In an industry often punctuated by cautious strides, BMW is making bold leaps into its electric future. A surge of information from a well-placed insider within the Bimmerpost forum has sketched a tantalizing outline of BMW’s electrification plans, which include a spectrum of new models slated to emerge over the next decade. The resurgence of the i3 in sedan guise, coupled with a series of iX-branded SUVs, marks a strategic expansion of BMW’s EV lineup. The first model off the starting line will be the next-gen iX3, slated to roll into production in July 2025. Anticipated to house a… More…

EVs are expensive. All of them – even the most affordable ones are still generally more expensive than comparable ICE cars, and that’s a problem if adoption is to move past the early adopter phase. Kia’s EV9 is very expensive to begin with (“especially for a Kia”, as some might say), and the brand seems to be very aware of this fact, since in a leaked letter it sent to its US dealers it’s pleading with them not to sell the car above MSRP (the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price). Here’s Kia’s exact wording from the letter: The EV9 customer is an important new owner to the Kia… More…

In the evolving landscape of electric vehicles, Volvo has positioned itself as a beacon of reliability and innovation. The 2024 lineup of Volvo’s electric fleet in the United States is setting a new standard for the industry, offering substantial upgrades with minimal financial impact. Starting with the 2024 Volvo C40 Recharge, drivers can look forward to an impressive EPA-estimated range of up to 478 km – a significant jump from its predecessor’s 364 km. Underneath its Scandinavian design lies an 82-kilowatt-hour battery propelling the new rear-wheel-drive (RWD) variant, which starts at a… More…

XPeng will introducea new variant of its P7i sedan on Monday, November 6. The new car is tipped to use lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries – known for their lower manufacturing cost. This move suggests a lower price version. While the company didn’t officially confirm the new battery chemistry a filling from earlier this year revealed an XPeng P7i with LFP battery pack supplied by Eve Energy. The launch of the P7i earlier this year featured only lithium-ion ternary battery packs. The current lineup starts at RMB 249,900 (around €31,700) and has range of up to 702 km under the… More…