Fisker on Thursday said it would add franchised dealerships alongside company-owned showrooms, pivoting away from the pure direct-sales model previously discussed. “We are evolving our business model and intend to add as many as 50 dealer partners in the U.S. and Canada and a similar number of dealer locations in Europe this year,” CEO Henrik… Read more…
JAC’s Yiwei brand starts delivering EVs equipped with sodium-ion batteries
The sodium-ion battery-equipped model has a battery pack capacity of 23.2 kWh, a CLTC range of 230 km, and can be charged from 10 percent to 80 percent in 20 minutes. Read more…
New Tesla Model Y, Model S And Model X Cars Have Reduced EPA Range Ratings
The change is primarily associated with the testing method, which will affect other EVs. Read more…
Geely intensifies competition in China’s EV space with launch of Galaxy lineup’s 1st electric sedan E8
Geely Auto aims to target the market with the broadest potential user base with the Galaxy E8 and accelerate the replacement of conventional internal combustion engine vehicles. Read more…
MG Motor launches on the Finnish market
The SAIC brand MG Motor is expanding its distribution of electric and hybrid cars in Europe to Finland. The Hedin Mobility Group, which has already been organising sales for MG in Sweden since 2021, will serve as a partner for the Finnish market. Read more…
Around half a million new electric cars registered in Germany in 2023
Growth declined slightly – and yet the electric car is beating the diesel in Germany: with over 500,000 new electric cars, the electric drive has established itself on German roads, while plug-in hybrids are on the decline. Here is all the data on the 2023 annual figures. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Falls 20% Short Of Its Advertised Range In Real-World Test
A dual-motor Foundation Series unit with all-terrain tires was driven through the night until its battery died. Read more…
IF Metall suggests Tesla follow Amazon’s example in Sweden
The strikes against Tesla in Sweden triggered by the IF Metall trade union are continuing into the new year. To start the proceedings off, the trade union has suggested a solution that could potentially end the conflict. Read more…
The Tesla Model 3 Was The Most Popular Used EV In The U.S. In 2023
The aging Model S and Model X are losing popularity, however, and were replaced by the Chevrolet Bolt EV and the Nissan Leaf. Read more…
Here Are Some Of Our Favorite E-Bike Innovations Of 2023
E-bikes are charging ahead when it comes to tech and performance. Read more…
Tesla adds two new colors to the US Model Y – Stealth Grey and Ultra Red
Last year, Tesla introduced the Quicksilver and Midnight Cherry Red to its European models, but they never reached US customers. Now Tesla is rolling out its Stealth Grey and Ultra Red colors to its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles in the US. Old Midnight Silver vs. New Stealth Grey These colors have been around in the Tesla configurator for… Read more…
OMV Petrom to become Romania’s biggest EV charging provider
Romanian Energy OMV Petrom will fully acquire Renovatio Asset Management, the owner of 400 EV charging points in the country. OMV Petrom will thus become the leading e-mobility provider in Romania. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.4 Made Up 11.5% Of Brand’s Total Sales In 2023
Q4 2023 showed weaker growth for VW, but all in all, the ID.4 had a very strong year. Read more…
2024 Electric Car Tax Credits, EV Sales And Cybertruck Charging
This week’s podcast welcomes the New Year with a lot of talk about how EV tax credits are changing, as well as some surprising sales results. Read more…
Nikola delivered 35 fuel cell trucks in 2023
In 2023, Nikola produced 42 and sold 35 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks. Of the seven trucks not delivered, three are being used in an extended field test with a fleet partner, while another two are in continued validation and engineering and the final two are being used for service training/customer demos. Read more…
Tesla Model Y range estimate reduced by 6%, becoming more realistic
Tesla has updated its Model Y EPA range estimates, lowering the range of its Long Range and Performance models by 6% in its online configurator. Read more…
Onsemi adds new SiC semiconductors to portfolio
US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi announces the availability of nine new versions of its EliteSiC PIMs that enable bidirectional charging for DC ultra-fast EV chargers and energy storage systems. The technology is more efficient purely silicon-based semiconductors. Read more…
BYD starts building sodium battery plant in China
BYD has started construction of its first factory for sodium-ion batteries in China. The factory in Xuzhou in Jiangsu province is designed for an annual production capacity of 30 gigawatt-hours. The start of construction follows just a few weeks after the official announcement of the project. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck real-world range test
A recent independent test has reveled the Tesla Cybertruck’s highway range. The electric pickup truck, supposedly a beacon of modern technology and sustainability, clocked in at 409 km of highway range, falling short of the 515 km promised according to the Environmental Protection Agency standards. Tesla pitched the Cybertruck as a game-changer, but the cold, hard numbers from the range… Read more…
Valeo to showcase wireless EV charging solution in Las Vegas
French automotive supplier Valeo will present Ineez Air Charging at CES 2024 in Las Vegas next week. The wireless charging solution with V2G functionality is suitable for all public and private charging locations. Read more…
