Model Y retail sales in China in November were up 89.26 percent from October, and Model 3 was up 587.51 percent. Read more…
Nio Nov deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 5,666, ET5 Touring at 3,248
The ES6 and ET5 Touring remain the top Nio models in terms of deliveries, together contributing 55.86 percent of November’s volume. Read more…
Dongfeng’s off-road EREV beast M-Hero M800 details revealed
The latest addition to Dongfeng’s M-Hero (Mengshi) brand, the M-Hero M800, an extended-range electric vehicle (EREV) SUV, raises some eyebrows and prompts a lot of questions. At 5.2 m long this isn’t your average SUV, with a 1.5-liter ICE and CATL’s ternary battery, it presents itself as a formidable contender in the fast-growing Chinese market of tough-looking off-roaders. M-Hero (猛士,… Read more…
China: Tesla Increased EV Retail Sales, But Exports Were Down 55% In November 2023
The new data reveals that the Tesla Model 3 Highland wholesale volume didn’t increase. Read more…
Smart’s new electric MPV spotted in China, set to debut in 2024
Smart’s highly anticipated electric MPV was recently spotted on the streets of China. Heavily camouflaged, the vehicle sports a discreetly placed Mercedes-Benz badge on the B-pillar, and it provides a glimpse into the brand’s future plans, with a planned release slated for 2024. Smart, now a collaborative venture between Geely Group and Mercedes-Benz, emerged under new ownership in 2019 and… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Officially Approved For $7,500 EV Tax Credit
But only if you buy one for less than $80,000. Read more…
2024 Lucid Air EPA Range And Pricing Overview
The lineup is evolving, with some models becoming more affordable and now we have new EPA ratings to analyze. Read more…
BYD’s 1,305 HP YangWang U9 electric supercar details revealed
BYD has recently applied for the sales license of the YangWang U9, its first electric sports car. Judging by the official filing from MIIT, the U9 is set to make serious waves in the automotive world. With a jaw-dropping power output of 960 kW (1,305 hp) and a range of impressive features, the U9 is ready to challenge the status… Read more…
GM confirms – next-gen Chevrolet Bolt only in EUV version
General Motors has officially confirmed that the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, set to launch in 2025, will be available exclusively in the larger Bolt EUV variant. The decision comes on the heels of remarkable sales figures for the Bolt lineup, making it the company’s most popular electric vehicle despite its age. GM’s move to streamline its offerings in the EV segment… Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: December 9, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Has Strong Sales Potential, But Only If US Buyers Step Up
Tesla has done very well globally. But Cybertruck is aimed at the US market where electric trucks aren’t popular. Read more…
Global EV Sales Maintain Record Pace Of 1.3 Million In October 2023
This year, plug-in electric car sales have a chance to exceed 13 million. Read more…
The BYD Yuan UP Is Tesla’s Biggest Challenge In China Yet
This cheap SUV could be what helps BYD overthrow Tesla as the best-selling EV automaker. Read more…
Check out this bicycle-powered backyard rollercoaster that you can actually buy
When it comes to searching for odd vehicles on China’s largest online shopping site, I try not to limit myself too much. Sure it’s fun to find various things that zip around on wheels, treads, wings, or fins. But sometimes, you have to expand your horizon beyond just air, land, and sea. That’s the case with this week’s find for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week. Meet the awesome human-powered backyard rollercoaster. Read more…
Jeep layoffs blamed by Stellantis on California emissions regulations
Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, has announced a significant wave of layoffs at its Jeep plants in Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, leaving thousands of workers in a state of uncertainty. The blame for this downsizing has been placed squarely on California’s stringent emissions regulations, which the company asserts have put it at a considerable competitive disadvantage. In a major… Read more…
EPA: Tesla Cybertruck qualifies for the $7,500 EV tax credit
In updates Friday, the U.S. EPA confirmed that some versions of the Tesla Cybertruck will qualify for the EV tax credit—at least for those models delivered in 2023. As revealed just over a week ago, the Tesla Cybertruck will arrive in $79,990 All-Wheel Drive (dual-motor) form, with a $99,990 Cyberbeast (tri-motor) performance model. A… Read more…
New York City opens 8,500 acres of parking lots to solar canopies
New York City has relaxed its zoning laws for renewables, including opening over 8,500 acres of parking lots for solar canopies. Read more…
Volkswagen introduces bidirectional charging in Europe
Volkswagen is finally introducing bidirectional charging technology in Europe. Bidirectional charging, often referred to as Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) technology, allows electric vehicles to not only draw power from the grid but also to give back to it. Volkswagen has announced it is rolling out this feature on its latest ID electric vehicles in Europe. The EV can act as a back-up… Read more…
ZEEKR to hold ‘Power Day 2023’ event this month, showcasing battery tech developed in-house
Before Chinese EV automaker ZEEKR begins selling the 007 – its first mass-market electric sedan- it will introduce new battery technology developed in-house that will debut in the EV. ZEEKR promised to share more details of its battery developments later this month during a “Power Day 2023” event. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
See how Ford builds its F-150 Lightning electric pickup [video]
Ford’s F-150 Lightning is the top selling electric truck in the US through November. As production at its Rouge EV plant ramps up, a new video gives us an inside look at how Ford builds its Lightning in the US. Read more…
