Circle K, which operates around 760 fuel and service stations across Sweden, has just opened the country’s first charger with a 1000kW (1MW) capacity. Read more…
‘A New Silhouette’: Ford’s $30,000 EV Truck Will Be Something Very Different
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the upcoming $30,000 mid-size pickup is “really not a pickup.” Confused? Join the club. Lire la suite…
Why Ford’s CEO Doesn’t Love Apple CarPlay Ultra
Jim Farley said Ford is considering Apple’s all-in-one software solution, but that he didn’t like “the execution in round one.” Lire la suite…
500 electric school buses for the LA 2025 Olympics
The electric bus company, Highland Electric Fleets, has been selected by the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Olympics as the official provider of electric school buses. A fleet of 500 battery-electric buses will be deployed during the games as stakeholder transport. Read more…
What It Really Costs To Road Trip Europe In An EV
There are enough fast chargers in Europe to make an EV road trip easy and quick, but how much does it cost? Lire la suite…
China EV registrations for week ending Sept 28: Nio Inc 10,800, Tesla 19,300, Xiaomi 11,000
The Nio main brand recorded 5,200 insurance registrations last week, with Onvo at 3,800 and Firefly at 1,800. Read more…
US tax credit for electric cars ends
As of today, the tax credit for purchasing electric cars, both new and used, has expired in the US. Some manufacturers are now apparently trying to make the subsidy available for a little longer through their dealers. Read more…
France is accepting new applications for social leasing of electric cars
After France promoted the purchase of around 50,000 electric cars by low-income earners for the first time last year as part of a social leasing program, the program is now entering its second phase. Applications can be submitted immediately. Read more…
Nio begins deliveries of ET9 Horizon Edition
The ET9 Horizon Edition, priced from RMB 818,000 ($114,900), represents Nio’s latest push in exploring the ultra-luxury market.
Nio delivered 92 ET9 units in August, bringing cumulative deliveries to 2,065 units.
CATL’s lithium mine reserve report approved, moving closer to resuming production, report says
CATL’s Jianxiawo mine has now received reserve approval, bringing it one step closer to obtaining a mining permit and restarting production, Bloomberg reported.
CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
CATL’s lithium mine reserve report approved, moving closer to resuming production, report says
CATL’s Jianxiawo mine has now received reserve approval, bringing it one step closer to obtaining a mining permit and restarting production, Bloomberg reported.
CATL suspended production at the Jianxiawo lithium mine on August 10 due to the expiration of a key mining permit.
The Mercedes-Benz EQB Is Dead
The German marque’s only seven-seater electric crossover has been retired, but a replacement is already on its way. Lire la suite…
Li Auto follows Nio in guaranteeing tax benefit for new model i6
Li Auto has pledged to cover potential vehicle purchase tax benefit losses for customers who order the Li i6 before October 31.
Nio previously committed to covering potential tax incentive losses for customers purchasing the ES8 before December 31.
Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…
Xiaomi’s recipe for a new EV: buy three Teslas and take them apart
It is often said that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. For Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, that flattery involves wrenches, screwdrivers, and a deep dive into the competition’s nuts and bolts. The company’s chief executive, Lei Jun, confirmed what many in the industry suspected: to build its new YU7 electric SUV, Xiaomi started by buying three of its biggest… Read more…
BYD reaches 1,000th electric bus production milestone in Hungary
BYD plans to expand its Hungarian bus factory with an additional 29,000 square meters of production facilities, increasing annual capacity for electric buses and trucks.
BYD electric buses have been in the European market for over a decade, operating in more than 160 cities across 26 countries.
The US’s first lithium from oilfield wastewater is coming this year
Element3 just raised a fresh round of funding to launch the first US commercial lithium extraction plants, and it’s sourcing the lithium from oil and gas wastewater in Texas. That’s a big deal because it means there will be a domestic lithium supply for EVs and battery storage within a few months. Read more…
BYD to get 20% of its 2025 sales overseas, forecast suggests
The Chinese newspaper South China Morning Post has published a forecast that 20% of BYD’s global sales in 2025 will be attributed to exports. It’s estimated that the carmaker will make 800,000 to 1 million deliveries outside of China this year, which is about 20% of the projected 4.6 million total sales. Still, the 4.6 million forecast is adjusted by… Read more…
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max and Ultra stations launch with up to $2,000 savings + FREE gear from $759, Bluetti Early Prime Day Sale, more
We’ve got an exciting launch kicking off this week’s Green Deals, with EcoFlow’s DELTA 3 series expanding to include the new DELTA 3 Max and DELTA 3 Ultra power stations with up to $2,000 in early-bird savings and FREE bundled gear starting from $759. Right behind those is Bluetti’s fresh Early Prime Day Sale with up to 63% discounts and some select exclusive savings, which is seeing the latest Apex 300 station dropping to a new $1,394 low, among many other offers. There’s also some savings to be had on an EGO chainsaw package, as well as 60V Greenworks snow blowers, and other ongoing Early Prime Day savings waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals from last week collected at the bottom of the page, rounded together within our latest edition of Electrified Weekly.. Read more…
Tesla launches first full V4 Supercharger station with 500 kW capacity
Tesla has finally turned on its first full V4 Supercharger (stalls plus cabinets), capable of 500 kW charging, marking the end of a confusing rollout of the next-generation chargers over the last three years. Read more…
