The Chinese auto giant BYD has officially taken the wraps off its latest creations: the Han L sedan and Tang L crossover. These high-end electric vehicles showcase the brand’s latest design language and offer ridiculous levels of performance thanks to their new 30,000 RPM electric motors. The Han L sedan, while still a bit similar to its predecessor, sports a… Read more…
Polestar 7 small SUV announced, Polestar 5 reconfirmed for 2025
The next Polestar electric vehicle will be a compact SUV called the Polestar 7, the automaker confirmed Thursday in a business update. The Polestar 7 will be manufactured in Europe, and will mark the beginning of a move to a single common architecture for future vehicles, according to Polestar. The brand currently relies on an assortment of… Read more…
Honda and Acura EVs gaining Tesla Supercharger access this spring
Honda and Acura electric vehicles will be able to use Tesla Supercharger stations starting this spring, Honda said Wednesday in a business update. As with other non-Tesla brands, Honda and Acura EV owners will receive adapters that allow Tesla’s NACS connectors to plug into their CCS-equipped vehicles. The automaker did not provide any further… Read more…
Polestar expects profits in 2025 with 5 GT launch, confirms Polestar 7 will be an entry level compact SUV
Swedish and Chinese EV automaker Polestar has shared an updated business strategy, looking to 2025 and beyond as its next chapter in growth. Per the release detailed below, Polestar is expecting increased sales volume, especially as its long-promised Polestar 5 GT is set to launch this year. Additionally, the automaker confirmed its Polestar 7 model will be a compact SUV and its most affordable BEV to date. Read more…
Oregon law seeks to ban many street-legal electric bicycles from bike lanes
A new bill submitted to the Oregon Legislative Assembly seeks to ban street-legal Class 3 electric bicycles from bike lanes in the state. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) set to receive billions in US funding for its new EV plant in Georgia
Ahead of Trump’s return to the White House, Rivian (RIVN) is set to receive what’s expected to be around $6.6 billion in funding for its second EV manufacturing plant. The new facility will be home to Rivian’s more affordable midsize R2 electric SUV. Read more…
Meet the new Genesis Electrified GV70: A refined SUV with more range and style
Genesis officially launched the updated Electrified GV70 in Korea, starting at just over $50,000. The new electric SUV now has a bigger battery for more driving range, added luxury, and even more style. Check out the new Genesis GV70 EV below. Read more…
For Sale, Maybe: A Six-Wheel Van That Launches A Flying Car
CES has a long history with flying cars. But the CEO of Xpeng AeroHT says the company is serious. Can they pull it off? Read more…
Don’t Try To Vandalize ChargePoint’s New Cables
The U.S.-based charging giant’s new cables are designed to prevent charging cable theft and vandalism—and even have alarms. Read more…
Which automakers have Tesla Supercharger access?
Tesla’s opening its Supercharger network to non-Teslas Ford and Rivian were the first non-Teslas to plug in The opening of the Supercharger network has been a continuous ramp and not an all-in situation By the end of 2024, nearly ever major EV brand selling cars in the U.S. had signed on to offer Tesla Supercharger access, and eventually adopt the… Read more…
Elon Musk, Who Wants To End EV Subsidies, Is Mad Tesla Was Denied Subsidies
Plus, Trump’s Department of Transportation pick wants EVs to pay their fair share, and America’s dealer lobby targets direct sales. Read more…
24 EVs Were Driven In Freezing Weather Until They Died. One Car Stood Out
Norwegian journalists wanted to see the difference between the advertised range and the real-world range. Tesla was not at the top. Read more…
Ehang completes maiden flight of unmanned eVTOL in downtown Shanghai
Ehang completed the maiden flight of the EH216-S in downtown Shanghai, where it will start a regular trial run of eVTOL sightseeing tours.
This will prepare Ehang for the next step of commercializing air cab operations in Shanghai.
LiveWire Alpinista unveiled as newest electric motorcycle from Harley offshoot
LiveWire, the electric motorcycle brand spun out of Harley-Davidson, has just announced its latest electric motorcycle model. The new LiveWire S2 Alpanista is built on the same platform as the brand’s last two models, leveraging the Arrow platform as a versatile foundation for several diverse bikes. Read more…
Rivian’s Van Outsold The Ford E-Transit And Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Combined
Rivian, which is still considered a startup, was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year. Read more…
VW ID.7 shatters expectations with 941 km on a single charge
In a recent test at Porsche’s Nardo facility in Italy, a standard Volkswagen ID.7 Pro S electric sedan made history by achieving a remarkable 941 km on a single charge. This significantly beats the vehicle’s official, and already impressive, WLTP range of 709 km. The ID.7 Pro S comes with an 86 kWh battery and a 282 hp electric motor… Read more…
BYD shares official images of Han L and Tang L, with debut 1 day away
BYD shared two images each of the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV, showing off their exteriors.
The company will hold a design introduction event for both models tomorrow.
Nio’s William Li welcomes ‘TikTok refugees’ on Chinese app RedNote
William Li welcomes overseas users new to RedNote in English, and explains the new term “Jiadian” that has emerged in China in recent years.
With the looming US ban on TikTok, about 1 million new users have flocked to RedNote in the past few days.
BYD forays into South Korean passenger car market with Atto 3 electric SUV
BYD will begin deliveries of the Atto 3 in South Korea in February and plans to launch the Seal electric sedan and Sealion 7 electric SUV there in the second half of this year.
The Atto 3 is available in two versions in South Korea with a pre-subsidy starting price of 31.5 million won ($21,600).
Trio of auto-grade power modules offer 300 combinations
Vicor has developed three automotive-grade power modules that can be used in 300 combinations in 48 V EV systems, writes Nick Flaherty.
They cover a bus converter from 800 V to 48 V, an unregulated 48 V to 12 V converter and a regulated 48 V power-supply module. Read more…
