The Ioniq 9 may come with a Tesla-style NACS port, but you’ll get a faster charge by avoiding Superchargers. Read more…
Toyota Plots Massive EV Push With 7 New Models For The U.S.: ‘Won’t Give Up’
At least two of these Toyota EVs will be American-made and use locally sourced batteries. Read more…
Audi Went China To Build Cars. China Rebuilt Audi Instead
Plus, Tesla loses tech crown in China, while Nissan tries to stop the bleeding Read more…
CATL Reveals Game-Changing Leap In Battery Endurance
The lifespan of lithium metal batteries (LMBs) has been doubled in testing while maintaining a very high energy density. Read more…
Elon Musk is leaving DOGE, to focus more on its businesses including Tesla
In a short X post, Elon Musk announced his departure from DOGE and thanked Donald Trump for the opportunity to “reduce wasteful spending”. Earlier this week, Musk said he will focus more on his businesses, namely SpaceX, Tesla and xAI. As a “special government employee”, Musk was supposed to work for the new administration for 130 days, which run out… Read more…
Kia’s Affordable EV4 Is Getting A Tesla Model 3 Performance-Fighter
It’s official. The Kia EV4 GT will get a go-fast version, and it will come with all-wheel-drive as well. Read more…
Startup surge and green power give this country a perfect storm for e-motorcycle growth
Brazil, a nation renowned for its vast landscapes and vibrant urban centers, is a fascinating case in the worldwide adoption of electric two-wheelers. Despite a robust two-wheeler market, with sales reaching approximately 1.9 million units in 2024, the adoption of electric motorcycles has been relatively modest. However, recent developments signal a shift towards electrification is gaining momentum and that the country is on the cusp of a significant transformation in its transportation sector. Read more…
EV competitors ZEEKR and NIO sign agreement to share each other’s charging networks
Chinese EV automakers ZEEKR and NIO have announced a rare and exciting cooperation to enable driver access to each other’s charging networks in China. This collaboration combines some of the world’s fastest EV charging with one of the largest networks in the country. Read more…
Volkswagen Is Not Raising EV Prices–Yet
The ID.4 and ID. Buzz won’t be more expensive, at least until July. Read more…
LiuGong introduces five electric construction machines
Chinese multinational construction machinery manufacturing company LiuGong has introduced five new electric vehicles. The EVs include the 870HE wheel loader, 924FE and 9018FE excavators, DR50CE rigid mining truck and the 4280DE motor grader, which the company termed “the world’s first 24-tonne electric grader.” The company’s vision is to lead in sustainable solutions by “challenging the status… Read more…
Tesla falls out of favor with Chinese customers as well, BYD and Xiaomi take the lead
The electric vehicle landscape is going through a rapid transformation, and the once-unquestioned dominance of Tesla is seemingly over for the time being. New data reveals a shift in consumer preference, particularly in the huge Chinese market, where domestic brands BYD and Xiaomi are gaining ground. A recent UBS survey exposed a telling change in Chinese consumer sentiment. Only 14%… Read more…
Lime & Cyclic Materials announce magnet recycling cooperation
Cyclic Materials, a Canadian specialist in the recycling of rare earths, and micromobility provider Lime have announced a joint project. The two companies want to recycle magnets from the electric motors of disused e-bikes and electric scooters. Read more…
BYD completes deliveries of 1,000 Atto 3 EVs in South Korea in less than 2 months
BYD delivered its 1,000th Atto 3 in South Korea, just one and a half months after deliveries began on April 14.
The Atto 3 sold 543 units in South Korea in April, surpassing the long-dominant Tesla Model Y.
Tesla has been testing robotaxi service without drivers for ‘several days’, says Elon Musk
Tesla has started testing its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas without safety drivers over the last few days, according to Elon Musk. Read more…
Li Auto reports 9% year-on-year growth in Q1 net income, gross margin remains flat
Li Auto reported a net income of RMB 646.6 million for the first quarter, up 9.4 percent year-on-year.
The gross margin for the first quarter was 20.5 percent, largely flat from the same period last year and the fourth quarter.
e-Vadea now also opens charging points away from motorways
After years of installing charging points for providers such as Ionity, the French multi-technology service provider SPIE has also been active as a CPO itself since 2022 under the e-Vadea brand. While the focus was initially on motorway service stations, the company has now opened its first charging stations off motorways. Read more…
London considers dropping EV congestion charge exemption
The city of London is getting serious about ending the exemption of electric vehicles from the city centre congestion charge, as had been previously announced. From 2 January 2026, there will only be a discount on the congestion charge for electric cars and electric commercial vehicles. At the same time, the city centre toll is also to be increased. Read more…
BYD Yangwang sees first batch of U7 sedans for delivery roll off line
The Yangwang U7 was launched on March 27 with a starting price of RMB 628,000 ($87,240).
Yangwang is BYD’s ultra-luxury sub-brand, which sold 135 vehicles in April.
Digital twin for material optimisation
Henkel is launching digital twin modelling and simulation capabilities combined with real-world validation of structural materials used in e-mobility designs, writes Nick Flaherty.
Henkel is combining its expertise in material application with in-house testing and validation to close the loop between digital and real-world design and testing. Read more…
BYD Shenzhen car carrier arrives in Brazil on maiden voyage with 7,300 cars on board
BYD Shenzhen has 9,200 standard loading spaces, covering an area equivalent to 20 football fields.
BYD Shenzhen embarked on its first ocean voyage on April 27.
