Li Auto’s goal is to have more than 15,000 superchargers by the time the Li i8 is launched.
More charging piles are in preparation for the launch of more BEVs after the Li Mega.
Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra to hit the market at lower price
Xiaomi has launched its flagship SU7 Ultra in China. Xiaomi has massively reduced the price compared to the pre-sale launch in November: the base price of the SU7 Ultra is now 529,900 yuan (equivalent to around 70,000 euros), compared to 814,900 yuan previously. Read more…
Xiaomi to start SU7 Ultra deliveries on Mar 2
Xiaomi EV said it will ramp up production capacity to speed up deliveries of the SU7 Ultra.
On March 3, Xiaomi will give the SU7 Ultra its overseas debut at the MWC 2025 event in Spain.
Waze can now show up on your instrument cluster screen
With the latest update, Waze added a cool new feature for cars with a second screen in addition to the central infotainment display. Vehicles supporting Apple’s CarPlay and Google’s Android Auto can now display Waze on the second instrument cluster screen. There’s a catch, though. Not everything is displayed on the screen behind the wheel. It mostly shows the navigation… Read more…
Skoda launches series production of the new Enyaq
Skoda has started production of the revised Enyaq family in Mladá Boleslav. The larger MEB SUV from Skoda is now rolling off the production line together with the slightly smaller Elroq and the Octavia combustion model. Read more…
China issues guidelines on companies’ marketing, setup of driver assist features
Companies must not imply to consumers that driver assistance systems can be used as self-driving systems.
The systems are required to implement an exit strategy in the event of driver distraction.
BMW gears up for Neue Klasse production in Munich
From 2026, electric cars of the Neue Klasse are to roll off the production line at BMW’s main plant in Munich. The car manufacturer is now setting the course for this and preparing production and logistics for the new electric platform – with a tight schedule. Read more…
Xpeng debuts 2025 G6: Official launch set for Mar, to hit global markets
The updated G6 is a model developed for the global markets and will be offered in left- and right-hand drive versions.
The new G6 will be officially launched in early March, when pricing will be announced.
Li Auto ramps up promotions after revealing upgraded models coming in May
Li Auto began offering final payment reductions and 3-year 0-interest financing on L-series models, allowing buyers to save up to RMB 38,000 ($5,210).
It will launch the smart driving edition of the L-series models in May, focusing on smart driving hardware upgrades.
China Feb EV sales preview: Deutsche Bank expects Nio at 13,000, Tesla 30,000, BYD 340,000
Deutsche Bank expects the Nio main brand to deliver around 8,000 units in February, and the Onvo sub-brand around 5,000 units.
Tesla is at its lowest in almost 24 months as it clears out older Model Y inventory.
UBE starts construction of Louisiana plant to produce lithium-ion battery electrolyte materials
UBE C1 Chemical America, a subsidiary of Japanese chemical manufacturer UBE, has started building a dimethyl carbonate (DMC) and ethyl methyl carbonate (EMC) plant in Louisiana. The plant will produce 100,000 tons of DMC per year and 40,000 tons of EMC derived from DMC per year. The plant is scheduled for completion in July 2026,… Read more…
Li Auto to update existing models in May, bringing smart driving hardware upgrades
Li Auto will upgrade the smart driving chips in updated models, and start using the Nvidia Thor-U chip.
It will add LiDARs to less expensive variants, making the component standard all models.
Felten introduces Charge Qube mobile EV charging solution for remote, temporary or semi-permanent site
Battery pack maker Felten has announced the debut of its new mobile energy storage product, the Charge Qube. The Charge Qube is a rapidly-deployable, modular mobile battery energy storage system (BESS) that repurposes second-life batteries and ISO containers. “The Charge Qube delivers immediate energy solutions for fleet operators, public charging stations, construction sites and remote… Read more…
Safely measuring voltage and current in EV systems with evolutionary breakout modules (Webinar)
Join this webinar at our March Virtual Conference on EV Engineering, presented by CSM, where we will provide practical insights to help you improve your testing strategies, accelerate compliance, and deliver more robust products to market. Reserve your spot—it’s free! Other sessions at our next Virtual Conference include: Testing EV Motor Control Units (MCU): How… Read more…
Chery files for HK listing to fund further expansion
In the first three quarters of 2024, Chery realized a net income of RMB 11.3 billion, up 58.5 percent year-on-year.
Chery sold 2.6 million vehicles in the year 2024, up 38 percent year-on-year.
Volkswagen cuts ID.4 prices to under $20,000 in China as the ‘fierce’ EV price war heats up
After recent price cuts, Volkswagen’s electric ID.4 now starts at under $20,000 in China. Volkswagen looks to keep up in China’s “fierce price war,” but will it be enough? BYD and other Chinese EV makers are moving quickly. Read more…
Austin’s main public bus depot just got 48 new EV charging ports
Camber has delivered an EV fast charging system to CapMetro, Austin’s public transit agency, for its main bus depot – here’s why that’s a big milestone. Read more…
Renewables generated 24.2% of US electricity in 2024 – EIA data
Renewables increased their output by almost 10% and provided nearly a quarter of US electrical generation in 2024, according to newly released US Energy Information Administration (EIA) data.. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra hits annual sales target of 10,000 units in 2 hours of availability
The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 ($72,930), which is 34.97 percent lower than Xiaomi’s previously marketed pre-sale price.
The first vehicle deliveries of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra are expected to begin in March.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra officially launches – configurator now open
Xiaomi is almost ready to ship its flagship SU7 Ultra model – touted as the fastest four-door sedan and shattering a Nurburgring race track record. The model went into pre-sale last October and now gets an official configurator. Check the source link below if you want to play around. The SU7 Ultra starts at RMB 529,900 (around $73,000) for the… Read more…
