BMW has started building its own production facility for fifth-generation high-voltage batteries in Thailand. The high-voltage battery assembly facility on the site in Rayong will prepare the plant there for the production of purely electric cars. Read more…
SAIC brand IM Motors raises over one billion euros
The electric car brand IM Motors, which belongs to the Chinese automotive group SAIC, has completed a financing round worth more than 8 billion yuan. And there are rumours that IM Motors’ electric cars could be marketed in Europe under the MG brand. Read more…
BYD slashes price on its best-selling SUV to $16K to compete with gas cars
After recently reducing prices of its refreshed Han and Tang models, Build Your Dreams (BYD) just launched a new version of its top-selling EV Yuan Plus – known as the Atto 3 in overseas markets – to $16,644 in China, making it one of the lowest-priced EVs out there. Read more…
China’s Feb NEV wholesale at 450,000, down 34% from Jan, CPCA estimates show
February sales in China’s auto market are expected to be the lowest of the year, the CPCA said. Read more…
Fisker and Nissan could negotiate investment
According to an agency report, Nissan could invest in Fisker and, in return, gain access to Fisker’s EV pickup platform. Negotiations between the two carmakers are at an advanced stage, and the deal could be finalised this month. Read more…
Tesla sells 60,365 China-made cars in Feb, down 15.5% from Jan
Tesla saw a further decline in China-made vehicles sold last month, likely due to the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday on production at its Shanghai plant. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 gets a facelift and an even bigger battery
Hyundai has unveiled a facelift for its Ioniq 5. In addition to revisions to the design and functions, the electric model also has a larger battery. The revised Ioniq 5 will initially go on sale in South Korea in March and then gradually worldwide over the course of the year. Read more…
Combining machine learning and electrochemical models
Eatron Technologies and About:Energy are developing a decision-engine for battery management systems (BMS) that combines machine learning and electrochemical models, writes Nick Flaherty.
The aiMAGINE project aims to use machine learning frameworks in the BMS to extend the life of a battery pack in electric vehicles and scooters. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 refresh details – OTA updates, bigger battery, and a rear wiper!
Hyundai has updated its Korean website with details about the expected refresh of its popular Ioniq 5 EV, with only minor changes from the original design but a lot of new features on the inside. Read more…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Gets A Bigger Battery And More Buttons
Everyone’s favorite Giugiaro-cyberpunk electric SUV gets some upgrades we’re very excited about. Read more…
BYD launches updated Yuan Plus with 12% lower starting price
The updated Yuan Plus has a starting price of RMB 119,800, or about $16,650. The model is available in several overseas markets under the Atto 3 name. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Owner Says New 2024 Highland Model 3 Isn’t Worth The Upgrade
If you already own an older Model 3, then the new one just isn’t enough of an upgrade for some potential buyers. Read more…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Increased About 25% In January 2024
The segment expands despite cuts in EV incentives in some markets. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Prices Return To Previous Level In March
Elon Musk explains that the price changes aim to mitigate the seasonality of car buying. Read more…
Nio’s William Li asks potential Tesla Model Y buyers to wait for Alps’ 1st model
Those who have been looking to buy a Model Y lately can wait a little while, as Alps’ first model is certainly cheaper, said Nio’s William Li. Read more…
Non-bike bike gear review: A legit ‘one weird trick’ to warmer winter cycling
Thanks to electric bikes, more people than ever before are discovering the joys of car-free living. Many others find that they can at least leave their car in the garage more often, using an e-bike instead for many of their around-the-town trips and errands. But when the weather is cold, e-bikes can sometimes feel less enticing. For anyone who had dreaded the rude awakening of cold air in your face, I think I might have found a trick that can help: swapping a typical bike helmet for . Read more…
Nio, EV-Tech sign deal on parts for high-voltage system
Nio Capital-backed EV-Tech and Nio will jointly develop products based on Nio’s STEM Young high-voltage architecture, with deliveries to the Nio brand and Nio’s second brand expected to begin in 2025. Read more…
Xpeng extends $2,780 discount for G6
The discount is a continuation of a February offer that lowered the G6’s starting price to 189,900 yuan. Read more…
GAC Aion adds new trim to Aion Y Plus, drops price by 17%
The new Aion Y Plus starts at RMB 99,800, RMB 20,000 lower than the previous entry-level price. Read more…
We Tried Charging A Rivian And Chevy Bolt With Ford’s Tesla Adapter
Spoiler alert: It didn’t work. Here’s why. Read more…
