Xpeng aims to achieve breakeven in the fourth quarter.
Xpeng will offer seven models with dual powertrain options next year, significantly expanding its market reach.
LG Chem wins major customer for cathode material in the USA
LG Chem has signed a multi-year contract worth the equivalent of €2.2 billion to supply cathode material. The South Korean company did not disclose the customer’s name. However, according to consistent media reports, it is rumoured to be Panasonic. Read more…
The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid Is Here, And It’s Missing Two Big Features
Nissan’s first U.S. plug-in hybrid is unapologetically based on the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. Lire la suite…
Webinar: Powering EV growth through smarter payments
EV drivers aren’t losing confidence in their cars—they’re losing confidence in the charging experience. This session reveals how smarter, scalable payment technology addresses the hidden issues behind failed sessions, low uptime, and driver frustration. Join this session, you’ll learn how modern payment infrastructure can deliver reliable, tap-and-go charging experiences that boost revenue, reduce operational complexity,… Read more…
Basic GLC EQ expected to deliver 230 kW
It should not be long before the entry-level model is launched. The GLC 200 EQ has an output of over 200 kW and is expected to achieve a range of up to 485 kilometres with its LFP battery. It will start at under €60,000. Read more…
Leapmotor posts another profitable quarter as sales surge
Leapmotor recorded a net income of RMB 150 million ($21.1 million) in the third quarter, marking its second consecutive profitable quarter.
Leapmotor expects full-year 2025 sales to exceed 600,000 units.
Nio drops 150 kWh battery with semi-solid electrolyte again
In April 2024, Nio began series production of 150 kWh battery packs with semi-solid-state cells from its partner WeLion. However, as company CEO William Li now stated in an interview, Nio has already discontinued production after a few hundred units due to lack of demand. Read more…
Tesla and GM try and shake off Chinese parts from supply chain
A major shift is quietly happening on the assembly lines of America’s biggest automakers. Giants like Tesla and General Motors are hitting the brakes on using Chinese-made parts for the cars they sell in the United States. Far from being just a minor tweak, this is a top-to-bottom rethinking of where they get the thousands of components needed to build… Read more…
Audi plans range extender SUV for US market
The Ingolstadt-based company is apparently planning a new SUV model exclusively for the US market. The vehicle is also to be built locally. The VW brand Scout is to assist with technology and production. Read more…
Xpeng net loss narrows to 5-year low in Q3, gross margin hits record high
Xpeng reported its smallest net loss in five years, with gross margin reaching an all-time high. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to showcase U9 Xtreme electric supercar at Guangzhou auto show
The Yangwang U9 Xtreme achieved an officially certified top speed of 496.22 km/h at Germany’s ATP test track, setting a world record for production vehicles.
Yangwang unveiled the U9 Xtreme on September 20 and began accepting reservations, with only 30 units available worldwide.
Geely Galaxy to debut V900 MPV, its 1st V-series model, on Nov 21
The Geely Galaxy V900 is an EREV version of the LEVC L380, measuring 5,360 mm in length, according to a previous regulatory filing.
The LEVC L380 currently starts at RMB 299,900 ($42,200).
China-made new BMW iX3 to debut driver-assist system developed by BMW and Momenta
BMW and Momenta are conducting development and testing across four bases in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Nanjing.
The China-exclusive BMW iX3 is expected to debut later this year with deliveries commencing in summer 2026.
Zeekr sees Q3 net loss drop 84.9% on rising sales, falling costs
Zeekr Group reported a net loss of RMB 307 million ($43 million) in the third quarter, down 84.9 percent from RMB 2.028 billion in the third quarter 2024.
Zeekr Group’s vehicle deliveries grew 12.51 percent year-on-year in the third quarter, while R&D expenses decreased by 8.6 percent.
Geely posts 59% profit growth in Q3 on strong sales
Geely Auto reported a net income of RMB 3.82 billion ($538 million) for the third quarter, marking a 59 percent year-on-year increase.
Geely delivered a record 761,009 vehicles in the third quarter, a 42.52 percent year-on-year increase.
Svolt Energy to start volume deliveries of 1st-gen semi-solid-state batteries in 2026
Svolt has completed development of its first-generation semi-solid-state square battery cells with an energy density of 270 Wh/kg.
Svolt is currently developing its second-generation semi-solid-state battery cells with an energy density of 400 Wh/kg.
Nio launches higher-priced ES6 Milestone Edition as SUV nears 300,000 deliveries
The Nio ES6 Milestone Edition starts at RMB 349,800 ($49,240), which is RMB 11,800 or 3.49 percent higher than the standard ES6.
The ES6 Milestone Edition commemorates the SUV’s upcoming milestone of 300,000 units delivered later this month.
Xpeng to launch X9 EREV with 1,602-km range on Nov 20
Xpeng began pre-sales of the extended-range X9 MPV on November 6, with a starting price of RMB 350,000 ($49,300).
The X9 EREV boasts a CLTC battery range of 452 kilometers, achieving a combined range of 1,602 kilometers when fully fueled and charged.
2026 Mercedes CLA 350 4Matic real world range test
Mercedes has been building the CLA for over a decade now and in most markets it’s the most affordable way of getting into a Benz. However, it is still perceived as a premium vehicle with serious prowess and remains a desired purchase on the second-hand market. After first introducing its EV models under the EQ model line, Mercedes decided to… Read more…
The Kandi 4P golf-cart is an NFL fan’s dream neighborhood cruiser
Kandi has become fairly well known in the US for its electric golf carts and work-focused UTVs, but the company has teamed up with Lowe’s and the NFL on something more playful: the Kandi 4P electric golf cart. Sold through Lowe’s with official NFL team liveries, this four-seat neighborhood cruiser is aimed less at the fairway and more at cul-de-sacs, grocery runs, and game-day tailgates. I spent time with a Miami Dolphins–themed 4P in South Florida to see what it can really do. Read more…
