It’s still the Ioniq 5 you know and love, with some useful tweaks plus hot-rod and XRT versions. The Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover utility vehicle is now a familiar site in regions where electric cars are popular. Entering its fourth model year in North America, the square-edged hatchback gets some minor updates to styling, inside… Read more…
StoreDot plans to build its XFC batteries with a partner in South Korea
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot is planning a joint venture with the battery technology company JR Energy Solution in South Korea. The goal is the series production of its ultra-fast charging batteries for electric cars. A production capacity of 1.5 GWh should be achieved before the end of this year and will be gradually increased thereafter. Read more…
Toyota expects half its new car sales to be electrified in 2025
More than 50% of U.S. sales in 2025 are likely to be “electrified” (hybrids, PHEVs, and EVs) Same exec previously suggested 2025 sales topping 50% from hybrids alone North Caroline battery sourcing may help in the electrified push While it’s still struggling with sales of all-electric vehicles, Toyota has seen substantial growth in hybrids and… Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in February 2025
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
First drive in the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5: A familiar model with some choice upgrades
As we get ready to exit month two of 2025, the opportunities to test drive model-year BEVs are starting to arise. The most recent was a trim to Palm Springs, California, to test out the 2025 Hyundai IONIQ 5. This flagship BEV saw a mid- refresh for 2025, so I didn’t experience the most drastic of changes compared to previous versions. In the places where Hyundai did improve the IONIQ 5, however, I noticed savvy upgrades that took customer feedback into consideration and made an already high-quality BEV even better. Read more…
First Drive: We kicked up some SoCal sand off-roading in the new Hyundai IONIQ 5 XRT
Less than a year after its initial reveal, Hyundai officially launched its off-road-friendly IONIQ 5 XRT variant in the US and invited us to Palm Springs to test it out. This is a Hyundai IONIQ through and through, but it features some unique design upgrades, including a new drive mode to help it tackle tougher terrain than its siblings.. Read more…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 XRT Stole Subaru’s Best Idea
With a new trim packing more ground clearance and all-terrain tires, the updated Ioniq 5 shows off its versatility. Read more…
Rivian’s new Georgia EV factory in limbo
Rivian’s big dream of a huge electric vehicle factory in Georgia is facing a problem. The company initially got a €5 billion loan from the government to help build it, but things have gotten a little complicated politically. Governor Kemp of Georgia has said that the state is looking closely at the financial promises made by the previous government. He’s… Read more…
Tesla could launch its first EV in India in April
After nearly a decade of speculation and unfulfilled confirmations, Tesla could finally launch its first electric vehicle in India in April this year. The company has selected retail locations and is hiring ground-level staff for local operations. Read more…
Fraunhofer study measures China’s dominance in the battery supply chain
A team of researchers from Fraunhofer FFB and the German University of Münster has analysed the ownership structures and geopolitical dependencies along the supply chain for electric car batteries. The results of the study show that China is clearly in the lead when it comes to securing raw materials. Read more…
Toyota could become main customer for LGES battery factory in Michigan
Now that General Motors has sold its stake in the almost completed battery cell factory in Lansing to its joint venture partner LG Energy Solution, there is a prominent new customer for the plant – from Japan, according to insiders. Read more…
China NEV retail at 263,000 in Feb 1-16, down 17% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail sales improved last week, significantly narrowing the month-to-date decline.
NEV sales started to rebound as the impact of the Chinese New Year holiday faded.
Voyah adds new variants to Dream MPV with Huawei smart driving software
Voyah has added four variants to the Dream MPV that come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 smart driving software and the HarmonyOS cockpit system.
These new variants lower the barrier to purchase for the Dream MPV with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 3.0 by RMB 70,000.
USA to impose tariffs of 25% on auto imports from April
The European car industry has been dreading a tariff offensive by US President Donald Trump on vehicle imports into the US for weeks. Trump has now officially announced that he will impose tariffs of around 25 per cent on car imports starting in April. However, as usual, his announcement remained vague. Read more…
Northvolt sells module production to Scania
Northvolt has signed a letter of intent with an unnamed industrial group to acquire the Northvolt Systems Industrial division, which develops and produces battery systems for the heavy industry and off-highway sectors. According to media reports, the buyer is Scania. Read more…
Volvo, Polestar EVs Get Samsung’s Digital Key Technology
Owners can lock, unlock and start their cars using their smartphone as a key. Read more…
Huawei, GAC plan to launch 1st jointly-built model in 2026, report says
The GH project is seen as a new collaboration approach within Huawei’s automotive business unit, according to local media.
The new brand’s first product is slated to be a luxury smart NEV in the RMB 300,000 class, GAC said last month.
Honda And Nissan Might Still End Up Together, But There’s A Big ‘If’: Report
Honda is reportedly open to returning to the negotiations table if Nissan’s CEO steps down. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 to get turn signal stalk
Tesla’s new Model Y came with a surprise: a turn signal stalk, unlike the also recently refreshed Model 3. The two cars won’t keep having this difference between them for long, according to a new rumor. That’s because Tesla is allegedly going to add the turn signal stalk to the new Model 3 as well at some point. This comes… Read more…
innolectric unveils CEC flexible charging platform
Innolectric has rolled out the Compact Efficient Charger (CEC) platform, designed to simplify and optimise the charging process for EVs.
With its power density of 2.0 kW/L, the CEC is compatible with major AC and DC charging standards. Read more…
