Thailand sees EVs as a potential growth industry, and the country’s government is soliciting investment from global manufacturers. In December, the Thai government announced that Toyota, Honda and two other Japanese automakers will invest a total of $4.22 billion to establish local production of EVs. As usual, the Chinese beat them to it—in January, Great… Read more…
Volvo adds EX40, EC40 EVs, retires Recharge badge for plug-ins
The fully electric version of the XC40 SUV will now be called the EX40, while its somewhat lower-roof C40 Recharge counterpart will be called the EC40, Volvo revealed Tuesday as part of a new naming strategy for its EVs and plug-in hybrids. Among Volvo EVs, EX calls out electric SUVs, like the upcoming EX30 and EX90, EC will be used for electric… Read more…
We Have A Tesla Cybertruck. What Do You Want To Know?
We have an all-wheel-drive Cybertruck Foundation Series until Thursday. We’re sure you have plenty of questions. Read more…
The Arc Sport Is A $258,000 Electric Wake Boat With 570 HP
The zero-emissions wave cruiser is made by a Los Angeles-based startup. Read more…
Scout Motors Aims To Help Volkswagen Do What It’s Never Done: Conquer America
Company executives tell InsideEVs about the Scout SUV platform, plans for batteries and dealerships, and the “electric slowdown.” Read more…
Cupra Born VZ amps up the power and sportiness of the original
The Cupra Born was the brand’s first EV, being unveiled in 2020 not very long after Cupra was spun off from Seat. It’s had some time on the market and now a new version is being introduced: the Born VZ. “VZ” stands for “veloz” which means “fast” in Spanish but is also the name of a Toyota MPV sold in… Read more…
Coast begins deliveries of its Model 1 solar electric trailer and its quality is undeniable
Coast, the future-focused sub-brand of trailer manufacturer Aero Build, has begun deliveries of the Model 1 – a solar electric travel trailer that Founder and CEO Brian Fuente put his heart and soul into to not only modernize a stale recreation segment but do so in a manner that is optimized and affordable without any compromise on quality. Fuente walked us through the Coast Model 1 and shared his insight on the trailer, the company’s design approach, and its future in electric campers. Read more…
Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes
Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and has been known to let the steam out of some fitness riders’ lycra outfits), but the science is clear. Now let’s talk about the “how” and “why”. Read more…
Hyundai will introduce the IONIQ 7 in June, its first three-row electric SUV
Another electric three-row electric SUV is set to hit the market. Hyundai’s highly-anticipated IONIQ 7 will make its debut at the Busan Motor Show in June. Here’s what we know about the electric SUV so far. Read more…
Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
Tesla is asking its fans for help fighting back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores in the state. Read more…
Dealers Are Having a Bad Time With the EV Tax Credit
Plus, CATL looks to qualify for the EV tax credit too, and Fisker gets new NHTSA probe. Read more…
Bidirectional Charging EVs: V2G, V2H, And V2L Explained
Some electric vehicles don’t just take electricity and use it for their own propulsion; they can also power some of your everyday needs. Read more…
Ford Slashes Mustang Mach-E Prices, Starting MSRP Now Under $40,000
0% financing too if you qualify. Read more…
The Rivian R2 SUV Is Going To Europe
It won’t be Rivian’s first EV that goes to the Old Continent, though. Read more…
Aptera Motors secures funds necessary to kick off production
Aptera Motors has raised over 33 million dollars in funding. It will use the cash to start production of its “first-of-its-kind solar electric vehicle.” Read more…
HiPhi is shutting down production for half a year
The premium electric car brand HiPhi from Chinese manufacturer Human Horizons has stopped production with immediate effect. According to local media, this is a six-month pause in production. Read more…
Changan’s NEV arm Deepal launches updated SL03 BEV with lower starting price
Deepal has lowered the starting price of the SL03 BEV by RMB 7,000 and is offering customers an additional RMB 10,000 cash discount. Read more…
Technotrans to supply cooling system for ADS-TEC charging station
Technotrans has received a follow-up order from ADS-TEC Energy in the high single-digit million euro range. Following last year’s order, this is the second major order for Technotrans cooling solutions for the ChargePost battery storage fast-charging station from ADS-TEC Energy. Read more…
Nobina places major bus charging infrastructure order with Ekoenergetyka
The Polish charging hardware manufacturer Ekoenergetyka has received a large order from the Scandinavian bus operator Nobina. This comprises a total of up to 140 chargers for four bus depots in Sweden. Read more…
Volvo Renames The XC40 Recharge and C40 Recharge To EX40 And EC40
Now, all the EVs in the Swedish automaker’s portfolio start with the letter E. Read more…
