“It will be a real go-kart,” a top VW executive says of the electric GTI. “I’ve driven a prototype and it’s really amazing.” Read more…
Lynk & Co says Z10 gets over 10,000 pre-orders in 24 hours after pre-sales begin
Lynk & Co began accepting customer pre-orders for the Z10 on August 15, with the official launch set for September 5. Read more…
Acura unveils electric SUV coupé concept
The Honda subsidiary Acura is giving a preview of its next all-electric model with its new concept called the Performance EV Concept. The series version is set to become the first electric car to go into production at Honda in the US state of Ohio at the end of 2025. Read more…
British H2 truck manufacturer HVS partners with Hybot from China
The British manufacturer of fuel cell trucks Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS) has agreed a strategic cooperation with the Chinese H2 truck manufacturer Hybot to promote the use of hydrogen trucks in Europe. Read more…
BYD looks to build new EV factory in Pakistan
The Chinese electric car giant BYD will start selling its vehicles in Pakistan soon. The company is also rumoured to be planning its own car factory in Pakistan. Meanwhile, the Chinese investment group ADM has announced the construction of an electric car factory in Pakistan. Read more…
VW consolidates EV R&D in China, looks to build ‘Wolfsburg of the East’ in Anhui, report says
In a recent shake-up, Volkswagen moved its BEV R&D resources in China to Anhui province, where it hopes to build a “Wolfsburg of the East,” according to local media. Read more…
Share of combustion vehicles in China declines sharply
In July, new energy vehicles accounted for more than half of all new registrations in China for the first time. A recent survey shows that this is not an outlier, but that the combustion engine is massively losing importance in China – with consequences for Western manufacturers in particular. Read more…
Kia EV4 hatchback spied in Korea
The Kia EV4 was initially teased as an affordable electric sedan, but recent sightings in Korea have revealed a hatchback variant undergoing testing. Could this be Kia’s strategic move to create a vehicle specifically designed to suit the European market’s fondness for hatchbacks? Kia first unveiled the EV4 concept last October as part of its ambitious plan to roll out… Read more…
VW China JV recalls 283 imported Audi e-tron GT electric sports cars due to brake system concern
The Audi e-tron GT is a luxury electric sports car that currently has a starting price of RMB 999,800 ($139,380) in China. Read more…
AkzoNobel protects batteries with one-spray powder coating
AkzoNobel’s Resicoat brand has developed an innovative powder-coating technology that provides improved electrical protection for EV battery systems in just one spray. Read more…
Leapmotor sees Q2 gross margin turn positive, prioritizes volume
Despite improved gross margin, Leapmotor’s losses continued to widen in the second quarter as it saw record quarterly R&D investments. Read more…
BYD plans to build EV plant in Pakistan, report says
BYD will reveal three models it plans to sell in Pakistan at a brand launch on Saturday. Its EV plant in Karachi will be completed in the first half of 2026, according to Bloomberg. Read more…
Tesla keeps cool, Rivian heats up, Uber throws shade, and NIO swings
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s weird new cooler faces off against Rivian’s clever new camp kitchen, Uber’s CEO thinks Elon is underestimating the problem, and NIO shows off its new rival to the best-selling Tesla Model Y. Read more…
Lucid Air Pure demo cars now available from $56,998
If you’ve always wanted a Lucid Air but thought its price to be prohibitive, now might be the time to act. The company has started selling demo cars through its official website, and these come at significant discounts. You can get an Air Pure AWD with 21,036 km starting at $56,998, for example, in Fathom Blue. This has 480 hp,… Read more…
Ford shows dealers new low-cost EVs, including sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups
Ford is doubling down on plans to launch low-cost EVs after showing dealers several new renderings. The latest images revealed electric sedans, crossover SUVs, and pickups that could hit the market to challenge Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Read more…
Maryland’s EV charger rebate program is now open and it’s really good
Maryland’s FY25 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment Rebate Program is now open, and it offers residents and businesses solid incentives to install EV chargers. Read more…
Genesis GV60 gains cheaper AWD trim in 2025, other models have over $10,000 in discounts
Genesis is already sweetening the deal for the latest GV60 models. The 2025 Genesis GV60 is gaining a more affordable AWD trim, while other models are already being offered with over $10,000 in discounts. Read more…
Here’s our first look at the new Kia EV4 electric hatchback [Video]
The EV4 was expected to be Kia’s take on an affordable electric sedan. However, new hatchback variants have been spotted testing ahead of the model’s official debut. Check out the first sighting of the Kia EV4 hatchback in Korea in the video below. Read more…
This Brand New Nissan Leaf Stranded Its Owner
The Leaf is supposed to be one of the more proven, reliable EVs. But Out Of Spec’s has already bricked itself. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo L60 rolls off production line, interior revealed
Today the first completed Nio Onvo L60 models have started rolling off the production line in China. The L60 is the debut model from Nio’s new Onvo brand, which is meant to slot underneath the main Nio brand, price-wise. Onvo president Ai Teicheng delivered the first L60 to Xia Qinghua, the head of Onvo’s user and service operations in Hefei,… Read more…
