Audi opens sixth charging hub in Frankfurt
The Ingolstadt-based company has now opened its sixth own fast-charging location. On Orber Straße in Frankfurt am Main, electric cars of all brands can be charged barrier-free at four HPC charging points of the new Audi Charging Hub with up to 320 kW. Read more…
First iCAR is coming – not from Apple, but from Chery
There will be no iCar from Apple, but the Chinese car manufacturer Chery is now launching the first model of its new electric car brand iCAR. The first model is a compact, angular electric off-road vehicle, which is not powered by sodium-ion batteries as expected, but by LFP batteries. Read more…
Europe To Automakers: Bring Back Buttons If You Want A Good Safety Rating
Plus, Tesla still owns the charging market, and Polestar says EV doubters are falling into an ‘incredible trap.’ Read more…
2024 Nissan Ariya Is Up To $6,000 Less Expensive Than The Outgoing Model
The entry-level version starts at an MSRP of $39,590, while the long-range version is priced at $41,190. Read more…
Nio to put 150-kWh semi-solid-state battery pack into service in Q2
This is the largest-capacity battery pack mass-produced in the Chinese passenger car market, and Nio models equipped with the pack have a range of up to 1,055 km, Nio said. Read more…
Nio Q4 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Nio reported mixed fourth-quarter results while providing a better than feared first-quarter outlook, said Deutsche Bank. Read more…
BMW integrates electric truck trio into Regensburg plant logistics
BMW has started to electrify the deliveries around the Regensburg plant. The first three fully electrically powered trucks have recently been integrated to transport parts between individual areas of the site. Read more…
2024 Nissan Ariya costs up to $6,000 less, Tesla adapter coming
The 2024 Nissan Ariya electric SUV gets a price cut for its second model year and, in the coming months, Tesla charging adapters for owners. The base Ariya Engage front-wheel drive model now starts at $40,980 with destination, which is $3,600 less than the 2023 model, Nissan announced Monday in a press release. The same discount applies to Engage… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Now Cheaper To Lease Than Sonata, Toyota Camry
Hyundai’s sleek electric sedan now costs just $249 a month and $3,499 down to lease. That’s the same price as a Honda Accord lease. Read more…
Tesla shuts down Gigafactory Berlin after suspected sabotage results in power outage
Tesla had to shut down Gigafactory Berlin today after a significant power outage that may have been caused by sabotage.. Read more…
Ride1Up LMT’D V2 launched as new torque sensor electric bike
Ride1Up, the San Diego-based electric bike retailer known for some of the best value commuter e-bikes on the market, has spent much of the last year expanding into new categories such as electric mopeds and adventure e-bikes. Now, the company is updating one of its popular commuter-focused models, maintaining its grip on the road market even as the brand expands its reach. Meet the new Ride1Up LMT’D V2. Read more…
Rivian R2 Starts At $47,000 With 330-Mile Range, Tesla NACS Plug: Leaked Info
Rivian’s small crossover rival will also feature pop-out rear windows and exterior accessory ports for things like bike mounts. Read more…
Nio Q4 earnings call live updates: Alps brand to be unveiled in Q2, 1st car to launch in Q3
Gravity opens charge park with 500 kW chargers in New York City
The EV infrastructure startup Gravity has opened its flagship Midtown Manhattan EV charging centre to the public. It offers 24 charge points with 500 kW each, installed in a parking garage on West 42nd Street. Read more…
Samsung SDI to start mass production of solid-state batteries in 2027
Samsung SDI aims to achieve an energy density of 900 Wh/L with its solid-state batteries and believes it is on course to start mass production in 2027. So far, the company has avoided making such a statement on series production readiness. Read more…
2024 Ford E-Transit electric vans get bigger battery, more range
The 2024 Ford E-Transit gets a larger battery pack affording more range, among other changes. The E-Transit now has 89 kwh of usable capacity, compared to the previous 68 kwh for all E-Transits. This increases maximum EPA-cycle range to 159 miles, up from the 126 miles Ford quoted at the time of the E-Transit’s 2022 launch. The automaker claims… Read more…
Rivian R2 specs leak – is this the affordable EV we’ve been waiting for?
Rivian, the plucky EV startup that wowed the world with its adventure-ready electric truck and SUV, is about to pull the covers off its follow-up act. The R2, a smaller and more affordable electric SUV, has had its specs leaked just days before its official reveal. If these are true, Rivian could soon be a serious challenger in the highly… Read more…
Power failure shuts down Tesla factory in Germany / Plant evacuated
Production is paused at the Tesla factory in Grünheide, Germany. According to media reports, a power outage may have been caused by an arson attack on a transformer station around ten kilometres from the Tesla site. In addition, the production facility is said to have been evacuated. Read more…
UK awards e-mobility projects £35.7 million in grants
The British government is awarding funding for eMobility projects via the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). This time, four projects in the e-mobility field are being funded with a total of around 35.7 million pounds. Read more…
