Leapmotor will begin delivering the C10 on May 20 and plans to showcase it at the Hong Kong auto show in June.
The five-seat SUV is 4,739 mm long and offers EREV and BEV options.
Leapmotor launches updated C10 SUV with starting price of $17,040
Leapmotor will begin delivering the C10 on May 20 and plans to showcase it at the Hong Kong auto show in June.
The five-seat SUV is 4,739 mm long and offers EREV and BEV options.
Verge Motorcycles launches B2B business for drive systems
The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
Verge Motorcycles launches B2B business for drive systems
The Finnish electric motorbike manufacturer Verge Motorcycles wants to make its in-wheel drive technology available to other manufacturers via the new B2B company branch, Verge Next. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service
Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Porsche adds 97,000 ChargePoint stations to US charging service
Porsche has integrated over 97,000 ChargePoint and partner stations into its Porsche Charging Service, expanding its US network to more than 102,000 locations. It expects further rollouts in 2025. Read more…
Altilium demonstrates battery cell production with recycled cathode materials
UK-based Altilium has completed large-scale EV battery cell manufacturing trials using recycled cathode materials. The test results show near-identical performance to conventional materials, supporting industrial-scale circularity and the creation of a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…
Data shows that electric car sales are up by a third globally
Despite trade disagreements and a slight pause from the previous month, the global market for electric cars continued its strong upward climb in April 2025. Fresh data from Rho Motion, a research firm specializing in battery and energy transition markets, shows that worldwide sales of EVs remained strong compared to the same time last year, proving the shift to electric… Read more…
Waymo recalls more than 1,200 autonomous vehicles in the US
Waymo has recalled 1,212 self-driving vehicles in the US following minor collisions with fixed roadside objects such as gates and chains. That is the majority of the company’s fleet. What is strange – the issue seems to have already been fixed. Read more…
Volvo starts production of electric double-articulated buses in Brazil
Volvo Buses has kicked off series production of its fully electric articulated and bi-articulated BZRT bus chassis in Brazil. The 28-metre, zero-emission vehicles are designed for high-capacity Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) systems and are now available for export from the Curitiba facility to global markets. Read more…
Zeekr 007 GT shooting brake reaches 10,000th unit delivery 1 month after launch
The Zeekr 007 GT has reached its 10,000th delivery, one month after its April 15 launch.
The Zeekr 007 GT is a model aimed at the global market, and will be rebranded as the Zeekr 7 GT in overseas markets.
Toyota unveils 2026 C-HR BEV in the US
Toyota has introduced the all-electric 2026 C-HR BEV for the North American market, featuring all-wheel drive and an estimated range of 290 miles. Based on the e-TNGA platform, the compact crossover offers DC fast charging, regenerative braking, and extensive connected features ahead of its 2026 US launch. Read more…
Zeekr reports 1.1% year-on-year revenue growth, 19.1% gross margin in Q1
Zeekr Group’s revenue for the first quarter was RMB22.0 billion ($3.03 billion), an increase of 1.1 percent year-on-year and a decrease of 37.8 percent from the fourth quarter.
Zeekr Group’s gross margin was 19.1 percent in the first quarter, compared to 16.3 percent in the first quarter of 2024 and 18.0 percent in the fourth quarter.
Volkswagen revamps its EV strategy with new platform, cheaper batteries
Volkswagen is getting ready to make some big changes to its lineup of electric cars. Starting in 2026, the German automaker plans to introduce a new foundation for its EVs and switch to a different kind of battery technology. The goal? To cut costs and potentially make its electric vehicles even better. The first model to receive these updates will… Read more…
Stellantis launches DS N°4 – also with a purely electric drivetrain
The Stellantis brand DS Automobile has introduced the DS N°4, a revision of its compact hatchback. The new lineup features a fully electric E-Tense with a range of 450 kilometres, as well as a PHEV version. Read more…
Parker launches CoolTherm TC850 for EV battery integration
Parker Hannifin has expanded its CoolTherm materials portfolio with the introduction of CoolTherm TC850, a thermally conductive structural adhesive engineered for electric vehicle battery pack applications. The new material addresses critical requirements in battery module assembly, including efficient thermal management, structural bonding, and process optimization. Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo marks 1 year since its launch
Onvo’s cumulative deliveries at the end of April totaled 39,942 vehicles.
Nearly 2,000 Nio battery swap stations are now available for Onvo.
Xpeng names new coupe sedan codenamed E29 as new P7
This will be the first major facelift for the Xpeng P7 since its April 2020 launch.
The P7 is Xpeng’s first sedan and contributed 61.71 percent of Xpeng’s annual deliveries in 2021.
FERC: Solar + wind made up 98% of new US power generating capacity in Q1 2025
Solar and wind accounted for almost 98% of new US electrical generating capacity added in Q1 2025, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
EV sales are up, Tesla sales are down, and new electric Toyota goodness
On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve a huge spike in global EV sales and a huge dip in Tesla deliveries. Plus a whole bunch of news from Toyota, including an updated bZ that’s just a bit better than before … but is a bit better going to make a big difference. Read more…
