It seems Tesla is just relentless with its price cuts, and now the company has taken the time to explain its reasoning. More…
More Tesla Price Cuts, Up To 10% Off In Europe And Other Areas
Zeekr X tackles Model Y with sub-$30,000 price, tech twists
Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr brand this week unveiled its third model, a nearly Tesla Model Y-sized crossover that will sell for less than $30,000 in its home market. The Zeekr X follows the 009 van and the 001, a hatchback based on a concept originally badged for Geely’s Lynk & Co. brand, in the all-electric Zeekr brand’s lineup… More…
Kenya secures EU funding to build electric bus line in Nairobi
The African nation of Kenya has secured a $377 million fund from a consortium of European agencies to build “East Africa’s first electric bus lane”. The funding is split as follows according to the deal: the EU is to provide $48.79 million in grants, while the European Investment Bank (EIB) and French Development Agency (AFD) […] More…
Lucid (LCID) EV deliveries slip in Q1, suggesting weaker-than-expected demand
EV startup Lucid Motors (LCID) revealed Q1 production and delivery numbers Thursday showing weaker-than-expected results as competition in the electric vehicle market heats up. More…
SVOLT to build five battery cell plants in Europe
The battery manufacturer SVOLT, which emerged from the Chinese carmaker Great Wall, is reportedly planning to build five battery cell factories in Europe. Two are confirmed for Germany so far. This is reported by Bloomberg with reference to statements by Kai-Uwe Wollenhaupt, head of SVOLT Europe. According to the report, talks are said to be […] More…
Neta Automobile unveils new electric GT
The Chinese automobile manufacturer Neta Automobile has presented a new battery-electric, two-door sports car named Neta GT, which is to be released in the first half of 2023. This will be the Hozon-owned EV manufacturers’ fourth vehicle model, following the Neta S, which was initially announced last year, and the Neta U and Neta V […] More…
Nissan considers dropping out of Renault partnership
According to an agency report, the Japanese carmaker Nissan is pushing ahead with its growth plans in areas such as software and electric vehicles independently of alliance partner Renault. The two companies had recently officially agreed on closer cooperation. At the beginning of February 2023, the manufacturer alliance of Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi announced a […] More…
Lucid Air Deliveries Almost Quadrupled In Q1 2023
However, the production and sales results are lower than in the fourth quarter. More…
StoreDot’s Smaller Fast-Charging Battery Packs May Increase EV Adoption
The company’s silicon-dominant EV batteries could be a game-changer if they work as advertised. More…
Elon Musk Becomes Twitter’s Most Followed Account
The title was held for many years by former President Barack Obama. More…
Chipotle, Kia EVs, New Car Prices, And EPA: Top EV News Apr 14, 2023
It was a big work week for EV news, and we’ve gathered some top stories here for your to share. More…
Possible Tesla Model 3 Refresh Leaked, Cheaper Tesla Model Y Offered
Also, Zeeker X headed to Europe with low price tag. More…
Bike Manufacturer Ibis Announces Lifetime Warranty On Frames And Wheels
This applies to all frames and wheels purchased after January 1, 2023. More…
Battery firm: Faster-charging cells could cut EV cost and weight
StoreDot claims its fast-charging battery tech will allow automakers to design EVs with smaller battery packs—saving cost and weight. The argument seems to be that, by enabling what the company calls “extreme fast charging,” allowing more frequent recharges with less inconvenience, automakers won’t need to rely as much on larger battery… More…
BYD customers to get Shell discounts in Europe
BYD Europe and Shell EV Charging Solutions have entered into a cooperation to offer at least 100,000 BYD customers in Europe access to DC and HPC charging on the Shell Recharge network with special conditions. Those who purchase a BYD all-electric car or plug-in hybrid will receive a so-called Platinum membership to the Shell Recharge […] More…
Tesla cuts prices on Model 3, Model Y by up to 10% in Europe, elsewhere
Tesla has followed up on recent price cuts in the US with significant price drops on the Model 3 and Model Y in Europe, up to 10% depending on the model and market. Price cuts also reached Israel and Singapore. More…
Geely subsidiary Zeekr launches compact EV in China
Zeekr has presented its third electric vehicle model. The design of the Zeekr X has been known since February. With the premiere, there are now also the technical specifications of the compact model, which are hardly surprising in view of the Geely Group. Like the first two Zeekr models 001 and 009, the Zeekr X […] More…
Dutch-German research project to develop batteries
The Centre for Solar Energy and Hydrogen Research Baden-Württemberg (ZSW) in Germany and the Dutch institute TNO of the Holst Centre have agreed to jointly develop lithium-ion batteries for the European automotive industry. According to the ZSW, the cross-border research project will initially focus on improving existing lithium-ion batteries. The starting point of ZSW and […] More…
Tesla lowers prices in Europe
Tesla has lowered the prices for all models in Europe. This means that not only the Model 3 and Model Y are affected, but also the upper-range Model S and Model X series have become cheaper. In addition, the Model Y should soon also be available in Turkey. In the case of the Model 3, […] More…
Faraday Future to deliver first FF91 at the end of June
There is another delay at Faraday Future: about two weeks after the start of production, Faraday Future has postponed the first delivery until the end of the second quarter. However, the future of the company is not yet secure – Faraday needs further capital to ramp up production. According to Faraday, some suppliers have informed […] More…
