EV charging solution provider Kempower has launched a new EVSE product that it calls a “cutting-edge fast-charging experience.” The Kempower Flex Satellite is designed for public charging applications, and offers both CCS and NACS connectors. It works in conjunction with the Kempower Power Unit, which provides DC power to a number of satellite units. The… Read more…
SK On and Nissan announce North American EV battery production supply agreement
SK On and Nissan announce North American EV battery production supply agreement Global battery manufacturer SK On and Nissan have announced a new battery supply agreement that will support Nissan’s EV production in North America. Under the agreement, SK On will supply nearly 100 GWh of high-nickel batteries to Nissan from 2028 to 2033. These… Read more…
Instavolt opens EV charging ‘superhub’ in the UK
InstaVolt has opened the largest and most advanced ultra-rapid charging superhub in the UK so far, located near the A34 and close to junction 9 of the M3, in Winchester, England. Read more…
JATO: Chinese brands overtake Tesla in Europe in February
In Europe, 164,148 new electric cars were registered in February, as reported by JATO Dynamics. Tesla sales fell to their lowest February figure in five years – but the two best-selling EVs still come from the US manufacturer. Read more…
The biggest Tesla (TSLA) cheerleader on Wall Street just slashed delivery estimate
Morgan Stanley analyst Adam Jonas, often described as Tesla’s (TSLA) biggest cheerleader on Wall Street, just slashed his delivery estimate for the automaker by 300,000 units. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) surges with retail investors on Trump and Musk pumping the soufflé
Tesla (TSLA) surged 10% this morning, fueled by money from retail investors on President Trump, White House officials, and CEO Elon Musk pumping the stock. Read more…
EHang double breakthrough: eVTOL factory, first unmanned flight in Europe
Chinese air taxi company EHang has established a new joint venture with JAC Motors to fund construction of a production facility for its eVTOL aircraft following the company’s first unmanned urban eVTOL flight test in Spain – the first such milestone in Europe. Read more…
Hyundai has a multi-billion-dollar bet to dodge Trump’s tariffs, boost EVs in the US
The South Korean auto giant has no plans to slow down in the US. Hyundai will reportedly announce another $20 billion investment in the US later today. The funds will help boost local production, including a new steel plant for its upcoming EVs. President Donald Trump and Hyundai are expected to announce the new US investment later today. Read more…
Tesla’s self-driving rollout in China hits a regulatory speed bump
Tesla’s push to introduce its Full Self-Driving system to Chinese drivers has hit a bit of a snag. The electric car company had to pause its free trial of the driver-assist feature due to new rules designed to give authorities more control over software updates in connected vehicles. Tesla offered a trial version of its FSD package to Chinese owners… Read more…
Cadillac’s Electric Sedan: Everything We Know
Cadillac’s CT4 and CT5 sedans aren’t expected to get gas-powered replacements. Instead, their successors could be all-electric. Read more…
Ford Patents A Manual Gear Shifter For EVs
It’s deployable and can function as a sequential shifter or a full-on six-speed stick. Too bad there aren’t actual gears to swap. Read more…
UK: Believ takes over London-based Switch EV
UK electric vehicle charge point operator Believ has purchased assets in Switch EV. The latter provides a scalable platform that provides real-time data on chargers to help with charge point management. Read more…
Paris votes to ban cars from hundreds of streets
The residents of Paris have voted in favour of closing hundreds of the city’s streets to cars. In a public survey, many people voted for the creation of 500 new car-free streets. However, only four per cent of the almost 1.4 million registered voters took part in the vote. Read more…
London tests mobile charging for electric construction vehicles
Transport for London (TfL) and FM Conway will swap a diesel-powered electric excavator and wheel loader for electric ones at construction sites in the UK capital. The goal of the trial is to see whether they can be charged effectively using mobile chargers. Read more…
A momentous European debut: Changan promises eight electric models by 2027
China’s state-owned manufacturer Changan has arrived in Europe. The electric mid-size SUV Deepal S07 should be available in Germany in September and will pave the way for models from the core brand Changan and sister brand Avatr in the country. Here are our impressions from the European kick-off. Read more…
Bolt takes over ride-hailing provider Viggo
The shared mobility provider Bolt has taken over the Danish ride-hailing company Viggo, which specialises in electric cars. For Bolt, the takeover is its entry into the Danish ride-hailing market. Until now, the Estonian company has only been active in Copenhagen with an e-bike sharing service. Read more…
Xiaomi announces plans to increase EV deliveries in 2025
Chinese electric car newcomer Xiaomi has increased its delivery target for this year from 300,000 to 350,000 electric cars. Xiaomi EV has already delivered more than 200,000 electric cars since April 2024. Read more…
This May Be Hyundai’s Secret Weapon In The EV Wars
Hyundai put a big bet on U.S.-made EVs. It may just pay off. Plus: tariff uncertainty grows, and China’s car buyers love DeepSeek AI. Read more…
The 2025 Cadillac Optiq Hits The Sweet Spot
Cadillac’s new small EV comes with 300 miles of range, Super Cruise, all-wheel-drive and a $7,500 EV tax credit. What’s not to like? Read more…
BYD reports record Q4 net income as NEV sales soar
BYD’s net income in the fourth quarter was a record RMB 15.02 billion ($2.07 billion), as NEV sales reached an all-time high.
BYD’s revenue in 2024 exceeded $100 billion for the first time, surpassing Tesla.
