Kia is not yet ramping up production of its flagship EV9 in the US to wait for locally assembled batteries, according to a senior executive at the manufacturer. Officially, production started at the end of May. Read more…
EU: Nearly 15 per cent of all new cars in 2023 were battery-powered
A total of 14.6 per cent of all newly registered cars in the EU last year were battery-electric. That Norway topped the list in all of Europe with an EV share of 81.2 per cent may not be a surprise. But the runner-up sure is. Read more…
EU could slightly weaken special tariffs for China-made EVs
The European Union is reportedly planning another slight adjustment to the special tariffs on electric cars from China. Tesla and companies with the highest provisional tariffs to date, such as SAIC, will benefit from this. Read more…
BYD launches M6 electric MPV in Thailand
The BYD M6 has a starting price of around $24,700 in Thailand. The model went on sale in Indonesia in July. Read more…
Volkswagen to cut battery production plans in Salzgitter
The Volkswagen Group will just build one of the two production lines for battery production at its facility in Salzgitter. The second line has been put on hold amid slowing demand for electric vehicles. That the manufacturer is struggling has become more apparent in recent weeks – and has resulted in a few more changes. Read more…
BYD exec denies 2024 sales target raised to 4 million units
A BYD executive said the company’s sales are doing well at the moment, but he hasn’t heard that the sales target has been revised upward. Read more…
2025 Kia EV3 First Drive: An Affordable Electric Breakthrough
The Kia EV3 truly is the well-priced 300-mile EV we’ve all been waiting for. Get ready to see these everywhere, and for good reason. Read more…
Ferrari’s First EV Sounds Like It Has A V-8 Under The Hood. It Doesn’t
The company’s head honcho previously said Ferrari EVs will have unique “sound signatures.” Read more…
BYD Denza to formally launch Z9GT on Sept 20
Denza started the pre-sales of the Z9GT on August 20, with a price range of RMB 339,800 ($47,770) to RMB 419,800. Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Aug: BYD tops with 37.0%, Tesla 3rd with 6.2%
In the January-August period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market with a 34.6 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with 6.5 percent. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue launches 2nd EV model as sales begin to show momentum
Jiyue has launched the Jiyue 07 electric sedan with a starting price of RMB 209,900 ($29,480). It delivered 2,117 vehicles in August, up 107.75 percent from July. Read more…
Lucid teases its upcoming under-€45,000 midsize crossover SUV
Back in May, Lucid unveiled plans to release a midsize crossover SUV that would retail for €43,300. Today, the company has shared the first image showcasing the yet-unnamed model, along with a slight price correction – it’s now being referred to as “under-€45,000”. Production is still set to start in late 2026. The new crossover “will use the efficiency and… Read more…
Help with fractions, EV sales up, a $50K Lucid, and solar is bigger in Texas
On today’s spectacular episode of Quick Charge, we bust the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do math. We also check out the new, $50,000 mainstream Lucid and break the news to California that they’re not #1 anymore. Read more…
Five-seat Aito M9 launched in China
Aito, the electric vehicle brand backed by tech giant Huawei, isn’t resting on its laurels. Fresh off the heels of the successful six-seat Aito M9 SUV, the company has just unveiled a five-seat version, expanding the appeal of this luxurious electric SUV. The new five-seat configuration maintains the generous dimensions of its six-seat sibling. It stretches an impressive 5.23 m… Read more…
Lucid teases its new midsize electric SUV: Here’s our best look yet at the sub-$50K EV
Lucid is giving us a closer look as it teases its upcoming lower-cost midsize electric SUV. During its Technology and Manufacturing Day, Lucid revealed a new teaser of the electric crossover, offering a glimpse into the EV maker’s more affordable lineup. Read more…
Vessev officially unveils its VS–9 hydrofoil boat inside and out [Video]
Just over three months after coming out of stealth mode, young electric hydrofoil boat builder Vessev has shared a closer look at its flagship vessel – the VS–9. Today, the boatbuilder shared fresh images of a completed VS–9 vessel and a detailed video below. Read more…
78% of Trump voters support Biden’s clean energy incentives
Support for Biden’s federal clean energy incentives cuts across party lines – 78% of 2020 Trump voters support them.. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Prices Dropping Like A ‘Lead Balloon,’ Says Study
Used EV prices dropped six times faster than gas cars. Tesla Model 3, Nissan Leaf and Chevy Bolt EV top that list. Read more…
Mercedes and Factorial co-developed a solid-state EV battery with 80% range gains
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial introduce a new solid-state battery to power the German automaker’s next-generation EVs. Mercedes, Hyundai, and Stellantis all chipped in Factorial’s $200 million fundraiser in 2022, which has secured Mercedes a front-row seat during the solid-state revolution. The new EV battery is based on the company’s FEST (Factorial Electrolyte System Technology) platform, a proprietary technology for solid-state cells.… Read more…
