Geely Galaxy began pre-sales of the M9 in China on August 23, with a starting price of just RMB 193,800 ($27,130).
The M9’s price is half that of Li Auto’s Li L9 EREV, yet it offers comparable dimensions.
Nio’s William Li cautions weak EV industry in Q1 2026 as China’s tax incentive drops
For industry demand, achieving even half of this year’s fourth-quarter levels in the first quarter of next year would be a positive outcome, Li said.
The tapering of purchase tax incentives is expected to trigger significant front-loading of demand in the fourth quarter.
ProLogium and CEA present recyclable solid-state battery module
Taiwanese company ProLogium Technology and French research organisation CEA are jointly developing a solid-state battery module designed for easy disassembly and recycling. The prototype, aimed at the automotive sector, will be presented at IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich. Read more…
New EV charging hub for Honolulu Airport
The Hawaiian city of Honolulu has just opened 20 new EV charging bays at the Daniel K. Inouye International Airport. The OpConnect Level 2 chargers will be available to the public 24/7. Read more…
BYD reportedly cut sales target to 4.6 million units
BYD has reportedly lowered its annual sales target from 5.5 to 4.6 million vehicles. Signs had already emerged that the company would struggle to reach the initial goal. In August, BYD reduced production for the second consecutive month. Read more…
New Tesla development centre planned in Berlin
Tesla is setting up a new European development centre in southeastern Berlin, namely in the district of Köpenick. The site will focus on material research as well as vehicle and drive development – plans that have long been in the pipeline. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to officially launch U8L SUV on Sept 12
Yangwang began pre-sales for the U8L in late July, priced at RMB 1.3 million ($182,030).
Yangwang sold 405 vehicles in August, marking a 30.65 percent year-on-year increase and a 19.47 percent rise from July.
Geely Galaxy to debut Starshine 6 hybrid sedan on Sept 5
Geely Galaxy said the Starshine 6 will be a landmark hybrid family sedan leader.
The model is expected to be priced below the discounted starting price of RMB 115,800 ($16,190) for the larger Starshine 8 hybrid sedan launched in May.
Mini reveals two wildly different JCW concepts
In a surprising collaboration with the lifestyle and custom motorcycle brand Deus Ex Machina, Mini has unleashed two one-off concepts based on its high-performance John Cooper Works models. Named Machina and Skeg, these cars are a visual feast of aggressive styling, but they represent two very different philosophies. Leading the charge for the future of electric cars is the Skeg,… Read more…
Nio’s tech service revenue primarily comes from McLaren, William Li says
Nio has confirmed for the first time that the company works with McLaren and has received technical service revenue from the automaker.
Nio and McLaren began collaborating in the first quarter, with more cooperation occurring in the second quarter.
Xpeng’s next-gen P7 electric sedan makes European premiere
Xpeng has brought its next-generation P7 to Europe, just as deliveries of the electric sedan began domestically in China.
Xpeng expects its September deliveries to surpass the 40,000-unit mark.
BYD cuts 2025 sales target to 4.6 million from 5.5 million, report says
BYD is feeling increasing competitive pressure from rivals such as Geely and Leapmotor, Reuters said. Read more…
Toshiba launches 650 V SiC MOSFETs in TOLL packages for EV charging and power electronics
Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation has introduced three 650 V silicon carbide (SiC) metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) that use its third-generation SiC technology in surface-mount TOLL packages. These new devices, part numbers TW027U65C, TW048U65C, and TW083U65C, are designed for industrial power electronics with initial volume shipments beginning August 2025. The company reports that these… Read more…
Moon Five receives $3.4 million grant to deploy over 450 EV chargers in California apartments
Moon Five Technologies has announced plans to install more than 450 EV charging units at multifamily properties in Los Angeles and San Francisco, following a $3.4 million grant from the California Energy Commission under the REACH 3.0 program. This initiative is focused on providing EV charging access to underserved communities, particularly renters in disadvantaged areas,… Read more…
Tesla Model Y L averages nearly 10,000 daily orders in China since launch, report says
Since its launch on August 19, orders for the Model Y L have reached 120,000 units, averaging nearly 10,000 orders per day, according to a local media report.
From October 2024 to August 2025, Tesla China’s monthly sales volume, including exports, declined year-on-year every month except June.
Volkswagen revamps its EV naming strategy, ID. Polo and ID. Polo GTI are coming
If you’ve been wondering, for years, how a VW ID.3 or ID.4 compares to a Golf or a Polo, you won’t have to wonder much longer. Today the brand has announced a revamp of its EV naming strategy, and it’s bringing its iconic names into the fray. The ID. 2all concept will become the ID. Polo when it enters series… Read more…
Electric Bike Co. Model C and J e-bikes at $1,499 annual lows, Exclusive refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X station $377, Heybike, and much more
The savings train is still on the Labor Day track, as Electric Bike Co. extends its holiday flash sale on the Model J e-bike while adding the Model C e-bike with BMX handlebars to the mix – with both models now down at $1,499 after using the provided promo codes. From there, we secured an exclusive deal for a refurbished Anker SOLIX C1000X Portable Power Station at $377, and Heybike has switched to its End of Summer Sale, which is offering the second-ever chance on the Mars 2.0 Folding Fat-Tire e-bike extra battery bundle at its $1,199 low. We also have Govee’s latest outdoor garden lights returning to their second-best price, Worx’s 20V 5-inch mini chainsaw, and more waiting for you below. Plus, there are all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, with ongoing Labor Day deals still available in our curated holiday Green Deals hub here. Read more…
The Kia EV5 is the affordable electric SUV we want, but can’t have
Kia launched the EV5 in South Korea, its stylish new Sportage-sized electric SUV. With prices starting at just $35,000, the Kia EV5 arrives as an affordable SUV that’s built for the masses. But those in the US may never get to see it. Read more…
Volvo officially announces EX60 unveiling date
Today, Volvo has officially announced the unveiling date for the EX60: January 21, 2026. The event will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, and will be livestreamed from there. Volvo says the EX60, whose silhouette you can see in the teaser image below, will be the first car built on its “latest technology base”, which means it will deliver “a longer… Read more…
The slickest electric outboard for small boats just launched with more power
European electric boating brand Remigo has just pulled the wraps off its next-generation outboard motor, the RemigoOne Neo. Building on the success of the original RemigoOne, the Neo brings a mix of extra power, intelligent controls, and refined design to the lightweight electric outboard market. Read more…
