This marks the second recall of Mini electric vehicles this year due to battery issues.Some vehicles may experience excessive self-discharge due to production defects in the power batteries.
Xiaomi inaugurates development centre in Munich
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has now officially opened its research and development centre for electric cars in Munich; the company’s first facility of this kind outside China. Xiaomi is thus preparing for its planned launch on the European car market in 2027.
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Li Auto launches i6 in latest push in pure-electric SUV market following i8
The five-seat Li i6 comes in a single trim starting at RMB 249,800 ($35,020), 26.49 percent lower than the six-seat Li i8.
Li Auto aims for the Li i6 to achieve stable monthly deliveries of 9,000 to 10,000 units this year.
Li Auto launches i6 in latest push in pure-electric SUV market following i8
The five-seat Li i6 comes in a single trim starting at RMB 249,800 ($35,020), 26.49 percent lower than the six-seat Li i8.
Li Auto aims for the Li i6 to achieve stable monthly deliveries of 9,000 to 10,000 units this year.
Europe offensive: Xpeng enters five more markets
Xpeng is pushing ahead with its European expansion and is now entering five additional countries – Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. The Chinese carmaker relies on different sales models, from partnerships with established players to building its own dealer network. Read more…
Europe offensive: Xpeng enters five more markets
Xpeng is pushing ahead with its European expansion and is now entering five additional countries – Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia and Croatia. The Chinese carmaker relies on different sales models, from partnerships with established players to building its own dealer network. Read more…
The Kia EV6 And EV9 Are Getting A Nice Charging Upgrade
Kia’s first NACS-equipped EVs will be easier to charge thanks to a small software tweak that’s coming soon. Lire la suite…
VW pauses production in Zwickau
Volkswagen will not build any cars at its MEB plant in Zwickau in the week after next, according to a media report. Talks are also underway about a break at its second German electric car plant in Emden, but no decision has been made there yet. Read more…
US lowers tariffs on EU carmakers to 15%
The trade agreement between the United States and the European Union is sealed. The US is cutting tariffs on cars (including electric cars) from the EU from 27.5 to 15 per cent – retroactive to 1 August. It marks an improvement on the status quo, but for many it still means tough business. Read more…
Chinese self-driving startup Momenta seeks funding at valuation exceeding $5 billion, report says
If the funding goes ahead, it could help propel Momenta toward an eventual IPO.
Momenta’s two domestic peers, Pony.ai and WeRide, have market valuations of $7.6 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively.
Volkswagen, Audi Will Pause EV Production In Europe: Report
Two of the Volkswagen Group’s EV factories will reduce their output due to slower-than-expected sales growth. Lire la suite…
GWM sub-brand Ora unveils Ora 5 SUV in ramped-up EV push
Launched in 2018, the Ora brand has largely stayed quiet in China’s fiercely competitive EV market over the past two years.
The Ora 5 is the brand’s first electric SUV, designed to spearhead its revival.
ChargerHelp says uptime is not the most accurate metric for evaluating EV charging reliability
ChargerHelp’s mission is to improve the parlous state of public EV charging reliability. The company offers a Reliability as a Service contract, under which customers pay a fixed monthly fee for unlimited Operations & Maintenance (O&M) support and a guaranteed level of uptime. (See our in-depth interview with ChargerHelp CEO Kameale Terry.) The company also… Read more…
BYD launches new variants for Qin Plus sedan, cuts prices on existing trims
BYD has launched new variants for the second-generation Qin Plus and reduced prices on several existing trims to enhance the sedan’s appeal.
The Qin Plus now starts at RMB 69,800 after discounts.
Xpeng announces entry into 5 European countries, pressing ahead with global expansion
Xpeng announced its official entry into Switzerland, Austria, Hungary, Slovenia, and Croatia, marking an upgrade to its European layout.
In the first eight months of this year, Xpeng delivered over 24,702 vehicles in overseas markets, a year-on-year increase of more than 137 percent.
Tesla (TSLA) is down 22% in Europe while EVs were up 30%
The latest automotive numbers in Europe were released for August, confirming that Tesla’s decline is continuing, but it has slowed down, with the company “only” being down 22%. Read more…
French startup promises more EVs, fewer mines by pulling metals from DAISIES
Government researchers in the US and abroad believe we could help decarbonize and electrify the transportation sector with hardy, fast-growing plants that collect the metals needed to manufacture electric vehicle batteries in their roots, then harvest those metals later with a process that’s cleaner and cheaper than traditional mineral mining. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz taps Chinese tech firm Momenta for CLA’s smart driving system
Mercedes-Benz has announced it will partner with a Chinese technology startup for the brains behind its next generation of driver-assistance systems. The German luxury icon is turning to Momenta to develop a smart driving system dedicated to the Chinese market. The new system, powered by Momenta’s “Flywheel” artificial intelligence model, will make its debut this fall. The first vehicle to… Read more…
The 2026 Subaru Solterra EV is a big upgrade in every way, and prices still start at just $38,495
Subaru announced prices for the new and improved 2026 Solterra EV on Thursday. Despite significant upgrades, including added range, power, an NACS port for recharging at Tesla Superchargers, and more, the upgraded Solterra still starts at just $38,495, the same as the outgoing model. Read more…
The US’s first grid-scale sodium-ion battery is now online
Peak Energy just switched on a 3.5 MWh sodium-ion battery, the largest energy storage project developed in the US. The system is the first of its kind at grid scale, and may eventually be a game-changer for delivering affordable energy in the US. Read more…
