Tesla has made its three-year, zero-interest financing offer in China also available for the long-range variant of the facelifted Model Y.
The delivery wait time for the long-range Model Y has been shortened from the previous 6-10 weeks to 3-5 weeks.
re/cell launches lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs
US-based supplier of remanufactured battery packs for EVs, re/cell has introduced lithium-ion blocks using recycled cells from Tesla battery packs. Smart battery features built on re/cell’s block architecture include an LED fuel gauge, current detection, charge warning and safety protection, built-in cell balancing with real-time pack status using CAN/SMBus communication and integrated crossflow cooling. The… Read more…
Zeekr unveils a 1.2MW fast charger for passenger vehicles
BYD unveiled its 1MW charger earlier this month and Zeekr is now topping BYD’s solution with an even faster 1.2 MW charging station. The first charging poles are expected to arrive by the end of the second quarter this year. Zeekr’s charging stations use a liquid cooling solution, providing up to 1.2MW charging rate per charging gun. That makes it… Read more…
Trump ‘Couldn’t Care Less’ About Price Hikes As Tariffs Threaten EV Boom
The American auto industry is about to be in for a very long week. Plus, Toyota’s hybrids are getting almost too popular. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao starts pre-sales of Tai 3 SUV, targeting larger family car market
The Tai 3 is the first model in Fang Cheng Bao’s all-new Tai series and the brand’s most affordable offering to date.
Unlike the Bao 5 and Bao 8 off-road SUVs, the Tai 3 is aimed at the larger family car market.
Renault and Nissan redefine partnership
Nissan will be released from its obligation to invest in Renault’s electric car division Ampere. This was announced by both carmakers as part of a series of agreements. Read more…
Esslingen public transport operator orders 48 electric buses from Skoda
Esslingen-based public transport operator Städtischer Verkehrsbetrieb Esslingen (SVE) commissioned the Skoda Group to supply 46 battery-powered trolleybuses by the end of 2026. The order also includes an option for the delivery of a further 15 trolleybuses. Read more…
Chevy Equinox EV 20,000-Mile Review: Great Family Car, Buggy Software
The Equinox EV is one of the greatest-value cars on the market right now. Here’s what this owner thinks of it after 20,000 miles. Read more…
Abarth 600e now available to buy in the UK
The Abarth 600e series has just been launched in the UK. One model features the most powerful drivetrain of any Abarth EV to date, with prices starting at £36,975 ( about €44,000). Read more…
Porsche sets up EV battery recycling pilot
Despite recent EV strategy changes, Porsche is taking a big step towards sustainability. The company has launched a pilot program focused on recycling EV batteries, with a goal to create a “closed-loop” system. The German automaker claims it can recover valuable raw materials from used batteries, reducing the need for environmentally damaging mineral mining. Recycled battery components are becoming very… Read more…
Ionity introduces new pay-as-you-go charging tariff ‘Ionity Go’
This allows charging at Ionity charging points at a price of 71 pence per kWh without a contract period or monthly fees. Anyone who registers for the latest version of the Ionity app can charge more cheaply with Ionity Go than at the regular ad hoc price (Ionity Direct tariff: 74 pence/kWh). Read more…
Tesla Fire Destroys 17 Vehicles In Rome: What We Know So Far
Amid more protests against Elon Musk over the weekend, more than a dozen cars burned at a Tesla store on the outskirts of Rome. Read more…
Protests target hundreds of Tesla showrooms worldwide
Demonstrations took place at dealerships in the US, Europe, New Zealand and elsewhere on Saturday, 29th March. It marks the first coordinated attempt by protestors to simultaneously protest Tesla showrooms around the world. Read more…
2025 Polestar 3 RWD First Drive – same package, more savings and efficiency
Polestar invited us up to the hills above Malibu for a drive of its new Single motor RWD Polestar 3, a lower-priced version of the brand’s all-electric SUV. Read more…
Hyundai presents new software subsidiary ‘Pleos’
The Hyundai Group has presented its Pleos software brand and technology platform. The new software platform & subsidiary will cover everything from vehicle operating systems to fleet management. Read more…
Genesis UK unveils full details of updated GV70
Genesis has just revealed pricing and details of its updated Electrified GV70, with the introduction of three new trims. It’s now available to order and is expected to hit UK roads in July. Read more…
South Australia orders 60 electric buses
The Australian state of South Australia has ordered 60 electric buses from Scania. These will be delivered in the second half of this and early next year and marks a significant step for the region. Read more…
Li Auto aims to sell 700,000 cars in 2025, report says
Li Auto’s sales target for this year is 700,000 vehicles, representing an increase of about 40 percent, according to local media.
Its internal sales target for the two new BEV models is 50,000 vehicles, but it has given higher guidance to suppliers.
Stellantis drops van production in Luton
The automotive group Stellantis has discontinued the production of Opel/Vauxhall, Peugeot, Fiat and Citroën vans at the long-established Vauxhall plant in Luton, UK, and will close the plant. The plant was intended to produce electric vans in the future. Read more…
JackRabbit OG2 Pro and XG Pro launched as faster and more powerful micro e-bikes
JackRabbit, the leading name in micro e-bikes, has just unveiled two new models that put the micro in micromobility. The new JackRabbit OG2 Pro and JackRabbit XG Pro build upon the success of the company’s existing models, but add more of what the riding community has longed for. Read more…