The launch of the Tesla Model 3 refresh in North America might finally be close as we learn that the automaker is sneakily testing Fremont-built Model 3 HIghland in the US. Read more…
Kentucky electric cars now pay two taxes where gas cars only pay one
As of January 1st, Kentucky has implemented not one but two new taxes on electric vehicles, both of which are individually higher than what gas vehicles pay on similar units of energy. Read more…
SAE International lays foundation to implement Tesla’s NACS connector standard
Charging providers and automakers have rushed to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS), which features a simpler and more compact connector than the brand-neutral CCS. In fact, the enthusiasm for NACS has been so great that the market has outrun the standards-adoption process. SAE International has now taken a major step towards bridging that… Read more…
Why terminal tractors are the best first choice to electrify
In a recent Charged webinar, Dave Schaller, Industry Engagement Director at the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) presented 10 electric truck case studies—real-world examples of how companies are benefitting from deploying EVs. The 10 examples cover a wide variety of use cases, including one that’s often cited as the perfect use case for… Read more…
Legacy EV launches 100 V EV training bench for educators
Legacy EV, a provider of EV conversion kits, components and training, has launched a 100 V EV Training Bench. The bench is a fully assembled and functional EV powertrain designed to teach hands-on EV fundamentals to students and industry professionals. The bench is reusable year after year across multiple class sections, and can be used… Read more…
Zapgo receives £26 million to install EV chargers in the UK
Newly launched UK-based EV charge point operator Zapgo has commenced operations after a £25 million investment by Toronto-based OPTrust and additional funding from Zapgo’s management team and founders, Kingsley Capital Partners. The company’s target is to install a total of 4,000 rapid (50-99 kW) and high-power (>100 kW) chargers in underserved UK locations. “We look forward… Read more…
Here are the only Tesla vehicles that now have access to the $7,500 EV incentive
Tesla has officially revealed its electric vehicles that still retain access to the $7,500 federal incentive following the rule changes in 2024. Read more…
BYD Dec sales breakdown: Song 84,039 units, Seagull 50,525 units
The Yangwang brand delivered 1,593 vehicles and Fang Cheng Bao 5,086 vehicles in December. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito delivers record 24,468 cars in Dec
Aito said it is ramping up delivery capacity, which is expected to top 30,000 vehicles in a single month beginning in 2024, as it secures more than 120,000 firm orders for the new M7. Read more…
Polestar 3 Range, Specs And Pricing Overview
The new model is expected to arrive in mid-2024. Read more…
Xpeng officially launches X9 MPV with focus on families
The X9 starts at RMB 359,800, which is RMB 28,200 lower than the pre-sale price, and Xpeng said the MPV is a high-value family vehicle in the RMB 350,000 class. Read more…
Gas prices due to drop in 2024, as EVs plug into cleaner energy
The cost of gasoline and the carbon footprint of EVs could both fall in the new year. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects combined electricity generation from solar and wind to exceed coal for the first time in 2024. Solar alone is expected to increase 39% from 2023 thanks to continual increases in generating capacity… Read more…
BYD sells record 341,043 NEVs in Dec, reaches full-year 3 million target
For the full year 2023, BYD sold 3,024,417 NEVs, reaching its full-year target of 3 million. Read more…
Snow e-biking like a pro: 10 insider tips for riding your electric bike this winter
Riding an e-bike in the snow can be an exhilarating experience, but it also poses unique challenges. The combination of electric power and snowy conditions requires a different approach to make sure you’re staying safe while having a blast. Here are ten tips to help you navigate the winter wonderland on your e-bike this year. Read more…
Xpeng delivers record 20,115 cars in Dec, exceeding 20,000 for 3rd straight month
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Nio delivers 18,012 cars in Dec, up 12.86% from Nov
Nio delivered 18,012 vehicles in December, up 12.86 percent from November and up 13.89 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Leapmotor delivers record 18,618 cars in Dec
Leapmotor will showcase its in-house developed technologies at an event on January 10, when pre-sales of its first global model, the C10, will begin. Read more…
Nio allows Chinese owners of cars purchased on its BaaS model to buy out battery
Owners of vehicles with purchase invoice dates on or after January 1, 2024 will only be eligible to buy out the battery packs after one year. Read more…
BYD continues to offer limited-time discounts on some models
Customers who buy the Frigate 07 between January 1 and January 31 will get a discount of RMB 18,000, which is up to RMB 7,000 for the Seal series. Read more…
Zeekr delivers record 13,476 cars in Dec, Zeekr 007 deliveries begin
For the full year 2023, Zeekr delivered 118,685 vehicles, a 64.98 percent increase year-on-year. Read more…
