Infantile EV automaker Xiaomi Automotive has capped off 2025 with delivery numbers that cannot be ignored. The company has delivered an impressive 135,000 units of its flagship SU7 EV… after launching it in late March 2024. Looking ahead to 2025, Xiaomi looks to more than double that EV output with the help of a second model and an additional phase of its production footprint. Read more…
Check out the first drop top electric Dodge Charger Daytona convertible
The new Dodge Charger Daytona EV may look even better as a convertible. Dodge’s new electric muscle car is already getting its first drop top upgrade. Check out the custom EV muscle car below. Read more…
Global EV Sales Are Projected To Jump 30% In 2025
Analysts are saying Europe will see a significant rise in EV sales next year, despite rocky times in 2024. Read more…
Shanghai to continue offering free license plates for BEVs in 2025
Shanghai has extended its policy of providing free license plates for purely electric vehicles for another year and relaxed the requirements for applicants. Read more…
US EV charging kept up with growth, gained reliability in 2024
Recent data suggests infrastructure has built out to handle peak EV charging demand There are about 50% more charging connectors in 2024 vs. 2023 Public EV charging is making progress in reliability U.S. public electric vehicle charging infrastructure kept up with EV sales growth in 2024, and even improved in reliability, a new study indicates… Read more…
Xiaomi delivers over 135,000 cars in 2024, targets 300,000 in 2025
Xiaomi is building the second phase of its Beijing plant, and the combined capacity with the first phase of the plant is 300,000 units. Read more…
Beijing embraces the future with push for autonomous vehicles
The busy metropolis of Beijing is on its way to becoming a global leader in autonomous driving technology. New regulations passed today pave the way for the introduction of driverless public buses and taxis – a significant step toward the future of transportation. Starting in April, autonomous vehicles that successfully pass road testing and safety assessments will be eligible to… Read more…
SAIC’s MG Motor to produce cars locally in Egypt
MG will first produce the new-generation MG5 model in Egypt, with the local plant having an initial annual capacity of 50,000 units. Read more…
Li Auto sees total deliveries in 2024 reach 500,000 units
Li Auto reached its 500,000th delivery in 2024 today at 18:18 Beijing Time, meaning it has delivered around 58,000 vehicles so far this month. Read more…
Tesla recalls 77,650 locally produced cars and 63 imported ones in China
Tesla is recalling 77,650 locally built cars in China for a faulty tire pressure monitoring system, as well as 63 imported vehicles for airbag safety concerns. Read more…
Nio adds record high swap stations in China on last day of 2024, taking total to nearly 3,000
Nio today added a record 64 battery swap stations in China, bringing the total number to 2,995. Read more…
Tesla completes construction of Shanghai Megafactory, begins trial production
Tesla has begun trial production at the factory, which produces energy storage products and is expected to start mass production in early 2025. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 electric sedan exceeds delivery target
The electric vehicle division of Chinese tech giant Xiaomi, announced the results for its debut model SU7. Surpassing even its revised delivery target, Xiaomi has sold and delivered over 130,000 SU7s in the year of its launch, a significant achievement for a new entrant in the competitive EV market. The SU7 was unveiled in December 2023, and it began deliveries… Read more…
Retro-themed electric moped brand ONYX returns, with 55+ MPH bikes
In an end-of-the-year miracle to close out 2024, the often-lauded ONYX moped maker has announced its return after shutting down operations earlier this year. The company’s return kicks off with the release of 100 limited edition electric mopeds. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations by brand for week ending Dec 29: Nio 6,500, Onvo 4,200, Tesla 18,600, BYD 72,100
Xiaomi had 6,700 insurance registrations last week, Li Auto 13,400, Xpeng 10,100, Zeekr 8,900, Leapmotor 9,200 and Aito 8,200. Read more…
Xpeng CEO sets tone for 2025 in internal letter, expects price war to resume in Jan
Xpeng CEO has revealed the company’s key tasks for 2025 and his view of the market in an internal letter, telling employees to prepare for tougher competition. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO posts cryptic teaser ahead of the company’s 15th anniversary
Xiaomi is turning 15 soon, and ahead of that the company’s CEO, Lei Jun, has posted a cryptic teaser image over on X today – see below. It’s clearly car-related, the tire tracks are a dead giveaway. But what could it be? Feel free to speculate in the comments. Only two days until 2025! Xiaomi’s turning 15… and we’re celebrating… Read more…
Tesla semi gets closer, others are millions of miles ahead, and EV of the year
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, we explore not one but two existing electric truck fleets that crossed the 5 million miles driven mark this year, along with some potentially exciting news for last-minute shoppers looking for a sweet deal on a new Toyota or GMC Sierra EV, and the Electrek EV of the year. Read more…
SU7 gets special exterior color to mark Xiaomi’s 15th anniversary
Xiaomi has launched a special red exterior color for the SU7, which will be available starting January 1, as marketing about the hot-selling model continues. Read more…
Tesla offers free supercharging to clear out Foundation Cybertruck inventory
Tesla is now offering free lifetime supercharging for Foundation-series Cybertrucks purchased as inventory vehicles, suggesting that it’s having a tough time getting rid of the highly-priced limited edition vehicles. Read more…
