Volkswagen started production of the second electric model from its Cupra brand in China. The Cupra Tavascan, based on the Group’s MEB platform, is now being built in Anhui and will be exported to European markets. Read more…
Xiaomi EV to build hybrid sales network, signs up 14 sales partners
Xiaomi EV’s retail will include a directly-managed system and leverage external forces in pursuit of ultimate business efficiency and user experience, an executive said. Read more…
XPeng expands XNGP smart driving across 243 cities, aiming for Tesla-like autonomy
XPeng has significantly broadened the coverage of its XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot) assisted driving feature, which aims to rival Tesla’s forever-delayed FSD (Full Self-Driving). The expansion, encompassing 191 additional cities, brings the total support to 243 cities. XNGP, XPeng’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS), initially focused on highways and was aptly named Highway NGP. However, the company has now expanded… Read more…
Nio unveils new flagship model ET9
The Nio ET9 is a luxury saloon, around 5.33 metres long and based on a 900-volt platform. It can already be pre-ordered in China for prices starting at 800,000 yuan (around 102,000 euros). Deliveries will begin in the first quarter of 2025. Read more…
BYD to reward dealers with $280 million for reaching 3 million annual sales target, report says
For dealer stores that meet their sales targets, BYD will give them a reward of RMB 666 for every vehicle they have sold, according to local media. Read more…
Factbox: Detailed pricing for Li Auto models in 2024
Li Auto’s three current models are all EREVs with a starting price range of RMB 319,800 to RMB 459,800. Read more…
Factbox: Detailed prices for Xpeng models in 2024
Xpeng’s models are aimed mainly at the price range of RMB 200,000 to RMB 300,000, which is one of the most crowded segments at the moment. Read more…
Factbox: Detailed prices of Nio models in 2024
CnEVPost has recorded detailed price information for each Nio model available in January 2024 in this article. Read more…
Xpeng expands coverage of Tesla FSD-like XNGP to 243 cities
As of today, XNGP’s smart driving capabilities cover 90 percent of the cities where owners of Max version Xpeng vehicles are located. Read more…
You Can Now Buy A Tesla Model 3 Performance For Less Than The Long Range AWD Version
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a bargain compared to its lesser version. Read more…
You Can Now Buy A Tesla Model 3 Performance For Less Than Long Range AWD Version
The Tesla Model 3 Performance is a bargain compared to its lesser version. Read more…
Dürr expands range for battery manufacturers and enters dry coating market
German mechanical and plant engineering firm Dürr Group has expanded its range of production technology for battery electrodes. Following its acquisition of French mechanical engineering company Ingecal, Dürr can now supply calendaring systems for coating lithium-ion battery electrode foils. Dürr has also partnered with US-based LiCAP Technologies, which provides engineering in activated dry electrode technology…. Read more…
Here Are All The EVs And Hybrids That Qualify For A Tax Credit In 2024
In: Tesla, Rivian and the Ford F-150 Lighting. Out: almost everything else. Read more…
Tesla is sneakily testing Fremont-built refreshed Model 3 vehicles
The launch of the Tesla Model 3 refresh in North America might finally be close as we learn that the automaker is sneakily testing Fremont-built Model 3 HIghland in the US. Read more…
Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one
As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. Read more…
SAE International lays foundation to implement Tesla’s NACS connector standard
Charging providers and automakers have rushed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which features a simpler and more compact connector than the brand-neutral CCS. In fact, the enthusiasm for NACS has been so great that the market has outrun the standards-adoption process. SAE International has now taken a major step towards bridging that… Read more…
Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify
In a recent Charged webinar, Dave Schaller, Industry Engagement Director at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) presented 10 electric truck case studies—real-world examples of how companies are benefitting from deploying EVs. The 10 examples cover a wide variety of use cases, including one that’s often cited as the perfect use case for… Read more…
Legacy EV launches 100 V EV training bench for educators
Legacy EV, a provider of EV conversion kits, components and training, has launched a 100 V EV Training Bench. The bench is a fully assembled and functional EV powertrain designed to teach hands-on EV fundamentals to students and industry professionals. The bench is reusable year after year across multiple class sections, and can be used… Read more…
Zapgo receives £26 million to install EV chargers in the UK
Newly launched UK-based EV charge point operator Zapgo has commenced operations after a £25 million investment by Toronto-based OPTrust and additional funding from Zapgo’s management team and founders, Kingsley Capital Partners. The company’s target is to install a total of 4,000 rapid (50-99 kW) and high-power (>100 kW) chargers in underserved UK locations. “We look forward… Read more…
Here are the only Tesla vehicles that now have access to the $7,500 EV incentive
Tesla has officially revealed its electric vehicles that still retain access to the $7,500 federal incentive following the rule changes in 2024. Read more…
