Following a warning earlier on, Tesla now published its Q3 financial report and the numbers are below expectations. The warning caused analysts’ estimate to vary greatly – from 440,000 to 490,000 units. However the actual number was even below the bottom end of that range. In total Tesla made 435,000 deliveries for the quarter. Now, let’s break down these numbers: Model S/X: Produced: 13,688 Delivered: 15,985 Model 3/Y: Produced: 416,800 Delivered: 419,074 In total, Tesla churned out 430,488 vehicles and managed to deliver 435,059, with 4% of… More…
Tesla Production And Deliveries Graphed Through Q3 2023: From 0 To 5 Million
The company maintains its annual target of 1.8 million vehicle sales in 2023. More…
Volkswagen Hires Rivian, Tesla Veteran To Help Sort Out Its Software Woes
Sanjay Lal has an impressive pedigree. Can he get the VW Group back on track? More…
BETA Technologies cuts ribbon on new Vermont facility; electric aircraft production is underway
All-electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies is putting the finishing touches on a new assembly facility in its native Vermont we learned about earlier this year. With two impressive electric aircraft in its arsenal working to get certified for commercial flights, BETA is already assembling eVTOLs at its new home. Here’s the latest. More…
Rivian (RIVN) EV deliveries climb in Q3 to beat estimates, on track to hit annual guidance
California-based Rivian (RIVN) beat Q3 analyst estimates Monday as EV deliveries and production continue climbing. As production ramps, the EV maker remains on track to hit its 52,000 target for 2023. More…
Tesla launches a slightly updated Model Y in China
Tesla has launched a slightly updated Model Y in China with an LED light strip, new wheels, and faster acceleration. More…
Volvo teases new images of the EM90 electric minivan revealing a big boxy back end, new face
Volvo is teasing its first electric minivan, the EM90, again. The new images reveal a big boxy back end and sleek design features. More…
BMW i7 xDrive60 review
BMW took a huge risk by fully transforming the new 7-Series. The model has been the brand’s flagship model for almost five decades and the new G70 variant is more radical than ever. From its extravagant looks, through its posh interior and all the way to the first ever fully electric powertrain – the new 7-Series elevates luxury to a whole new level. So has this risk paid off for BMW? Today we are testing the fully electric version of the new 7-Series, called the i7 xDrive60. Our test car is filled with optional extras that alone cost about 60% of the price of a base i7. And they may… More…
Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform
Volkswagen on Friday confirmed plans for a new electric version of the Golf hatchback, to be built in Wolfsburg, Germany, starting later in the decade. A more specific timeline wasn’t given, but VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. Announced in 2021, SSP is due to be a… More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Market Share Hits Record 93% In September 2023
The Tesla Model Y represented almost a quarter of all new car registrations. More…
Tesla Wages To Go Up In The Wake Of UAW Strike, Barclays Predicts
Barclays analyst Dan Levy said the strike would affect the labor costs of all automakers in the US, including Tesla. More…
China Set A Massive Plug-In Car Sales Record Of 750,000 Units In August 2023
It’s estimated that China is responsible for six out of 10 new rechargeable cars sold globally. More…
XPeng Increased Electric Car Sales To Over 15,000 In September 2023
Thanks to the new XPeng G6 model, a new monthly sales record appears to be just around the corner. More…
The Patak Rodster Is A Retro-Inspired Electric Microcar From Slovakia
It starts from about $24,000 in Europe and seats two. More…
Tesla Delivers 435,059 Cars In Q3 2023
The numbers are in and it proved to be a lower-than-expected quarter for Tesla. More…
Electrify America opens 350-kw EV fast charger at Grand Canyon
Electrify America on Wednesday announced the opening of a DC fast-charging station near the Grand Canyon, putting its natural splendor within reach of more EV drivers. Located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at the south entrance of Grand Canyon National Park in Tusayan, Arizona, the charging station includes six individual chargers with power… More…
NIO EV Deliveries Exceeded 15,000 In September 2023
With the launch of the new EC6, the company completed its model switchover from the NT1.0 to the NT2.0 platform. More…
Rivian R1S Caught Testing New Tesla Supercharger Stall In Alaska
It’s the first Magic Dock-equipped Supercharger in the state. More…
Honda unveils its electric concepts
Electric vehicle enthusiasts, get ready to shift your expectations because Honda’s not just sticking to terra firma. From electric cars to airborne concepts, Honda just shared a bunch of concepts previewing its electrified future. After the debut of the Honda Prologue EV, it’s apparent that Honda is not only jumping onto the electric bandwagon but aims to steer it. A new commercial has now revealed its electrifying roadmap. Now, let’s address the flying elephant in the room: an EV with wings. Yes – Honda is teasing a concept of an eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing)… More…
Tesla Cybertruck Expected To Boost Brand’s Loyalty Rate Further
Analysts say the Cybertruck offers existing Tesla owners another reason to stay with the brand. More…
