Trump says the U.S. spent $9 billion on “eight chargers.” He’s not even close. A top EV charging official explains why. Read more…
BYD unveils 2025 Seal with LiDAR, based on the e-Platform 3.0 Evo
The 2025 BYD Seal is official, and it’s the first BYD sedan to use the e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture and the first BYD model to feature LiDAR. The e-Platform 3.0 Evo is an 800V architecture with better performance and faster charging than the e-Platform 3.0. The 2025 Seal is 4,800 mm long, 1,875 mm wide, 1,460 mm tall, and has… Read more…
Jaguar Is Going Electric. It Won’t Sell Any Cars At Home For A Year
Jaguar is still committed to going all-electric. But while we wait for its new EVs to launch, there’s going to be a weird gap. Read more…
2025 Ram 1500 REV: Everything We Know
It will arrive a little late to the electric pickup game, but the Ram 1500 has the specs to beat its rivals. Read more…
Why Are EV Sales ‘Lagging’? Here Are Two Reasons.
If EV sales are slowing at all—and the data is deeply inconsistent—then two types of cars tell us a lot. Read more…
Tesla Now Offers A $5,000 Bundle With FSD And Unlimited Supercharging
Here’s how much you’d have to drive to make it worth the money. Read more…
Rivian R2 charge port moves to left rear, like Tesla
Rivian confirmed rear left charge port location in upcoming R2 models Had previously indicated rear right for streetside charging and Rivian’s own networks Means R2 owners will have an easier time using Supercharger stations Front, rear, left, right? Automakers still can’t agree on where to place EV charge ports on the vehicle. But it… Read more…
Hypercharge partners with Mattamy Homes for EV charging stations in multifamily developments
Canadian EV charging provider Hypercharge Networks has signed an agreement with Mattamy Homes to supply charging stations to multifamily developments under construction by Mattamy’s GTA Urban Division in the Greater Toronto Area. Mattamy has placed an initial order for 323 Level 2 EV charging stations. Deliveries are scheduled to begin this summer and continue over… Read more…
ChargePoint’s new Omni Port incorporates CCS and NACS EV fast charging connectors
US public EV charging providers are rapidly adding NACS (SAE J3400) connectors to their charging stations. Industry giant ChargePoint has introduced Omni Port, an EV connector solution that allows drivers of all makes of EVs to charge at the same station by combining “the most prevalent connector types” (which we assume means CCS and NACS)… Read more…
Tesla launches Cybertruck in Canada, and it’s pricey
Tesla has launched the Cybertruck in Canada, and the prices are going to make people think twice about buying the truck they have been waiting for for years. Read more…
Tesla launches new bundle with 3 years of FSD, Supercharging, and premium connectivity
Tesla is trying something new. The automaker is offering a bundle of 3 years of subscription to Full Self-Driving (FSD) Supervised, Supercharging, and premium connectivity. Read more…
Lonking, HEVI JV to bring more electric equipment to US jobsites
A new joint venture between Greenland Technologies and Chinese equipment manufacturer Lonking will see new EVs developed for the popular HEVI equipment brand and bring new, battery electric equipment solutions to job sites throughout North America. Read more…
Nissan hints at the return of the legendary GT-R as an EV sports car
An electric Nissan GT-R? That looks even more likely now. Nissan’s global product strategy officer, Ivan Espinosa, hinted that the Nissan GT-R would live on in the EV era. Read more…
The Rivian R2’s Charging Port Just Got Much, Much Better
The location will better accommodate Rivian owners filling up at Tesla Superchargers by placing the port on the “correct” side. Read more…
HiPhi’s high hopes face reality with parent company entering bankruptcy
The electric vehicle industry in China, while brimming with potential and breaking sales records, is also known for its fierce competition. One of its better-known contenders, HiPhi, once lauded as one of the most exciting players on the block, now faces a bleak future as its parent company, Human Horizons, grapples with bankruptcy. The Yancheng Economic and Technological Development Zone… Read more…
Affordable EVs May Not Be Profitable: ‘Just Not Realistic’
Massive volumes are critical to make EVs profitable, but getting there is herculean task. Read more…
DOE makes $65 million available for Connected Communities charging management projects
The DOE has announced a new Funding Opportunity Announcement (DE-FOA-0003136), which offers up to $65 million for Connected Communities 2.0, a program that “seeks to validate grid-edge technology innovations in real-world situations and provide new tools for utilities, grid planners and operators, automakers and smart charge management service providers.” This FOA has two major topic… Read more…
JordProxa and Zelandez partner to boost lithium carbonate supply
Modular industrial plant design company JordProxa, headquartered in Australia, and lithium brinefield technology provider Zelandez, based in Argentina, have signed a partnership to rapidly increase the supply of lithium from North and South American lithium brine mining companies. The partnership’s main focus will be deployment of Zelandez’s Early Lithium Carbonation Facility (ErLi), a prefabricated unit… Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Jul: BYD tops with 35.5%, Tesla 4th with 5.3%
In the January-July period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market by retail with a 34.1 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with a 6.5 percent share. Read more…
Volvo Increases EX90 Prices, Shows Estimated Delivery In 4-8 Months
The model entered production in June but will be launched without certain features. Read more…
