Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng plans to launch a self-driving taxi in two years’ time. While the basic idea is similar to Tesla’s robotaxi plans, Xpeng only wants to develop and sell the robotaxis, but not operate them itself. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron: how Audi wants to conquer the electric business class
The Mercedes EQE has been on the market for a while; BMW even offers its i5 as a saloon and estate. Audi also focuses on two body shapes and unveiled a Sportback and an Avant at the world premiere of the A6 e-tron. Audi’s electric business cars rely on familiar technology – but with more range thanks to aerodynamics. Read more…
Audi A6 E-Tron: This is it
After a long wait, Audi’s mainstream EV sedan is here. It’s got plenty of range, ultra-fast charging and a lot of tech. Read more…
Amazon has 15,000 Rivian delivery vans in the US
Amazon is now using more than 15,000 electric vans from the manufacturer Rivian in the United States. The shipping giant ordered 100,000 of them almost five years ago. The first units are also on the road in Europe, namely in Germany. Read more…
Mercedes could position CLA crossover against Model Y
With the four-door CLA Coupé, Mercedes-Benz is set to make a technological leap in 2025. The model will be based on a new platform and will bring 800-volt technology to the carmaker’s range. According to a media report, a mid-size SUV will also follow shortly afterwards on this platform. Read more…
TotalEnergie to expand charging infrastructure in Brussels
TotalEnergies has announced plans to install and manage a total of 2,000 additional charging points for electric cars in all 19 municipalities of the Brussels Capital Region by 30 June 2025. Read more…
China NEV retail at 722,000 in Jul 1-28, down 5% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs stood at 51.86 percent in the July 1-28 period, and 43.05 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Xpeng to launch S5 supercharger in Q3 that can add over 1 km range on 1-second charge
Xpeng’s S5 supercharger delivers up to 800 kW of charging power, enabling vehicles to gain over 300 kilometers of range on a five-minute charge. Read more…
BYD looks to enter the Canadian market
BYD is preparing for its first exports of electric cars to Canada – despite the Canadian government’s plans to introduce special tariffs on China-made electric cars. The Chinese manufacturer already offers vehicles in Mexico but not the US. Read more…
Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Refresh: Here’s a Sneak Peak Of The Supposedly Finished Version
If real, the photos show a new design language for Tesla’s best-selling EV, including a full-width LED light bar at the rear. Read more…
Leapmotor starts shipping T03 and C10 to Europe ahead of September launch
Leapmotor International, the joint venture between Stellantis and Leapmotor which was established earlier this year, has started shipping the first batch of vehicles from Shanghai, China to European ports this month. The models in question are the T03 and the C10, the former a small city EV, the latter an SUV. More shipments are promised to come in the following… Read more…
Massive Tesla recall, massive self-driving haul truck, and a massive new wind farm
In today’s massive new episode of Quick Charge, Tesla issues a massive 1.8 million EV recall to keep their hoods from flying open, Liebherr puts out a massive, 264-ton electric haul truck, and a massive 2.2 MW wind farm gets one step closer to reality. Read more…
Amazon EV milestone: 15,000 electric delivery vans in service (100,000 by 2030)
When Amazon co-founded The Climate Pledge in 2019, it announced plans to put more than 100,000 electric delivery vans on the road by 2040. Five years later, and the house that Bezos built just crossed the 15,000 EV milestone. Read more…
Stellantis, Leapmotor JV ships 1st Leapmotor EVs from China to Europe
Leapmotor International plans to start selling the Leapmotor C10 and T03 in nine European countries starting in September, and plans to expand its European sales network to 200 by the end of 2024. Read more…
BYD exploring entry into Canadian auto market
BYD is looking to enter the Canadian auto market, although the North American country is considering tariffs on EVs from China. Read more…
Kia EV3 European pricing and WLTP range figures announced
Kia has officially released pricing for its latest electric vehicle, the EV3, in the UK and the Netherlands, giving us a clearer picture of how its compact SUV will fit in the European EV market. In the UK, the base EV3, equipped with a 58.3 kWh battery, starts at €37,959. The Dutch can expect to pay €36,995 for the same… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck becomes an EMS vehicle
An emergency medical service (EMS) provider in New Jersey has received a nice gift: a Tesla Cybertruck, which it turned into an emergency service vehicle. Read more…
This smart splitter solved my EV home charging needs without costly electrical work
Part of positive EV ownership is having a convenient home charging solution. While public charging stations are great for travel, home charging is both a time and cost savings. The NeoCharge Smart Splitter has been key for making home EV charging smooth for me. Read more…
Chevy’s Bolt EV is still a steal with used models selling for under $10,000
The Chevy Bolt EV is still one of the most affordable ways to drive an electric car in the US. Even though it’s discontinued, used Chevy Bolt EV models are selling for under $10,000. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq: Pricing, Specs Overview
The most affordable electric Cadillac is just around the corner, with an estimated 300 miles of range. Read more…
