AMPECO, a Bulgaria-headquartered EV charging software developer, and DEFA, a Norway-based EV charging station provider, are integrating DEFA’s AC charger with AMPECO’s charge point management system to provide more secure transactions, enhanced efficiency and user experience, and compliance with the EU’s Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) requirements for EV charging infrastructure. AMPECO’s platform offers a… Read more…
Lotus Eletre order books open up in the US, deliveries begin in Q4 2024
The Lotus Eletre’s European pricing was revealed back in June last year and we finally get the US pricing as well as an estimated time frame for release on that side of the Atlantic. Lotus is now officially opening up the order books, with actual deliveries commencing sometime in Q4 this year. The Lotus Eletre all-electric SUV comes in two… Read more…
Toyota’s Hydrogen Future Is Crumbling As Owners File Lawsuits, Call For Buybacks
Frozen pumps. Skyrocketing fuel costs. Plummeting resale values. Here’s why owners who bought into Toyota’s hydrogen dream feel “cheated and misled.” Read more…
VW has to defend its ‘ID’ name in court
The company Identytec from Hildesheim has filed a lawsuit against Volkswagen at the Hamburg Regional Court. The medium-sized company believes its trade mark rights have been infringed by the ‘ID’ element. Interestingly enough, VW itself used to be a customer of Identytec. Read more…
SAIC-GM & Nio announce charging partnership in China
In China, SAIC-GM and Nio have entered into a charging partnership that will see more than 10,000 Nio charging terminals join SAIC-GM’s Ultium charging network. Read more…
BMW receives planning permission for battery assembly plant
On Thursday, BMW officially received planning permission for the new battery assembly plant in Lower Bavaria. With the announcement, BMW now has the legal basis for the construction of the new site. Read more…
Report: US-made 3-row electric SUV is Toyota Highlander EV
The Toyota Highlander midsize SUV could go all-electric, while the Grand Highlander would continue with internal-combustion engines, according to a new report from CarBuzz. This is part of a strategy to replace the alphanumeric naming scheme used by the Toyota bZ4X—currently the only EV in Toyota’s U.S. lineup—for more conventional… Read more…
XPeng CEO shares NGP self-driving footage in Germany, teasing full roll out coming to EU
According to a recent post from XPeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng, the automaker’s self-driving ADAS navigation-guided pilot (NGP) is being tested on German roads and showing “great promise,” leading the way for an XNGP rollout throughout Europe. Read more…
EV prices are down 18% over the past year as drastic price cuts take effect
Electric vehicle prices are down 18% so far this month compared to April 2023. With most automakers launching aggressive discounts, many EVs are on fire sale right now. Some are even being offered for five-figure discounts. Read more…
Tesla launches website to convince shareholders to vote for Elon’s $55 billion payday
Tesla has launched a new website aimed at convincing shareholders to vote for reinstating Elon Musk’s $55 billion compensation plan. Read more…
GM Unveils $7,300 Vehicle-To-Home Bundle For Ultium EVs
The V2H bundle from GM Energy includes all the necessary equipment to allow you to power your home with your Ultium EV. Read more…
Xiaomi starts deliveries of customized SU7 cars, CEO says sales 3-5 times higher than expected
SU7 orders are three to five times higher than previously expected, and Xiaomi EV is in full production to meet delivery demand, the company’s CEO said. Read more…
RIZON begins US electric truck deliveries
The first batch of Daimler Truck’s electric RIZON models to be delivered in the US was recently supplied to customers in California, and more units are scheduled to follow. Manufactured in Japan, RIZON trucks are designed for urban and last-mile delivery applications and routes of up to 160 miles per day. Available configurations include box… Read more…
Today’s EV engineering webinar schedule: Thursday, April 18th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV engineering that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. The recorded videos can… Read more…
South Africa considers truck charging network based on solar island solutions
A truck charging network is to be set up in South Africa that will only supply locally generated solar power to trucks. Approval procedures for the first six locations are already underway. We shed light on the location concept the initiators have in mind. Read more…
Volkswagen’s Upcoming Cheap EVs In China Will Use Xpeng Tech
Four entry-level EVs will debut in 2026 using Xpeng’s electronic architecture to slash costs by up to 40%. Read more…
Tesla Just Laid Off 10% Of Its Workforce. Now Elon Musk Wants More Money
Plus, Rivian lays off more of its workforce and Mexico stops giving Chinese EV makers incentives. Read more…
Li Auto launches its cheapest model Li L6 with starting price of $34,500
Li Auto will begin small-volume deliveries of the Li L6 next week and expects to deliver about 2,000 units this month, with large-scale deliveries beginning in May. Read more…
Tesla’s own website leaks Model 3 Performance specs
The anticipated Performance version of its refreshed Model 3 is seemingly just around the corner. While Tesla has been characteristically tight-lipped, a leak from its own website has revealed some key details early. Fans combed through the source code on Tesla’s UK website and uncovered details about the updated performance model that promises more power and some design changes. The… Read more…
Tesla lowers basic charging fee for 3rd-party vehicles at Superchargers
Tesla has changed the pricing structure for its fast-charging network in Europe. The membership fee, which allows electric cars from other brands to be charged at Superchargers at a reduced rate, has been reduced from €12.99 to €9.99 per month. Alternatively, there is a new annual membership for 100 euros per year. Read more…
