Volkswagen has increased its stake in US partner Rivian. A second payment of one billion US dollars became due on 30 June, after Rivian achieved the targets agreed in the contract. Read more…
ZF starts electric motor production for SELECT platform
German automotive supplier ZF has kicked off series production of its asynchronous electric motor for the recently unveiled SELECT drive platform in China. The asynchronous motors, manufactured at its Hangzhou plant, are intended for integration by Chinese carmakers. Read more…
Battery maker Eve Energy files for Hong Kong listing
Eve Energy plans to use the proceeds for its Hungarian production base and the third phase of its Malaysian production base.
Eve Energy’s first-quarter power battery shipments totaled 10.2 GWh, while energy storage battery shipments came in at 12.7 GWh.
EU to exempt electric trucks from tolls until 2031
The European Commission wants to continue exempting zero-emission heavy-duty vehicles from toll and usage charges for longer. Instead of ending on 31 December 2025, the exemption is set to run until 30 June 2031 if the Commission gets its way. Read more…
The dangers of low-cost electric bikes: What you’re really getting for $500
There’s a reason the phrase “you get what you pay for” has stuck around for so long – because it’s usually true. And when it comes to electric bikes, that old saying might be more important than ever. Read more…
Electric Buses for Europe: BYD triples capacity at Komárom plant
BYD has laid the foundation stone for the expansion of its electric bus production facility in the Hungarian city of Komárom. This will see the production capacity of the plant, which opened in 2017, tripled to 1,250 vehicles per year. Read more…
Tesla’s first batch of V4 Superchargers in China go live
Tesla has launched its first batch of V4 Superchargers with a peak power output of 500 kW in China, as BYD pushes ahead with the deployment of 1-MW charging facilities.
Tesla has already opened over 2,100 Supercharging stations in the Chinese mainland, providing over 11,600 Superchargers.
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of B01 electric sedan starting at $14,770
The Leapmotor B01 measures 4,770 mm in length, between the Xpeng Mona M03 and Tesla Model 3, and offers a CLTC range of up to 650 km.
Leapmotor management previously said that they were confident in achieving monthly sales of over 40,000 units for the B-series models.
Eve Energy plans to build $1.2 billion energy storage battery project in Malaysia
The energy storage battery project is an expansion of Eve Energy’s existing facility in Malaysia, which began operations in February this year.
The project will facilitate the company’s overseas expansion, and will also help it mitigate the risks posed by escalating international trade friction, Eve Energy said. Read more…
Xpeng to launch G7 SUV on Jul 3, days after Xiaomi YU7’s blockbuster launch
Xpeng G7 will officially hit the market on July 3, with pre-sales started on June 11 at a price of RMB 235,800 ($32,880).
The G7’s launch comes days after the Xiaomi YU7’s debut, which secured over 240,000 locked orders within the first 18 hours.
Volvo delivers 5,000th electric semi with little fanfare, sending a BIG message
With the Tesla Semi making headlines consistently since its first public appearance waaay back back in 2017, you might think they were some kind of market leaders. Meanwhile, Volvo Trucks has quietly delivered its 5,000th electric semi truck … and they’re just getting started. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Manitou telehandler gets electric retrofit
No matter how badly a fleet may want to electrify, harsh economic realities and the greater up-front costs typically associated with battery electric remain high hurdles to overcome — but a new retrofit option from French equipment manufacturer Manitou could help lower those barriers. Read more…
CASE expands compact equipment lineup with new CX25EV electric excavator
CASE CE is expanding its mini excavator lineup with the launch of four models this week, including an all-new electric model designed to delivers emissions-free performance that rivals any of its comparably-sized diesel counterparts — including its CASE-branded siblings. Read more…
Tesla slams brakes on rumor of hiring ex-Cruise executive
A hiring rumor sent ripples through the industry, but was abruptly debunked by Tesla earlier today. The drama exposed the volatility surrounding the electric car giant and its self-driving ambitions. The episode began with reports that Tesla had poached a key figure from a fallen rival, only to end with a clarification that it was all just a phantom hire… Read more…
100,000 EVs Will Retire This Year. What Will Happen To Their Batteries?
The second-life EV battery market is on the cusp of explosive growth thanks to companies such as Redwood Materials. Lire la suite…
Dahon unveils bold new electric and folding bike lineup for 2025
At Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt, folding bike pioneer Dr. David Hon made a major splash by showcasing a completely revamped lineup of Dahon bikes that includes new carbon models, upgraded folding designs, and a growing portfolio of electric two-wheelers aimed at changing how people get around cities.. Read more…
Republicans are now trying to kill $7,500 EV tax credit 3 months early
Republicans in the Senate have now updated Trump’s tax and budget bill to kill the $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles by the end of September. Read more…
The 14 Cheapest Electric Cars In 2025
Check out the cheapest electric cars you can buy today, along with advice on performance and value from InsideEVs’ expert reviewers. Lire la suite…
You Can Put The New Tesla Model Y Suspension On The Old One
For around $800, you can address one of the original Model Y’s biggest problems. Lire la suite…
A Tesla Model Y Drove Itself 15 Miles To A New Owner’s Home—And We Have Questions
Tesla calls it the world’s first autonomous delivery of a car, from the Giga Texas factory to a new owner’s home in South Austin. Lire la suite…
