Tesla’s gigacasting process, which uses giant casting machines to make car bodies with just a few massive cast parts, allows the company to greatly simplify chassis assemblies, saving loads of time, money and factory space. Other automakers, including Ford, Hyundai and several Chinese brands, have taken a keen interest in the technology. Tesla’s process relies… Read more…
BYD’s new Song L electric SUV racks up 11,000 pre-orders ahead of official launch
A new electric SUV from China’s largest EV maker is launching on December 15. The BYD Song L, its new mid-size electric SUV, has already received over 11,000 pre-orders. Read more…
Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected
Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with inflation. And it looks like they are going back down faster than expected, according to new data from Goldman Sachs. Read more…
Kia’s cheaper, smaller EV3 electric SUV spotted testing as EV9’s younger sibling
A smaller, cheaper electric SUV based on Kia’s flagship EV9 is due out next year. Ahead of its launch, the Kia EV3 was spotted testing in South Korea, giving us a good look at the new EV’s actual size. Read more…
BYD’s Song L gets 11,000 pre-orders, sales begin on December 15
BYD announced today that the Song L will be launched on December 15 in China. The shooting-brake-styled SUV went on pre-order on October 31 with a price range of CNY 220,000 ($30,600, €28,200) to CNY 280,000 ($39,000, €35,700).
Since pre-orders went live, BYD has gotten some 11,000 orders for the Song L, the company announced.
The Song L sits lower than your typical SUV and has an aggressive rear with a sloping rear window with a sporty spoiler. The car is 1,950 mm wide, 4,850 mm long, 1,560 mm tall, and has a 2,930 mm wheelbase.
The EV is based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is… Read more…
See How The Chevrolet Blazer EV Stacks Up Against The Tesla Model Y And Hyundai Ioniq 5
Edmunds put the three midsize electric crossovers to the test. Read more…
Rivian Offering Free Wall Charger, $2,000 Install Credit For Inventory Purchases
The bundle is valid until the end of the year. Read more…
BMW, Mercedes Saw EVs Make Up 15% Of Their Total U.S. Sales In Q3 2023
Here’s how the rest stack up too. Read more…
China’s new restrictions on graphite exports are “a very big deal” for the EV industry.
The global supply of graphite, a critical component of Li-ion battery anodes, could soon represent a major bottleneck for EV production. Supply chain experts have been sounding alarms about graphite for some time. Some months ago, Benchmark Mineral Intelligence was already reporting that “the potential graphite supply crunch is arguably one of the most acute… Read more…
Zeekr to expand across European markets in 2024
Geely’s electric car brand Zeekr has opened its first European showroom in Stockholm. A second Zeekr showroom is due to open in Amsterdam in December – followed by further branches next year, starting in Germany. Deliveries are also due to start at the same time. Read more…
EPA Vs. WLTP EV Range Ratings: Here’s Why They’re Different
Take a deep dive into how some of the numbers on the window sticker come to life. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to start delivering 1st model Bao 5 on Nov 24
For orders placed from November 21, the expected delivery lead time for the two lower-priced versions of the Bao 5 is around 4-6 weeks, while the highest-priced version will be delivered from January. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq will be luxury brand’s lowest-priced US EV
Cadillac’s EV lineup will further expand with a compact SUV called the Optiq. In a brief announcement Friday, the General Motors luxury brand confirmed the Optiq as the “entry point for Cadillac’s EV lineup in North America,” sitting below the Lyriq. Further details will come next year, meaning the Optiq is likely to launch as a 2025 model… Read more…
Huawei and Seres officially unveil Aito M9 SUV
The latest addition to the electric vehicle landscape comes from the collaboration between tech giant Huawei and Seres. The Aito M9, a flagship SUV, made its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show, promising an enticing blend of technology, power, and attractive pricing.
The Aito M9 is set to capture the attention of potential buyers with its competitive pricing. During the presale period, eager customers can reserve this cutting-edge SUV for a down payment of RMB 5,000 (€652). The early birds will enjoy a substantial €1,300 discount on the final purchase price which is expected to be between… Read more…
New York increases e-mobility budgets yet again
New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state has increased the budget of its EV “make-ready” program from $701 million to $1.24 billion. So-called disadvantaged communities, micro-mobility and charging schemes are the winners, alongside the heavy-duty sector. Read more…
Four new truck chargers installed at Gothenburg port
At the port of Gothenburg, the fast-charging offer for electric trucks is growing. The port operator and Göteborg Energi have now put four electric truck charging points with a capacity of up to 350 kW into operation at the Hisingen port entrance. Read more…
Solar-powered Japanese tiny van ‘PUZZLE’ unveiled ahead of North American sales
You may have heard of the Japanese phenomenon of “kei cars”, which are pint-sized vehicles designed to fit into a local regulatory window that allows for much smaller, lighter cars and trucks to operate legally on roads. For decades, the result of those regulations has helped spawn some of the most interesting and often cutest miniature vehicles in the world. Now, one Japanese automaker plans to bring its own kei car to the US. Meet the PUZZLE from HW ELECTRO. Read more…
Tesla starts bringing Cybertrucks to showrooms ahead of launch
Tesla has started bringing Cybertrucks to US showrooms ahead of the official production launch at the end of the month. Read more…
Fast charging network EVgo offers one-year deal to Hertz renters
DC fast charging network EVgo has announced a new deal with rental car company Hertz that offers drivers renting an electric car from any Hertz location in the US with discounts on charging for a year, with no subscription or session fees. EVgo is also following in Tesla’s footsteps and building prefabricated models for its charging sites. Read more…
The Wall Street Journal Tried 126 Non-Tesla DC Fast Chargers. It Didn’t Go Well
Payment and handshake issues were a bother, to say the least. Read more…
