Deutsche Bank forecasts the BYD brand to sell 5.1 million cars in 2025, Denza brand at 250,000 and Fang Cheng Bao at 160,000 cars.
The team also forecasts BYD’s 2025 sales in overseas markets to be 800,000 units, up 92 percent year-on-year.
Regulatory filing: Zeekr files for 007 GT, its 2nd shooting brake model
The Zeekr 007 GT has dimensions similar to the Zeekr 007 sedan and is smaller than the Zeekr 001 shooting brake.
The model is available in single-motor and dual-motor versions and is expected to be launched in the second quarter.
Nio’s Firefly gets certified, has some specs outed
Nio’s cheapest brand, Firefly, showcased its debut model which is also simply called Firefly, towards the end of December. In the meantime we’ve seen it undergoing some tough winter testing, and today it’s received the necessary certification for sale in China. This process has outed the images of the car you can see in this article, along with some of… Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD files for Tang L with same powerful motors as Han L
Weighing 2,882 kg, the Tang L SUV can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, according to its filing information.
The Tang L will use the same dual-motor powertrain as the Han L, with the front motor peaking at 230 kW and the rear motor peaking at 580 kW.
Tesla goes full circle and copies its own copycat with new Model Y
Tesla unveiled its new Model Y with a refreshed design in China and many pointed out that it looks remarkably similar to Xpeng’s P7, which is funny because Xpeng itself was a Tesla copycat at its inception. Read more…
Europe’s wind power hits 20%, but 3 challenges stall progress
Wind energy powered 20% of all electricity consumed in Europe (19% in the EU) in 2024, and the EU has set a goal to grow this share to 34% by 2030 and more than 50% by 2050. Read more…
Leapmotor unveils EREV version of C10 with nearly 1,000 km range
Leapmotor chose the Brussels Motor Show to unveil the C10 Range Extender. This electric SUV offers drivers an extended range and enhanced flexibility that sounds a lot like another plug-in hybrid. But it isn’t. Leapmotor has been steadily making progress with its global expansion efforts. Since its entry into Europe and other regions in 2024, the company has rapidly established… Read more…
Rio Tinto to invest $2.5 billion to expand Rincon lithium project in Argentina
Global mining group Rio Tinto has approved an investment of $2.5 billion to expand its first commercial-scale lithium operation, the Rincon project in Argentina. Plans call for an increase in annual production capacity of battery-grade lithium carbonate from the current starter plant capacity of 3,000 tonnes (3,307 US tons) to a total of 60,000 tonnes… Read more…
Here’s Why Honda Wants To Put AI In Your Car
AI was everywhere at CES. For Honda, it’s a crucial part of the new 0 Series’ big promises. Can it actually work? Read more…
Kia has found its answer to low-cost Chinese EV makers like BYD
Kia’s compact EV5 electric SUV is making a statement in the world’s largest EV market. With sales surging nearly 50% last year, the EV5 helped Kia sell over 200,000 vehicles in China for the first time in four years. The impressive growth ranked first among joint venture brands in the country. Read more…
BYD’s new Han L EV just leaked in China and it’s a monster
The Chinese EV leader is launching a new flagship electric sedan. BYD’s new Han L EV leaked in China on Friday, revealing a potential Tesla Model S Plaid challenger. Read more…
Podcast: New Tesla Model Y unveil, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss the official unveiling of the new Tesla Model Y, Mazda 6e, Aptera solar car production-intent, and more. Read more…
Tesla Model S: The Used Buyer’s Guide
If you’re considering buying a used Tesla Model S, here are the critical factors to consider. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Production Staff Cut As Sales Slow
Back in early December, Tesla told Cybertruck line workers that they didn’t need to come to work for three days. Read more…
Windsor-Essex, Ontario workers to receive technical training for EV industry jobs
Invest WindsorEssex, the lead economic development agency for the Windsor-Essex region in Ontario, Canada, has announced over $3.8 million in funding to launch the Battery Boost: Technical Training for Battery Manufacturing Careers program. The technical training initiative targets laid-off workers or those seeking a career change, and is designed to equip them with skills for… Read more…
Debug automotive serial buses faster with advanced tools
Sponsored by Keysight. Debugging complex electronic systems in automotive applications can be daunting. One key challenge is ensuring proper communication between transmitters, receivers, and sensors by analyzing the captured serial bus data and decoding it into meaningful symbols. This requires an oscilloscope with serial protocol analysis, deep and segmented memory, and a fast waveform update… Read more…
BYD Atto 2 is coming to Europe
BYD has unveiled the latest addition to its European EV lineup. The new Atto 2 is a compact crossover set to rival popular models like the Vauxhall Frontera and Renault 4, offering a compelling blend of technology, practicality, and affordability. The Atto 2 is a smaller sibling of the Atto 3, measuring 4.31 m long, 1.83 m wide, and 1.68… Read more…
Colorado to award $17.3 million in grants to deploy 172 new EV fast charging ports
The state of Colorado has announced $17.3 million in new grant awards through the Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) Plazas program to install 172 new fast-charging ports at 29 locations across the state. The grants will be funded from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program and the state’s Community Access Enterprise (CAE). The NEVI-supported… Read more…
Stena RoRo takes delivery of hybrid vessel Guillaume de Normandie
Swedish roll on/roll off cargo and passenger vessel supplier Stena RoRo has taken delivery of hybrid ship Guillaume de Normandie from the Chinese shipyard CMI Jinling (Weihai), which it has long-term chartered to the French shipping company Brittany Ferries. The vessel will be powered by multi-fuel engines as well as a 12 MWh hybrid package,… Read more…
Hyundai just launched its cheapest EV in Japan, starting at only $18,000
Hyundai’s cheapest EV is now available in Japan. Starting at just $18,000, the new Hyundai Inster EV is the most affordable electric car in its segment, even cheaper than BYD’s Dolphin. Read more…
