
The Bavarian eVTOL startup Lilium is expanding its partnership with battery manufacturer InoBat to prepare for the series production of battery cells for the electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle Lilium Jet. China’s cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech is also involved in the project. Read more…
Mahindra opts for electric drives from Valeo

Valeo has signed a contract worth almost 1 billion US dollars with the Indian car manufacturer Mahindra to supply electric drives. The systems will be used in Mahindra’s “Born Electric” SUVs. Read more…
BYD to unveil new model Sea Lion 07 at Guangzhou auto show

The Sea Lion 07 will be an all-electric SUV based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 and is expected to compete with the Tesla Model Y. Read more…
BMW no longer builds combustion engines in Germany

BMW has ended the production of combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced step was taken to make room for the production of electric cars at the Bavarian plant. Read more…
Nio appoints professor from top Singapore university as independent director

Wen Yonggang, Professor and Chair of the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, has been appointed as a new independent director of Nio. Read more…
Volvo EM90 gets a 116 kWh battery

Volvo has presented its first electric van. As expected, the EM90 will initially only be available in China. The van also utilises technology from another Chinese model. Read more…
Construction kicks off at Hyundai’s all-electric car plant in Ulsan

Hyundai has started building its all-electric car plant in South Korea. Announced in May, the factory at the main plant in Ulsan will have an annual capacity of 200,000 electric cars. That is 50,000 more than previously planned. Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed sees over 10,000 pre-orders for 1st model Luxeed S7

Officially unveiled and available for pre-orders on November 9, the Luxeed S7 is the first sedan jointly built by Huawei and an automaker. Read more…
Volvo EM90 unveiled – a luxurious long-range electric MPV

Volvo now officially expanded its electric vehicle portfolio with the introduction of the EM90, its first electric minivan. Diverging from its recent focus on SUVs, Volvo’s EM90 ventures into a segment, where electric-propelled options have been severely limited. Borrowing heavily on design elements from its sibling, the Zeekr 009, the EM90 presents a less audacious yet equally impressive appearance. The front fascia features a subtler illuminated grille and new headlights reminiscent of those on the EX90 electric SUV. The minivan’s profile can’t hide its Zeekr origins, while the rear… Read more…
Momentum’s first electric bicycle with a throttle also has a neat glovebox

Giant Group, one of several leading bicycle manufacturers, has just revealed its first throttle-enabled electric bike. The new model is being released under the company’s Momentum sub-brand of more affordable bikes designed for street, utility, and commuter use. From the looks of things, the new Momentum Cito E+ seems like a great first shot at a throttle e-bike, and even comes with interesting options like a glovebox. Read more…
Li Auto’s 1st BEV Mega to be unveiled and take pre-orders at Guangzhou auto show

Li Auto will hold a press event at the Guangzhou auto show on November 17 from 9:20 am to 9:40 am, at which time the Li Mega will begin accepting pre-orders. Read more…
Zeekr offers new Chinese NEV option for global investors

Despite its relative youth, the electric vehicle maker has quickly gained traction in its home China market thanks to its strong ties with hometown auto giant Geely. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao’s 1st model gets 10,623 firm orders in 72 hours after launch

The Bao 5 is aimed at the market where Great Wall Motor’s Tank brand is present. The Tank brand sold a record 22,105 vehicles in October. Read more…
Changan’s EV unit Avatr launches 1st sedan, gets 6,700 firm orders in 36 hours

Avatr, which was called Changan Nio a few years ago, has officially launched the Avatr 12 with a starting price of RMB 300,800. Read more…
Tesla Oct sales in China: Model Y at 26,353, Model 3 at 2,273

Tesla Model Y retail sales in China were down 36.39 percent in October from September, while Model 3 was up 9.33 percent. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 first drive: An electric love letter to the family sedan

In the age of silky-smooth and quiet electrification, big screens, cameras, and power everything, what truly defines a luxury car? It’s a question I found myself asking after two days with the Volkswagen ID.7, the new mid-size EV sedan from Wolfsburg. It’s not a luxury car, per se, but so much about it does feel luxurious. Between the amazing seats, plush ride, and abundant tech, this is a car that doesn’t want for much. Read more…
Most Bucc-ee’s Travel Centers Will Get EV Charging Thanks To Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz plans to deploy 400 charging stations in North America by 2030. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Owners Get Candid About LFP Battery Health And Degradation

Varying charging patterns and battery age might impact how much a battery degrades over time. Read more…
Closer look at Royal Enfield’s first electric motorcycle

Royal Enfield has just revealed its first-ever electric motorcycle, known as the Him-E. The bike was unveiled at the 2023 EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, where Electrek got an up-close look at the new model ahead of its unclear production path. Read more…
SAIC-GM EVs Will Gain Access To Tesla Superchargers In China

Buick and Cadillac models will be able to use Superchargers before the end of this year. Read more…

