Smart, the electric car company backed by Mercedes-Benz and Geely, is giving its Smart #1 a big upgrade. The updates were revealed in filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), and they include more powerful motors and some design tweaks. The standard Smart #1 will see a huge boost in power thanks to a new rear-mounted electric… Read more…
BYD Denza officially launches N9 to gain share in large luxury SUV market
The Denza N9 will compete in the large luxury SUV segment with Li Auto’s Li L9 and Aito’s M9.
It is powered by BYD’s e3 technology and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds.
Audi Q6 E-Tron and A6 E-Tron get one year free fast-charging at Electrify America
Owners of Audi’s latest electric vehicles can now get one year of free DC fast-charging at Electrify America locations. Electrify America confirmed Thursday that the 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron crossover SUV just reaching dealerships now comes with this free-charging perk, and so will the 2025 Audi A6 E-Tron sedan when it arrives at showrooms this summer… Read more…
GM And Hyundai’s Electric Van And Truck Plans Are Coming Together
The auto giants are exploring a broad partnership across vehicle segments and EV batteries. Read more…
Audi announces US specs and prices for the A6 and S6 e-tron
Audi of America announced the U.S. offer structure and technical details for the new fully electric A6 and S6 Sportback e-tron, which are both expected to arrive at U.S. dealerships this summer. Read more…
Chartered Speed to deploy more than 900 electric buses in India
Indian bus operator Chartered Speed plans to add more than 900 electric buses to its fleet. The company will deploy these zero-emission buses under the government’s PM e-Bus Sewa Scheme. Read more…
CLPe, Zoomlion & Sanroc sign truck partnership in Hong Kong
CLPe, Sanroc and Zoomlion have signed an MoU to introduce Hong Kong’s first electric five-axis heavy crane trucks. They will be introduced together with a corresponding leasing programme, as well as a battery swapping service. Read more…
Ample to set up battery-swapping stations in Tokyo
US-based battery swap startup Ample says it will set up a network of battery swapping stations in the Japanese capital. EVs with battery swapping technology will be supplied by Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation and Mitsubishi Motors Corporation. Read more…
Chevy opens orders for the 615 hp Blazer EV SS, its quickest ‘SS’ model yet
The 2025 Blazer EV isn’t just fast. It’s the quickest SS vehicle that Chevy has ever built. With a staggering 615 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of instant torque, the electric SUV can outrun most sports cars. Plus, with over 300 miles of range, it’s practical enough for an everyday drive. The best part? It’s now available to order. Read more…
The Lucid Air Gets A $4,000 Discount For Tesla Owners
The offer is valid for owners of several hybrid and gas-powered models, but Tesla is the only EV maker eligible. Read more…
We’re Answering Your EV Questions On Our Podcast
Got questions about going electric? We’ve got answers. (Probably.) Email us and we’ll cover them on the Plugged-In Podcast. Read more…
First Bus opens first electric depot in the Southwest of England
One of the UK’s largest bus operators has just opened the region’s first electric bus depot. A new fleet of 24 electric buses is also being introduced to serve up to 20,000 passengers in the surrounding area. Read more…
Rivian gear shop adds rooftop tent good for R1T or R1S
Rivian R1T and R1S owners can now buy a rooftop tent designed specifically for their electric vehicles. Tent and camping gear manufacturer iKamper recently announced a special edition of its Skycap 3.0 Mini rooftop tent for Rivian, with mounting hardware keyed to the automaker’s trucks, an aerodynamic shell to reduce drag, and a Rivian-inspired… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck faces major recall amidst stalled sales
Tesla issued a recall for all Cybertrucks in the United States, affecting 46,096 vehicles produced from November 2023. The recall was prompted by a risk of exterior panel detachment, and it is the eighth such action for the Cybertruck since January 2024. This time, a stainless-steel trim panel may loosen or break off during driving, creating a potential hazard. Tesla… Read more…
Nio Q4 2024 earnings call: Live updates
This post provides live updates on the key takeaways from Nio’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call. Read more…
Honda and Acura EVs can now use US Tesla Superchargers
Owners of the Honda Prologue or the Acura ZDX can soon access Tesla’s US-wide Supercharger network, following the approval of new NACS-CCS adapters. The adapters can be purchased from Honda and Acura dealerships starting in June. Read more…
Karma Automotive Wants To Make An Extended-Range Luxury Coupe
It’s called the Karma Amaris and it will use a BMW turbo four-cylinder mated to a generator. Read more…
BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Breakthrough, Explained
China continues to absolutely smoke the U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles. Plus: We drive the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more…
CATL and Baidu announce battery swapping and autonomous driving cooperation
The Chinese battery giant CATL and the Chinese online company Baidu have agreed a partnership for autonomous vehicles and battery swapping technology. CATL will contribute its expertise in the fields of battery systems, charging infrastructure and skateboard chassis, while Baidu will contribute its skills in the field of artificial intelligence. Read more…
Pulsetrain secures 6.1 million in funding for battery tech
The German battery tech startup Pulsetrain has announced the closing of a major investment round, worth €6.1 million, or about $6.6 million. Pulsetrain plans to scale and industrialise its battery management solution, which it claims can extend battery life by up to 80 per cent. Read more…
