The much-anticipated Tesla Model Y L is now official in China, offering six seats instead of the standard five. The vehicle comes with a couple of cool new features, and it’s technically the longest range from the entire Model Y lineup. The Model Y L starts at RMB 339,000 ($47,180), making it slightly more expensive than the Model Y Long… Read more…
Nio confirms Singapore entry with Firefly EV in 2026
Nio has announced plans to debut in Singapore in 2026 with its newly established premium small EV brand, Firefly (stylised as “firefly”). The launch will mark the company’s foray into the Southeast Asian region. Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge opens to the public
The UK car dealer’s ultra-rapid charging network is now open for public use, following a £30 million (€35m) investment last year. A total of 50 charging hubs are located at its dealerships nationwide. Read more…
Arnold Clark Charge opens to the public
The UK car dealer’s ultra-rapid charging network is now open for public use, following a £30 million (€35m) investment last year. A total of 50 charging hubs are located at its dealerships nationwide. Read more…
Associations from Norway and Sweden cooperate on battery recycling
Shortly after the Norwegian Association of Car Importers (BIL) founded the company Autoretur Battery Recycling (ABR) to collect and recycle old EV batteries, it announced a cooperation with the Swedish importers’ association Mobility Sweden on battery recycling. Read more…
Kia EV4 production to start in Slovakia at the end of August
Kia is placing big hopes on its compact EV4 and expects to sell 160,000 units annually. Half of these are to be delivered in Europe alone, which is why production will begin in Slovakia rather than South Korea at the end of August. Read more…
Associations from Norway and Sweden cooperate on battery recycling
Shortly after the Norwegian Association of Car Importers (BIL) founded the company Autoretur Battery Recycling (ABR) to collect and recycle old EV batteries, it announced a cooperation with the Swedish importers’ association Mobility Sweden on battery recycling. Read more…
Kia EV4 production to start in Slovakia at the end of August
Kia is placing big hopes on its compact EV4 and expects to sell 160,000 units annually. Half of these are to be delivered in Europe alone, which is why production will begin in Slovakia rather than South Korea at the end of August. Read more…
Braunschweig University of Technology builds research centre for circular batteries
Construction of the Centre for Circular Production of Next Batteries and Fuel Cells (CPC) has now begun at Braunschweig University of Technology. It is scheduled to begin work on circular production and recycling processes for batteries and fuel cells in 2027 and is funded by the German federal government and the state of Lower Saxony. Read more…
Vibe Moves You expands into German market
Vibe Moves You, an Austrian EV subscription provider, has just confirmed plans to enter the German market this year. Further details are set to be revealed at the IAA Mobility conference next month. Read more…
Tesla will sell you a retrofit turn signal stalk for $350 – but only in China (so far?)
Tesla is now selling retrofit turn signal stalks for certain Model 3 vehicles, after having deleted the stalks in its update of the Model 3. But so far, they’re only available in China, and only for some cars. Will they come to the US. Read more…
Why Arizona firefighters are now heading out on electric bikes
It might sound counterintuitive since we often hear stories about fire departments being called out because of an e-bike. But firefighters in Scottsdale, Arizona, are now using e-bikes on emergency calls for a highly particular reason. Read more…
Tesla Is Bringing Back The Turn Signal Stalk For The Model 3
The company removed both steering wheel stalks from the updated Model 3 two years ago. It was a mistake, and Tesla knows it. Lire la suite…
Tesla Stretches The Model Y To Stay Relevant In China
The extended-wheelbase Model Y can accommodate six occupants, each getting an individual seat and additional toys. Lire la suite…
Sticker Shock And No Discounts: How Jaguar Wants To Change The Way It Sells Cars
Jaguar wants to reinvent itself. A big part of the process will be to sell fewer cars. Lire la suite…
Zeekr launches 7X SUV in Thailand
The Zeekr 7X is the third model launched by Zeekr in Thailand, following the Zeekr 009 MPV and the Zeekr X compact SUV.
The Zeekr 7X is the best-selling model of the Zeekr brand, accounting for 40.77 percent of its deliveries in July.
BYD Fang Cheng Bao shares interior of Tai 7 SUV as Q4 launch nears
The Tai 7’s interior design adopts a softer overall style, targeting the family car market, differing from the harder-edged style of the Bao 8.
Fang Cheng Bao sold 14,180 vehicles in July, a year-on-year increase of 669.82 percent.
Xpeng reports record quarterly revenue, net loss narrows to 5-year low
Xpeng reported a net loss of RMB 480 million in the second quarter, marking a new low since the third quarter of 2020.
Xpeng achieved a record-high gross margin of 17.3 percent in the second quarter, compared to 14.0 percent in the same period of 2024 and 15.6 percent in the first quarter.
Tesla officially launches Model YL with 6 seats, starting at ~$47,000
Tesla has officially launched the Model YL, a new, larger Model Y with 6 seats, in China, and it starts at 339,000 Chinese Yuan, the equivalent of about $47,000 USD. Read more…
Tesla brings back turn signal stalk for Model 3 in China
Tesla has reintroduced the turn signal stalk as standard on the Model 3 sedan in China and is offering it as a paid option for vehicles already delivered.
Tesla removed the turn signal stalk from the Model 3 in September 2023, replacing it with buttons on the steering wheel.
