Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has reported a significant 76% increase in global deliveries for the first quarter of 2025, totalling 12,304 units. This marks a substantial rebound from the 6,975 vehicles delivered during the same period in 2024 – however, just a small surplus compared to last quarter. Read more…
Volvo announces world’s first A30 Electric articulated haul truck
Volvo CE arrived at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany with a groundbreaking (Ha!) electric line of heavy equipment options that includes the new A30 Electric articulated haul truck – a world’s first from the Swedish equipment brand. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: China tariffs killing e-bikes, USB-C e-bike charging, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes an analysis of how the Trump tariffs will affect e-bike pricing in the US, USB-C chargeable e-bikes launched by Ampler, Specialized e-bike recall, Juiced Bikes revived as a brand, kayak camping with the JackRabbit XG Pro, Walkcar’s new device that does the walking for you, and more. Read more…
This Electric Motorcycle Just Set A New Range Record. But There’s A Catch
Finland’s Verge TS Pro went 193 miles on a full charge. Read more…
What If China’s BYD Is The Real Winner In The Tariff Wars?
On this week’s podcast, we look at how and why BYD keeps on winning. Plus, what’s up with Slate’s $25,000 electric pickup truck? Read more…
Chinese authorities delay approval of BYD, Geely investment plans in Latin America, report says
China is delaying approval for BYD and Geely to produce cars in Latin America as US tariffs fuel trade and economic uncertainties, Reuters reported.
Authorities have become stricter and more cautious about overseas investment by Chinese automakers.
Tesla launches a new lower-trim Cybertruck Long Range RWD version for $70,000
Tesla has officially launched a new entry-level Cybertruck configuration, which is more expensive than the initially promised $61,000 version, but still considerably cheaper than the $80,000 AWD variant. It’s asking $70,000 before incentives. The good news is that this new version promises 563 km of range, but uses a single rear-mounted motor. One would assume that this iteration uses the… Read more…
MAN to employ eTruck for logistics
MAN Truck & Bus wants to decarbonize its logistics by increasing the use of eTrucks to transport its own goods and vehicles. The tender for the future use of battery-electric trucks on the first almost 40 routes has now been launched. Read more…
UK: Suffolk gets 6,000 new public EV charge points
EV infrastructure provider Believ plans to install 6,000 public charge points across the UK county of Suffolk. The first chargers will be installed this summer, with many locations suggested by local residents. Read more…
China NEV retail at 113,000 in Apr 1-6, down 17% from same period last month
Retail sales of Chinese NEVs were lower earlier this month compared to the same period last month, partly due to the impact of a public holiday.
China’s NEV penetration at retail was 53.81 percent from April 1-6 and 47.47 percent year-to-date.
Stellantis presents solution for electric van conversion
Stellantis is continuing to drive the transition to electromobility: in collaboration with French retrofit specialist Qinomic, the automotive group is introducing a solution that can be used to convert light commercial vehicles (LCVs) with combustion engines into fully electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla stops taking Model S and Model X orders in China amid new tariffs
Tesla has stopped taking orders for its Model S and Model X flagship electric vehicles in China – seemingly in reaction to new tariffs. Read more…
China EV battery installations in Mar: CATL share 42.38%, BYD 24.52%
BYD’s share increased by 0.90 percentage points in March from February, while CATL’s fell by 2.07 percentage points.
China’s overall power battery installed capacity in March was 56.6 GWh, up 62.3 percent from February.
Tesla puts the brakes on Model S and X orders in China amid trade tensions
According to the latest reports coming out of China, Tesla has stopped accepting new orders for its high-end Model S sedan and Model X SUV. The decision comes at a time when trade relations between the United States and China are probably the worst we’ve seen for decades. Until now, customers in China looking to purchase either the Model S… Read more…
LG places major order for battery separators with SKIET
The South Korean company SK IE Technology (SKIET) will supply battery separator films for 300,000 electric vehicles to LG Chem by next year. The films will later be delivered to LG Energy Solution’s North American plants. Read more…
Q1/2025: US EV market grows by 10 per cent
Nearly 300,000 electric vehicles were newly registered in the United States during the first quarter of this year – marking an increase of just over 10 per cent. That’s according to data from Kelley Blue Book. Between January and March, EVs accounted for 7.5 per cent of all new car registrations in the US. While Tesla continues to lead the market, its dominance is showing signs of decline. Read more…
Lucid buys Nikola factory at an auction
The Californian EV manufacturer Lucid has acquired the former production facility, headquarters and development centre of the insolvent electric truck manufacturer Nikola in Arizona. Lucid has agreed to pay around 30 million dollars in cash and non-cash considerations. Read more…
China Mar NEV sales at 1,237,000, up 38.7% from Feb, CAAM data show
March’s performance ended the previous two months of sequential declines, as the slow season for Chinese auto sales at the beginning of the year winds down.
BEV sales in March were 806,000 units, up 42.5 percent year-on-year and up 48.2 percent from February.
EU & China could agree on minimum price for EVs instead of tariffs
The EU and China have agreed to return to the drawing board and renegotiate punitive tariffs on China-made EVs. Instead, China could agree to set a minimum price for electric cars made in China. Read more…
Cheapest Tesla Cybertruck Arrives In The U.S. With $10,000 Lower Price Tag
The long-awaited Tesla Cybertruck Long Range is finally here, and it’s truly an entry-level car. Read more…
