Following its facelift, the DS 4 is now also available as a purely electric car – starting at 45,990 euros. Orders for the compact sedan are now open in France and Germany and deliveries are scheduled to begin in September. The facelift can be recognised by the slightly different name DS N°4. Read more…
Tesla announces production of 1 millionth Powerwall with some shady math
Tesla has announced that it produced its one millionth Powerwall. An impressive milestone that is, unfortunately, overshadowed by some questionable math. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV business expected to turn profitable in H2 2025, founder says
Xiaomi EV is poised to become the fastest to achieve profitability among China’s new automotive brands.
In the first quarter, Xiaomi’s innovative businesses, including EV and AI, reported an operating loss of RMB 500 million.
Nio announces plans to enter 7 new European markets
In 2025 and 2026, Nio will launch its cars in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Luxembourg, Poland, and Romania.
Currently, some vehicles under the Nio main brand are available in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, and Denmark.
Rivian Is Adding A Key Charging Feature To The R1S And R1T EVs
The change is part of a larger update that brings a revamped energy meter and faster charging for some versions. Read more…
Zeekr to launch Zeekr 7X SUV in Hong Kong later this month
The Zeekr 7X is set to officially launch in the Hong Kong market in late June, aiming to become the new benchmark for family vehicles in the city.
The SUV has already begun deliveries in Europe in May.
DS N°4 order books open, here are the prices
Last month, DS Automobiles unveiled its latest creation, dubbed N°4. Today, the brand has announced that it’s started taking orders for the car in France, and revealed its pricing. The first deliveries will start in September. The base price is €46,990, and if you’re not a business (there’s a special business trim for €47,940) you have two upsells – the… Read more…
E-quipment highlight: ZQUIP heavy equipment battery swap demo [video]
ZQUIP is working hard to bring more smart, efficient, modular power solutions to commercial job sites everywhere – and at the core of their vision for the future is battery-swap technology. You can see just how easy it is make that happen here. Read more…
Battery pack designed for second life
A European project has developed a battery prototype designed for ease of assembly and disassembly of battery components, writes Nick Flaherty.
The battery pack developed as part of the MARBEL project with car maker Stellantis uses a wireless battery management system (BMS), artificial intelligence (AI) and a digital twin capable of predicting a battery’s remaining useful life, as well as its state of charge and health. Read more…
India: Jupiter Electric Mobility grabs an order for 300 electric mini trucks
Indian EV and energy storage solutions provider Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) plans to deploy 300 electric mini trucks in partnership with Pickkup, a Delhi-based sustainable logistics company. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to formalise the agreement. Read more…
India: Jupiter Electric Mobility grabs an order for 300 electric mini trucks
Indian EV and energy storage solutions provider Jupiter Electric Mobility (JEM) plans to deploy 300 electric mini trucks in partnership with Pickkup, a Delhi-based sustainable logistics company. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Tuesday to formalise the agreement. Read more…
New report sheds light on how Nio cuts costs
In its May model updates, Nio’s new strategy avoided additional costs from material waste, according to a local media report.
Nio will release its unaudited first-quarter 2025 financial results later today, with management holding a conference call afterward.
New report sheds light on how Nio cuts costs
In its May model updates, Nio’s new strategy avoided additional costs from material waste, according to a local media report.
Nio will release its unaudited first-quarter 2025 financial results later today, with management holding a conference call afterward.
Geely Galaxy releases first official images of A7 hybrid sedan
The Geely Galaxy A7 has a fuel consumption of just 2 liters per 100 kilometers when running on low battery power, and a combined range of up to 2,100 km.
Geely Galaxy sold 101,845 vehicles in May, a year-on-year increase of 273 percent.
Geely Galaxy releases first official images of A7 hybrid sedan
The Geely Galaxy A7 has a fuel consumption of just 2 liters per 100 kilometers when running on low battery power, and a combined range of up to 2,100 km.
Geely Galaxy sold 101,845 vehicles in May, a year-on-year increase of 273 percent.
Tesla is forced to remove 64 Superchargers on NJ Turnpike, Musk claims ‘corruption’
Tesla is being forced to remove 64 Superchargers at stations along the New Jersey Turnpike as the local authorities have decided to go with another provider. Read more…
Maextro S800 luxury sedan secures over 2,600 orders in 72 hours
The Maextro S800, jointly developed by Huawei and JAC, was launched on May 30 with a starting price of RMB 708,000 ($98,360).
Vehicles under the Huawei HIMA umbrella delivered a record 44,454 units in May.
Li Auto expects steady monthly deliveries of Li Mega MPV to reach up to 3,000 units
Li Auto expects steady monthly deliveries of the Li Mega to reach 2,500-3,000 units, doubling the MPV’s previous performance.
Li Mega Home began deliveries in late May, with order volume significantly exceeding initial plans, said Li Auto.
Lucid (LCID) launches its largest discounts so far with over $31,000 off Air EV models
That’s not a typo. Lucid (LCID) is offering over $31,000 off select 2025 Air models this month as part of the EV maker’s strongest promotions so far. Read more…
Meyer Burger just shut down its US solar factory and laid off 282 workers [Update]
Swiss solar manufacturer Meyer Burger has pulled the plug on its US solar module factory in Arizona and laid off nearly 300 workers; now, there’s more bad news. Read more…
