The Seal 07 DM-i has been renamed Seal 7 DM-i in the Gulf region and is now available in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, and Oman.
The hybrid sedan will be launched in Bahrain soon.
AESC halts battery factory construction in South Carolina
The battery cell manufacturer AESC has surprisingly paused construction work on its factory in the US state of South Carolina. The plant in Florence County, in which a total of 1.6 billion dollars is to be invested, is intended to supply BMW with cylindrical cells and create around 1,600 jobs. The reason cited for the temporary halt to construction is uncertainty regarding US economic policy and market conditions. Read more…
BYD makes debut in Japan’s top 10 imported car sales list
BYD registered a record 416 vehicles in Japan in May, with over 240 of them being the newly launched Sealion 7 electric SUV.
The launch of the Sealion 7 in April increased consumer awareness of the BYD brand and boosted visits to dealerships.
ZF is now considering phasing out the driveline division
The future of ZF’s driveline division has been under scrutiny internally for months. An exit from the driveline business is now also being discussed – as one of several conceivable scenarios. Read more…
PowerGo charging network expands in Europe
The chargepoint operator PowerGo has announced an expansion of its fast charging network at sites across Europe. Each location provides charging speeds of up to 240 to 480kW. Read more…
BYD chairman sees strong overseas sales this year
BYD’s prices in overseas markets are relatively stable, which significantly contributes to the company’s profitability, Wang Chuanfu said.
BYD has seen signs of sequential growth in monthly sales in multiple overseas markets.
Leapmotor begins pre-sales of updated C16 SUV, starting at $23,640
Leapmotor has added five-seat options to the C16 SUV, which previously only had six-seat versions.
The updated C16 is built on an 800-volt high-voltage architecture, with the BEV variant offering a range of 630 km.
Tesla becomes desperate with Cybertruck, launches biggest discount yet
Tesla has announced that it now offers interest-free loans on the Cybertruck until the end of the month. The move is the equivalent of a roughly $10,000 discount and shows that Tesla has reached a new level of desperation in trying to sell the Cybertruck. Read more…
BYD’s 2 new car carriers with 9,200-vehicle capacity begin sea trials
The BYD Xi’an and BYD Changsha car carriers have entered the sea trial phase and are set to enter service soon.
Another BYD car carrier, the BYD Shenzhen with a capacity of 9,200 vehicles, arrived in Brazil during its maiden voyage at the end of last month.
Global EV battery market share in Jan-Apr 2025: CATL 38.1%, BYD 17.3%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in January-April totaled 171 GWh, accounting for 55.4 percent of the global total.
CATL’s market share slightly decreased from January to April compared to January to March, while BYD’s slightly increased.
This $17,000 Nissan EV is off to a hot start in China and it’s about to go global
Would you buy Nissan’s new EV for under $17,000? Nissan said the N7 has already “exceeded our expectations,” as orders continue to climb in China. With plans to launch the new EV globally, can the N7 help Nissan turn things around. Read more…
Rad Power Father’s Day Sale takes up to $600 off e-bikes, EcoFlow 72-hour backup and battery sale from $349, Greenworks, more
Leading today’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s Father’s Day Sale, which is taking up to $600 off e-bikes, like the Dad-approved RadRover 6 Plus Step-Thru Fat Tire e-bike for $1,399. EcoFlow has also launched 72-hour flash savings from its June Disaster Sale on three add-on units, like the Home Backup Kit, which is getting a rare discount to $349, along with two expansion battery bundle offers. We also have two lawn care solution deals that offer 2-in-1 functionality, with the Greenworks 24V 10-inch Cordless Pole Saw and Pole Hedge Trimmer Combo at its $200 low, while the Worx GT3.0 20V String Trimmer/Edger comes with two batteries for $94. Lastly, to help with your summer home prep, there’s Camplux’s 18W Tankless Electric Water Heater at $260, as well as alternate-sized models. Plus, there’s all the rest of the hangover Green Deals in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s exclusive new low prices on the Anker SOLIX EverFrost 2 58L electric cooler bundles, and more. Read more…
TSLA drops 14% as investors see corruption being priced out of Tesla stock
Tesla stock dropped over 50 points today, primarily in response to a very public feud between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and convicted felon Donald Trump. Read more…
Is the Chevy Equinox plug-in hybrid coming soon?
A new Chevy Equinox prototype was spotted testing, hinting that a new plug-in hybrid variant could be coming soon. The Equinox is already a top-selling EV in the US (and Canada), but a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) model would be a first for one of GM’s most popular SUVs. Read more…
Kia only sold 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, but don’t count it out yet
Kia’s first electric sedan is off to a slow start. Despite selling just 831 EV4 models in its first sales month, Kia expects things to pick up quickly from here. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric minivan spotted driving for the first time [Video]
Hyundai’s electric minivan is almost here. The new Staria EV was spotted driving on public roads in Korea for the first time ahead of its official launch later this year. Read more…
XPeng and Huawei reimagine driving displays
Chinese electric car maker XPeng, teaming up with tech giant Huawei, unveiled a new Augmented Reality Heads-Up Display, or AR-HUD, which will debut in XPeng’s upcoming G7 SUV. XPeng claims it’s the first time such a display will work hand-in-hand with a car’s artificial intelligence for smarter driving. AR-HUD is essentially a giant, see-through screen projected onto your windshield. XPeng… Read more…
A BYD Dolphin Was Driven 140,000 Miles. Here’s How It Held Up
A rideshare driver in Brazil has piled on more than 100,000 miles in two years. The results seem promising. Read more…
Tesla Stock Sinks As Trump And Musk’s Relationship Implodes
“Elon and I had a great relationship. I don’t know if we will anymore,” Trump said today. The partnership was once seen as good for Tesla. Read more…
Tariffs Are Already Disrupting Car Shoppers’ Plans
Tariff fears are driving some buyers to move up their purchase timelines. Read more…
