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Real demand or leftover stock? The truth behind Xiaomi’s electric SUV inventory

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The internet loves a quick conclusion, especially when it involves technology giants entering the automotive world. When Xiaomi Auto founder Lei Jun announced that customers could pick up a limited number of YU7 electric SUVs within a few hours, online critics quickly claimed that the vehicle was losing its appeal. Commentators jumped on the news to suggest that weak consumer… Read more…

Geely introduces the sub-$15,000 Starship 7 EV in China

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Geely’s sub-brand Galaxy introduced its new ultra-affordable Starship 7 EV. The official pricing, depending on the variant, is between CNY 109,800 ($16,200) and CNY 129,800 ($19,150), but if you add in the CNY 6,000 trade-in subsidy and the CNY 4,000 insurance subsidy, the base configuration dips below CNY 100,000 ($14,800). Geely Galaxy Starship 7 EV Originally, the compact SUV was… Read more…

Lower US prices drive record EV sales despite end of government tax credits

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The American auto industry worried about the future of electric cars when the federal government completely eliminated retail tax incentives. The analysts believed that removing state financial assistance would instantly halt the transition toward clean energy, but the latest vehicle transaction data shows that consumer interest is surprisingly resilient. Car shoppers are buying zero-emission cars in big numbers, proving that… Read more…

Engineering the connection point for long-term EV charging reliability


Sponsored by Lider Electric.Lider Electric’s NEMA 14-50 receptacles with Electric Vehicle Marking combine certification-backed product identification with purpose-built EV charging design. EV charging reliability is often discussed at the system level: charger output, vehicle compatibility, software, utility capacity, and public infrastructure. Those factors matter, but many residential and light commercial charging setups still depend on… Read more » Read more…

Tesla announces Actually Smart Summon for the Cybertruck

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Tesla’s Actually Smart Summon has been available since 2024, but so far the Cybertruck has weirdly been left out of the party. That is finally changing, thankfully. Tesla has just revealed that the feature is coming to the Cybertruck, and made the video below to celebrate the occasion. Give me a booty call pic.twitter.com/0KWFuMTlvg— Cybertruck (@cybertruck) June 10, 2026 Unfortunately,… Read more…