Tesla has now officially launched its redesigned Model 3 on the Chinese market. Deliveries of the “Highland” are scheduled to begin there this month – with delivery times between six and nine weeks. Read more…
CATL finds two new customers for its Shenxing batteries
Two more Chinese electric car manufacturers are relying on CATL’s particularly fast-charging new LFP battery Shenxing. After Neta and Avatr, Chery and BAIC BJEV also announced their use. In the case of Chery, cars with this battery will also be sold in Europe. Read more…
Nissan Hyper Punk Concept is a digital dream for the modern creators
Nissan is unveiling its fourth EV concept ahead of the Japan Mobility Show. The Hyper Punk concept is designed for the present-day content creators, influencers, and the artsy bunch, Nissan wants this new model to be a testament of its dedication to expressive design. Previously Nissan unveiled the Hyper Urban, Hyper Adventure and Hyper Tourer concepts. These virtual rides will race into the world of Fortnite, much like the BMW iX2 did not long ago. Back to the final 4th addition to Nissan’s concept EVs roaster. The Nissan Hyper Punk boasts, uhm let’s say unique (according to Nissan… More…
BMW is switching to a direct sales model in Europe
The BMW Group will gradually introduce a direct sales model in Europe from 2024. The Mini brand will start on 1 January 2024 with the three countries Italy, Poland and Sweden, with the other countries following in stages. There is also a timetable for the BMW brand. Read more…
Tesla’s Next-Gen EV ‘Much More Conventional’ Than Cybertruck, Musk Says
This means it will be much easier to build; he also said the next-generation vehicle is “cool” and “beautiful,” but “utilitarian.” More…
Nio could set up a dealer network in Europe
The Chinese manufacturer is considering setting up a dealer network in Europe. So far, the company has relied on direct sales in its first European export markets. Read more…
Stellantis considers more low-cost EVs like the Citroën ë-C3
To counter competition from China, the Stellantis Group is planning a series of other low-cost electric cars based on the ‘CMP Smart Car’ platform of the recently unveiled Citroën ë-C3. Read more…
Changan signs deal to build NEV plant in Thailand
The Thailand Board of Investment has issued an investment certificate to Changan, which will invest around $240 million in a NEV production plant in Thailand. Read more…
BYD launches Dolphin, Seal and Atto 3 in Hungary
BYD has entered 19 European countries since announcing its entry into the European passenger car market at the Paris auto show in 2022. Read more…
AES showcases cell-testing models at the US Battery Show
Associated Environmental Systems (AES) showed its All Test Platform (ATP), a fixture designed to support a number of cells within an environmental test chamber of its own manufacture, at the US Battery Show North America in Novi, Michigan (writes Peter Donaldson). More…
Nissan unleashes the ‘Hyper Punk’ – its fourth EV concept this month
Another day, another EV concept rendering from Nissan. This evening, the Japanese automaker shared images of the Hyper Punk – its fourth all electric concept in a new “Hyper” series of design exercises set to make physical debuts next week. Does this one look punk to you. More…
Tesla starts formal sales of new Model 3 in China: Prices same as in pre-sale, deliveries to start at end of Oct
Both versions of the new Model 3 now have an estimated wait time of 6-9 weeks in China. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries will finally begin on November 30
Tesla’s Cybertruck has been many years in the making. First announced back in November 2019, it’s been finally on the verge of shipping to customers for a few weeks now. And today Tesla unveiled the official date when the Cybertruck deliveries will commence: November 30. So it took four years from the original announcement until the point when the first Cybertruck will be delivered, and the date seems chosen intentionally to allow Tesla to claim that. The first deliveries will come from Tesla’s Giga Texas. It’s definitely been quite a ride, this one, but now we’re almost there…. More…
Kia EV6 gains cheaper, longer-range Light variant in 2024
Kia wants to offer the right balance of range at an affordable price with the 2024 EV6 electric crossover. With a new EV6 Light Long Range trim, Kia is making it cheaper to get the range you want for a lower price. More…
Here Are The Cheapest US States To Buy A Tesla Model Y
With state subsidies, a Model Y can be had for as low as $31,490. More…
Cybertruck Deliveries To Begin In November, Tesla Says In Q3 Report
Initial annual production capacity is estimated at over 125,000. More…
Musk Warns Of ‘Insanely Difficult’ Tesla Cybertruck Production, Wants To ‘Temper Expectations’
On Tesla’s Q3 earnings call, CEO Elon Musk warned of how hard Cybertruck production is going to be. More…
Q3: Tesla’s margins continue to shrink
Tesla is cutting back on profitability in favour of its market share. The US electric carmaker has pursued this course since the beginning of the year with an unprecedented price war tactic. The Q3/2023 business figures reflect that strategy. Revenue was about 23 billion dollars, but the margin continues to drop. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 18, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Tesla announces Cybertruck deliveries in November, claims 125,000 production capacity
Tesla has announced that Cybertruck deliveries will start in November and weirdly claims to have already deployed production capacity for 125,000 trucks per year. More…
