The move is seen as benefiting emerging domestic luxury EV models, while negatively impacting German models that dominate the market.
This marks China’s first inclusion of pure electric vehicles in the scope of consumption tax levies.
Huawei-backed Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 8,000 orders 50 days after launch
The Maextro S800 is a luxury sedan co-developed by Huawei and JAC, with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,600).
Its highest-priced variant will be affected by China’s latest luxury car consumption tax.
Dongfeng M-Hero begins pre-sales of M817 off-road SUV featuring Huawei tech
The M817 is the first result of the strategic partnership between M-Hero and Huawei, featuring the ADS 4 assisted driving system and HarmonyOS cockpit.
The M817’s pre-sales starting price is RMB 329,900 ($45,950).
Geely Galaxy adds 2 lower-priced variants to A7 hybrid sedan ahead of Aug launch
The Geely Galaxy A7’s pre-sales starting price has been lowered to RMB 97,800 ($13,620), with the official launch set for August.
Deutsche Bank expects the A7’s monthly sales to exceed 10,000 units, competing with the BYD Qin L DM-i and Seal 06 DM-i.
BYD reaches 60,000 deliveries in Australia with 8,156 units sold in Jun
The BYD Shark 6 pickup truck sold 10,424 units in Australia in the first half of the year, accounting for 45 percent of BYD’s local sales during the same period.
BYD expects its delivery volume in Australia to exceed 40,000 units for the full year of 2025.
Liberty Plugins’ new CodeConnect Wallbox Charger enables EV charge station management with no internet connection
Charge station management specialist Liberty Plugins has partnered with charger manufacturer Wallbox to launch the US-made Liberty CodeConnect Wallbox Charger. The new product combines the Wallbox Pulsar Plus EV charger with Liberty’s patented CodeConnect encryption technology to enable management features such as access control and payment without the need for an internet connection. The Liberty… Read more…
Ultium Cells to upgrade Tennessee plant for LFP battery cell production
Ultium Cells, a joint venture between General Motors and LG Energy Solution, will upgrade its Spring Hill, Tennessee battery cell manufacturing facility to scale production of low-cost lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells, building on a $2.3-billion investment announced in 2021. Conversion of battery cell lines at Spring Hill to produce LFP cells will begin… Read more…
The evolution of aluminum heat exchanger manufacturing
Sponsored by Honeywell. In the dynamic aluminum heat exchanger sector, EV manufacturers continuously push design complexity to meet the demands of electric vehicle size, space, and cooling requirements. This collaboration between EV and heat exchanger manufacturers results in the latter continuously driving improvements in workflow optimization, business efficiency, and environmental responsibility. Heat exchanger manufacturers… Read more…
MP Materials announces deal with Department of Defense to develop US rare earth magnet supply chain
MP Materials has formed a public-private partnership with the US Department of Defense (DoD) aimed at developing a US rare earth magnet supply chain. Rare earth magnets are used in the majority of EV traction motors, as well as smartphones, robotics, and various defense-related applications. Over 90% of the world’s rare earth magnets are currently… Read more…
Würth Elektronik’s new ePDM 70-150 power distribution controller for vehicle electrical systems
Würth Elektronik ICS has introduced a new power distribution controller for vehicle electrical systems. The ePDM 70-150 is an intelligent solution that combines logic processing, communication, advanced diagnostics and high-current outputs in a compact device. The ePDM 70-150 is designed for demanding control and power distribution tasks. It’s equipped with 9 analog and 13 digital… Read more…
Panasonic Energy begins mass production of EV battery cells at new factory in Kansas
Panasonic Energy has begun mass production of 2170 cylindrical battery cells at a new factory just outside Kansas City. The company plans to establish an annual production capacity of approximately 32 GWh in the future. The Kansas Factory is Panasonic’s second EV battery production site in the US. The company’s Nevada Factory in Sparks, Nevada… Read more…
Lucid posts yet another sales record in Q2, adds hands-free driving with an update
Lucid Motors, the California-based maker of luxury electric cars, just announced its sixth straight quarter of record-breaking vehicle deliveries. It seems that even in the world of high-end electric vehicles, a good deal goes a long way. For the second quarter of 2025, Lucid delivered 3,309 of its premium EVs. While that number might seem small compared to industry giants,… Read more…
Tesla Model 3+ targets record EV range with new battery strategy in China
Tesla is about to introduce a new version of its popular Model 3 sedan in China, designed for one task – to maximize range. Documents filed with Chinese regulators reveal a new trim, badged as the “Model 3+,” which cleverly combines existing components to create what could become the longest-range electric car in Tesla’s entire lineup. Tesla plans to take… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 Max real-world range test falls short of official numbers
The Xiaomi YU7 is getting a lot of attention for its technology and performance. Unfortunately, a recent independent highway range test of the top-tier YU7 Max model suggests that its real-world driving distance may not quite live up to the official numbers advertised. While still delivering a respectable performance, the results highlight a common theme in the world of EVs:… Read more…
Kia EV4 Fastback orders start in the UK, here are the prices
Kia’s EV4 comes in two versions – Hatchback and Fastback. The latter is known as Sedan in some markets, but in the UK it goes by EV4 Fastback, and today the brand has opened the order books for it. Deliveries will commence “in autumn”, nothing more specific yet. There are two trims. GT-Line starts at €47,953, and GT-Line S starts… Read more…
Rivian solves EV navigation woes by partnering with Google Maps
There is no two ways about it – most built-in car navigation systems are a compromise. They often feel a step behind the apps on our phones, with outdated maps, clumsy search functions, and questionable traffic predictions. For owners of electric cars, this problem is magnified. A simple wrong turn or a miscalculation of available charging stations can turn a… Read more…
Uber will buy 20,000 Lucid Gravity SUVs for its robotaxi fleet
Lucid announced today that its Gravity SUV will be joining Uber’s fleet of autonomous robotaxis. Expect to see the first autonomous Gravity units “later next year in a major US city” (that weirdly isn’t named). Uber aims to eventually deploy 20,000 “or more” Lucid vehicles equipped with the Nuro Driver Level 4 autonomy system over six years in dozens of… Read more…
SETA announces tender for 28 electric midi buses in Italy
The northern Italian public transport provider SETA from Modena has invited tenders for the procurement of 28 electric buses measuring 9.5 metres in length. They are intended to strengthen public transport in Modena, Reggio Emilia and Piacenza. Read more…
Nio opens pre-order books for second Onvo model
Nio has officially presented its up to seven-seater electric SUV Onvo L90 in China and opened pre-orders. Prices start from 279,900 yuan, or 193,900 yuan, if the battery is rented. Read more…
First drive in the Mazda6e: A successful step into the future
The Japanese manufacturer has offered three generations of the Mazda6 so far. The fourth edition is now fully electric and comes from China. That doesn’t have to be a bad thing, as the first drive in the Mazda6e shows: The electric saloon is a success – but it probably won’t suit everyone.
