The new GLC electric crossover will be the first Mercedes-Benz to get the “face of the future.” Lire la suite…
The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV’s Grille Has 942 Illuminated Pixels
BYD passenger car sales in Japan exceed 5,000 units
The Sealion 07 EV, locally renamed Sealion 7, is the 5,000th passenger car sold by BYD in Japan. Read more…
Polestar’s China business hangs in the balance
Polestar’s sales operations in China have nearly ground to a halt. According to multiple media reports, the brand has ceased online sales and is now operating only a single direct-sales outlet across the entire country. The Geely-backed brand reportedly sold no vehicles locally in April and May. Read more…
Portugal ends EV charging contract requirement
Portugal’s Council of Ministers has approved a new legal framework for electric mobility, eliminating the requirement for users to hold contracts with energy suppliers. The reform introduces ad hoc payment, greater price transparency, and promotes market liberalisation. Read more…
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan surpasses 10,000 orders 67 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is one of the most expensive models launched by a domestic automaker, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600). Read more…
Faw Hongqi aims to launch its first flying car by 2029
Hongqi plans to commercialize manned flight by 2035.
Hongqi plans to build a flying car production plant in Shenzhen.
Ford secures £1 billion UK guarantee to expand EV exports
British government agency UK Export Finance has approved a £1 billion export development guarantee to Ford UK, supporting the manufacturer’s shift toward EV production. The facility aims to bolster Ford’s electrification plans, expand export operations, and secure thousands of jobs. Read more…
CATL signs deal to bring over 100,000 battery-swappable cars to Car Inc’s fleet
CATL and Car Inc will launch a pilot program this year and gradually deploy over 100,000 battery-swappable vehicles.
These vehicles will use CATL’s standardized #20 and #25 battery swap blocks, with a vehicle range of 400-600 km.
Arcfox sees first production cars of T1 SUV roll off line, pre-sales to begin in late Aug
Arcfox today saw the first production cars of its T1 compact electric SUV roll off the line, with pre-sales set to begin in late August. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in H1 2025: CATL 37.9%, BYD 17.8%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in the first half of 2025 stood at 280.8 GWh, accounting for 55.7 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share in January-June saw a slight decline compared to January-May, while BYD’s share saw a slight increase.
Li Auto tries to downplay controversy after i8 crash test embroiled itself and a truck maker
This is the second time Li Auto has been embroiled in a tricky public opinion controversy after the Li Mega MPV’s launch.
Li Auto said that this was an unintended action and that it has no direct competition with the truck manufacturer.
Forbidden fruit: new Volkswagen Passat eHybrid Match and Black Editions
Wagons don’t get a lot of love Stateside, with American buyers choosing SUVs over – well, pretty much every other type of vehicle imaginable. That’s our loss, as the latest plug in hybrid versions of the Volkswagen Passat are here to prove. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Wirtgen Vögele launches new electric MINI pavers
Wirtgen Vögele recently revealed the battery-powered MINI 500e and the MINI 502e electric pavers. With an electrically heated screed, a range of paving widths, and zero-emission operations, they’re paving a greener, cleaner path. Read more…
How to Disable Driver Assistance Features in the Alfa Romeo Junior Elettrica Veloce
Modern car safety features have saved countless lives and keep getting better every year. They help prevent accidents, but sometimes, these features can be implemented in ways that might do more harm than good, which is why many owners wonder if it’s possible to turn them off and how to do it if so. We already did an article explaining… Read more…
Is this Hyundai IONIQ the safest affordable EV you can buy?
Car brands like Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Tesla have built up solid reputations for safety, but their ultra-safe vehicles often come with a premium price tag. The good news for car buyers looking for a deal, but still prize safety, is that there’s an all-electric Hyundai for under $40K that scores top marks on the IIHS’ toughest new safety tests. Read more…
This Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Was Due To Be Scrapped. A $1 Part Saved It
Some simple diagnosing goes a long way. Lire la suite…
Tesla Wants To Bring Its Robotaxis To New York. Good Luck With That
If you can make it in the worst place to drive in America, you make it anywhere Lire la suite…
New Ford-based Volkswagen DoKa electric pickup is ready for work
The latest commercial vehicle from Volkswagen isn’t another box, retro-tastic van. Instead, it’s a crew cab, flatbed-style pickup truck with modern amenities, room for six, serious payload capacity, and a fully electric powertrain. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in August 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
EVgo set to borrow up to a $300 million to build 1,500 new DC fast chargers
EVgo has secured a massive, $225 million loan facility with five commercial banks in a bid to accelerate its expansion plans and add more than 1,500 new DC fast chargers to America’s EV charging landscape – and they have an option to borrow even more. Read more…
