GM has scrapped plans to build $55 million hydrogen fuel cell factory in Detroit, triggering a tsunami of headlines about the General’s future plans for hydrogen. The reality? GM isn’t scaling back its hydrogen efforts. It’s thinking bigger. Read more…
Zeekr launches updated 001 with enhanced powertrain, ultra-fast charging
The updated Zeekr 001 delivers up to 912 horsepower, achieving 0-100 km/h acceleration in 2.83 seconds.
It supports charging rates up to 12C, enabling a charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in just 7 minutes.
Tesla’s driverless dream inches closer as Cybercab hits the test track
A futuristic, two-seat EV with no steering wheel has been seen cruising around Tesla’s private test track in Fremont, California. This vehicle, known as the Cybercab, is the company’s purpose-built robotaxi, and its first public appearance on the track is a major signal that Tesla is serious about launching it onto our streets pretty soon. The Cybercab is unlike any… Read more…
China NEV retail up 16% year-on-year to 1.31 million in Sept, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 58.5 percent in September and 52.2 percent year-to-date.
In September, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales reached 2.239 million units, up 6 percent year-on-year.
Chevy Bolt VS. Nissan Leaf: How America’s Cheapest EVs Stack Up
Here’s how America’s most affordable new EVs compare on paper. Spoiler alert: it’s closer than we thought. Lire la suite…
Nio Firefly launches new special edition model, limited to 666 units
The Night Creature Special Edition Firefly EV starts at RMB 136,800 ($19,170), with deliveries set to begin on October 23.
The new special edition variant features exclusive paintwork, decals, wheels, a g-force handling package, and an exclusive illuminated NFC card.
Want EV charging at your apartment, as an owner or a renter? Click here (update)
EVs are great, and can unlock more transportation convenience with the ease of charging at home. But for apartment-dwellers, this can be a complicated conversation. So a nonprofit called Forth is here to help, through its Charge at Home program. Read more…
Voi to expand in Paris, launches project with eBikeLabs
Voi Technologies is launching its e-bike sharing business in Paris after winning the prerequisite tender, and has been rolling out its fleet of 6,000 e-bikes since the start of October. A cooperation with eBikeLabs was also launched to improve rider experience and safety. Read more…
Geely begins assembling Starray EM-i hybrid SUV in Indonesia
The Geely Galaxy E5 and Geely Xingyuan will also be produced at Geely’s factory in Puwakarta, Indonesia.
The Starray EM-i is the Starship 7 EM-i in China’s domestic market, with a starting price of RMB 97,800 ($13,710).
Arcfox teases first extended-range EV as BAIC unit joins EREV race
Arcfox will debut the EREV variant of its Alpha T5 SUV later this month, featuring CATL’s Freevoy Battery.
The Alpha T5 EREV offers a battery range of 215 km and a combined range of 1,215 km when fully fueled and charged.
Mercedes trials electric van with charging innovations
Mercedes-Benz is testing various innovations for a seamless and intelligent charging experience with an experimental charging vehicle called ELF. The electric van can handle charging with CCS and MCS, bidirectional charging with AC and DC, as well as both inductive and conductive charging. Read more…
BYD launches 2026 Seal 05 DM-i hybrid sedan, starting at $11,180
The 2026 Seal 05 DM-i has a battery range of 128 km, longer than its predecessor’s 55-120 km.
The Seal family sold 51,359 units in September, ranking as BYD’s third-highest selling model lineup.
Fastned opens first two charging sites in Spain
Fastned has opened its first charging stations in Spain. With the opening of the charging park near Barcelona, which hosts a total of 16 charging points, Fastned has now expanded to its ninth market in Europe. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers record 41,948 cars in Sept
This marks the third consecutive month of record monthly deliveries for Xiaomi EV, bringing year-to-date deliveries to 266,722 units.
In the third quarter, Xiaomi EV delivered 108,796 vehicles, representing a 173.43 percent year-on-year increase.
2026 BMW iX3 Neue Klasse detailed tour and impressions
BMW is going all in on its “Neue Klasse”, meaning it will be the pivot vehicle for all future models to follow. It is a big deal when one of the biggest automotive manufacturers makes such a drastic change and we eagerly await to see how customers react. The BMW iX3 50 xDrive was premiered in Sofia in front of… Read more…
BYD to discontinue Song Plus amid product lineup change as SUV nears 1.6 million sales
The Song Plus, the only model in BYD’s Ocean series named after a Chinese dynasty, is being replaced by the Sealion 06.
Sales of the Song family models have declined sequentially for six consecutive months since April.
China EV registrations for week ending Oct 5: Nio Inc 6,400, Tesla 5,020, Xiaomi 7,360
Major EV makers saw a significant drop in insurance registrations in China last week, primarily due to the impact of the Golden Week holiday.
The Nio main brand recorded 2,120 insurance registrations last week, Onvo registered 3,320 units, and Firefly registered 960 units.
The Chevy Equinox EV is the most popular EV behind Tesla, and it’s not even close
Chevy’s most affordable electric SUV is lapping the competition. The Chevy Equinox EV is now the most popular electric vehicle in the US, trailing only the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Read more…
Podcast: Ferrari Elettrica, Tesla’s stripped-down Model 3/Y, new Bolt EV, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Ferrari unveiling the specs for the Elettrica, Tesla’s stripped-down Model 3 and Model Y, new Bolt EV, and more. Read more…
The Trump administration just killed the US’s largest solar project
The Trump administration has canceled the Esmeralda 7 solar project in Nevada — a sweeping, multi-developer clean energy plan that would have been the largest solar installation in North America. Read more…
