The launch of Xiaomi’s first electric car, the SU7, created a frenzy that looked more like a tech gadget drop than a vehicle release. Hopeful entrepreneurs and tech fans rushed to place deposits, not necessarily to drive the sleek new EV, but to sell their spot in the long production queue for a quick and hefty profit. For a moment,… Read more…
Huawei-backed Luxeed to switch to CATL batteries in some models due to CALB capacity constraints
This highlights potential supply crunches in China’s battery sector amid a recent surge of new vehicle launches.
Luxeed vehicle pricing remains unchanged despite CATL cells costing more than CALB’s.
BYD Denza to launch 5.2-meter N8L SUV on Oct 28
The Denza N8L large six-seat SUV targets the family vehicle market, with pre-sales pricing starting at RMB 319,800 ($44,890).
Measuring 5,200 mm in length, it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
BYD recalls 115,783 Tang and Yuan Pro EVs in China
BYD is recalling a total of 44,535 units of the 2015 Tang series cars due to the risk of failure in pure electric drive mode.
71,248 units of the Yuan Pro are being recalled due to the risk of water ingress into the power battery.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao to add new variants for 2 models after record Sept sales
Fang Cheng Bao will launch a long-range version for the Bao 5 SUV and a five-seat version for the Bao 8 SUV on October 20.
Fang Cheng Bao sold a record 24,121 vehicles in September, marking its first time surpassing the 20,000-unit mark.
Subaru teases Performance-E STI concept, giving hot hatch vibes
Subaru seems ready to reinvent its EV ambitions with a new hot hatch that will undoubtedly make people think back fondly to the days of the ICE powered Impreza WRX STI. The brand is now teasing a new concept dubbed Performance-E STI, which will be fully revealed at the Japan Mobility Show 2025, which starts on October 31. Subaru only… Read more…
‘World’s largest’ industrial heat battery is online and solar-powered
Rondo Energy has begun commercial operations of what it says is the world’s largest industrial heat battery – a 100 MWh system now operating at a Holmes Western Oil facility in California. Powered entirely by an onsite solar array, the system supplies constant high-pressure steam and heat to the plant, demonstrating how renewable energy can directly power heavy industry. Read more…
Americans Are Increasingly Open To Chinese Cars, Despite Geopolitical Tensions
Market analysis firm Auto Pacific found that Huawei, Xiaomi and BYD are the three Chinese brands most considered by Americans. Lire la suite…
Electrify America brings real-time charger availability to Google Maps
Electrify America has announced that real-time availability information for its EV chargers can now be found inside Google Maps. So you get up to the minute information about charging stations across the Electrify America network, right inside the most used mapping and navigation app. With the real-time availability data, you can make faster decisions about where to charge and how… Read more…
Tesla brings back ‘Mad Max’ ‘Full Self-Driving’ mode that ignores speed limits
Tesla has brought back its ‘Mad Max’ mode for its ‘Full Self-Driving (Supervised) that ignores speed limits amid several regulatory investigations into Tesla’s system being dangerous. Read more…
Electrify America is now posting live charger status on Google Maps
Electrify America’s real-time charger data is now displayed on Google Maps, so in addition to up-to-the-minute charger availability, its charging station listings now show connector types, charging speeds, and operational status. Read more…
China overcomes key barriers to unlocking all-solid-state EV batteries with 1,000 km range
All-solid-state batteries may be the key to unlocking longer range, faster charging, and overall more efficient electric vehicles. After a series of breakthroughs, scientists in China overcame several hurdles that have been holding the new EV battery tech from hitting the market. Read more…
Honda’s electric SUV crushed it in August with incentives topping $12,000
Honda’s electric SUV was the third most popular EV in the US in August, behind the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Offering over $12,000 in average incentives, the Honda Prologue scored big as buyers rushed to claim the federal EV tax credit. Read more…
Wallbox’s Quasar 2 bidirectional EV charger allows the Kia EV9 to power homes
EVSE manufacturer Wallbox has completed the first US residential installations of its Quasar 2 bidirectional EV charger. Six Quasar 2 units were deployed in Menifee, California, through a collaboration with Kia America and the University of California, Irvine. Bidirectional charging enables vehicle-to-home (V2H) applications, which offer several benefits for homeowners. Energy stored in an EV’s… Read more…
Video: Schaeffler’s all-solid-state battery module and other eMobility innovations
At this year’s Battery Show in Detroit, Charged spoke with four of Schaeffler’s subject-matter experts to explore the company’s innovations in electrification and energy storage. The discussion began with Rashid Farahati, Vice President of the Corporate Competence Center for the Americas. Farahati explained that while solid-state batteries promise higher energy density, safety and faster charging,… Read more…
Waybler’s new software helps to avoid EV charging demand charges
Demand charges—extra fees that utilities charge customers for causing spikes in power demand—are the bane of the EV charging industry. Charging providers take various peak-shaving measures to avoid these charges. Swedish tech company Waybler, noting that European electricity grids are increasingly imposing peak demand tariffs, has launched a new software product designed to avoid unnecessary… Read more…
Shenzhen Kehua unveils all-in-one EV fast chargers for the ASEAN market
Chinese EVSE manufacturer Shenzhen Kehua has launched a new line of DC fast chargers for the Southeast Asian (ASEAN) market. The new 60-180 kW and 240-400 kW standalone CE/CB-certified DC chargers are designed to suit a wide range of applications, including urban public charging, highway charging sites, electric truck and bus fleets, and other commercial… Read more…
New electric Porsche Cayenne goes through first range test
Porsche is almost finished with developing its first-ever all-electric Cayenne, and early tests show this new luxury electric SUV is something else entirely. Porsche’s newest addition to its growing EV portfolio is shaping up to be quite a powerhouse, especially when it comes to how far it can travel on a single charge. Test drives of prototypes of the 2026… Read more…
Automakers Saved Billions In Fines By Selling Plug-In Hybrids. They Weren’t Actually That Clean
Emissions projections didn’t account for one problem: Many owners don’t plug in their cars. Lire la suite…
Lectric Spooky Sale takes up to $762 off e-bike bundles + FREE mystery gifts, save up to exclusive $970 on refurbished Anker SOLIX units, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Lectric’s freshly launched Spooky Sale that is increasing savings on e-bike bundles up to $762 while also offering two FREE mystery gifts with select models. Among the lineup, we’re seeing Lectric’s XP4 750 Folding Utility e-bikes getting their largest bundles of up to $514 in free gear at $1,299, with plenty of other notable packages to jump on. From there, we also have up to $970 in exclusive savings on 10 refurbished Anker SOLIX power stations, solar bundles, and accessories starting from $113, as well as a spotlight on Segway’s ZT3 Pro All-Terrain Electric Scooter at its $850 low, Anker’s SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 station at its second-best pricing, a one-day-only deal on the EverFrost 2 58L Dual-Zone Electric Cooler, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Bluetti Pioneer Na(Sodium) power station launch with exclusive savings, the $1,116 in savings on Tenways’ largest AGO X e-bike bundle, and more. Read more…
