Marking a major milestone in its global expansion, Changan opened its first full-process overseas plant for new energy vehicles in Thailand on Friday. The company manufactures the Deepal S05 as the inaugural model there. Read more…
It’s official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only
Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive. Read more…
Nio showcases models at police equipment expo
Nio showcased the Nio ES6, Onvo L60 and Firefly at a police equipment expo in Beijing last week.
This is the first time Nio has participated in an international police equipment show.
Xiaomi set to debut YU7 electric SUV on May 22
Xiaomi is ready for the official unveiling of its first SUV, the Xiaomi YU7. The highly anticipated vehicle is set to debut this Thursday, May 22, at a special event kicking off at 7 PM Beijing time. This is a new chapter for Xiaomi EV that will enable it to better compete with established players, aiming at rivals like the… Read more…
Sainsbury’s Smart Charge network now has 650 charge points
Just 16 months after launching its Smart Charge network, Sainsbury’s has rolled out more than 650 ultra-rapid EV charging bays at over 75 locations. It says it is one of the fastest-growing retail charge point operators in the UK. Read more…
Lion Electric finds buyer ahead of bankrupcy
There is hope for the struggling electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric after all, as an investor group involving Montreal real estate tycoon Vincent Chiara is set to take control of the bankrupt firm. Read more…
Gotion begins pilot production of solid-state battery
Chinese battery cell manufacturer Gotion High-Tech has launched a pilot production line with a capacity of 0.2 GWh for its Gemstone solid-state battery. According to Gotion, the batteries have already been integrated into vehicles and tested on public roads. Read more…
Zeekr starts deliveries of Zeekr 7X SUV in Europe
Zeekr started taking orders for the Zeekr 7X in December 2024 in the Netherlands, Sweden and Norway.
The Zeekr 7X is Zeekr’s second model for the mainstream EV market after the Zeekr 007 sedan.
VW is probably planning an electric Golf GTI
Volkswagen apparently wants to extend the GTI performance label to several model series in the electric age. According to a report, the GTI version of the ID.2 will be the first – but the electric Golf planned for the end of the decade is also expected to receive a GTI variant. Read more…
Xpeng to debut Max variant of Mona M03 sedan on May 20
When Xpeng launched the Mona M03 in August 2024, it announced the starting price of the Max variant at RMB 155,800.
Xpeng previously said that the Mona M03 Max would feature the industry’s best autonomous driving technology.
CATL gains in HK gray market trading ahead of official listing
CATL rose about 8 percent to HK$284 in Hong Kong gray market trading as of press time.
Hong Kong stock gray market trading is generally from 4:15-6:30 pm on the afternoon of the previous business day before the IPO.
Yasa opens UK’s first axial-flux e-motor factory
With a £12 million investment, Yasa has opened the UK’s first axial-flux electric motor factory in Yarnton. The new site has a capacity of more than 25,000 units annually and marks a strategic step in scaling high-performance electric drive technology Read more…
CATL raises around €4.1 billion in Hong Kong IPO
Chinese battery giant CATL has raised around €4.1 billion through its initial public offering on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The total could rise to approximately €4.7 billion if certain conditions are met. Read more…
Tesla Finally Accepts Cybertruck Trade-Ins, But The Offers Are Depressing
A couple of Cybertruck owners got their quotes in the mail, and the numbers aren’t looking good. Read more…
Nio App shows 2-4 weeks delivery wait for facelifted ES6, EC6
Thanks to the launch of the facelifted ES6, EC6, ET5, and ET5 Touring, Nio guided May deliveries to be flat month-on-month, according to Deutsche Bank.
Deutsche Bank expects Nio to deliver a record total of 75,000 to 80,000 vehicles in the second quarter.
BYD unveils affordable electric saloon for China
Chinese EV giant BYD has presented the e7, a new electric saloon aimed at its domestic market. While the technical specifications of the 4.78-metre-long model are not particularly groundbreaking, the e7 is set to make its mark through a compelling price-performance ratio – and it’s tailored for a very specific target audience. Read more…
Busbar connector alternative to electroplating
Penn Engineering has developed a new technique to reduce the cost of busbar connections in electric vehicles, writes Nick Flaherty.
“The challenge is how to connect busbars,” says John O’Brien, global technologist at Penn Engineering. “One of the things we have seen is a move from cabling to busbars, driven by cost. Busbars are much cheaper for the same current than cables and more suited for automated assembly, which also gives lower cost.” Read more…
CATL’s 1st battery base in northern China goes into production
The battery production base is being built in three phases, with the first phase of 60 GWh already in operation.
The second and third phases of the project will go into operation later this year and next year, respectively.
Gotion builds its 1st experimental all-solid-state battery production line with designed capacity of 0.2 GWh
Gotion’s Gemstone all-solid-state battery has been loaded into vehicles and tested on the road.
Several Chinese EV battery makers are aiming to start small-scale production of all-solid-state batteries in 2027.
Changan Thailand plant goes into operation, its 1st overseas EV plant
The Changan Thailand plant has an initial planned capacity of 100,000 units per year and will gradually expand to 200,000 units in the future.
The first vehicle produced at the plant is a right-hand drive version of the Deepal S05.
