The third-generation Nio ES8 saw retail sales of 11,472 units in May, topping the sales chart in China’s large SUV market for the sixth consecutive month. Read more…
Skoda Epiq enters production in Spain
Skoda officially started production of its new Epiq model at the Volkswagen Navarra factory in Pamplona, Spain, introducing the cheapest battery-powered vehicle in the Czech manufacturer’s lineup. The small SUV becomes an entry point for drivers who want to switch from ICE-powered vehicles to electric cars without spending a small fortune. Historically, the company manufactured almost all of its vehicles… Read more…
Mexico unveils its first electric car
Mexico has presented the prototype of Olinia, the country’s first domestically developed electric vehicle brand. Commercial production of the small EV is scheduled to begin in 2027. Read more…
Combustion engines disappear from China’s bestselling car rankings
Internal combustion engine vehicles completely disappeared from the list of China’s top 10 best-selling passenger cars in May. All models in the top 10 were New Energy Vehicles; either fully electric cars, or plug-in hybrids. Meanwhile, the top five best-selling models on the Chinese market were exclusively pure electric vehicles. Read more…
Ukraine officially adopts new electric motorcycle for military use
Ukraine has officially approved a new electric motorcycle for use by its armed forces, highlighting the growing role that battery-powered two-wheelers are playing in modern military operations. Read more…
PepsiCo Is Now Moving Soda And Snacks Using Driverless Box Trucks
Gatik’s autonomous Isuzu trucks are already ferrying cargo for PepsiCo in Texas, Arizona, and Arkansas. Read More…
BYD chairman says this year’s sales depend on battery output, greater volume next year
Wang Chuanfu told a shareholder meeting that second-generation Blade Battery capacity is climbing by increments of 20,000 to 30,000 units a month. Read more…
Leapmotor launches B05 electric hatchback in the UK from £28,995
Leapmotor has revealed UK pricing and specifications for the new B05 electric hatchback ahead of the start of sales in July. The Chinese manufacturer will offer the battery-electric model from £28,995, including the company’s £1,500 ‘Leap-Grant.’ Read more…
Kia EV4 upgraded to highest UK Electric Car Grant band
Kia has secured the highest level of support under the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant (ECG) for selected variants of the EV4 following a reassessment of the vehicle’s environmental credentials. The battery-electric model had previously qualified only for the lower Band 2 support level. Read more…
Xiaomi EV delivers 32,759 vehicles in May as YU7 continues to slide
Xiaomi EV’s May deliveries rose 16.94% year-on-year, but fell 10.74% from April. Read more…
US adds BYD, Nio and EV supply chain firms to military-linked list
Critics argue that expanding the list to car companies like BYD and Nio reveals how ridiculous the justification is. Read more…
i-charging’s new AiO 500 EV charger features dynamic power allocation, cooled cable option and multi-market compatibility
i-charging launches AiO 500 EV charger with dynamic power allocation, cooled cables, and multi-market compatibility for fleet and highway use. Read more…
Vianode and cylib to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes
Vianode and cylib partner to integrate recycled graphite into European battery anodes, advancing sustainable and low-carbon anode materials. Read more…
Donut Lab’s ‘solid-state’ battery exposed as regular li-ion in damning investigation
A comprehensive investigation by battery researcher Ziroth, involving over 20 independent battery experts, has produced what amounts to definitive proof that Donut Lab’s “miracle” solid-state battery is actually a lithium-ion cell. The company raised approximately $25 million from over 1,300 mostly small investors based on claims that now appear to be false. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 EV pickup is getting closer — You may even see one out in the wild
The midsize electric pickup can’t come soon enough. According to Ford, you might see a disguised one on the streets very soon. Read more…
BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]
BYD is already calling it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. Packing over 1,000 hp, the Denza Z can sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2 seconds, and it’s about to go head-to-head with Porsche, Ferrari, and other luxury brands in Europe. Read more…
Solar is crushing gas growth worldwide, a new report finds
Natural gas is losing its grip on the global power mix as countries increasingly turn to cheaper, more secure renewable energy, according to a new report from climate and energy think tank Ember. Read more…
Your Tesla Is Twice As Likely To Hit 250,000 Miles As A Subaru: Study
Think electric cars don’t last? Very few companies beat Tesla in this study of the longest lasting car brands. Read More…
BMW’s Electric M3 Doesn’t Imitate A V8. It Does Something Cooler
The goal isn’t to copy a V8, V10 or straight-six, but to give drivers the speed and acceleration cues that EVs usually lack. Read More…
The Lucid Gravity’s Latest Update Brings Hands-Free Driving And Google Maps Information
Lucid’s three-row SUV just got some big feature upgrades thanks to a software update. Read More…
