The Nio App no longer shows delivery wait times for the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6, with their facelifts coming soon.
These four models entered a regulatory filing catalog in February showing slight tweaks to the exteriors.
ENAPI raises 7.5 million euros in seed funding for its EV charging connectivity platform
ENAPI, a connectivity platform for the EV charging industry, has closed a 7.5-million-euro ($8.1-million) seed funding round led by Voyager Ventures. The new financing round, combined with a $2.7-million pre-seed round completed 10 months ago, brings the company’s total funding to $10.8 million. ENAPI will use the new funding to fast-track its plans to become… Read more…
The role of temperature and pressure sensing in EV safety and performance (Webinar)
Accurate fluid temperature and pressure measurement is essential for optimizing system performance, ensuring safety, and maintaining efficiency in all EV applications. Join this session at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by TDK, where we will explore the fundamental principles of fluid sensing, highlighting critical design characteristics of temperature and pressure sensors. Key… Read more…
Another L for H as every hydrogen bus in this European city fails at once
In another highly visible failure for hydrogen in the real-world, all 25 of the fuel cell-powered buses in the Poznan, Poland fleet failed at the same time yesterday morning, forcing the city to scramble diesel buses into action. Read more…
Kia EV4 GT looks like the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for [Video]
Less than a week after Kia unveiled the EV4, we are already getting our first look at the sporty GT model. When it arrives, the GT variant is expected to be one of the most affordable electric sports cars and what could be Kia’s most powerful vehicle yet. But can it keep up with the Tesla Model 3 Performance. Read more…
Elon protests turn violent as arsonists set fire to Tesla cars, Plus: 2026 Chevy Spark
On today’s fiery episode of Quick Charge, it’s all bad news for Elon as Tesla sales continue to plunge in Europe, the pump fails to stop the TSLA stock price slide, and people set fire to dealers. Plus: BMW takes the top two spots in the J.D. Power EV owner satisfaction survey. Read more…
Rivian adding range and power to R1T and R1S EVs via paid software upgrade
Rivian will soon push paid software upgrades that unlock more range and power in dual-motor versions of its R1S electric SUV and R1T electric pickup. A Dual Performance upgrade will be available as part of Rivian’s 2025.06 software release, Wassym Bensaid, the automaker’s chief software officer, said in a post on X (formerly Twitter). The $5,000… Read more…
Volkswagen Was Already In Trouble. Tariffs Could Make Things Much Worse
More than 40% of VW Group products sold in the U.S. are made in Mexico. And tariffs on European cars may still be on the way. Read more…
Rivian to offer paid upgrades for extra power and range
Rivian is preparing to introduce a new way for its customers to enhance their vehicles. Starting with the 2025.06 software update, owners of the second-generation R1T and R1S models will have the option to pay for increased power. Later this year, those with the Large+ battery pack will also be able to unlock additional range. The initial offering focuses on… Read more…
Higher-mpg Nissan Rogue hybrid is coming: What makes e-Power different?
Nissan has been hinting for a long time that the next generation of its e-Power hybrid system will be ready for America. And after what might have been a completely different future with Honda, it appears those Nissan hybrids are finally firmly U.S.-bound. Nissan had already confirmed in October that it plans to launch e-Power in the U.S. and… Read more…
Velotric Spring Sale drops Nomad 1 Plus e-bike to $1,399 with free gear, Jackery Explorer 100 Plus $89, Autel EV charger, more
Running ahead of the pack in today’s Green Deals is Velotric’s Spring Sale that is cutting up to $400 off its e-bikes while also offering select free gear bundles and 30% off accessory promos. Running alongside its newest release (more below), we’re seeing Velotric’s upgraded 2024 Nomad 1 Plus All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike with $134 in free gear down at $1,399, among other models. We also spotted Jackery’s palm-sized Explorer 100 Plus Portable Power Station returning to its $89 low, as well as Autel’s non-hardwired MaxiCharger AC Lite Home 40A Smart AI Level 2 EV Charger with a NEMA 14-50 plug returning to its $399 low. Bringing up the rear is a collection of Greenworks equipment, led by the Greenworks 24V 8-inch Cordless Pole Saw and 20-inch Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at $161. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s 59% spring savings from EcoFlow, the $762 off e-bike bundles from Lectric, and more. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia’s low-cost EVs are supercharging sales — And this is just the start
Hyundai and Kia are on a hot streak. The Korean auto giants just notched another month of strong sales growth in February, thanks to new low-cost EVs like Kia’s EV3 and the Hyundai Casper (Inster EV). With more models on the way this year, Hyundai and Kia setting the stage for an even bigger 2025. Read more…
Tesla brings back 0% loans to boost demand in the US
Tesla has brought back 0% APR financing to new Model 3 orders in the US in order to boost demand in at the end of a tough quarter for the automaker. Read more…
Solar in 2025: Here’s what’s keeping the industry up at night
The solar industry is bracing for a turbulent year, and SolarReviews’ newly released 2025 Solar Industry Survey lays out exactly why. The survey, now in its third year, gathered insights from solar companies across the industry between December 2, 2024, and January 3, 2025, covering everything from the Inflation Reduction Act to workforce development and the state of the supply chain. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Just Dethroned The Tesla Model Y In This Key Market
The ID.4 is up a whopping 195% compared to January 2024. By comparison, the Tesla Model Y is down 44%. Read more…
The Mercedes-Benz GLC EV Shows That The Company Is Switching Strategies
Mercedes’ plan to separate internal-combustion and electric cars didn’t work out. Here’s the new plan. Read more…
Octillion Power Systems inaugurates EV battery factory in Nevada
Octillion Power Systems, which supplies high-density lithium-ion battery packs for passenger and commercial fleet EVs, has inaugurated a new battery system manufacturing facility in Reno, Nevada. The approximately 40,000-square-foot facility will supply the North American EV, off-highway, commercial equipment, marine and grid storage markets. By 2025, the plant’s production lines have a forecasted total capacity… Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Max interior, design, and features review
What is it? This is the Xiaomi SU7 Max, the middle option in Xiaomi’s SU7 lineup, just below the Ultra and above the rear wheel driven SU7 Pro. There aren’t many differences between the Ultra and Max – the Max has a bigger 101 kWh battery (93.7 kWh on the Ultra), while the Ultra is a bit longer – 5070… Read more…
Xpeng enters Indonesia with locally assembled EVs
Xpeng has officially entered the Indonesian market, expanding its presence in the ASEAN region. The Chinese automaker plans to offer locally assembled electric cars in the country. Read more…
Electric Mercedes-Benz GLC prototype teased testing in the arctic
Mercedes-Benz is testing prototype electric versions of its GLC-Class crossover in the Arctic, the automaker confirmed Monday in a press release. About two weeks ago, Mercedes announced the electric GLC, along with electric versions of the C-Class and E-Class sedans, would arrive by 2027. They’ll be among “dozens” of new or refreshed models the… Read more…
