Tesla’s Full Self-Driving system may have more juice in China than expected. Plus: Volkswagen takes a major tariff hit, and LG warns of a battery slowdown. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Outperforms Rivals In China’s Toughest Test Yet
Huawei teases new 7-in-1 powertrain for the upcoming Aito M8
When you hear the name Huawei, you probably think of smartphones, watches, or telecommunications equipment. But the company has been steadily making significant inroads into the automotive world. Its latest creation will debut in the upcoming all-electric Aito M8 SUV, and it shows just how serious Huawei’s ambitions are for the future of electric cars. Richard Yu, a key executive… Read more…
Speed records broken by electric boat jointly developed with Porsche
At the 12th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, the Frauscher x Porsche 850 Fantom electric sports boat not only beat its rivals but set a new speed record in the history of the event. The electric speedboat was designed to impress with both style and speed and competed in the Open Sea class. Read more…
Leapmotor launches B01 electric sedan from €10,700 in China
Leapmotor has officially launched its B01 electric sedan in China, starting at €10,700. The model offers up to 650 km range, LiDAR-equipped variants, fast charging, and multiple powertrain options, targeting high sales volumes. Read more…
Tesla is about to launch ‘Robotaxi’ in Bay Area, but with someone in the driver’s seat
Tesla is stripping all meaning from the word “Robotaxi” as it plans to expand its supposedly autonomous ride-hailing program to the Bay Area as soon as this weekend, albeit with a driver in the driver’s seat. Read more…
Hyundai launches new EV grant program offering up to $5,000 in savings
Hyundai is the latest carmaker offering significant discounts on electric vehicles in the UK. The Hyundai Electric Grant program offers up to £3,750 ($5,000) off popular EVs, including the Inster EV, IONIQ 5, and new IONIQ 9. And it’s not just the UK, Hyundai is launching deals in nearly every market. Read more…
GWM’s Tank brand unveils updated Tank 500
The updated Tank 500 will begin pre-sales next month, with an expected launch later this quarter. Read more…
Formula E remains the sole single-seater electric racing series – until 2054
The FIA has extended its partnership with the all-electric racing series Formula E by 15 years. Formula E will thus remain the exclusive fully electric single-seater category with FIA World Championship status – at least until 2054. Read more…
Aito M8 EV secures over 10,000 orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales
The BEV variant of the Aito M8 secured over 10,000 pre-orders within 8 hours of starting pre-sales, Huawei’s HIMA business announced today. Read more…
BMW invests in chemistry-agnostic US battery startup
BMW i Ventures is investing 11 million US dollars in a seed financing round for the Californian start-up Estes Energy Solutions. With the 20 million US dollars raised so far, Estes can finalise the development of its chemical-independent battery pack platform and build up domestic battery production capacities in the USA. Read more…
China exports 3.48 million cars in H1 2025, up 18% year-on-year
NEVs contributed 41 percent of China’s total vehicle exports from January to June, an increase of 7 percentage points compared to the same period last year. Read more…
SAIC MG unveils interior of new MG4, set to begin pre-sales on Aug 5
MG Motor today shared new images of the all-new MG4, showcasing interior details. Read more…
Ireland: ESB increases public EV charging prices
Irish charge point operator ESB e-Cars has raised public EV charging rates by 7c per kWh, citing operational costs and network charges, with further increases likely in October when VAT returns to 13.5%. The change affects all public charging plans across Ireland. Read more…
Zenobē secures €325m for European electric fleet expansion
Zenobē has closed a €325 million debt facility to scale its electric fleets-as-a-service offer across Europe. The financing will support up to 1,000 new electric buses, trucks and chargers, strengthening its footprint in major EU markets including Spain and Germany. Read more…
VW could sell parts of its robotaxi unit
Volkswagen is reportedly considering a “major capital increase” for its ADMT/Moia unit, which runs the robotaxi programme – potentially involving external investors. The carmaker is also looking for partners for other business areas – but not yet for its battery or car divisions. Read more…
VW subsidiary PowerCo intensifies cooperation with QuantumScape
US solid-state battery developer QuantumScape and Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo are expanding their strategic cooperation and licensing agreement. The partners aim to accelerate development of the pilot line for the QSE-5 battery, with PowerCo planning to invest up to an additional 131 million US dollars in the partnership. Read more…
Rivian to open new site in London for autonomous driving and AI
US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, a key partner of Amazon and Volkswagen, plans to establish an office in London. The aim is to advance its ambitions in AI and autonomous driving at the new site. Read more…
Ford to deliver 2,400 electric vans to DHL in 2025
DHL Group and Ford are expanding their long-standing e-mobility cooperation. By the end of this year, a further 2,400 electric vans from Ford Pro will join DHL’s parcel and postal delivery fleet in Germany. Two models will be deployed. Read more…
Pony AI launches 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
Pony AI has launched 24/7 robotaxi testing in Beijing, Guangzhou, and Shenzhen, extended from the previous hours of 7 am to 11 pm daily.
This will help alleviate the difficulty of late-night mobility, it said.
This High-Mileage Tesla Model S Had Limited Range. Here’s How Much An Upgraded Battery Cost
The bigger battery boosted the real-world range by 50%, but does it make financial sense to go down this route? Lire la suite…
