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…
Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs because the seats may be missing bolts
Kia issued a recall for nearly 23,000 EV9 models in the US over potentially missing seat bolts. Although only about 1% of the electric SUVs are estimated to have the defect, Kia is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 models out of caution. Here’s how to get the fix. Read more…
Toyota’s bZ4X electric SUV looks much better with a matte green finish [Images]
Toyota isn’t exactly known for its head-turning designs, but its electric SUV is getting a new variant. After Toyota’s bZ4X was spotted in the US with off-road upgrades and a matte green finish, are we finally about to see the new model. Read more…
Shell Recharge exits the US EV charger software market
Shell Recharge is discontinuing its Shell Sky software in third-party commercial EV chargers in the US and Canada. Read more…
Wallbox Supernova charger earns Germany’s Eichrecht certification
Wallbox Chargers has announced that its Supernova DC fast charger has been certified as compliant with Germany’s Mess- und Eichgesetz, or Measurement and Calibration Law. Eichrecht, as it is typically referred to, is Germany’s measurement and calibration legal framework. In the case of EV chargers, it standardizes how charging stations measure and record energy consumption…. Read more…
IONNA and Sheetz to open 50 EV chargers in the Midwest and Eastern US
IONNA, the charging network founded by eight of the world’s top automakers—BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota—has formed a strategic partnership with Mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain Sheetz. IONNA opened EV Rechargeries at three Sheetz locations in late December 2024: Springfield and Willoughby, Ohio; and Scranton, Pennsylvania. Sheetz is expanding its… Read more…
I bought a weird motorized suitcase in China and rode it home. Here’s what happened
I was recently in China on yet another trip to tour the factories and showrooms of several leading micromobility companies, and I’ll have more to share with you on that trip soon. But first, while I was getting ready to fly out of the Shanghai airport, I stumbled upon the coolest little motorized carry-on suitcase that functions like a seated electric scooter. I ended up buying it on the spot. Read more…
