BYD is launching its SEAL electric sedan in Australia as it looks to surpass Tesla in EV sales. Starting at AUD 49,888, the BYD SEAL comes in roughly $12,000 cheaper than the Tesla Model 3.. More…
Lucid Air Deliveries Still Below 1,500 In Q3 2023
The company sent hundreds of vehicles to Saudi Arabia for final assembly. More…
Volkswagen Group Global BEV Sales Hit New Record In Q3 2023
However, new order intake is below targets and the company reports market reluctance in Europe. More…
Inside Kia’s Ambitious Global Plan To Make “EVs For All”
Kia’s reportedly $30,000 EV2 is just one part of a worldwide electric push with factories everywhere. More…
Chery’s first SUV from new EV family Exeed Exlantix ET goes into production
If you’ve been watching the electric SUV market, you’ll know China’s Li Auto L7. Now Chery Group has introduced the Exeed Exlantix ET – known domestically as the Sterra ET – which will bring the same hardware to international audiences, albeit with a different badge. Exeed isn’t exactly the new kid on the block. Launching as a premium brand under Chery in 2017, it showcased its potential at the Frankfurt exhibition. Interestingly, while Exeed’s sales within China haven’t quite hit home run status (with a modest 33,989 units in 2023 so far), their overseas sales are on the rise. In… More…
New York get NEVI funding for fast-chargers
The US state will get nearly 40 million dollars in federal funds to increase the number of fast-chargers in New York. About half of the funding will be used to close gaps along major highways. Read more…
Kempower is developing a megawatt-charging system
Finnish charging hardware manufacturer Kempower has announced a solution for the upcoming MCS (Megawatt Charging System) commercial vehicle fast charging system. However, the timetable is surprising. Read more…
New Tesla Software Update Further Improves Predictive Charger Availability
The new function predicts how many Supercharger stalls will be available upon arrival at a station and displays the expected wait time. More…
EV truck manufacturer Volta files for bankruptcy
Volta Trucks, which had planned to begin selling its heavy EV trucks in the US this year, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden. A short statement from the company paints a pretty grim picture, with some of the blame laid at the feet of Volta’s battery supplier Proterra, which filed for bankruptcy itself in August. More…
Half of EV owners will go back to an ICE vehicle (not counting you, Tesla drivers) – study
In a seemingly bizarre yet tragic twist, a new study says that EV owners are a fickle bunch. After purchasing an electric vehicle, half of EV owners go back to ICE vehicles as either a replacement car or a second vehicle – all with the exception of Tesla owners, who are (no surprise) notorious for their fierce brand loyalty. More…
Volta Trucks faces bankruptcy
The Swedish electric truck startup Volta Trucks has to file for insolvency. According to the company, the board of directors has decided to take steps to file for insolvency proceedings in Sweden. The background is apparently the bankruptcy of a supplier. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 “Highland” Facelift Now Available In The UK. When Will The US Get It?
The refreshed Model 3 can now be ordered in most parts of the world, except North America. More…
Watch Us Drag Race Mercedes-AMG EQS 53 And Porsche Taycan 4S
Not exactly direct rivals but two cars that play in the same league. More…
Cannondale Unveils Top-Tier Moterra Neo LAB71 Electric MTB
Drool-worthy components include top-shelf RockShox suspension, a Sram XX Eagle AXS Transmission, and the Bosch CX Race motor. More…
Citroën takes aim for more affordable EVs with the ë-C3
Citroën has presented what it calls “the first affordable European electric car.” WIth its technical specifications, a range of 320 kilometres and a price of 23,300 euros, the ë-C3 will indeed set standards – and should become even more affordable in 2025. Read more…
XCharge brings battery HPC to Spain and Portugal
Chinese charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge is partnering with utility Energias de Portugal (EDP) to drive the rollout of its Net Zero line of battery-based fast charging points in Europe. Read more…
Rivian EVs’ software update makes towing an all-terrain experience
Through its latest software update officially rolling out beginning Monday to its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup, Rivian is introducing an overhaul to its drive mode interface plus a “reimagined towing experience” that makes modes accessible (and useful) during towing. The changes, which are part of release 2023.38.0, bring a… More…
Tesla Cyberquad ATV For Kids Goes On Sale In Europe
It’s suitable for children between the ages of 8 and 12. More…
BYD expects Q3 net profit to rise as much as 69% from Q2
BYD expects its net profit for the first three quarters to be RMB 20.5 billion – RMB 22.5 billion, up 120.16 percent – 141.64 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Vitesco places major order for microcontrollers with Infineon
The two companies have signed a multi-year agreement worth over one billion euros. Vitesco Technologies will use Infineon’s microcontrollers for its Electric Electronic Vehicle (E/E) architectures and new electrification system solutions. Read more…
