Remember Nio, XPeng, or Li Auto? Those Chinese EV upstarts that promised to turn the automotive world upside down? While they seem to be plowing on, we can add HiPhi to the list of brands facing major growing pains. The company, known for its luxury electric vehicles with eye-catching futuristic designs, has abruptly halted production amidst swirling financial troubles. With… Read more…
2023 EV sales blew past 2022 levels every month of the year
EV sales not only increased in 2023 overall, but they were higher than 2022 levels for every month of the year, according to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). Car sales are seasonal, and they always have been, so there’s no reason to expect that total vehicle sales or even EV sales broken out will go up every month. Yet that’s exactly what DOE… Read more…
Automakers’ share of China’s NEV market in Jan: BYD tops with 31%, Tesla 5th with 6%
Among the top 5, Tesla only produces BEVs, while the other automakers produce both BEVs and PHEVs. Read more…
Premium Chinese EV brand HiPhi halts production for 6 months
Employees will be paid as usual until February 18, and after March 15 only HiPhi employees in Shanghai will receive basic pay, according to local media. Read more…
China could see single-month NEV penetration exceed 50% this year, says BYD chairman
BYD is China’s largest NEV maker, capturing 35 percent of the country’s NEV market in 2023. Read more…
Nio’s charging map now accesses over 1 million 3rd-party chargers
By the end of 2023, there were 2.73 million public charging piles in China, according to an industry association. Read more…
Li Auto reportedly aims to have over 10,000 supercharging stations by 2025, more than tripling original target
Li Auto said it was targeting 3,000 charging stations by 2025 when it unveiled its all-electric solution at last year’s Shanghai auto show. Read more…
Nio showcases ET9’s SkyRide chassis system’s capabilities during winter test
A video shared by Nio shows the ET9 letting the thick snow covering its body fall through significant body shaking. Read more…
Xpeng has about 30 new and facelifted models planned for next 3 years, CEO says in internal letter
Xpeng’s two new platforms will see the launch of their respective first models in 2024, complementing the company’s lineup in the RMB 100,000 to RMB 400,000 price range. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: February 16, 2024
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. Read more…
Biden Administration May Relax EPA Rules Driving Electric Vehicles: Report
Potentially bowing to dealer, automaker and union pressure, the Biden Administration may back off rules leading to wider EV adoption. Read more…
Cadillac Lyriq scheduled for big upgrades in March
GM’s bet on the future of electric vehicles starts to resemble the “two steps forward one step back” approach. While the Chevy Blazer EV is off to a non-start debut, the luxurious Cadillac Lyriq SUV is finding more and more customers. Thankfully GM is not giving up on its Evs yet and has just rolled out a big software update… Read more…
This Tesla-Powered Chevy S-10 Just Crushed A Brutal Off-Road Race
When they crossed the finish line, the first thing out of my mouth was, “Holy shit, they did it.” Read more…
New York Is The First City With 10,000 Electric Uber, Lyft And Rideshare Cars
A whole 10% of the city’s rideshare fleet runs on battery power. Read more…
Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week: Box Truck on a Golf Cart Chassis
There are precious few things that car drivers and cyclists can agree upon when it comes to cities, but one universal concept seems to be the hatred of massive box trucks clogging up streets and bike lanes. Could this miniature version of a box truck built on a golf cart frame be the answer. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD real world range test
The Tesla Model Y recently became the best-selling vehicle on the planet. This is a huge achievement as the crossover becomes the first EV to carry that title. Our aim today is to find out how efficient the Model Y is, compared to its EV rivals. Our test example is the Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, which isn’t the… Read more…
UK: Toyota increases deposit contribution for the bZ4X SUV
Toyota is offering UK customers a 2,000-pound deposit contribution when they opt for the all-electric bZ4X SUV. The offer continues through to 2 April 2024. Read more…
Tata Group could separate from EV-related businesses
Tata Group may spin off its battery cell subsidiary Agratas, Bloomberg reports, citing insiders. This would allow the battery division to raise funds and go public in Mumbai later. The company’s electric vehicle business could await a similar faith. Read more…
Octopus launches V2G tariff as a UK-first
Octopus Energy has launched what it claims to be the UK’s first mass-market-ready vehicle-to-grid tariff. The company claims its Octopus Power Pack could save an average driver about £850 a year but there are limits. Read more…
Tesla Model 2 spotted in Giga Berlin parking lot, maybe
Tesla’s next vehicle will be a compact crossover codenamed Redwood and widely anticipated to be marketed as Model 2. Production should start in late 2025, according to the latest reports, and it will be made in both Mexico and Berlin, Germany. That’s an important bit of information to keep in mind, since now a drone shot has revealed a very… Read more…
