The M5 Ultra starts at RMB 229,800 yuan ($31,720), a reduction of 20,000 yuan, or 8.01 percent, from its predecessor.
The M5 Ultra includes one BEV variant and two EREV variants, and scale deliveries will begin on April 3.
Huawei-backed Aito launches M5 Ultra SUV with lower prices and LiDAR as standard
The M5 Ultra starts at RMB 229,800 yuan ($31,720), a reduction of 20,000 yuan, or 8.01 percent, from its predecessor.
The M5 Ultra includes one BEV variant and two EREV variants, and scale deliveries will begin on April 3.
ThunderPlus and Turno to establish a megawatt charging network in India
Indian EV charging solutions provider ThunderPlus plans to build a megawatt charging network. Together with commercial EV financing company Turno, it hopes to accelerate the adoption of electric heavy-duty vehicles in the country. Read more…
Singer Electric and Ampeco to build EV charging network in New Zealand
Singer Electric, an electrical solutions provider from New Zealand, and EV charging management software provider Ampeco will collaborate the built the country’s largest EV charging network. The goal is to offer 2,500 chargers by the end of the year. Read more…
Nio to open NWM trial in Apr, eyes on if that can help regain clout in smart driving
Nio will open the NWM to early adopters for trial in early April, and ET9 is expected to see an update to the smart driving system to NWM at the end of June.
Nio seems to have focused its efforts on NWM in the field of smart driving over the past year, as local peers have launched end-to-end-based solutions.
UK: JLR hires engineers to support EV production
JLR is pushing ahead with its EV strategy. It is recruiting 150 maintenance engineers in the West Midland, UK. Fifty jobs will be located at the JLR plant in Solihull and 100 in Wolverhampton. Read more…
BYD may not built factory in Mexico after all
China has apparently delayed the approval for the construction of BYD’s Mexican plant. Chinese authorities fear that Mexico could gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and know-how, and potentially share it with the US. Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD files for hybrid Seal 06 wagon
The Seal 06 wagon is slightly larger than the Seal 06 DM-i hybrid sedan, which starts at RMB 99,800 ($13,800).
In January-February, the Seal family sold 62,013 vehicles, contributing 9.95 percent of BYD’s NEV sales for the same period, according to data compiled by CnEVPost.
Elon’s missing billions, Tesla terrorism, bots rig surveys, and a Nissan battery deal
Is Elon Musk using the missing $1.4B to fund anti-Tesla protests as part of a massive false flag operation that will give him control of both the police and the courts? There’s absolutely ZERO evidence to support that idea (plus: I just made it up), but it’s 2025 and that means anything goes on today’s bats**t episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Zeekr reports significantly lower net loss and record gross margin in Q4
Zeekr reported a net loss of RMB 821 million ($112 million) in the fourth quarter, a year-on-year decrease of 72.1 percent and a quarter-on-quarter decrease of 28.0 percent. Read more…
Nio opens test drives of ET9, deliveries to begin on Mar 29
Nio today began allowing general visitors to test drive its executive flagship sedan ET9, with deliveries to begin on Mar 29.
Customers who pay a deposit to purchase an ET9 on or before April 30 will receive upgraded benefits.
Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, who owns Tesla stocks, publicly recommends to buy TSLA
Trump’s US Commerce Secretary, Howard Lutnick, who indirectly owns Tesla (TSLA) stocks through his firm, has publicly recommended buying Tesla stocks today. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Li Auto files for updates to existing models with smaller LiDAR
Li Auto’s updated models use smaller LiDARs, which are also available for variants equipped with the AD Pro smart driving solution.
Li Auto will update existing models in May, focusing on upgrades to smart driving hardware.
BYD claims its new EV charging system is almost as fast as refueling with gas
Chinese automaker BYD has announced an ultra-fast EV charging system that it says can deliver a full charge to its latest EV models within five to eight minutes, similar to the amount of time needed to fill a fuel tank with gas. The company says its one-megawatt flash chargers can provide enough energy for nearly… Read more…
BYD’s cheapest EV is launching in Europe soon with a new name and more upgrades
The Seagull is BYD’s cheapest EV, starting at under $10,000 in China. Later this year, it will launch in Europe as the Dolphin Surf with added safety tech and more. BYD’s executive vice president, Stella Li, said it will be “the best value” when it arrives. Read more…
Residential battery storage skyrockets in record-setting 2024
The US battery storage market set another record in 2024, installing 12.3 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity across all sectors, according to a new report from the American Clean Power Association (ACP) and Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Tokyo project aims to scale up battery swapping for electric trucks
Deployment of 5-minute battery swaps could support hundreds of commercial EVs Ample says it’s a straightforward retrofit, switching to its own battery packs Solution is less demanding on the grid than fast-charging stations California-based startup Ample is looking to deploy its battery-swapping tech with fleets of electric delivery trucks in… Read more…
That Tesla Owner ‘Doxxing’ Website Doesn’t Pass The Smell Test
When examined closely, the website is incomplete and it’s not clear how accurate any of the information truly is. Read more…
Altilium signs MOU to supply Talga with recycled graphite
UK battery recycling firm Altilium has agreed to supply Australia-based battery anode and advanced materials company Talga with graphite for use in EV battery products. Under the agreement, Altilium proposes to supply Talga with up to 16,000 tonnes of recycled graphite over three years starting in 2026. Talga is building a natural graphite anode refinery… Read more…
Electric Dodge Charger gets new blue color and big discounts
Dodge is pushing its new electric Charger into the spotlight with a vibrant new color and substantial discounts. The automaker launched the all-electric Charger Daytona not that long ago, and is now offering it in a new and distinctive “Bludicrous” blue. Alongside the new color, Dodge has also introduced a virtual experience allowing potential buyers to customize their dream Charger… Read more…
