Kia’s sporty EV6 GT is getting an overhaul. With its debut around the corner, the Kia EV6 GT facelift was spotted without camouflage for the first time. Read more…
Tesla launches Supercharger network in Chile, a first entry South America
Tesla has officially launched its Supercharger network in Chile, which is the automaker’s first entry in South America. Read more…
Inside Europe’s Plan To Hit Back At China With Affordable EVs
Will it be enough? Plus, we look at the impact EVs will have on auto jobs and why U.S. battery investments are hardly slowing down. Read more…
BYD Sealion 7 EV officially unveiled at Paris Auto Show
The Paris Auto Show is always a hotbed of automotive innovation, and this year, BYD, the Chinese EV giant, chose the City of Lights for the European launch of its Sealion 7 EV. The SUV, previously known as the Sealion 07 in China, should help BYD expand its footprint in the European electric vehicle market. BYD’s presence at the Paris… Read more…
Irizar receives another order from France for electric buses
The Spanish electric bus manufacturer Irizar has received another order from France: The operator of the bus network in Brest has ordered ten units of the 12-metre-long Irizar ie bus model. Read more…
Nissan Ariya Owners Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access Later This Year
Until that happens, Nissan partnered with several charging operators to give Ariya owners access to 90,000 fast chargers.
BYD Sealion 7 Debuts In Europe As A Serious Tesla Model Y Competitor
The Sealion 7 is expected to be the first BYD to be built in Europe. Read more…
Hyundai to release the Inster as a crossover
Hyundai has announced a crossover version with a more striking design for its electric city car Inster. The Hyundai Inster Cross is due to go into production this year. Read more…
These US states come up short on public chargers per EV
The total number of U.S. EV charging stations has increased by 32% since 2023, but that growth has been unevenly distributed among the states, Here Technologies found in a new study. Here, which provides map data to automakers for use with navigation systems and location-based services, ranked charging infrastructure based on how far EV drivers… Read more…
Fisker Ocean Recall Costs Will Be Covered By The Automaker, Judge Rules
Previously, the bankrupt automaker said owners would have to pay for the labor costs associated with the recalls. Read more…
Simon Loos orders 75 Mercedes eActos 600
The Dutch logistics service provider Simon Loos will expand its fleet of electric trucks with 75 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600. It will more than double the current fleet of 60 electric trucks. Read more…
New record for NEV sales in China
NEV sales in China reached a new record high in September. With 1,287,000 electric cars and plug-in hybrids sold, the previous record from last December was surpassed. Read more…
BMW head says that Europe’s ICE ban is ‘no longer realistic’
BMW Group CEO Oliver Zipse says it’s time to pull the plug on the European Union’s plan to ban ICE vehicles in 2035. Clearly this isn’t the first time we’ve seen pushback, but Zipse is now taking it up a notch, despite EV sales going fairly well for BMW and Mini. What’s going on here. Read more…
BMW CEO says Europe needs to cancel the 2035 gas-engine ban
Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zips said the ban will force automakers to rely on China There’s concern about battery supply and competing with Chinese EVs BMW CEO Oliver Zipse on Tuesday called for an end to Europe’s planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle… Read more…
China NEV retail at 408,000 in Oct 1-13, up 8% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 49.57 percent in the October 1-13 period, and 45.98 percent year-to-date. Read more…
XCharge launches battery-supported charging station for the North American market
Charge point manufacturer XCharge North America has developed an EV charger designed to fit the needs of the grid in the US. The ‘GridLink’ offers bi-directional charging and has an integrated battery to help stabilise the grid. Read more…
Vianode opens graphite production plant in Norway
Vianode has officially opened its first fully-fledged anode graphite production plant ‘Via ONE’ in Herøya, Norway. When fully operational, the plant will have a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per year, enough for 30,000 electric vehicles annually. Read more…
Tesla expands Model Y portfolio with seven-seat option in Europe
Tesla has rolled out a seven-seat configuration for its popular Model Y in Europe, catering to larger families or those needing extra passenger capacity. The option is currently available exclusively for the Long Range all-wheel drive variant, adding €2,500 to the base price. This brings the starting price to €57,490 in Germany and £53,500 in the UK. The third row… Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 EV in Europe, showcases multiple models at Paris auto show
The Sealion 07 EV, renamed Sealion 7 in Europe, is expected to be delivered to the first European customers by the end of this year. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis to build electric drives in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has signed an investment agreement with the Slovakian government for the construction of a new plant to produce electric drive components. The plant in Nováky is scheduled for completion by the second half of 2025. Read more…
