Japanese manufacturer Suzuki presented its first fully electric car for the global market, the e Vitara. The electric B-SUV will be produced at Suzuki’s Gujarat plant in India from spring 2025 and is expected to be available in Europe and elsewhere from summer 2025. Read more…
Detroit Is Turning Lampposts Into Internet-Connected EV Chargers
AT&T and Voltpost are joining forces to boost curbside EV charging in Michigan and the Metro-Detroit area. Read more…
Chinese autonomous driving startup DeepRoute secures $100 million in Series C1 funding
DeepRoute secured $100 million in Series C1 funding from Great Wall Motor, after becoming a supplier of smart driving solutions to the automaker in March. Read more…
China could sue EU over special tariffs
China will officially file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organisation (WTO), hoping to reverse special tariffs on China-made EVs that the EU recently implemented. Brussels is trying to put out the fire. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Nov 3: Nio 4,400, Tesla 15,700, Xiaomi 3,100, BYD 96,300
Li Auto had 11,400 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 5,400, Zeekr 5,800, Leapmotor 8,200 and Aito 8,400. Read more…
Tesla offers chance to visit Shanghai plant as new car purchase incentive
Chinese customers who order a new Tesla vehicle through its official trade-in service before December 3 will have the chance to win a visit to Tesla’s Shanghai factory. Read more…
Cybertruck backlog runs out, Model S gets stuck, GM hits a sales milestone
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Tesla’s Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there’s no waiting! Plus, we’ve got an “actually” smart summon Tesla that’s actually stuck, GM reaches a sales milestone, and we get a brand-new title sponsor. Read more…
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is Surging And The New One Isn’t Even Out Yet
The Ioniq 5 had another great month. Again. And the NACS-equipped version is still on the horizon. Read more…
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed in separate crashes in Mexico within days
Two Tesla Cybertrucks were destroyed in separate crashes that happened in Mexico within just two days. Read more…
Amprius ships EV battery that reaches 90% charge in 15 minutes
Amprius Technologies has shipped its power-packed A-Sample EV cells to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium (USABC), a research collaboration between major automakers to advance EV battery technology.. Read more…
This Tesla driver just finished an electric around-the-world trip. For the fourth time.
After just over six months on the road, two Teslas have driven around the world powered by electricity – including an entire family, with 3 young children, in a Tesla Model 3. But for one of the drivers it’s nothing new, as this was actually his fourth round-the-world trip in an EV – the first being way back in 2012. Read more…
Check out Ausom’s growing lineup of all-terrain E-scooters and save during upcoming sales
All-terrain E-scooter developer Ausom had a busy year, debuting several new products in the US and EU. To celebrate, it is offering sales on a majority of its lineup, but only for a limited time. Read more…
New electric hydrofoil ferry service offers green travel among Stockholm’s 14 islands
A new ferry line operating electric hydrofoil ships started service on Tuesday in Stockholm. The ferry deployed on this mission by Storstockholms Lokaltrafik, or Greater Stockholm Local Transit, is the Candela P-12 100% electric hydrofoil boat. The P-12 seats up to 30 passengers, is 39 feet, 4.1 inches (11.99 m) in length and has a… Read more…
Are EVs Really More Expensive To Operate Than Gas Cars?
For the American market, running an EV will almost always save you money over a comparable gas-powered rig. Here’s why. Read more…
The Honda Prologue Is Still Crushing It
I didn’t expect much from a badge-engineered Honda EV built by General Motors. But the sales figures don’t lie. Read more…
Nissan to launch affordable V2G technology in 2026
Nissan has announced that it will introduce affordable bidirectional charging on select EV models in 2026. Vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology enables EV owners to sell electricity stored in their car’s battery back to the grid or to use it for powering their homes. A year-long trial in the UK at the University of Nottingham validated the… Read more…
EPA selects 55 applicants to receive $3 billion in grant funding through Clean Ports Program
The EPA has selected 55 applicants across 27 states and territories to receive nearly $3 billion in grant funding through the agency’s Clean Ports Program. These grants are aimed at improving air quality by supporting the deployment of zero-emission equipment and associated infrastructure. “Today’s historic $3-billion investment builds on President Biden’s vision of growing our… Read more…
GM is offering $1,000 off Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models for Veterans Day
GM is honoring those who served our country with a new incentive to go electric. For Veterans Day and through November, GM is offering $1,000 off select Chevy, Cadillac, and GMC EV models. Here’s how you can score some savings this month. Read more…
This battery pack makes Tesla Roadster 400 lbs lighter, but it ain’t cheap
A battery pack manufacturer has released a new solution for Tesla Roadster with aging battery packs. It would slash the car’s weight by about 400 lbs, but it’s not cheap. Read more…
Kia’s cheapest EV2 spotted testing and it looks like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe [Video]
Kia is gearing up to launch its most affordable EV yet. Ahead of its official debut, Kia’s cheapest EV, the EV2, was spotted testing in Korea. With new design features revealed, the EV2 is shaping up to look like a mini Hyundai Santa Fe. Read more…
