EVs need a place to charge, even in the most remote areas. Subaru helped install a public EV charging station in the “remotest place in the world.” To test it out, the Subaru Solterra was shipped to the island of St Helena. Check out the video below. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 fuels new EV export record with over 68,000 shipped in 2024
Hyundai and Kia set a new record, shipping nearly 708,000 electrified cars from Korea in 2024. With over 68,000 exports, the IONIQ 5 was Hyundai’s hottest-selling EV overseas. Read more…
Segway launches GT3 superscooter with $200 off preorder, Lectric XP 3.0 e-bike bundle drops to $1,199 low, Anker SOLIX, more
Today’s Green Deals are being headlined by Segway’s new GT3 Superscooter that is now available for a discounted preorder at $1,500, coming with an array of features similar to the new Xyber and Xafari e-bikes. Close behind is Lectric’s Plunge flash sale that has three of its e-bike models getting special bundle packages, with the best-selling XP 3.0 Long-Range e-bikes, specifically, getting a $100 price cut to its $1,199 low on top of $454 in free gear, among others. We also have Anker’s SOLIX flash sale through the week, which includes the brand’s C1000 Portable Power Station bundled with a water-resistant bag for a new $499 low. Be sure to check out the additional flash sale offers while they last. Bringing up the rear is Greenworks’ 60V 24-inch Cordless Two-Stage Snow Blower with two 8.0Ah batteries at $1,598. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals are in the links at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s NIU e-scooter sale, the Jackery power station deals, and mor. Read more…
The VinFast VF8 Stinks. But You Shouldn’t Count VinFast Out Yet
The VF8 isn’t a good deal at any price. But VinFast can still turn this thing around. Read more…
US 2024 EV sales – Tesla holds on to the top spot, but the EV race is tightening
The EV market continues to grow, with 2024 seeing a record 8.1% of new car purchases in the US being all-electric. That’s 1.3 million EVs sold, or 7.3% more than the previous year. While Tesla remains the dominant player, other automakers are slowly closing in, leading to increased competition in the EV space. The most interesting trend in 2024 was… Read more…
Typical EV Range Has More Than Tripled In 10 Years
In 2024, the average electric car could travel 283 miles on a single charge. Read more…
‘We Need Each Other’: Why China’s Zeekr Is Optimistic About The U.S. And Europe
The U.S and Europe’s relationship with China is tenuous, but Zeekr CEO insists that we all need each other. Read more…
Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid: What Do You Want To Know?
The practical and no-nonsense crossover from the Corolla family is one of the cheapest all-wheel-drive hybrids on sale. Is it any good? Read more…
BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR gaining Tesla Supercharger access soon
A brace of luxury brands are slated to get Tesla Supercharger access soon. Tesla recently updated the NACS page on its website to show BMW, Genesis, Lucid, and JLR (incorporating Jaguar and Land Rover) on the “coming soon” list of automakers supporting the Tesla’s Superchargers. Specific timing isn’t listed, however. After Ford kicked things off… Read more…
Here are the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US of 2024
With new EV models from virtually every brand rolling out, electric vehicle sales in the US reached a record 1.3 million last year. Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 remained at the top, but new Honda and GM models quickly climbed the sales charts. Check out the top 10 best-selling EVs in the US for 2024 below. Read more…
The Toyota BZ4X Was An Unexpected Sales Success In 2024
Its twin–the Subaru Solterra–did quite well too, despite both EVs having lackluster specs. Read more…
Biden’s Final Crackdown On Chinese Cars Sets Up A Trump EV Showdown
Plus, U.S. chip restrictions threaten Nvidia’s partnership with China’s automakers and Biden rushes $635 Million in charging grants. Read more…
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV gets price hike, more standard equipment
The 2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV sees a small price increase for the new model year, but few other changes. After remaining unchanged for the 2024 model year, pricing for the entry-level rear-wheel drive EQS 450+ rises $850 to $106,400. All prices include a mandatory $1,150 destination charge that’s unchanged for 2025. This single-motor version… Read more…
Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Is Going Into Production Today In Europe: Report
Tesla is wasting no time trying to get out of last year’s sales dip. Read more…
Denza working on electric sports car, spy photos show
The sports car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao’s Super 9 concept, but has later been assigned under the Denza brand, according to local media.
The Super 9 concept was unveiled on April 16, 2024, and is a specialty sports car in the Speedster category.
Contrary to popular belief, EV sales grew more in 2024 than 2023 – report
In 2024, the world sold 3.5 million more EVs than it did in the previous year, according to a new report by Rho Motion. This increase is larger than the 3.2 million increase in EV sales from the previous year – meaning that EV sales aren’t just up, but that the rate of growth is itself increasing. Read more…
Pony AI begins robotaxi test with driver seat unmanned on Beijing’s highways
Pony AI is one of the first companies to receive the test license, which still requires a safety officer in the front passenger seat.
Its robotaxi vehicles based on the Toyota Sienna and Lexus RX are allowed to conduct the test on designated highways.
Electric vehicle sales surge despite global misinformation campaign
The electric vehicle market went through remarkable growth in 2024, with global sales figures proving naysayers wrong. 2024 was a year filled with misleading claims from political figures, media outlets, and even industry players. And yet, the EV sector continued to grow. Rho Motion, an EV research consultancy, recently released a report highlighting the significant increase in EV sales worldwide.… Read more…
BYD to officially enter South Korea’s passenger car market on Jan 16
BYD will hold a brand launch in South Korea on January 16 to officially enter the country’s passenger car market.
The company first entered the South Korean market in 2016, producing commercial vehicles such as forklifts, buses and trucks.
Great Wall Motor previews net income growth of about 80% in 2024
Great Wall Motor’s net income in 2024 is expected to range from RMB 12.4 billion ($1.7 billion) to RMB 13.0 billion, an increase of 76.60 percent to 85.14 percent from 2023.
The automaker sold 1,233,292 vehicles in 2024, an increase of 0.22 percent year-on-year.
