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…
Lucid Air Grand Touring Highway Range Test: Nothing Beats This
Lucid’s 516-mile EV sedan is a champion at long-distance driving. In fact, it’s the undefeated champion of the moment. Read more…
The Top-Rated Electric Car Home Chargers For 2024
These three all score 99 out of 100 points on the ChargerRater scale and one is very affordable. Read more…
GMC Sierra EV Vs. Hummer EV: Same Platform, Totally Different Trucks
They’re both $100,000, full-size EVs from GMC that use the same Ultium platform. And yet, they feel completely different. Read more…
Daimler Truck opens Battery Technology Center in Germany
Daimler Truck has opened a Battery Technology Center (BTC) at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Mannheim, combining development with production to prepare for series production of the next generation of electric truck batteries. Daimler Truck’s product and process development for battery-electric commercial vehicles is carried out on an area of over 10,000 square meters. The BTC,… Read more…
3V Infrastructure launches to offer EV charging at long-dwell properties
EV charging firm 3V Infrastructure has been formed in the US, with a mission to build and operate Level 2 EV chargers in long-dwell properties such as multifamily housing and hotels, reducing costs for real estate portfolio owners and managers. The company has a funding commitment of up to $40 million from an affiliate of… Read more…
