A camper conversion of the VW ID.Buzz is in the works Deliveries of the VW ID.Buzz conversion van will begin in November The camper conversion is being done by a third-party independent of VW A Seattle-based company is offering Volkswagen ID.Buzz camper van conversions that channel the grooviness of VW Microbus hippie-mobiles. Peace Vans, which… Read more…
Xpeng sees 1st production cars of Mona M03 roll off line
The first production vehicles for the Xpeng Mona M03 have rolled off the production line, with the official launch expected in late August. Read more…
BYD updates the Seal lineup in China
BYD is updating its Seal lineup in China with a new 800V platform, a LiDAR sensor to improve driver assistance systems and battery options, as well as introducing a plug-in hybrid variant. It also marks the first vehicle utilizing the new e-Platform 3.0 Evo architecture. Read more…
China’s EV market reaches a tipping point – electric cars outsell ICE vehicles
China’s automotive market witnessed a remarkable milestone in July 2024. For the first time, electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids combined to outsell their gasoline-powered counterparts. This momentous occasion clearly shows the rapid pace of EV adoption in the world’s largest auto market, fueled by a mix of government incentives and a growing domestic EV industry. Data from the China Passenger… Read more…
Fraunhofer ISI analyses European battery recycling
The Fraunhofer ISI research institute has launched a comprehensive overview of current and planned battery recycling capacities in Europe. Proximity to car and battery manufacturers is the biggest location factor, and the study found that capacities are ramping up across the board. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Rad e-bike, Ford tries bikes, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time that includes new electric bikes from Rad Power Bikes, Velotric, and Ford (?!), a massive Bosch e-bike, Lime’s new rides, and more. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Jul: CATL’s share 47.3%, BYD 22.83%
CATL’s share increased by 2.24 percentage points in July compared to June, while BYD decreased by 2.49 percentage points. Read more…
2025 Chevrolet Silverado May Finally Start Under $60,000, But There’s A Catch
Well, more than one, actually. Read more…
China NEV sales fall to 991,000 in Jul as BEV sales decline, CAAM data show
China’s BEV sales in July stood at 551,000 units, down 10 percent from June, while PHEV sales grew to a new record high of 438,000 units. Read more…
Japanese test Fuso eCanter with swappable batteries in Kyoto
Mitsubishi Fuso is starting a battery swap demonstration for electric trucks on public roads in Japan this month. The courier service Yamato Transport will test the system in Kyoto on Mitsubishi Fuso’s behalf. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 facelift model available to order
The revised Hyundai Ioniq 5 is now available at dealers. In Germany, the EV is available from 43,900 euros. In the UK, it starts at £39,900. The variant with the large battery will sell from £43,400 there. Read more…
ZF plans to manufacture two more electric axle drives in Germany
Automotive supplier ZF wants to manufacture two more purely electric passenger car axle drives for European car manufacturers at its plant in Saarbrücken, Germany. Series production is set to start next year. Read more…
‘Game-Changer’ Kia EV3 Affordable Crossover Spotted In The U.S.
Kia has high hopes for the EV3’s success in North America, gearing up its Mexican factory to produce more units than in South Korea. Read more…
Two London councils choose char.gy for EV charging infrastructure
On-street EV charging provider char.gy has been chosen by Richmond and Wandsworth councils in London to migrate and manage their charging networks. The partnership between char.gy and Richmond and Wandsworth councils demonstrates the possibility for councils nearing the end of their contracts to migrate their EV charging infrastructure rather than renewing or replacing it. Richmond… Read more…
Bike-sharing giant Hellobike plugs into Nio’s charging network
Hellobike announced on Weibo that starting in August, its users will be able to use Nio’s charging stations on Hellobike’s mobile app. Read more…
Xpeng reportedly restructures R&D team to focus more on end-to-end tech
Xpeng has reorganized its structure to focus on end-to-end AI large models in line with changes in the smart driving technology route, according to local media. Read more…
Elon Musk continues to siphon Tesla talent to train xAI’s Grok
Elon Musk’s xAI has now hired over a dozen Tesla employees to its language model, Grok, amid a Tesla shareholders lawsuit over the issue. Read more…
Cybertruck stalls, Windrose invades, & we talk EV3 with Kia’s James Bell
In today’s truck-heavy episode of Quick Charge, we explore the Cybertruck’s sales slowdown, interview Kia’s James Bell about the future of the Korean brand’s commercial vehicle efforts, and talk about the new Chinese semi brand that’s coming to America. Read more…
BYD to adopt Huawei’s smart driving system on Fang Cheng Bao’s new model Bao 8, report says
The Bao 8 is expected to feature Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0, which will be the first collaboration between BYD and Huawei in the smart driving space. Read more…
Volvo’s EX90 just got a price hike, but some features may still be missing
Volvo’s flagship electric SUV is now more expensive. The starting price of the Volvo EX90 is up by over $3,000, but some key features may still be missing. Read more…
