The Xpeng X9 will compete head-to-head with the Li Mega, a Li Auto MPV that will also be unveiled and go on pre-sale on November 17, the first day of the Guangzhou auto show. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to unveil supercar platform and concept car on Nov 17
Yangwang will unveil a supercar platform as well as a concept car based on its e⁴ technology on the first day of the Guangzhou auto show. Read more…
First electric Audi from China may be a long-wheelbase version of the Q6 e-tron
New details have emerged about the production of electric Audis based on the Premium Platform Electric (PPE) in China. For example, the order in which the three models will be produced – and where the batteries will come from. Read more…
Fisker lowers production forecast again
Fisker has revised its production forecast for 2023 downwards for the third time this year – and significantly so. The electric car manufacturer now only expects to produce 13,000 to 17,000 vehicles for the whole year. Read more…
Rivian officially gets green light for its EV factory in Georgia
The US carmaker received final approval from the relevant authorities for the construction of its plant in the US state of Georgia. It has now leased a site around 40 miles east of Atlanta for a period of 50 years for the plant announced in 2021. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Nov 12: Nio 2,900, Xpeng 3,900, Li Auto 10,000, Tesla 12,700
So far this month, Nio was at 5,700 units, Xpeng at 6,100 units and Tesla at 22,900 units. Read more…
Tesla’s upcoming FSD V12 is two weeks away according to Musk
There is no doubt even for a minute that Tesla remains a name synonymous with innovation. Regardless of delays and broken promises – credit where credit is due. On occasion though, we all run short on patience. The electric car giant has yet again sparked interest with the announcement of its Full Self-Driving (FSD) Version 12, touted as the most advanced version yet. As Elon Musk, Tesla’s enigmatic CEO, hints at its release “in about two weeks,” the automotive world buzzes with speculation and a fair dose of skepticism. The anticipation aligns intriguingly with the scheduled delivery… Read more…
Tesla raises basic Model 3, Model Y prices slightly in China
This is a continuation of Tesla’s price hike last week, when it raised the prices of the long-range versions of the Model 3 and Model Y slightly on November 9 in China. Read more…
BYD reportedly to supply batteries for some China-made Audi models
Audi’s models, including the Q6L e-tron that will begin mass production in China next year will be powered by BYD’s blade batteries as well as CATL’s ternary batteries, according to local media. Read more…
Volvo to acquire Proterra’s battery business
Proterra’s filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection was a shock to the EV industry, but the blow was softened by the company’s assurance that it would either recapitalize its businesses or sell them off. Now the first step in that process appears to have taken place—the Volvo Group has been selected as the winning bidder… Read more…
Mercedes EQE SUV and EQS SUV get automated driverless valet parking
Today Mercedes announced that its EQE SUV and EQS SUV models are now capable of Automated Valet Parking, joining the EQE and EQS which already had the feature. This means SAE Level 4 automated driverless parking, which sounds incredibly useful – because it would be, if you could use it anywhere. You’d basically exit the car and then send it off to park itself. But you can’t – use this anywhere, that is. The absolutely humongous catch here is that this system only works in literally one single place in the entire world: at the parking garage P6 at Stuttgart Airport. That’s it, for now at… Read more…
UAW win helps nonunion workers too as Hyundai, Toyota, Honda hike pay
Hyundai has announced that it will raise factory worker pay by 25% after UAW’s historic strike wins, in which it earned +25% pay increases at all of the Big Three American automakers. After Toyota and Honda did the same recently, this shows how union wins tend to affect entire industries, raising conditions for even nonunionized companies who have to compete for workers. Read more…
Rivian brings on former Stellantis exec to aid in scaling EV production
California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) announced Monday it’s bringing on Carlo Materazzo as vice president of logistics. Materazzo comes to Rivian with over 20 years of auto experience as the EV maker continues ramping production. Read more…
Florida is getting a new solar microgrid community
The city of Lakeland, Florida, has approved 77 homes featuring solar and storage that will be linked together to form a community microgrid. Read more…
Quick Charge Podcast: November 13, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Read more…
Can The Reborn Karma Automotive Pull It Off This Time?
Karma’s new three-car lineup looks incredibly exciting. But the brand has a long way to go to overcome a rocky past. Read more…
Possible Lucid Pickup Truck Seen In Clay Model Form
It could be a design study. It could be a future model. Either way, we sort of want one. Read more…
How The Volvo EX30’s Minimalist Interface Feels To Operate
Reducing weight, deleting components, and recycled materials make it work. But not without some tradeoffs. Read more…
Aventon Abound cargo e-bike hits $1,524, Anker C1000 power station $250 off, more
A new all-time low on Aventon’s Abound cargo e-bike is headlining all of the early Black Friday deals this week, as it hits $1,524. If the $675 in savings wasn’t already good enough, you’re also getting an extra $634 in bundled accessories in the box. You can also today, while locking in deals on a collection of other EVs.. Read more…
Jackery’s new Explorer 100 Plus power station may be tiny, but it can still refuel with solar panels
Jackery today is launching a new portable power station. Its new Explorer 100 Plus is launching as the company’s most compact and portable solution yet, bringing much of its usual feature set to an even .. Read more…
