The milestone implies Firefly has delivered more than 5,100 cars so far this month.
Firefly is attempting to regain growth momentum following a sales dip during the slow season earlier this year.
Nio to launch 5-seat ES8 in Jul, eyes Hong Kong entry
Nio president Qin Lihong said the five-seat ES8 will be launched in early July, marking the company’s first mention of the model.
Nio expects to start sales in Hong Kong in the second half of this year, followed by the rollout of battery swap stations in the city.
Ford brings West Coast style to the 2026 Mustang Mach-E
Ford is giving its popular electric SUV a fresh look and some helpful new tools. The 2026 Mustang Mach-E is getting a special edition that looks back at the past, hoping to be more practical and stylish for everyday drivers. Despite many people still arguing about whether an SUV should carry the Mustang name, Ford continues to push the model… Read more…
Xiaomi delivers around 5,000 new SU7 sedans in first week
Xiaomi has delivered nearly 5,000 units of its upgraded SU7 sedan this week, following its launch on March 19.
This rapid delivery follows more than 30,000 locked-in orders as of Monday.
Nio opens first Costa Rica store to kick off Latin America expansion
The Costa Rica store is Nio’s first overseas location to showcase all three of its auto brands, including Onvo and Firefly.
Local consumers can experience and purchase multiple models from Nio’s three brands, with a lineup that includes the Nio ET5 Touring, EL6, EL8, Onvo L60, and Firefly.
All-new electric Ford Transit City is ready to deliver big savings
Designed with an eye towards helping cost-conscious contractors and delivery fleets, the all-new Ford Transit City electric van is the perfect tool to navigate the challenges of clean air zones, rapidly rising fuel costs, and increasingly strict neighborhood noise restrictions while still delivering for their customers. Read more…
Workhorse steps up with a more affordable electric step van
Workhorse is once again pushing back on affordability concerns and high fuel prices with the introduction of a new, more affordable configuration of the company’s W56 Step Van electric delivery vehicle. Read more…
$10,000 Leapmotor A10 is the new-age Neon Stellantis needs in the US
Stellantis’ US operations are in desperate need of new, modern, affordable products that aren’t tainted by the toxic meatheads shredding tires with their Hemi V8s. A new-age Neon, tucked in at just under $20,000 with zippy performance and a simple, unpretentious interior could be just what dealers need to bring in new buyers. Read more…
Porsche’s Wild Curved Display Is The Car Touchscreen Done Right
There is a better way to do in-car touchscreens than simply plopping an iPad on the dash, and you’re looking at it. Lire la suite…
BMW Pioneered Range Extended EVs. Now It’s Not So Sure
The Bavarian automaker is open to extended-range EVs, but it hasn’t decided whether it will jump on to the growing trend in the U.S. Lire la suite…
China’s EV Companies Aren’t Just Making Great Cars. They’re Making Money
While American and European rivals bleed cash transitioning to EVs, a new crop of Chinese EV startups are in the black. Lire la suite…
SK Signet presents new 400 kW charging station
SK Signet, the charging subsidiary of the SK Group, has unveiled a new HPC charging station with up to 400 kW of power. The updated model features improvements in several areas and is intended to support the company’s global expansion. Read more…
H2Sky develops fuel cell stack for aviation
The H2Sky research project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Transport, has developed a fuel cell stack optimised for aviation. Aerostack, a joint venture between Airbus and ElringKlinger, was involved in the project. However, widespread deployment of the technology is still expected to take several years. Read more…
BMW i3 vs Tesla Model 3: The 5 key differences
Since its arrival, the Tesla Model 3 has been the benchmark for electric sedans. Almost every other automotive company tried to beat it, but few came close. The Model 3 was the definition of a great electric vehicle, but with the Neue Klasse and its all new i3 BMW seems to have a legitimate claim of having something significantly better..… Read more…
Geely pools European development in new unit
Geely is restructuring its European development activities by consolidating operations in Sweden and Germany under the new Geely Technology Europe unit. The move is intended to strengthen the region’s role within the group’s global development network. Read more…
Hyundai spotted testing a small electric SUV
The race to build affordable electric cars is finally getting interesting. Most new electric vehicles are quite expensive, but Hyundai is working on something different. The company is testing a small SUV that should fit into more budgets. This new car was spotted testing on public roads in several countries, and it looks very similar to its cousin, the Kia… Read more…
Vietnamese firm V-Green to invest $380 million to deploy nationwide EV charging network
V-GREEN, an EV charging infrastructure provider that was spun off from Vingroup, plans to invest 10 trillion Vietnamese Dong (around $380 million) to deploy EV charging stations in Vietnam. The Vietnam News Agency reported that the company plans to build 99 EV charging hubs along national and provincial highways across Vietnam by the end of… Read more…
Iran war spikes energy prices – UK homes ditch fossil fuels fast
UK households are racing to ditch fossil fuels amid energy price spikes driven by the US and Israel’s war with Iran, with new data showing a sharp surge in demand for solar, heat pumps, and EV chargers. Read more…
Podcast: Tesla minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rise, sodium batteries are coming
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla coming with minivan but cooler?, used EV sales rising, sodium batteries are coming, and more. Read more…
These 5 EVs are $10,000 off right now
With gas prices surging, driving an EV sounds even more attractive right about now. This month, several automakers are offering discounts of $10,000 or more on popular EVs, including the Hyundai IONIQ 5 and Chevy Equinox EV. Read more…
