New cars produced at the Nio F2 factory can drive themselves from the final assembly shop to the road test area, a video shows.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the plant’s smart capabilities, said William Li.
China NEV retail at 720,000 in Feb, down 3% from Jan, preliminary CPCA data show
In February, China’s retail sales of all passenger vehicles were 1,397,000 units, up 26 percent year-on-year, but 22 percent lower than in January.
So far this year, cumulative wholesale sales of passenger NEVs in China totaled 1.732 million units, up 49 percent year-on-year.
Xpeng teases updated G9 SUV in intensive new product unveilings
Xpeng began warming up for the 2025 G9 SUV, as it started previewing the G7 in January and the updated G6 is set to hit the market next week.
Xpeng delivered 190,068 vehicles in 2024, with the G9 contributing 26,954 units, or 14.18 percent.
Tesla’s European sales skid by as much as 70%
Tesla is facing a huge downturn in European sales. The latest data reveals a decline like never before, especially in Germany that once was the most important market for the company. The reasons might be complex, but the numbers paint a clear picture: Tesla is facing a serious challenge in Europe. Tesla’s German deliveries plummeted in February by a whopping… Read more…
Alpine A390 undergoes winter testing, its dimensions revealed
Alpine started teasing the A390 last month, and today the brand is back to let us know all about the upcoming sportscar’s grueling testing at the Arctic Circle in Sweden ahead of the official unveiling which is taking place on May 27. Alpine says its goal with the A390 was to “give a 5-seater Sport Fastback the performance, agility and… Read more…
Here’s the upcoming Nio Onvo L90 in an official shot
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo is getting ready to launch its second EV, following the L60 which was released last year. This was thought to be called L80, but it actually turns out it will be the L90. We’ve already seen it in some spy shots last month, and today the brand itself has shared the teaser image you can see below.… Read more…
Rivian delivers electric ice cream truck for Ben & Jerry’s
Rivian Automotive has developed an electric ice cream van for the popular Vermont-based ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry’s. The vehicle will be presented in Texas, before touring the rest of the USA. Read more…
Malta launches €34million grant programme for EVs
Transport Malta has unveiled a huge grant scheme for the purchasing of new electric vehicles, including cars, vans, pedelecs, motorcycles and more. An additional €1,000 grant can be obtained through the vehicle scrappage scheme. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito starts taking pre-orders for M8, updated M9 SUVs
The Aito M8 is set to be launched in April and the updated M9 will hit the market later this month.
The M8 has a pre-sales starting price of RMB 368,000 ($50,790) and is expected to compete with Li Auto’s Li L8.
Global EV battery market share in Jan 2025: CATL 38.9%, BYD 16.9%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in January amounted to 35.9 GWh, or 55.8 percent of the 64.3 GWh worldwide.
The top 10 also included China’s CALB, Gotion High-tech, Svolt Energy, and Eve Energy.
2025 Shenzhen auto show to be held in May 31-Jun 8
The first Shenzhen auto show was held in 1991, and it is now one of the largest auto shows in China.
The Shanghai auto show would be held at the end of April, and in the second half of the year there is the Chengdu auto show and the Guangzhou auto show.
Hefei offers subsidies on car purchases available only for battery swap-enabled models
Those who buy Nio models on or before March 31 can take advantage of these subsidies.
For the Nio brand, the subsidies range from RMB 6,000 ($830) to RMB 10,000, and for the Onvo brand, RMB 2,000.
BYD to officially launch Qin L EV pure electric sedan on Mar 12
The Qin L EV all-electric sedan is based on BYD’s e-Platform 3.0 Evo and have a range of 545 km.
BYD will launch the Qin L EV at its Shenzhen headquarters, with an event set to begin at 7:30 pm Beijing time on March 12.
Designing dust collection systems for optimal battery production (Webinar)
This presentation will explore critical dust and fume control strategies in Li-ion battery manufacturing. We’ll delve into key design considerations, including centralized systems for processes like mixing and coating, and decentralized solutions like small, process-specific collectors for cell manufacturing. We’ll discuss the advantages of a hybrid approach, ensuring flexibility for future advancements in battery technology…. Read more…
VIDEO: EV battery testing with next-level turnkey solutions from AVL
In a recent interview with Charged, Dr. Christian Meisner, Global Vice President of Battery and Cell Testing at AVL, delved into the company’s innovative battery testing solutions tailored for the evolving EV industry. AVL, with a legacy spanning over 75 years in the automotive sector, has diversified its expertise across three primary divisions: simulation, powertrain… Read more…
Mercedes now testing its turquoise lights showing when a car is self-driving in Germany
Mercedes today announced that it’s received approval in Germany to test special lights that let everyone around know when a car is self-driving. Turquoise is the color of automated driving, according to the brand. These lights have previously been in testing in the US in Nevada and California, since the end of 2023, and Germany is now the first European… Read more…
Volkswagen unveils its most affordable EV yet – ID.Every1
Volkswagen has pulled the curtain back on the ID.Every1 concept, a preview of its upcoming entry-level EV. It’s about time the automaker recognized the need for more affordable electric cars to boost widespread adoption and fix its ailing business. Aiming to fill the gap in the lower price range, Volkswagen plans to introduce the ID.2 and ID.1, with the ID.Every1… Read more…
XPeng revamps G9 electric SUV, boosts range and adds AI
XPeng has unveiled its 2025 G9 all-electric SUV in China, with some significant upgrades to its popular model. The vehicle has a better range, comes with a next-generation AI driving system, and sports a refreshed design. The official pricing is yet to be announced, but the company has revealed a comprehensive list of improvements that will keep the car competitive.… Read more…
Ionity launches its own fleet charging service
Ionity is launching its first charging solution specially developed for electric company fleets called Ionity Fleet. The new product offers “competitive charging rates and flexible tariff models tailored to a range of fleet sizes and usage profiles.” Read more…
Centurion adds first 20 electric trucks to fleet
Australian logistics company Centurion has added its first 20 battery-electric trucks from Daimler Truck to its fleet. The freight provider previously received 15.8 million AUD (€9.26m) in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to purchase the electric trucks and corresponding infrastructure. Read more…
