This is one of the longest-range electric Skoda models and it starts at €33,000 ($36,500) in some European markets. Read more…
Tata Motors breaks ground on first Indian plant for JLR models
Tata Motors has begun constructing a new auto plant in India to build next-gen Tata and JLR cars and SUVs, including EVs. It will be the first time a company will manufacture JLR models in India. Read more…
Vitesco takeover by Schaeffler completed
The announced takeover of drive specialist Vitesco by automotive supplier Schaeffler has been successfully completed. Thomas Stierle from Vitesco Technologies is in charge of the new E-Mobility division – but there will probably also be job cuts as part of the merger. Read more…
Switzerland awards five more HPC contracts
The Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) has awarded five companies the contract to build new fast-charging hubs along the country’s motorways. In addition to charging point operators such as Fastned and GOFAST, OEM-affiliated providers were also awarded a lot. Read more…
German VW plant may not have a model to produce from 2026
Around four weeks ago, VW surprisingly threatened with possible plant closures in Germany. Now a candidate seems to have emerged involuntarily: As things stand, the VW plant in Osnabrück will no longer have an assignment from Easter 2026 – because Porsche has adjusted its EV planning. Read more…
Stellantis extends production pause for Fiat 500e
Production of the all-electric Fiat 500e at the Mirafiori plant near Turin has been on hold since 13 September. Now, parent company Stellantis has decided to shut down production lines for another few weeks. The reason continues to be weak demand. Read more…
The 2024 Porsche Macan Electric Tops Out At $150,000
Deliveries of the all-electric crossover are now underway in the United States. How would you configure yours? Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo hands over first electric SUVs to customers
Nio has started deliveries of the Onvo L60 in China. The electric SUV, including the battery, costs 206,900 yuan (around 26,000 euros) in China. It is the first model in a series to be sold under Nio’s new sub-brand, Onvo. Read more…
Ford’s BlueCruise Hands-Free ADAS Is Now Cheaper
Owners of compatible vehicles can also buy BlueCruise to use forever, an option that was not previously available. Read more…
Halloween kickoff, record EV sales, and healthier oysters
On today’s Halloween-y episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got record EV sales from GM, Hyundai, Kia, and more! We’ve also got big trucks and fat oysters and ALL of it is powered by electric. Read more…
Costco Auto Program is offering a discount on Hummer EV pickups and SUVs through 2024
The Costco Auto Program is back with another exclusive EV deal for its members. Beginning this month through the rest of 2024, customers can take advantage of a member-only discount on the purchase or lease of a new GMC Hummer EV pickup or SUV. Read more…
Kwik Trip is installing DC fast chargers across the Midwest
Convenience store chain Kwik Trip is going to install DC fast chargers at “a number” of its stores across the Midwest.. Read more…
NIO delivered 832 Onvo L60 electric SUVs in just 3 days with a $21,000 starting price tag
China’s NIO (NYSE: NIO) delivered over 20,000 vehicles in September, its fifth straight month crossing the mark. In just three days, NIO sold 832 Onvo L60 electric SUVs, the first of its new low-cost EV brand. Read more…
Tesla is still dominant in Sweden despite dragging unionization battle
Tesla remains a dominant force in Sweden’s auto market despite a unionization battle that has been dragging on for almost a year now. Read more…
BETA Technologies offers a glimpse at its passenger-focused ALIA eVTOL [Video]
Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies may have plans to provide its technology to cargo and medical transport to begin, but its longer-term goal is to implement passenger travel in its flagship ALIA eVTOL. Recently, the company shared a look at what that five-passenger vessel will look like before it launches commercial operations in the future. Read more…
Hyundai’s IONIQ 9 SUV sheds camo, revealing sleek design [Images]
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is on its way. The IONIQ 9 was spotted with less camo, revealing new design details as Hyundai prepares for its official debut later this year. Read more…
Your EV Has A Max Charging Rate. Here’s Why It May Not Charge So Fast
Want to understand why one EV charges faster than another one? Let’s dig into how charging curves work and other factors. Read more…
Volvo, Rivian and 48 other companies petition the EU to stick to its 2035 ICE ban
The automotive industry is in the midst of a shift towards electric vehicles, and the European Union has been, at least for a while, a key driver of this change with its ambitious plan to ban the sale of new combustion engine cars starting in 2035. This policy faced recent pushback from some automakers and member states, but now a… Read more…
World premiere of the Skoda Elroq: lots of space for little money
Skoda has presented the Elroq, its second EV after the Enyaq. The Elroq is significantly shorter, but only costs as much as the ID.3 after the recent price drop. The big but: when the Skoda comes onto the market in the first quarter of 2025, it will offer more for the money than the VW! Read more…
GM nears double-digit EV market share in the US after Q3 sales surged
GM is eyeing double-digit market share in the US EV market after sales surged 60% in Q3 compared to last year. With new models like the Chevy Blazer, Equinox, and Silverado EVs rolling out nationwide, GM looks to top rival Ford by the end of 2024. Read more…
