BYD has presented its new ‘Super e-Platform’, which uses newly designed blade batteries and is said to support a charging rate of 10C and a charging power of up to 1,000 kW. And not just theoretically. The first models sporting the new technology can already be pre-ordered in China. Read more…
Li Auto unveils MindVLA architecture to move toward ‘truly autonomous driving’
MindVLA will redefine autonomous driving in the same way that the iPhone 4 redefined smartphones, said Li Auto CEO.
Li Auto management said earlier this month that it initiated R&D on the next-generation VLA smart driving large model, which will be released alongside the Li i8.
BYD to officially launch new electric SUV Sealion 05 EV on Mar 25
The BYD Sealion 05 EV will be built on a new technology platform and will come standard with the God’s Eye C smart driving system.
BYD has shared more images of the Sealion 05 EV, showing details of the SUV’s exterior.
Xiaomi EV reaches 200,000th car delivery milestone
Xiaomi EV took 229 days to complete delivery of its first 100,000 units, while the second 100,000 units were delivered in just 119 days.
As a model that has been on the market for a year, the SU7 still maintains strong demand, with a current wait cycle of over 30 weeks.
CAAM urges halt to weekly auto sales charts
The CAAM said the move was intended to avoid fragmented information that could trigger one-sided interpretations and reduce market disruption from misleading public opinion.
Li Auto’s weekly sales chart, which it shares every Tuesday, may not continue to be published.
Tesla already starts to offer 0% interest on new Model Y in China – showing weak demand
Tesla has already started offering 0% APR on loans for the new Model Y in China, showing a clear sign of weak demand. Read more…
BREAKING: Nio partners with CATL to create world’s largest passenger car battery swap network
Nio today announced that it has partnered with CATL to create the world’s largest and most advanced battery swap network for passenger cars. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Ioniq 6 Buyers Can Now Get Free Home Chargers
Or they can opt for a $400 public charging credit. Either way, it makes buying some of America’s best EVs a little easier. Read more…
Cartoonish Tesla crashes, Toyota battery deals, and new Chinese hotness
ACME stock soars on today’s cartoonishly silly episode of Quick Charge, we watch Tesla Autopilot crash into a wall with a painting on it, make the Elon stans look silly when they point out shady behavior from their fearless leader, and toss out the notion that some franchise dealers might help the troubled EV brand make more sales in red states. Read more…
Onvo president explains why deliveries fell short of expectations, and lessons learned
Onvo president Alan Ai explained in an interview why deliveries have fallen short of expectations, and the lessons he and his team have learned.
Late last year a lack of preparation led to a loss of orders, affecting not just deliveries at the time, but also the confidence of potential consumers.
BREAKING: Tesla raises Model Y Long Range price by $1,380 in China
Tesla has raised the price of the long-range version of the facelifted Model Y in China by RMB 10,000 ($1,380), or 3.29 percent, to the latest price of RMB 313,500. Read more…
T1 Energy (FKA FREYR) reveals site of new 5 GW US solar factory
T1 Energy (NYSE: TE), formerly FREYR Battery, has revealed the location of its new US solar cell factory, set to be one of the largest in the country. Read more…
Tesla used car prices are falling at 3x the rest of the market
Tesla used car prices are falling at three times the rate of the rest of the used car market, which is also going down. Read more…
Kia’s first electric hatch actually looks pretty cool in real life [Video]
Is the hatchback finally coming back? Kia’s first electric hatch, the EV4, looks like the one we’ve been waiting for. It almost looks more like a low-riding crossover on the road, but it could be a cheaper option. Check it out for yourself in the video below. Read more…
Volkswagen just revealed the 2025 ID.4’s initial pricing and trim [update]
Volkswagen of America announced the initial pricing and trim for the 2025 Volkswagen ID.4 – here’s the lowdown on the latest rebate. Read more…
BYD teases new Sealion 05 EV and unveils 1 MW fast charger – 400 km in 5 minutes
BYD keeps expanding its electric vehicle lineup, and the upcoming Sealion 05 EV is the latest addition to its portfolio. This compact SUV is designed to compete in the fast-growing electric crossover market. The new model is part of the Sealion series, and it brings fresh features and competitive pricing to consumers. Based on information released by BYD, the Sealion… Read more…
Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump’s tariffs
Honda is looking to source batteries from Toyota for U.S.-market hybrids amid continuing uncertainty over the Trump Administration’s tariffs, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Starting this fiscal year, Honda is planning to buy enough batteries for approximately 400,000 vehicles, according to the report. Honda sold 308,000 hybrids in the U.S. in 2024… Read more…
Report: Honda to buy batteries from Toyota to avoid Trump’s tariffs
Honda is looking to source batteries from Toyota for U.S.-market hybrids amid continuing uncertainty over the Trump Administration’s tariffs, Nikkei Asia reported Monday. Starting this fiscal year, Honda is planning to buy enough batteries for approximately 400,000 vehicles, according to the report. Honda sold 308,000 hybrids in the U.S. in 2024… Read more…
California’s EV Carpool Lane Stickers May Go Away. Would It Be So Bad?
EVs may no longer get free access to the carpool lane after September. Here’s why that may end up being a good thing. Read more…
Dive into spring with Beatbot’s marvelous AquaSense 2 robotic pool cleaners
Spring is here, and that means it’s pool season prep time! There’s no better way to kickstart your spring cleaning than with the Beatbot AquaSense 2 Series—the ultimate robotic cleaner designed to effortlessly prepare your pool for sunny days ahead. Read more…
