After topping Hyundai in European sales last year, Kia expects a “bumpy trajectory of EV sales” in Europe. A part of this is due to its new EV3, launched in Korea last month for just over $30,000. Once it lands in Europe, Kia expects the low-cost EV3 to boost its market share in the region. Read more…
“Supervised” FSD update, a rare Roadster, new Ford Capri, & Michigan gets angry
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla launches a new “Supervised” Full Self Driving update, a rare, carbon-bodied Tesla Roadster goes on sale, there’s an all-new Ford Capri EV, and the great State of Michigan tells your HOA to stuff it when it comes to home solar and EV charging. Read more…
Toyota joins Ionna EV charging network, stations due in 2024
Toyota and Lexus EV drivers will have access to Ionna Toyota has made an undisclosed investment in Ionna, becoming the eighth automaker to do so Ionna will support the NACS charge port set to be adopted in future Toyota EVs Toyota has joined the fledgling North American EV fast-charging network Ionna, the companies jointly announced Wednesday… Read more…
Asahi Kasei Microdevices completes proof of concept for eFuse in 800 V EV applications
Japan-based Asahi Kasei Microdevices (AKM) and Silicon Austria Labs (SAL), a European research center for electronics and software-based systems research, have completed a joint proof of concept of AKM’s eFuse technology in high-voltage applications using silicon carbide-based power devices. The growing use of power devices based on silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) in… Read more…
Ford electrifies nostalgia with Capri EV coupe-SUV
Ford has delved into its archives to revive the Capri nameplate, this time for an all-electric coupe-SUV based on the same architecture used in Explorer EV. Drawing some inspiration from the iconic 1960s coupe, the Capri EV blends retro design cues with modern electric performance. Built on Volkswagen’s MEB platform, shared with models like the ID.4 and ID.5, the Capri… Read more…
Zeekr reveals the name of its new electric SUV: say hello to the 7X
Zeekr has just unveiled the name of its latest offering. The all-electric SUV, a sibling to the Zeekr 007 sedan will be called the 7X and will square off against the dominant Tesla Model Y. Zeekr, which recently completed a successful IPO in New York, is recording impressive sales figures in China. The company delivered over 87,000 vehicles in the… Read more…
Kia’s first electric PV5 van caught testing with VW ID.Buzz-like design [Video]
Kia is diving head-first into the world of fit-for-purpose EVs. After introducing its new PBV business earlier this year, Kia’s first electric van was spotted out in the wild for the first time. At first glance, you could mistake it for a Volkswagen ID.Buzz. Check out the video below. Read more…
Save $780 Hiboy EX6 e-bike at $800 low, Pre-Prime Day Bluetti deals, one-day Greenworks sale, more
We’ve got a few hump day Green Deals worth considering today, led by Hiboy’s EX6 Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike that just dropped back to its $800 low, with other ongoing EV discounts leftover from its 4th of July sale. Joining right along are limited-time deals being offered by Amazon on a few select Bluetti LiFePO4 power stations, like the AC180 at a new $522 low, as well as another one-day Best Buy sale on the Greenworks 80V 730 CFM Cordless Handheld Blower at a new $170 low. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well.. Read more…
BMW speeds past luxury rivals Porsche and Audi as EV sales spike in Q2
Who said the EV market was cooling off? Not for BMW. The luxury automaker is outpacing rivals, including Porsche, Audi, and Mercedes, as electric vehicle sales continue climbing. BMW extended its lead after EV sales surged in Q2. Read more…
The Ford Capri Is Already Catching Shade From Polestar’s CEO
You aren’t alone if you did a double-take today. Even the top boss at Polestar had something to say about Ford’s new EV. Read more…
I Drove An Electric DeLorean. The Performance Finally Matches The Looks
UK-based conversion company Electrogenic has done a great service to the legendary DMC-12. Now, it drives the way it looks. Read more…
This EV Charging Device Could Be A Lifesaver In An Emergency
EVject enables EV drivers to drive away to safety without unplugging the vehicle. Should you toss one in your car? Read more…
BMW Group’s Electric Car Sales Are Growing, But Slowing Down A Bit
PHEV sales continued to decline in Q2 for the sixth consecutive quarter. Read more…
Sakuu to collaborate with SK On to industrialize dry-process EV battery manufacturing platform
Sakuu, a provider of commercial-scale equipment and technologies to the battery manufacturing industry, has announced a joint development agreement (JDA) with EV battery manufacturer SK On. Central to the agreement is the industrialization of Sakuu’s dry-process Kavian platform. Sakuu says its dry-process manufacturing, together with its electrode printing technology, eliminates the use of solvents and… Read more…
Revolv secures CALSTART grants to help clients install EV fleet charging infrastructure
Revolv, which describes itself as “a complete single-partner solution to seamlessly deploy, charge, and integrate EVs into operations,” has secured a total of $445,000 in award funding from CALSTART’s EnergIIZE program. The grant, which Revolv managed for two of its existing clients, will cover 70% of the customers’ charging infrastructure costs. As an EnergIIZE-approved vendor,… Read more…
The Cadillac Escalade IQ Could Be The Most Expensive Three-Row EV On Sale
Nobody ever said an Escalade would be cheap, and the electric one certainly isn’t. The IQ is reported to start at $129,990. Read more…
Lucid Air Recalled Over Sudden Loss Of Drive, Coolant Failure
Lucid observed at least 10 instances of unwarned power loss while owners were driving their sedans. Read more…
Tesla is reportedly prioritizing Elon and influencers’ routes to train its FSD
According to a new report by Business Insider, which claims to have spoken to insiders, Tesla is prioritizing Elon Musk’s routes and other influencers to train its FSD. The information comes from two sources – an ex-employee and a current one too. There’s even a team working on FSD tasked to analyze and prioritize data coming from Elon Musk’s car… Read more…
ZEEKR confirms its new SUV codenamed ‘CX1e’ will be called the 7X and shares more images
Twenty-four hours after camouflaged images emerged of ZEEKR’s second mass-market BEV, internally codenamed “CX1e,” the Chinese automaker has confirmed it will be called the 7X. Below, we have the first official image of the family-friendly SUV and some new specs. Read more…
Volkswagen’s EV troubles deepen with possible Audi plant closure
Volkswagen may close its first plant in Europe ever. As it looks to cut costs amid falling EV sales, Volkswagen warned a possible Audi assembly plant closure in Brussels is an option. Read more…
