The high-performance variant of Tesla’s updated Model Y, part of the “Juniper” refresh, has been spotted for the first time on public roads completely undisguised, revealing key styling changes that set it apart from its more sedate siblings. Just when you thought the electric car world couldn’t get any more predictable, Tesla pulls the camouflage off its latest creation, the… Read more…
BYD to take over EV distribution in Australia
From July 2025, BYD will handle the distribution of its EVs and plug-in hybrids in Australia, taking over from EV Direct. The move comes a year ahead of schedule and is set to streamline operations, expand the retail network, and accelerate EV adoption across the country. Read more…
Antonio Filosa takes office as Stellantis CEO – new leadership team announced
Just a few weeks after being named successor to outgoing Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares, who stepped down in December, Antonio Filosa has officially taken up his post. His first official act as the new CEO has been to appoint his executive team. No longer part of that team is Chief Purchasing Officer Maxime Picat, who is now seen as a potential candidate for the top job at Renault. Read more…
Wolfspeed to file for bankruptcy in the USA
The US chip manufacturer Wolfspeed wanted to expand in Germany with chips for electric cars. The company has now reached an agreement with its creditors and has presented plans for restructuring. Accordingly, the company intends to file for insolvency in the USA and thus reduce its debts by 70 per cent. Read more…
Amazon takes 5,000 electric delivery vans from Mercedes
Amazon is expanding its European fleet with a further 5,000 electric vans from Mercedes-Benz Vans. The all-electric eVito and eSprinter are to be handed over to Amazon’s delivery partners in five countries. Including Germany. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks introduces circular economy
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is introducing a CB400 high-voltage exchange battery as a resource-efficient alternative to replacing used batteries with new ones. At launch, the batteries are available for eActros 300/400 models, but the programme is to be expanded. Read more…
Octopus Energy and BYD launch UK’s first V2G bundle
Octopus Energy and BYD have launched the UK’s first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) bundle. The all-in-one package includes a V2G-capable BYD Dolphin, bi-directional charger and smart tariff – offering drivers completely free home charging and turning EVs into flexible energy assets. Read more…
Vivo’s upcoming X Fold5 wants to tear down walls with new car integration
The upcoming Vivo X Fold5 is an ambitious attempt to bridge technological divides, connecting to your car and, surprisingly, even to Apple’s exclusive ecosystem. Set for a June 25 debut, this new electric car-friendly device is packed with features that challenge the conventional boundaries of mobile technology. Vivo is making a bold play in the world of electric cars and… Read more…
BYD Zhengzhou, BYD’s 7th car carrier, begins sea trials
BYD Zhengzhou can carry 7,000 vehicles and is expected to be delivered to BYD next month.
To date, BYD’s fleet has transported over 70,000 of the company’s NEVs to destinations worldwide.
BNEF forecast: Global EV market to grow by a quarter in 2025
BloombergNEF has published its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2025. The market researchers expect that nearly 22 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars will be sold this year – a quarter more than in 2024. However, with regard to the US market, the analysts have lowered expectations – both in the short and long term. Read more…
BNEF forecast: Global EV market to grow by a quarter in 2025
BloombergNEF has published its electric vehicle sales forecast for 2025. The market researchers expect that nearly 22 million battery-electric and plug-in hybrid passenger cars will be sold this year – a quarter more than in 2024. However, with regard to the US market, the analysts have lowered expectations – both in the short and long term. Read more…
Xiaomi expands EV manufacturing footprint with new Beijing land acquisition
Xiaomi’s EV ambitions accelerate as it has secured a 485,000 m² land parcel in Beijing’s Yizhuang. The plot will likely house the third phase of its intelligent electric vehicle plant, reinforcing Xiaomi’s push into China’s competitive EV landscape. Read more…
BYD Changsha sets sail, as BYD’s sixth car carrier joins fleet
BYD’s sixth car carrier, BYD Changsha, set sail today, just days after BYD Xi’an entered service.
The BYD Changsha is the third car carrier with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles after the BYD Shenzhen and BYD Xi’an.
Tesla asks NHTSA to hide its response to Robotaxi questions
Tesla has requested that NHTSA withhold its response to the numerous questions the regulators had about its recent Robotaxi launch. Read more…
BYD Xi’an to carry 7,000 cars to Europe on maiden voyage
About 7,000 NEVs are being loaded onto the BYD Xi’an car carrier, which will sail to countries including the UK, Italy, Spain, and Belgium, BYD said.
The BYD Xi’an was delivered to BYD and began its maiden voyage on June 21.
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jun 22: Nio 3,250, Tesla 13,800, Xiaomi 4,600
Nio Inc, including the Nio, Onvo, and Firefly brands, saw 5,170 insurance registrations in China last week, up 9.30 percent from the previous week.
Tesla’s insurance registrations in China last week decreased by 10.97 percent from the previous week’s 15,500 units.
Tesla offers a monthly subscription to solve a common problem
There are few sounds more jarring to a driver than a rock smacking the windshield at highway speeds. This gut-wrenching moment is often followed by the discovery of a new chip or a crack snaking its way across the glass. As all Tesla owners know, this common annoyance can quickly become an expensive headache, with replacement costs often soaring past… Read more…
These are the EVs that lose the least range in extreme heat
With much of the US sweltering under a record-breaking heat dome, many EV buyers and owners are left wondering how their favorite electric cars perform in extreme summer temperatures. A new study tracking over 29,700 electric cars in real-world conditions provides the answers, and we’re sharing them here: these are the EVs that handle the summer heat best. Read more…
Nio Firefly launches BaaS plan, lowering purchase threshold by over 30%
Firefly launched BaaS car purchase plan, lowering starting price to RMB 79,800 ($11,120), a drop of over 30 percent from the starting price that includes the battery pack.
Firefly originally planned to launch its BaaS pland on August 1.
China sees 33% drop in car imports in Jan-May, with US cars plummeting 48%
In January-May, China imported 180,000 cars, down 33 percent year-on-year, marking a rare sharp decline for January-May in recent years.
During this period, imports of US cars to China dropped to 18,849 units, a year-on-year decrease of 48 percent, with the decline continuing in May.
