Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable. More…
2023 Lexus RZ Gets $15,000 Lease Cash Discount, The Biggest One Yet
The new offer reduces the Lexus RZ 450e’s monthly lease payment to $499 a month â the same as the 2024 Lexus RX 350.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao officially launches 1st model Bao 5, deliveries to start this month
The Bao 5 SUV is available in three variants with a starting price of RMB 289,800 and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds. Read more…
Rivian makes progress with its second US production facility
Rivian has hired Arnhelm Mittelbach as Plant Manager for its second manufacturing facility currently under construction in the US state of Georgia. The carmaker hopes for a “formal groundbreaking ceremony in early 2024.” Read more…
Report: Hyundai is developing LFP batteries for affordable EVs
Hyundai is developing a new generation of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for affordable EVs, The Korea Herald reported this week. The automaker is undertaking a two-year joint venture with battery makers based in its home country of South Korea that aims to see development work on LFP batteries completed in 2024, and for the batteries to… More…
BMW i3 EV sequel won’t be an “outsider,” claims development boss
The BMW i3 electric car will get a successor, but without the “polarizing design” of the original, the automaker’s development boss said in a recent interview with Automotive News. “A lot of people liked it, but in the eyes of others the i3 was not a real BMW. A bit of an outsider in the classroom if you will,” Frank Weber said of the original i3… More…
Alleged Tesla Cybertruck Specs Leak. Here’s How It May Compare To The Competition
These unconfirmed specifications say the Cybertruck can tow more than the Ford F-150 Lightning.
Polestar Cuts Delivery, Profit Margin Forecast Even With Revenue And Sales Up
The company mentions “weakening global consumer demand particularly affecting the rate of EV adoption.”
Li Auto Q3 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
Li Auto’s third-quarter results were somewhat mixed, with a strong outlook for fourth-quarter sales, according to Deutsche Bank. Read more…
Renowned Chain Maker KMC Now Making E-Bike Motors
Compleo presents its new HPC column – the eTower 200
Over a year ago, Compleo announced a new HPC product and presented a first customer. Now, the company – under new ownership – unveiled the eTower 200 charging station. Read more…
Global EV sales hit record in September, Tesla and BYD dominate
EV sales kept climbing in September, nearly 9.5 million plug-in models have found their new owners in 2023 so far, of which over 6.5 million are BEVs. That’s around 16% of all cars sold in 2023 and 12% share for the BEVs alone. The data comes from EV-Volumes by way of Jose Pontes. September saw a record 1,291,077 new passenger plug-in cars sold, of which the majority – 890,000 – were EVs. Breaking down the total numbers by individual models, it’s no surprise that Tesla Model Y dominates with 121,258 sales in September. BYD’s Yuan Plus (aka Atto 3) is the next EV in the list with 35,378,… More…
Archer Aviation plans to launch air taxi services in India operating up to 200 Midnight eVTOLs
Less than a month after announcing plans to implement commercial air taxi services in the UAE, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has signed a separate agreement with InterGlobe Enterprises to bring its zero-emissions aircraft mobility to India, pending regulatory approvals. More…
Nio Oct deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 5,875, ET5 Touring at 3,105
The ES6 remains the best-selling Nio model, but deliveries were down from September, while deliveries of the EC6 coupe SUV were up significantly. Read more…
GoFast to install HPC at Aldi Suisse stores
In Switzerland, fast-charging provider GoFast is installing HPC columns in around 150 of the current 240 Aldi Suisse stores. Installations are set to begin in summer 2024. Read more…
BMW receives first solid-state cells from Solid Power
The US solid-state battery specialist has produced the first A-samples of the solid-state cells and handed them over to BMW. The carmaker wants to put its first demonstration vehicle based on Solid Power technology on the road before 2025. Read more…
Tritium pivots manufacturing in the US
The Australian fast-charging station manufacturer Tritium is closing its plant in Brisbane and relocating its entire production to the USA. At the end of October the company was declined a $90 million investment from the Queensland government that would have saved its Brisbane factory. Read more…
The Opel Crossland and Grandland will get an electric motor in 2024
The vehicles’ successors will also launch as electric SUVs in 2024, the Stellantis brand now officially confirms. However, it is unclear which platform the new Crossland will use – and where it will roll off the production line. Read more…
GM and Stellantis invest in Niron Magnetics
General Motors and Stellantis are investing in the US start-up Niron Magnetics to support the development of permanent magnets without rare earths. Both car manufacturers have participated in a 33 million-dollar financing round. Read more…
New competition for German OEMs: Taking the BYD Seal for a short spin
The Chinese carmaker BYD is launching a new model in Germany. As part of the dealer roadshow for the market launch, we were able to test the Seal for a few hours in and around Munich. The saloon proved to be a good vehicle with a lot of high-quality equipment – and one major shortcoming.
