The all-electric 2-seater Smart #2 is undergoing global testing ahead of its world premiere at the Paris Motor Show in October. Read more…
Tesla increases profit in Germany despite lower production
Only one EU country misses AFIR charging target
Nissan introduces service-activated warranty for new electric cars
Honda, GAC extend GAC Honda joint venture to 2038 as sales slump
The two parties extended the term of their GAC Honda joint venture through 2038 while keeping their ownership structure unchanged. Read more…
Hitachi Energy and Eve Air Mobility partner on eVTOL charging infrastructure
Hitachi Energy and Eve Air Mobility have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop the electrical infrastructure required for urban air mobility. The partnership will focus on grid integration, high-power charging and energy storage solutions for vertiports, with the aim of enabling urban air mobility (UAM) at scale from 2028. Read more…
Study finds EVs 18% cheaper to own in Germany
Battery-electric cars in Germany became around 18% cheaper in real terms between 2020 and 2025, according to a study by ICCT and Fraunhofer ISI. The researchers also found that the number of available EV models has more than quadrupled over the same period. Read more…
Nio to deliver 130,000th new ES8 this week as 5-seat variant revives momentum
The latest 10,000 ES8 deliveries took only about 1 month, putting the model on track to return to a monthly pace of 10,000 units. Read more…
Google Gemini hits Honda lineup but leaves base models behind
There’s no two ways about it – modern car interiors are changing fast. For many young motorists, talking directly to a vehicle is now an everyday habit rather than a futuristic novelty. Voice commands provide a simple way to bypass the complicated digital menus that clutter modern touchscreens. Honda announced a major technological update to satisfy this consumer demand. The… Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao Tai 7 surpasses 200,000 sales in about 10 months
The Tai 7 surpassed 200,000 cumulative sales about 10 months after launch, becoming the fastest boxy SUV in China to reach the milestone. Read more…
BYD offers closer look at Qin Max, flagship of its hot-selling Qin family
The Qin series is one of BYD’s best-selling vehicle lineups, but its sales have declined significantly this year. Read more…
GM considers rebadging China’s Wuling Bingo Pro as entry-level Chevrolet EV, report says
The Wuling Bingo Pro could become Chevrolet’s first all-electric hatchback in emerging markets. Read more…
Survey Sunday: is Slate Auto’s affordable electric truck going to make it?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey asking Electrek readers if they thought the new, affordable Slate electric truck was going to succeed in the ultra-competitive US market. After receiving nearly 3,000 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Chinese Wuling Bingo could come to North America as an entry-level Chevy EV
The Geo Metro has reached legendary status among hyper-milers and fuel efficiency fans, and if the rumors are to be believed, it could be getting a spiritual successor in the form of a Chevy-badged Wuling Bingo EV for global markets. Read more…
Pilot hits new EV milestone with 300th DC fast charging location
Pilot travel centers are welcoming America’s summer road trippers with a number of new locations, an expanded, “coast-to-coast” EV charging network that offers 24/7 convenience and healthier c-store snacks and menu items. Read more…
Nio’s Onvo brand sees L90 SUV deliveries top 60,000
The most recent 10,000 deliveries of the Onvo L90 took about 3 and a half months. Read more…
GWM launches new Tank 300 as off-road brand faces sales slump
The new Tank 300 is offered in 5 variants, with the hybrid versions priced 10,000 yuan below their pre-sales levels. Read more…
Bentley’s EV Will Use an Orchestra to Replicate the Sound of a V8
Bentley realized that rhythm is the most important aspect of engine noise, so it mainly uses drums to replicate the thrum of a V8. Read More…
Ferrari Is Auctioning Off The First Example Of its First Electric Car. How Much Do You Think It’ll Fetch?
Ferrari will be auctioning off the first example of its first production battery-electric car to whoever has the deepest pockets. Read More…
LiuGong brings electric heavy equipment options to North America [video]
This week, Chinese equipment brand LiuGong officially launched its battery-electric equipment and material handling asset portfolio in the United States and Canada, making it easier than ever for construction and forestry crews to decarbonize their fleets. Read more…
