CATL’s share of China’s EV battery market declined further in May, while BYD continued to increase, as the latter’s NEV sales grew further. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao unveils all-electric Bao 3 SUV
Emerging from BYD’s latest sub-brand, Fang Cheng Bao, the all-electric Bao 3 SUV is the latest arrival to the China EV market. As certification papers revealed most of its specs the company shared official images of the model. The Bao 3 is available in three exterior colors – black, white, and green and we can’t help but see some influence… Read more…
Smart #5 will be a 4.7 metre long electric SUV
Tesla recalls 5,836 imported cars in China over software issue
Some of the vehicles included in this recall fail to deliver an audible or visual warning from the seat belt reminder device after startup and when the driver is not wearing a seat belt. Read more…
China sells 955,000 NEVs in May, up 12% from Apr, CAAM data show
Excluding exports, domestic NEV sales were 856,000 units in May, up 40.8 percent year-on-year and up 16.3 percent from April. Read more…
BYD Seal 06 GT electric hatchback leaked in China
The production version of the BYD Ocean-M concept has been leaked again, this time through spy shots. Called ‘BYD Seal 06 GT,’ the upcoming model will be a large electric hatchback. Read more…
Tesla: Musk get his compensation package, teases new EVs
Tesla shareholders have voted in favour of the controversial remuneration for CEO Elon Musk in the form of a 56 billion dollar share package. Tesla will also formally move its headquarters from Delaware to Texas, and its portfolio could grow soon. Read more…
Nio president calls on Huawei to join battery swap alliance
Nio president calls on more players including Dongfeng, BAIC, Huawei’s HIMA to join the battery swap camp to better address battery life issues. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao releases official images of Bao 3 after core specs revealed in regulatory filing
The 5-seat Bao 3 measures 4,605 mm in length, weighs 2,150 kg and supports a top speed of 201 km/h. Read more…
Nio launches process to determine Nio Day 2024 host city
Nio Day 2024 candidate cities will need to have venues available for 10 consecutive days from December 1, 2024 to January 15, 2025 that can accommodate at least 8,000 people. Read more…
Eaton showcases safety focused EV tech
Eaton plans to show its suite of safety focused electric vehicle (EV) technologies on June 18-20 at The Battery Show Europe in Stuttgart, Germany.
“Safety is always a priority, whether the vehicle is powered by gasoline or electricity, and our EV solutions ensure occupants and the vehicle itself remain secure,” said Mark Schneider, president of Eaton’s e-mobility business. Read more…
Lynk & Co Z10 unleashed as the brand’s first electric car
Lynk & Co has revealed its first electric car – the Lynk & Co Z10. The new electric sedan is the production version of the Lynk & Co The Next Day concept. Read more…
Xiaomi EV says SU7 deliveries have exceeded 20,000 units
Xiaomi EV has re-emphasized that it will surpass 10,000 units delivered in a single month in June. Read more…
China NEV retail at 180,000 in Jun 1-10, down 11% from same period last month
China’s NEV penetration at retail was 50 percent in June 1-10, and 40.74 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Tesla shareholders officially approve all company proposals, backing the board on almost everything
Tesla shareholders have officially approved all company proposals at their annual shareholders meeting. They are backing the board – though they voted to shareholder proposals that the board recommend against. Read more…
Elon Musk bets Tesla on Optimus, says over 1,000 robots working in factories next year
Elon Musk is betting Tesla on its Optimus program, which he now says will add tens of trillion of dollars to its valuation. Read more…
Non-Foundation Tesla Cybertruck Coming Next Quarter, International Version Possible: Musk
Tesla Cybertrucks could head to markets outside of the U.S. soon. Read more…
Elon Musk Teases Three New Teslas: ‘These Are Going To Be Special’
Tesla’s CEO teased three new models during the company’s annual meeting, but offered no details. Read more…
Ford opens entire dealership to EVs, brings 90% of Americans within reach
Ford Motor Company announced that it is opening up its entire dealership network to sell and service EVs. This decision means that over 90% of Americans will now live within a 25-mile radius of a Ford dealership equipped to handle their electric needs. Initially, Ford introduced the Model e EV dealer program in 2022, which required dealers to meet certain… Read more…
2025 VW ID.4 gets ChatGPT—why, we’re not sure
AI makes its way into Volkswagen’s maiden electric car VW says it’ll be used as a voice assistant VW also says your data won’t be at risk from in-car use Volkswagen confirmed Thursday that it’s carrying over its refreshed lineup of VW ID.4 EV models to the new model year essentially unchanged—and with most of the lineup now offering… Read more…
