French battery manufacturer Verkor has inaugurated its first battery cell gigafactory, in Bourbourg near Dunkirk. The facility has an initial annual production capacity of 16 GWh. The commercialization of the first batteries is planned for 2026 for the A390 electric compact crossover SUV produced by French auto manufacturer Alpine. Verkor aims to reach 50 GWh… Read more…
Renault Group closes out 2025 with a new EV efficiency record
First shown earlier this year as a styling concept, the Renault Filante Record 2025 technology demonstrator has been continually developed to prove that it’s got more than racy looks going for it. The concept drove more than 1,000 km in less than 10 hours, proving that extreme efficiency is possible at highway speeds. Read more…
Hyundai’s Next Act: Raising Its Autonomous Driving Game
The Korean automaker makes some of the best EVs you can buy today. Now, closing the gap with Waymo has become “a top priority.” Lire la suite…
Citroen e-C3 44 kWh review
Citroen has made some of the best small city-focused vehicles through the years and never really stopped developing that segment. The C3 has been in production for over 22 years and is currently in its fourth generation, solidifying its position as a favorite in the supermini segment. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience Ride comfort Tech… Read more…
Meet The Affordable EV Beating Tesla And BYD At Their Own Game
Geely’s latest EV is now outselling even the Tesla Model Y and the BYD Seagull. Lire la suite…
Changan Thailand plant ships 1st batch of export cars to Europe
Changan Thailand plant has shipped its first locally produced Deepal S05 vehicles to Europe, becoming the latest Chinese automaker to do so after BYD.
Changan’s Rayong plant commenced operations on May 16, with the first vehicle — a right-hand-drive Deepal S05 — rolling off the production line.
Nio moves toward greater reliance on CATL for batteries, report says
Nio and BYD’s FinDreams have suspended their battery supply cooperation as L60 orders are insufficient to support multiple suppliers, according to a local media report.
Nio has also increased its reliance on CATL’s supply for other batteries used in the Nio brand and Onvo.
Podcast: Tesla’s mission is no longer ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz lives, and more
In the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla’s mission is no longer being ‘sustainable’, VW Buzz is still alive, and more. Read more…
The 2026 Volvo EX30 Is Better Than Ever. But It’s Not The Best EV On That Platform
The smallest variant of Geely’s SEA platform can produce wildly different results. Here’s how Volvo’s EX30 stacks up. Lire la suite…
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. Read more…
Elon Musk drops ‘sustainable’ from Tesla’s mission as he completes his villain arc
It’s official. The word “sustainable” is gone from Tesla’s mission statement. Read more…
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Read more…
Honda buys out EV battery plant in the US for nearly $3B as it preps for an all-new lineup
Honda agreed to buy its co-owned EV battery plant in Ohio from LG Energy Solutions as it prepares for an all-new dedicated lineup. Read more…
Why This 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Needs A New Battery: P1AA700 Issue Explained
Some early-model 2025 Ioniq 5s may experience charging issues. Don’t worry, though: The fix is usually a free battery replacement. Lire la suite…
I Tried Mercedes’ New In-Car AI Assistant. Then I Was Sad To Give It Up
The new Mercedes CLA-Class features an AI-powered, voice-controlled MBUX Virtual Assistant. Here’s why it’s more useful than you’d think. Lire la suite…
Here’s The Nissan Ariya Facelift That Won’t Reach The U.S.
The electric crossover has a new face that ditches the faux grille and multiple improvements throughout. Lire la suite…
Xpeng announces official entry into Qatar, signs distributor for Mauritius
Xpeng introduced its G9 and G6 SUVs in Qatar and announced the imminent local launch of its P7+ sedan.
Xpeng formed a strategic partnership with Mauritian distributor Axess Limited to enter this East African market.
Sunwoda sued by Geely unit over battery cell issues, faces $330 million claim
Geely subsidiary VREMT alleges Sunwoda EVB supplied defective battery cells between June 2021 and December 2023, causing financial losses.
Sunwoda ranks seventh among China’s largest battery manufacturers, holding a 2.68 percent market share in November.
This Tesla Model 3 Has Nearly 240,000 Miles. Here’s What Broke
In four years, this humble EV saved its owners tens of thousands in fuel costs. Lire la suite…
Tesla, Waymo, Slate’s Affordable Truck And Beyond: The 10 Biggest EV Stories Of 2025
On the final Plugged-In Podcast of 2025: We recap the biggest stories in a wild year in the EV space, and why you should be optimistic. Lire la suite…
