Geely has introduced the Xingyuan as the ‘Star Wish’ in Thailand at the 2025 Bangkok International Motor Show. This is the company’s second model in the Thai market, where it entered with the EX5 just back in late November. Read more…
Ford could offer manual gear shift for EVs
Ford applied for a patent for the so-called ‘Shifter Assembly For Electric Vehicles.’ While it looks like a gear shift, it functions differently. In the end, it is really just for the show. Read more…
I went deep into NIU’s electric moped factory in China. Here’s what I saw
On my most recent trip to China, I had the pleasure of visiting NIU’s factory and showroom to see the wide range of electric mopeds, scooters, e-bikes, and more produced by one of the world’s leading smart electric mobility companies. As an electric mobility journalist and enthusiast (and as an owner of my own NIU e-moped since 2020), it was a once-in-a-lifetime chance to peek behind the curtain and see where the magic happens. Read more…
Top 5 critical moves Nissan MUST make to come back from the brink
Big changes are hitting the US car market this week – but uncertainty bring opportunity, and few companies have less to lose and more to gain from 2025’s automotive turmoil than Nissan. With a new, enthusiastic CEO, interest from Foxconn and Honda, and a number of American manufacturing sites already in operation, Nissan has a chance – but the new LEAF is a snoozer, and they’ll have to do better if they want to survive. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) is worth $130 due to weak fundamentals, strong competition, says HSBC
Tesla (TSLA) has weak fundamentals and strong competition, according to a new HSBC pricing the stock at $130 – less than half its current price. Read more…
BYD thinks it can make more money than Toyota and it might be right
BYD has its sights set on Toyota. The world’s largest EV maker believes that once it reaches Toyota’s scale, it will make more money per vehicle. This year alone, BYD expects overseas sales to double. The company’s CEO even says that most of BYD’s profits will eventually come from overseas sales. Read more…
Lucid Recalls Over 4,000 Floor Mats Over Unintended Acceleration Risk
Yes, floor mats. Not cars. Read more…
Trova introduces new electric terminal truck
Trova Commercial Vehicles has launched a battery-electric terminal truck, the company’s first product to reach the market. Terminal trucks are semi-tractor vehicles designed to move semi-trailers within a warehouse facility, cargo yard or intermodal facility. “One of the unique sides of Trova is its leadership team,” Collignon told Charged, explaining that the team includes several… Read more…
Video: A look at high-voltage EV contactor technology
In a recent interview with Charged, Matt Reynolds from TDK provided a detailed look into the role and design of high-voltage DC contactors used in electric vehicles. These vital safety devices manage the connection and disconnection between the battery and other high-voltage systems like the inverter or charging port. Most EVs use at least four… Read more…
BMW kicks off ‘Neue Klasse’ vehicle production in Hungary
BMW has reached an important step on the way to series production at its new plant in Hungary: The Munich-based company has announced the commissioning of the assembly line – and is thus, in its own words, “starting the sprint to the finish line.” Read more…
Stellantis announces €38m investment in electric motor plant
Stellantis is pouring €38m into its plant in Biella, Italy to produce components for electric motors of cars based on the STLA Small platform. It will fund 56 machine tools for the components, which are critical for electric propulsion units (EPUs). Read more…
The 2026 GMC Sierra EV Now Undercuts The Tesla Cybertruck By $15,000
General Motors has introduced two new trims for the 2026 Sierra EV, lowered its price and added more battery options. Read more…
Even Elon Musk Is Sounding The Alarm Over Trump’s Tariffs
Plus, BYD’s megawatt chargers will go live next week and Tesla drops FSD branding in China. Read more…
BYD Yangwang officially launches U7, aiming to gain share in luxury sedan market
The Yangwang U7, priced at RMB 628,000 ($86,430), is BYD’s latest offensive in the luxury car market.
Powerful performance, ride comfort and safety are the main selling points of the Yangwang U7.
BYD to deploy first 500 1MW chargers in April
After unveiling its megawatt charging stations earlier this month, BYD has announced it will now begin rolling them out in China. The first 500 chargers will enter operation in April, ahead of the launch of the Han L and Tang L electric cars. Read more…
Dodge Charger Daytona EV: What Do You Want To Know?
We’re driving Dodge’s controversial EV muscle car. It can put on one heck of a show—and make you lots of new friends in traffic court. Read more…
Tesla Canceled From Canada’s EV Rebates After Gaming The System
Tesla filed for more than $43 million in EV rebates; Canadian officials cut off the automaker’s eligibility instead. Read more…
Nio sets its new share offering at HK$29.46 per share, 9.49% discount to Thursday’s closing price
Nio announced the pricing of its offering of 136,800,000 additional shares at HK$29.46 per share, for a total offering amount of HK$4.03 billion. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Kovaco CyberX cabinless electric track loader [video]
When Kovaco (Firstgreen Industries) released its Elise CBL last year, it was the world’s first cabinless, remotely operated electric skid steer. This year, the company’s bringing another “world’s first” to America’s job sites. Meet CyberX – a machine that Kovaco claims is the world’s first, commercially available electric, remote-control mini track loader. Read more…
Fastned expands charging network in northern Ireland
Fastned’s latest fast charging hub has just opened in Antrim in the north of Ireland. It marks the second major investment in the region by the firm, which also unveiled another charging hub in Banbridge in February. Read more…
