Tesla announced it has officially started the sales of the updated Model 3 in China, retaining the pre-sale prices from last month. For those out of the loop – RMB 259,900 (€33,100) for the rear-wheel-drive version and RMB 295,900 (€37,700) for its dual-motor all-wheel-drive Long Range counterpart. The price tags are a notch higher than the sedan’s earlier basic version. Now, if you’re one of those keen beans ready to park this shiny new toy in your driveway, expect 6-9 weeks of waiting. Certainly not too bad, considering it’s very early days. The new Model 3 entry version promises… More…
Electra & Spie to install fast charging infrastructure in Belgium
Spie and Electra are teaming up to set up 21 fast-charging sites in Belgium. 21 new fast-charging sites are being built, each with three to six charging stations. Construction for the project began in September 2023. Read more…
Tesla To Take Its Time Building New Plant In Mexico Amid Economy Woes
Tesla wants to “get a sense of what the global economy is like before we go full tilt,” Elon Musk said on the Q3 earnings call. More…
Tesla Increased Model X Plaid Price By $5,000
Prices of the Model X Long Range AWD version or other models (3/Y/S) remain the same for now. More…
2024 Ferrari 296 Challenge, 2025 Lucid Gravity: Today’s Car News
Ferrari’s 296 GTB supercar is the basis of the newest race car to serve in the one-make Ferrari Challenge race series. The 296 Challenge race car was revealed on Thursday with 690 hp extracted from the road car’s V-6 engine, all without resorting to electrification. EV startup Lucid is just weeks away from revealing its first SUV. Called the… More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Mechanic’s Review Shows There’s Room For Improvement
He says that the powertrain feels rudimentary compared to the Tesla Model 3. More…
Cruise, GM, and Honda to offer autonomous ridesharing in Japan
The three companies want to set up a joint venture to offer the self-driving ridehail service in Japan in early 2027. After starting with a fleet of 12 autonomous Cruise Origins in the country’s capital, the service could be expanded to include other cities. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Might Get Ludicrous Trim With Sport Suspension And Brakes
That’s just one step below Plaid. More…
Bird Reinvents Itself With New Urban-Focused E-Bikes
The brand has accessibility in mind, offering multiple frame configurations at an affordable price. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Production Hell, Cheap Model Ys, GM Delays EV Trucks, Tesla Q3
The Cybertruck gets an official delivery date and we also discuss some tips for prolonging battery life. More…
Chinese EV battery maker Rept plans HK IPO
By the end of 2022, Rept had a production capacity of 35.2 GWh, and by 2025 it is expected to have a capacity of more than 150 GWh. Read more…
Jeep Avenger review
By the time Jeep’s first electric vehicle, the Avenger went on sale it had already been decorated with the titles such as “European Car of the Year 2023” and “Women’s World Car of the Year”. But is there substance to these awards or is this just a case of Jeep leveraging a few PR connections. Our review aims to find out if the Avenger truly stands above its competition. The Jeep Avenger is a small SUV with FWD and a 54 kWh battery. It fits in the segment of the most popular vehicles on the planet right now, which means it will face some fierce competition both from its Stellantis… More…
China places export tariffs on graphite
China is introducing new export tariffs for graphite, which is an important battery resource. The type of graphite is specifically the one used for battery production, as other less sensitive types of graphite, which are used in steel production, for example, are not subject to export controls. Read more…
Kempower to deliver EV chargers to Milence
The Finish charge point provider will deliver DC charging solutions for the European electric truck charging network Milence. The first CCS charging stations will be delivered before the end of the year. Read more…
Here’s How Motor Trend’s Tesla Model 3 Highland 70 MPH Range Test Went
With the battery charged at 95 percent, the single-motor Model 3 RWD covered 211 miles and the dual-motor Model 3 Long Range 250 miles. More…
Germany approves bond for Northvolt factory in Heide
The German Federal Government has allocated an additional 600 million euros for Northvolt’s battery cell factory in the north of the country. Specifically, this concerns the guarantee of a convertible bond. Read more…
ChargePoint start rolling out NACS connectors
The company will offer NACS conversion kits for existing AC and DC chargers in the US from next month, as well as a Wallbox with the Tesla plug. Read more…
Lancia’s electric flagship will be a fastback saloon
Lancia has given more details about its electric flagship planned for 2026. It will be a nearly 4.70-metre-long fastback that will use the Stellantis STLA Medium platform and offer a range of more than 700 kilometres. So far, there is only one hint about the model’s name. Read more…
BMW to use Allegro’s integrated circuits for its inverter systems
The BMW Group has selected US-based Allegro MicroSystems as the sole supplier of integrated Current Sensor integrated circuits (ICs) for its traction inverter systems. As a result, all electric BMWs will run on Allegro components. Read more…
Why Yamaha’s wild new electric bike has two-wheel drive
Yamaha is set to unveil an impressive new electric bicycle design in the coming days. In addition to a futuristic appearance, several key innovations in the Yamaha Y-01W AWD fly in the face of accepted norms in the e-bike industry. More…
