
The US startup and VW partner Rivian has announced its production and delivery figures for the second quarter. The company produced 5,979 vehicles at its plant in Normal, Illinois, and delivered 10,661 vehicles. Read more…
Volkswagen expands all-electric Transporter line-up in the UK

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is expanding its new Transporter line-up with two further BEV variants: the Kombi van and the eight-seater Shuttle. This marks the first time both models are offered with a fully electric powertrain. Read more…
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of updated C11 SUV, starting at $22,170

Leapmotor continues to offer BEV and EREV variants of the C11, with the BEV variant built on an 800-volt high-voltage platform and offering a CLTC range of 640 km.
The C11 has been on the market for four years and has accumulated over 250,000 deliveries.
BYD halts Mexico factory plans amid Trump’s trade tensions

China’s leading EV maker BYD has shelved plans for a major factory in Mexico due to geopolitical tensions and US trade uncertainty under US President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, it commenced production at its new passenger vehicle plant in Brazil, marking a milestone for its global NEV strategy. Read more…
BYD brings Xia MPV to Mexico

The BYD Xia has been renamed the BYD M9 in Mexico, with a starting price of 979,800 Mexican pesos (about $52,120).
The Xia MPV sold 5,018 units in June, bringing the cumulative sales total to 47,785 units.
Electrek FSGP 2025: New teams, new cars, same solar spirit
The sun has set on a frantic day of scrutineering at this year’s Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP), as teams scramble to qualify for a spot on the starting line tomorrow morning. Electrek FSGP 2025 is shaping up to be one of the event’s most attended ever, thanks to a strong showing of first-time and returning schools. But that also means new and unproven vehicles on the track. Read more…
Factbox: Dates and major product launches of past Nio Day events

Nio announced today that Nio Day 2025 will be held in the fall and the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
Since 2017, every Nio Day has featured major product and technology launches.
Xiaomi goes on a hiring spree to catch up with YU7 demand

Xiaomi launched its second EV, the YU7, just a few days ago, and the HR team is now scrambling to find new workers to expand its operation. Currently, the company relies on a still-expanding factory near Beijing, and it appears that phase two is nearing completion. And since the expansion is almost over, it’s time to hire new workers. According… Read more…
BYD suspends plans to build major car plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions, report says

Due to geopolitical tensions and uncertainties stemming from Trump’s trade policies, BYD has put on hold its plans to build a major factory in Mexico, according to Bloomberg.
BYD remains interested in expanding in the Americas, but there is no timeline to make a new investment, a senior executive said.
Nio Day 2025 to be moved to fall instead of year-end

Nio Day 2025 will be moved up to this fall, during which the third-generation ES8 SUV will be launched.
This marks the first major adjustment to the timing of Nio Day in eight years, with the company stating that the change will enhance the cost-effectiveness of hosting the event.
Accuenergy launches AcuDC 300 EV charging meter for high-precision DC energy measurement

Accuenergy has introduced the AcuDC 300 EV Charging Meter, a revenue-grade DC energy meter designed specifically to serve the expanding electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure market. The device provides 0.1 percent measurement accuracy across an input voltage range from 60 to 1000 VDC and it is MID-certified, meeting IEC 62053-41:2021 Class 0.5 and EN 50470-4 Class… Read more…
Cenntro ventures into car market with new Avantier Commuter EV

Best known for its electric workhorses like the Metro and Logistar series, Cenntro is now targeting the daily urban grind. The company has introduced the Avantier Commuter, a five-door, four-seat electric vehicle designed for navigating tight European city streets and simplifying neighborhood travel. With this launch, Cenntro is making a clear play for a slice of the growing personal mobility… Read more…
Troubling times for Tesla, Nissan, and Dodge – plus some fun yellow stuff!
Tesla’s Q2 results are in, and they are way, way down from Q2 of 2024. At the same time, Nissan seems to be in serious trouble and the first-ever all-electric Dodge muscle car is getting recalled because its dumb engine noises are the wrong kind of dumb engine noises. All this and more on today’s deeply troubled episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Renesas introduces high-efficiency 650 V GaN FETs targeting EV charging and power electronics

Renesas Electronics has announced three new 650 V high-voltage gallium nitride (GaN) field-effect transistors (FETs) developed specifically for e-mobility charging stations, AI data center and server power supplies (including 800 V HVDC architectures) and battery energy storage. The fourth-generation plus (Gen IV Plus) devices—named TP65H030G4PRS, TP65H030G4PWS, and TP65H030G4PQS—are based on the proven SuperGaN platform acquired… Read more…
Faraday Future’s new EV has a face and an AI brain

Faraday Future has pulled the curtain back on its latest creation: an AI-powered multi-purpose vehicle aimed at the US market. Called the FX Super One EAI-MPV, this new EV is – according to the company – not just another electric car; it’s an intelligent companion on wheels, complete with a digital “face” and an advanced AI brain. As far as… Read more…
Rivian Just Got Another $1 Billion From Volkswagen

Rivian capped off a sluggish sales quarter with a fat check from its new partner. Lire la suite…
Dahon launches first super-lightweight e-bike that is actually affordable
Every year, it seems like there’s a new headline about the world’s lightest electric bike. Each year, engineers manage to shave a few more grams off of an exotically designed frame built with even more exotic materials. And each year, the continuously lower weight is balanced by continuously higher prices – often exorbitantly high. But now Dahon has bucked that trend, offering us an incredibly lightweight electric bike at a price that normal e-bike riders can afford. Meet the Dahon K-Feather. Read more…
BYD launches new discounts, offering +50% off smart driving tech
Despite the warnings, BYD continues introducing new discounts. On Wednesday, BYD’s luxury off-road brand began offering over 50% Huawei’s smart driving tech. Read more…
First-ever savings on Ford Mustang and Bronco e-bikes from $3,500, Anker SOLIX F3800 Plus units at new lows from $2,659, more
Today’s Green Deals are headlined by the first-ever savings we’ve spotted on Ford’s Mustang and Bronco e-bikes starting from $3,500, when using the provided promo code. We also spotted Anker’s SOLIX F3800 Plus Portable Power Station and its bundle options hitting their lowest prices yet in early Prime Day savings, starting from $2,659. Among our tool discounts today, you can bundle the commercial-grade Greenworks 82V 24-inch Cordless Short Pole Hedge Trimmer or its Fixed Mid Pole counterpart with two batteries and a dual-port rapid charger at new low prices starting from $250. You can also pick up EGO’s 56V 18-inch Cordless Electric Chainsaw for all your wood-cutting needs at $349. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like the expanded Anker SOLIX F3000 bundles, and much more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia are cutting prices with nearly $17,000 in discounts in some markets
Are the Korean auto giants facing slowing sales? Hyundai and Kia are offering generous incentives globally, resulting in price cuts worldwide. In some markets, discounts can reach nearly $17,000. Read more…

