The Canadian province plans to invest $500,000 CAD (€458,000) through the Climate Action Fund to install 51 new EV chargers. They will be located in a variety of communities, ranging from rural roads to apartment blocks. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Apr 6: Nio 1,800, Onvo 700, Xiaomi 5,100, BYD 45,000
Nio Inc had 2,500 insurance registrations last week, down 43.18 percent from 4,400 the week before.
BYD had 45,000 insurance registrations last week, down 25.50 percent from 60,400 the week before.
Volvo Energy presents stationary battery storage with DC charger
Volvo Energy has presented the PU500 BESS (Battery Energy Storage System) mobile power supply system with battery capacities of 450 to 540 kWh. The special feature: the integrated 240 kW fast charger can also be used to charge heavy electric vehicles. Read more…
UK government announces £38m electric bus investment
The investment will fund 319 new zero emission buses by spring 2027, with each £1 of government investment matched by £3 of private funding. Twelve local authorities have been awarded the funds so far. Read more…
New Nissan Leaf spotted testing in Canada
The next generation of Nissan’s pioneering electric car, the Leaf, has been spotted for the first time undergoing testing in Canada – and it looks nothing like its predecessor. The new model is a major shift for the Japanese automaker, transforming the familiar electric hatchback into a spacious, family-friendly crossover. The test vehicle was seen charging at a Tesla Supercharger,… Read more…
UK EV charging provider Paua adds Milence’s high-power electric truck charging sites to its network
Paua, a UK-based EV charging network for fleets, has partnered with charging solution provider Milence. Paua will integrate Milence’s high-power charging sites for electric trucks into its network, allowing fleet customers to gain access to Milence’s strategically-located charging hubs using Paua’s charging platform. Paua’s EV fleet charging platform provides seamless access to a UK-wide network… Read more…
CATL plans to take over Nio’s battery business
The Chinese battery market leader CATL may want to acquire a majority stake in Nio’s battery swap business. The car brand operates more than 3,000 battery exchange stations in China, while CATL has now also started to set up such a system. Read more…
The all-electric ferry Ecocat Tres sets sail in Barcelona
The German company Molabo provided its ARIES i50 electric motors to power the Port of Barcelona’s newest all-electric commuter ferry. The latter is also fitted with 36 batteries. Read more…
Hesai secures order for 200,000 LiDARs from Leapmotor
Hesai’s ATX LiDAR will be used in Leapmotor’s production models starting in 2025.
Hesai is the exclusive LiDAR supplier to Leapmotor and is also a supplier to Li Auto.
Toyota aims to globalise electric car production
According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…
Toyota aims to globalise electric car production
According to a report in Nikkei Asia, Toyota plans to triple its global range of EV models by 2027 and increase its electric car production to around one million vehicles – seven times the 2024 level. However, Nikkei Asia does not cite any sources for these statements. Read more…
Tesla removes Cybertruck’s range extender from its website
Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…
Tesla removes Cybertruck’s range extender from its website
Tesla no longer offers a range extender battery option for its Cybertruck on its website. It is unclear whether Tesla is no longer planning to launch the product or is just taking a break from reservations. Read more…
ZF unveils new eTRAC drive for medium to large construction machines
At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…
ZF unveils new eTRAC drive for medium to large construction machines
At Bauma in Munich, Germany, ZF presented a new electric central drive specially designed for medium to large construction machines. The new addition to the eTRAC product family covers a power range of up to 230 kW. Read more…
Xpeng begins pre-sales of updated X9 MPV with upgraded features, higher price
The 2025 X9 has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 399,800 ($54,500), up 11.12 percent from its predecessor.
The model is set to be officially launched next week, and show cars are already available at more than 500 stores.
BYD launches in Slovakia and the Czech Republic
The Chinese carmaker is expanding its presence on the European market and started offering its electric cars in Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In both cases, BYD kicks things off with the all-electric Sealion 7 and the plug-in hybrid Seal U DM-i. Read more…
BYD previews Q1 net income to rise as much as 118.88% year-on-year
BYD said it expects net income in the first quarter to be between RMB 8.5 billion and RMB 10 billion, an increase of 86.04 percent to 118.88 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Feb 2025: CATL 38.2%, BYD 16.9%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installed capacity in January-February was 71.5 GWh, accounting for 55.1 percent of the global total.
There are six Chinese companies in the top 10.
Analysts see limited impact of US tariffs on Chinese automakers
In 2024, about 116,000 vehicles were exported from China to the US and were dominated by US-branded models, analysts said.
For Chinese car companies operating in Mexico, the Latin American market is their focus.
