The European version of the SC01 will be produced in Italy, though the exact assembly location remains undetermined.
It will be a limited-edition model, with only 1,000 units reserved for select European markets.
China’s little-known SC01 electric sports car reportedly set to hit Europe
The European version of the SC01 will be produced in Italy, though the exact assembly location remains undetermined.
It will be a limited-edition model, with only 1,000 units reserved for select European markets.
Toyota enters Indian EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella
Toyota, through its local joint venture with Kirloskar, has launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV in India. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has begun accepting pre-orders with a deposit of ₹25,000 (€234) and plans to reveal pricing soon. Read more…
China’s EV charging plugs surpass 20 million
By the end of 2025, China had 4.717 million public charging plugs and 15.375 million private charging connectors.
The total number of EV charging plugs in China reached 20.092 million, a 49.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Li Auto aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, with increased focus on EREV models, report says
Li Auto is resetting its priorities toward its most certain business, with an overall strategic direction to reclaim leadership in the EREV sector in China.
In 2026, it will first concentrate on upgrading the Li L9, equipping the extended-range SUV with a larger battery pack and its in-house developed M100 chip.
Li Auto aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, with increased focus on EREV models, report says
Li Auto is resetting its priorities toward its most certain business, with an overall strategic direction to reclaim leadership in the EREV sector in China.
In 2026, it will first concentrate on upgrading the Li L9, equipping the extended-range SUV with a larger battery pack and its in-house developed M100 chip.
Aperam launches “slinky” production method for electric motor stators and rotors
Aperam has announced a new “slinky” production method for making iron-cobalt (FeCo) alloy stators and rotors for high-performance electric motors. The company says the approach adapts an in-plane helical winding process—already used for electrical steel—to FeCo alloys, which it describes as difficult to form despite “exceptional magnetic performance.” Aperam’s slinky method forms motor components from… Read more…
Anker SOLIX Winter Sale drops F3800 power station to second-best $1,899, GoTrax R7 e-bike at $765 low, Worx Nitro snow shovel, more
Our Tuesday Green Deals are headlined by Anker’s SOLIX Winter Sale that has increased savings back to holiday levels at up to 65% off, with offers like the F3800 Portable Power Station down at its second-best $1,899 rate. Right behind this sale is GoTrax’s R7 City & All-Terrain Fat Tire e-bike at its $765 low, as well as a collection of Worx tools led by the Nitro 40V 12-inch Cordless Snow Blower kit, Hoverfly’s X5 e-scooter back at its lowest price, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Segway Navimow X4 and i2 AWD robot mower pre-order promotions, the EcoFlow DELTA 3 series power station deals, and more.. Read more…
This new entry-level EV will replace Hyundai’s top-selling hatchback
Hyundai is pulling the plug on its best-selling ICE-powered hatchback. Production of the i10 ended after an 18-year run, but a new entry-level EV is coming soon to take its place. Read more…
Tesla AI5 is late, Canada gets Chinese cars, and EV beats diesel in extreme cold
On today’s bitterly cold episode of Quick Charge, Elon says the chip he said was ready six months ago isn’t actually ready, Chinese carmakers make a deal with Canada, and a series of new, real-world studies prove that EVs will save your fleet money over diesel, even in the most extreme cold weather use cases. Read more…
Zeekr 7X makes history on the sand
The desert can be a very difficult place for cars, and most of the time, large 4×4 trucks with gasoline engines are the kings of the dunes. But on December 31, 2025, a special version of the Zeekr 7X became the first all-electric car to ever climb the famous Moreeb Dune in Abu Dhabi. And in case you were thinking… Read more…
Genesis secretly designed this electric pickup and may bring it to life [Images]
Genesis designers crafted a luxury electric pickup to go head-to-head with the Tesla Cybertruck, but those plans were later shelved. New images reveal the EV pickup was nearly complete, but it was later set aside to focus on other models. Will Genesis bring it to life. Read more…
Tesla tells customers ‘one-time’ FSD transfer ends this quarter, but we’ve heard that before
Tesla is once again telling customers that the window to transfer their Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to a new vehicle is closing at the end of the quarter. While the automaker is framing this as the “last” chance, the history of this program suggests it is being used more as a quarterly demand lever than a hard deadline. Read more…
Queens and Long Island are getting 80 new DC fast charging ports
DC fast charging is expanding across Queens and Long Island, as Kempower and GET Charged Fast EV Charging begin rolling out a new network of public DC fast‑charging sites in busy neighborhood shopping centers. Read more…
Man Takes $4 E-bike For Less Than A Mile To Work. Then He Takes A Robotaxi—And Can’t Believe The Price
“Remember when Uber was cheap.” Lire la suite…
Germany’s New EV Subsidies Apply To Extended-Range EVs And Chinese Brands
Germany is reviving its EV subsidy program, and this time both Chinese-built and extended-range EVs will be eligible for incentives. Lire la suite…
Why LFP Became The Dominant EV Battery Chemistry In 2025
Lithium-iron phosphate is now the most widely deployed EV battery chemistry in the world. Thank China’s dominance in the space. Lire la suite…
HPQ Silicon lithium-ion cells earn UL 1642 certification for US commercial sales
HPQ Silicon’s ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells have received UL 1642 certification, a US safety standard required for commercial acceptance of lithium-ion cells. The certification covers its cylindrical 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) cell formats and clears the cells for US commercial sales. The company says the UL 1642 milestone follows its earlier UN… Read more…
HPQ Silicon lithium-ion cells earn UL 1642 certification for US commercial sales
HPQ Silicon’s ENDURA+ lithium-ion battery cells have received UL 1642 certification, a US safety standard required for commercial acceptance of lithium-ion cells. The certification covers its cylindrical 18650 (4,000 mAh) and 21700 (6,000 mAh) cell formats and clears the cells for US commercial sales. The company says the UL 1642 milestone follows its earlier UN… Read more…
Study details automakers’ resistance strategies against electric vehicles
To those of us who’ve been following the industry for the past decade, it’s plain that legacy automakers have devoted considerable resources to avoiding the transition to EVs. A new study, “The temporal evolution of resistance strategies during low-carbon transitions: Revealing the industry playbook of US, German, and Japanese automakers in the unfolding electric vehicle… Read more…
