Cambodia’s Prime Minister met with BYD’s general manager of the Asia Pacific auto sales head, saying BYD’s plant in Cambodia will supply the local market and exports to international markets. Read more…
‘Crisis event’ made Xiaomi decide to join car-making bandwagon, says CEO
Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun didn’t mention what the crisis event was, and he is expected to elaborate in a presentation this Friday. Read more…
Report: MG Motor to set up a Spanish factory amid EU tariff turmoil
Electric vehicle manufacturer MG Motor, a subsidiary of SAIC Motor Corp., is reportedly eyeing Galicia, Spain, as the potential site for its first European manufacturing plant. This news comes as the company looks to avoid the hefty tariffs imposed by the European Union on Chinese EV imports. MG Motor wants to finalize its decision by September 30, aiming to start… Read more…
Eramet inaugurates lithium extraction plant in Argentina
Production is scheduled to start in November 2024. At full capacity, the plant will produce 24,000 tonnes of battery-grade lithium carbonate per year, which corresponds to the demand for 600,000 electric vehicles. Read more…
Jaguar scraps production of five models
British carmaker Jaguar will stop building all but one of its current models by the end of the year, as it looks to become an all-electric brand in 2025. However, profitability also has something to do with the decision. Read more…
Will Audi Still Go All-Electric By 2026? It’s Staying ‘Flexible.’
“We have a perfect strategy to be flexible for the next 10 years,” Audi’s chairman told InsideEVs as it readies a new e-tron and gas sedan. Read more…
MG probably favours northern Spain for European plant
SAIC brand MG Motor is considering Galicia in northwest Spain as the location for its planned European factory. The decision is expected to be made by the end of September – but other locations are also being considered. Read more…
Prime Day Green Deals: EVs, power stations, tools, smart devices, appliances, more
Amazon are officially rolling in! The two-day savings event has begun, bringing with it some of the absolute best Green Deals of the year – we’ve already seen numerous early deals having already dropped, while those same deals and new ones alike will continue pouring in over the next 48-hour period. We’ve got plenty of great opportunities to save big bucks on eco-friendly devices and equipment from your favorite brands, including EVs, power stations, electric tools, smart irrigation controllers, wood-burning grills and fire pits, and so much more. We’ve collected all these discounts together and curated this one-stop-shopping hub for you to peruse at your own convenience, which we will be updating regularly as new deals come in – but don’t dawdle too long, you’ll only have two days to take advantage of these offers. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Jul 14: Nio 3,400, Tesla 11,400, Xiaomi 2,300, BYD 61,800
Xpeng 1,700, Li Auto 11,300, Zeekr 3,300, Aito 9,400. Read more…
Leapmotor reaches 400,000 deliveries milestone
This means Leapmotor has delivered 7,480 vehicles so far in July. It delivered 20,116 vehicles in June, up 10.74 percent from May. Read more…
Just after his huge stock grant, Elon Musk commits $45M/month to harm EVs
Tesla CEO Elon Musk, who said he would stay on the sidelines during this election, will spend $45 million per month to elect Donald Trump, a presidential candidate who has repeatedly targeted EVs during his campaign and who has promised to end EV incentives in exchange for a billion dollars in bribes from the oil industry.. Read more…
Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024: Live stream and schedule
After a challenging weekend and a half of “scrutineering,” teams are now beginning to tighten the last bolts ahead of the official start of the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix 2024. The event will kick off tomorrow, July 16, at 10 am CT at NCM Motorsports Park. Read more…
Baidu-backed Jiyue to launch Jiyue 07 sedan in Sept
The Jiyue 07 will be available in single and dual motor options with a range of up to 880 kilometers, according to previous regulatory filings. Read more…
Genesis GV60 update caught testing with new headlights and front design in the US [Video]
The first fully electric Genesis is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its official debut, the Genesis GV60 update was spotted testing in the US, rocking new headlights and a redesigned front bumper (finally!). Check it out for yourself in the new video below. Read more…
Diesel demand drops while commercial EV, electric semi markets grow
In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it’s being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand. Read more…
Stellantis is offering a home charger or public charging credits for buying one of its BEVs
Stellantis has introduced a new demand lever to entice potential customers to buy one of its BEV models. When US consumers opt to buy a new EV, Stellantis is now offering the choice between a home charger or charge credits through its Free2Move program.. Read more…
GM Won’t Hit 1 Million EV Target in 2025: ‘Market Not Developing’
GM CEO Mary Barra announced that it won’t hit its production capacity goal, but remains optimistic that EV market share will continue to grow. Read more…
Kia EV6 Owner Review After Two Years: Still ‘A Really Good Option’
He’s a gas-car guy who loves making videos about his modifications and builds. See why he’s still a big Kia EV6 fan after two years. Read more…
Elon Musk confirms Robotaxi launch delay, explains why
Last week a report surfaced claiming Tesla would be delaying its planned August 8 unveiling event for the Robotaxi. And today Elon Musk himself has confirmed this, in a post on X. As you can see, Musk says “an important design change to the front” is the reason behind the delay, and since Tesla’s teams now have more time to… Read more…
ZEEKR shares details of its 009 MPV refresh ahead of global launch next week [Video]
It has only been a year since ZEEKR launched its 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV), but the EV automaker is already on the cusp of launching a model refresh. The updated version comes in two different seat configurations and a massive battery that promises a leading range in its segment. ZEEKR is also hailing it as one of the safest and most environmentally friendly interiors for MPVs. Read more…
