Rivian shocked the industry after unveiling the R3 electric crossover, a smaller and even more affordable EV than the R2. But, it was the high-performance R3X that grabbed people’s attention with a modern design take on iconic rally cars of the past. Read more…
Hyundai reveals IONIQ 5 N price starts at $66,100, topping the Tesla Model Y Performance
The first Hyundai N brand high-performance EV will start at $66,100 (excluding destination). Hyundai says the 641 hp IONIQ 5 N starting price sets a “new benchmark for engaging, all-electric high performance.” But how does it stack up against the Tesla Model Y Performance. Read more…
BYD’s Quality Problems Hit International Markets: Report

EVs piling in European warehouses and logistics-related quality issues are new headaches for the world’s largest EV maker. Read more…
Volkswagen teases its next electric powerhouse – the ID.7 Tourer GTX

Hot on the heels of the ID.7 Tourer, the German automaker has just announced the performance-oriented GTX version of it, with a promise that this electric wagon is packing serious heat. While the standard ID.7 Tourer prioritizes range and family practicality, the GTX is all about delivering an exhilarating driving experience. This is Volkswagen’s answer to performance EVs in the… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.3 Will Not Be Produced In Wolfsburg

Zwickau, Germany will remain the main production site for the ID.3 in Europe, probably due to insufficient deamnd. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Costs $67,475

The electric, all-wheel-drive hot hatch comes in only one configuration. Read more…
24M Technologies introduces new recycling process for its SemiSolid EV batteries

Massachusetts-based 24M Technologies, an MIT spinout that has a partnership agreement with Volkswagen, has unveiled a new recycling process for its SemiSolid EV batteries. 24M says its new Liforever tech, which is built into the company’s battery manufacturing process, offers a way to recycle battery materials like lithium iron phosphate (LFP) more efficiently and cost-effectively…. Read more…
Two Ford F-150 Lightnings Race 1,000 Miles: Tesla Supercharger Vs Electrify America

Cooking frozen pizza in an oven in one of the F-150s might have led to it losing the race. But would you rather have oven-fresh pizza or a bag of chips? Read more…
Wallbox & COIL secure funds from Washington State

Wallbox and subsidiary COIL are to receive $25.6 million from the Washington Department of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program to install charging infrastructure in residential areas across Washington State. Read more…
Porsche’s new electric Macan earns 10,000 orders ahead of deliveries
Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV, which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.. Read more…
Bosch’s first 28 MPH electric bike with Smart System in US launched in Gazelle Eclipse
Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market.. Read more…
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them
Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them. Read more…
BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share
China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.. Read more…
Porsche ‘Overwhelmed’ By Orders For Electric Macan: CEO

Porsche kicks off the biggest year of new product launches in its entire history, and the electric Macan seems off to a good start. Read more…
How China Became A Battery Manufacturing Juggernaut

When the U.S. pulled back investment in EV and battery manufacturing, China doubled down. Now, over 80% of the world’s lithium-ion batteries are made in China. Read more…
The Most Affordable 2024 EVs With At Least 300 Miles Of EPA Range

If having over 300 miles of range is a priority, the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV might be a game changer. Read more…
Van Hool announces exit from electric bus business and faces unclear future

The Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool wants to completely discontinue the production and sale of city buses. The company no longer sees any chance of being competitive in the increasingly electric city bus segment. The economic situation is also likely to be very tense. Read more…
Customcells founds US subsidiary and opens office in Detroit

Customcells opens its first international location. The German battery cell manufacturer has founded a US subsidiary and is now represented with an office in Detroit, Michigan. Customcells plans to coordinate its market entry there from there. Read more…
Daimler Truck announces dealer certification program for EVs

Just like passenger cars, commercial vehicles are traditionally sold through dealerships, and these dealerships must also make investments in new facilities and training in order to sell EVs. Vehicle-makers are establishing certification programs to make sure their dealers are prepared to provide a good experience to their customers as they make the transition to EVs…. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka to sell 140 bus charging stations to Scandinavian public transport operator

Polish EV charging provider Ekoenergetyka will deliver up to 140 chargers for electric buses to Nobina, a Scandinavian public transportation operator. Ekoenergetyka will install its Axon Easy 120 kW and 180 kW DC chargers at four bus depots in Stockholm this year, and plans to bring them online by January 2025. Ekoenergetyka sells throughout Europe—it… Read more…

