Volkswagen AG has reached an agreement with labor union leaders that will see the automaker cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030. The cuts, which are expected to save the company roughly €3.79 billion per year, will be achieved through a combination of gradual employment reduction, early retirement, and voluntary buyouts. The agreement comes after months of tense negotiations between… Read more…
No, for crying out loud, killing EV subsidies will not help an EV company
In light of Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk’s support of ending EV credits in the US, many have said that this will somehow help Tesla against the competition. But it won’t, and here’s why. Read more…
VinFast is offering a crazy low lease deal on the VF 8 SUV for $0 down
Vietnamese automaker VinFast is pulling a late demand lever in 2024 to entice US customers to get behind the wheel of its VF 8 SUV. Designed for SUV-loving families in the US, the VinFast VF 8 is now available to lease for well under $300 a month with $0 down. Read more…
Tesla Semi factory gets its main structure, on track for production in 2025
Tesla has finished raising its main steel structure for its Tesla Semi factory, which appears to be on track for production in 2025. Read more…
Jeep’s new Recon EV sheds its camouflage while charging ahead of its big debut [Photo]
Another electric Jeep SUV is almost here. With its official debut just around the corner, Jeep’s new Recon EV was spotted charging in production form, giving us our best look at the Wrangler-inspired SUV. Will the Recon live up to its legendary predecessor. Read more…
Paua partners with Roam Charging to expand access to EV connectors in the UK
UK EV charging platform Paua, designed for businesses, has announced its collaboration with UK-based EV charging network Roam Charging (formerly known as EVC) to provide Paua users with access to more than 800 EV connectors at more than 200 sites. Roam Charging’s network, now fully integrated into the Paua app, includes hubs at such locations… Read more…
Lyten to acquire lithium-metal battery manufacturing assets from Cuberg
San Jose-headquartered Lyten, a manufacturer of advanced materials and sulfur-lithium batteries, plans to acquire manufacturing assets from San Leandro-headquartered Cuberg, including its lithium-metal battery manufacturing facility and cell-making equipment. Lyten plans to convert the facility to lithium-sulfur battery production and to invest up to $20 million in 2025 to expand its full Bay Area production… Read more…
Hyundai’s developing in-wheel electric motors
Hyundai is continuing work on in-wheel hub motors for electric vehicles, two recent patent filings indicate. One filing, published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 14, 2024, after being submitted by Hyundai’s affiliated technology supplier, Hyundai Mobis, earlier in the year, covers a drive mechanism that would allow a… Read more…
Toyota’s Hydrogen Car Dream Is Falling Apart
Toyota sold fewer than 150 fuel-cell electric vehicles worldwide last month. Read more…
Nio ET9 Signature Edition arrives as Limited Edition sells out in hours
Nio announced a new Signature Edition of its ET9 flagship sedan after the Limited Edition model, which was launched on December 21st, sold out within 12 hours. The ET9 Signature Edition is priced from RMB 808,000 (€99,800), making it RMB 20,000 more expensive than the standard version. The ET9 Signature Edition comes with several exclusive features that set it apart… Read more…
China’s EV Takeover: Why They’re Winning The Electric Race
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, Kevin Williams joins us to talk about the rise of China’s electric sector. Read more…
Hyundai May Test Solid-State Batteries In 2025: Report
The automaker is reportedly building a pilot production line for solid-state batteries in Korea, gearing up for testing next year. Read more…
2025 Subaru Solterra prices cut by up to $7,000
The 2025 Subaru Solterra costs $39,915 Subaru cut the EV’s base price by $6,500 compared to the 2024 model Subaru works the $7,500 tax credit toward lower lease numbers Like its Toyota cousin, the bZ4X, the 2025 Subaru Solterra receives significant price cuts for the new model year, plus a new dark-themed appearance package. Subaru confirmed… Read more…
Tesla would use LiDAR if Elon Musk ever drove on China’s highways at night, Li Auto CEO says
When driving at night in China, large trucks with broken taillights are likely to be seen, posing a challenge to camera recognition, Li Auto’s CEO said. Read more…
Xpeng sees 50,000th Mona M03 roll off line
Xpeng said its factory is in full swing producing the Mona M03, with an average of one car rolling off the assembly line every 72 seconds. Read more…
BYD expands promotion to cover Song Pro DM-i, Qin Plus EV
BYD has expanded its year-end promotion to cover the Dynasty series’ Song Pro DM-i and Qin Plus EV, after making similar moves for some models in the Ocean series over the past two days. Read more…
2024 review: Rediscover the year’s most popular articles
We have compiled the past year’s most popular articles, covering everything from new electric cars, cool battery-electric ships, EV infrastructure and battery research. Looking back at 2024, we expect much more to come! Read more…
BYD Denza launches 2025 D9 MPV in update of its most important model
The 2025 D9 starts at the same RMB 339,800 ($46,560) price as the 2024 model launched in March, but with upgraded features. Read more…
Nio steps up marketing for Onvo, offers 10 years free use of 5 L60s
Nio will offer 10 years of free use of five L60s at the December 31 New Year’s Eve gala on one of China’s most-watched television channels. Read more…
Onvo sees cumulative L60 deliveries exceed 20,000 units
That’s about 100 days after the L60 was launched, meaning the model has delivered at least 9,767 units so far this month. Read more…