Rumors are swirling that a partnership between Apple and electric vehicle maker Rivian could be on the horizon. While Apple’s own EV project, known as Project Titan, was shelved earlier this year, supply chain sources are hinting at a potential collaboration with the plucky EV startup. Apple has a vast treasure trove of technology developed for its EV project, with… Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 5: Nio 3,600, Tesla 11,000, BYD 52,600
Li Auto had 5,300 insurance registrations last week and Xpeng 1,400. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Mar 2024: CATL 37.9%, BYD 14.3%
CATL continues to be No. 1, but with a slightly reduced share from Jan-February. BYD is back in second place, overtaking LG Energy Solution. Read more…
Onvo L60 seen without camouflage next to Nio swap station
This is the first time the side of the Onvo L60 has been seen in its entirety without camouflage, showing that the model looks somewhat similar to Nio’s coupe SUV model, the EC6. Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo to use BYD batteries, report says
BYD will supply a smaller battery pack for one version of Onvo’s new EV, according to Reuters. Read more…
Report: Apple mulling potential partnership with Rivian
Earlier this year, Apple canceled its decade-long Project Titan electric car initiative, but a new report from DigiTimes says that Apple’s electric vehicle ambitions might not be over. According to the story, Apple is “assessing the possibility of teaming up with a certain US EV startup, and Rivian is a very likely candidate.”. Read more…
Nio provides 65,779 battery swap services on average per day in Apr
On average, each Nio user made four battery swaps in April, each lasting about three minutes. Read more…
BYD Shark pickup to make global debut in Mexico on May 14
“BYD Shark, Hybrid Power, Wild Spirit,” BYD writes. Read more…
Chinese eVTOL maker Ehang completes passenger-carrying demo flight in UAE
Ehang completed a passenger-carrying demo flight of the EH216-S in the UAE, and the local debut flights of the EH216-F for high-rise firefighting and the EH216-L for air logistics. Read more…
WattEV opens US’ first megawatt charge station with 1.2MW speeds and solar
WattEV has just opened the first electric truck charging depot in the US to use the new Megawatt Charge System, capable of delivering up to 1.2 megawatts of power, currently the highest-speed charger available in the US, along with solar and battery backup on-site and a unique partially grid-islanded setup. Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla Consolidates Leadership
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
Fisker Is Closing Its California Headquarters: Report
The automaker recently warned of layoffs and the potential of bankruptcy. Read more…
Huawei, CATL and Changan target Tesla Model Y with the sleek new Avatr 15
Chinese carmaker Avatr, a collaborative effort between Changan, Huawei, and CATL, is taking direct aim at Tesla’s dominance in the electric SUV market. The company is set to launch the all-new Avatr 15 sometime in the latter half of 2024, a stylish and technologically advanced offering designed to lure SUV enthusiasts away from Tesla’s popular Model Y. The 15 will… Read more…
Tesla releases new Optimus humanoid robot video that creates controversy
Tesla has released a new video of a prototype of Optimus, its humanoid robot, and it created some controversy as some disagree about how impressive it is. Read more…
Is Tesla’s reputation ruined? It depends on who you ask
Conversations around Tesla’s reputation leaned toward the negative throughout 2023, but it depends on who you’re talking to, reports YouGov. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) shares Q1 2024 numbers: Deliveries and revenue are up year-over-year
Ahead of its call with investors this afternoon, Lucid Motors has posted its Q1 2024 financial results. The numbers aren’t mind-blowing, but the American automaker is making slow improvements in EV deliveries and revenue as it gears up to launch its second model later this year. Read more…
Lucid Is Still Losing Money Fast: Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Deliveries are considerably up at Lucid, but the automaker still lost $598 million last quarter. Read more…
Thinking Of Buying An Electric Car? Here Are Five Critical Things To Consider
Range is one of them and so is your charging situation, but there are a few more things to consider before buying an EV. Read more…
Volvo Global EV Sales Almost Doubled In April 2024 Thanks To EX30’s Surge
The new model emerged as the company’s best-selling model in Europe. Read more…
Making EV charging part of the smart home
Q&A with Leviton’s Andrew Taddoni. The “house of the future” is a perennial American theme—from the Homes of Tomorrow Exhibition at the 1933 World’s Fair to The Jetsons, futurists have predicted a proliferation of labor-saving devices and home entertainment options. Nowadays, the focus is increasingly on the energy that these nifty gadgets require. The home… Read more…
