The Xpeng G7 has the same wheelbase as Tesla’s facelifted Model Y, and its overall dimensions are close and slightly larger.
The G7s in the filing are all single-motor models with LFP batteries from CALB.
Mazda unveils its new EV for Europe: Meet the Mazda 6e with nearly 350 miles range
The electric Mazda 6 successor will arrive in Europe this summer. Mazda finally revealed its new EV, the Mazda 6e, with nearly 350 miles of driving range. Check out the new Mazda EV below. Read more…
Tesla issues recall on over 200,000 for the self-driving computer failure
Tesla has officially issued a recall on over 200,000 vehicles in the US over the self-driving computer inside the vehicle short-circuiting and failing to work. Read more…
The Updated Tesla Model Y Still Has A Turn Signal Stalk
On the Model 3, both steering column stalks were removed in favor of buttons on the steering wheel and screen. Not here, though. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Tesla files for facelifted Model Y in China
The facelifted Model Y has three pages in the filing catalog, including two single-motor versions, and one dual-motor version.
Its single-motor version is powered by batteries from CATL, and the dual-motor version is powered by batteries from LG Energy Solution.
Regulatory filing: Nio files for Firefly’s 1st model, core specs revealed
Firefly’s first model measures 4,003 mm in length and will be built at Nio’s F2 plant.
The battery supplier is Sunwoda, marking the first time the battery maker has been among Nio’s suppliers.
XPeng G7 teaser images reveal the next Tesla Model Y competitor
Tesla’s refreshed Model Y can’t seem to stop leaking, and XPeng has noticed. The Chinese EV maker has, perhaps not coincidentally, released three teaser images of its upcoming G7 SUV, which is meant to compete head-on with – you guessed it – the Tesla Model Y. These images were published right after the first batch of spy photos of the… Read more…
Tesla Model S and X recalled due to torn airbags
Tesla is recalling a small number of 2024 and 2025 Model S and Model X electric vehicles because their driver’s-side airbags could tear during deployment—increasing the risk of injury to vehicle occupants. The recall includes just 294 vehicles manufactured in a short window—Nov. 6, 2024, to Nov. 27, 2024. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Scout thinks EVs should be easy to repair yourself
Scout Motors wants owners to be able to repair its electric trucks without visiting a dealership unless absolutely necessary. Now it’s providing more detail on how it plans to make that happen. When it unveiled concept versions of the Traveler SUV and Terra pickup truck last October, Scout claimed that approximately 80% of repairs could be… Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in 2024: BYD tops with 34.1%, Tesla 3rd with 6.0%
Tesla had retail sales of 657,102 units in China in 2024, ranking third in the Chinese NEV market with a 6.0 percent share.
BYD ranks first with 3,718,281 retail sales of NEVs and 34.1 percent share.
World’s largest EV maker unveils new sodium battery electric motorbikes
Yadea, which has claimed the title of the world’s largest electric vehicle maker for seven years running, has just announced a new electric motorbike powered by the company’s innovative HuaYu sodium-ion battery technology. Read more…
Model Y sells 480,309 units in China in 2024, 26.84% of Tesla’s global deliveries
Tesla China exported 76,380 Model Y units in 2024, a 54.58 percent decrease from 2023. The Model 3 exported 183,178 units, a 4.14 percent increase from 2023.
For the full year 2024, Model 3 retail sales in China were 176,793 units, contributing 26.90 percent of Tesla’s deliveries in China and 9.88 percent of global deliveries.
Tesla launches facelifted Model Y in China
Without much fanfare, Tesla has unveiled a refreshed Model Y in China with design tweaks, extended range, and enhanced performance. However, these upgrades come with a price hike. The revamped Model Y, launched on Tesla’s Chinese website, is available in two “Launch Series” variants: a rear-wheel-drive version and a long-range all-wheel-drive version. Deliveries will start in March, subject to regulatory… Read more…
The Mazda 6e Is A Gorgeous RWD EV Liftback With A 50-Inch Virtual Screen
Looks aren’t everything, though. Specs also matter, and they’re intriguing, to say the least. Read more…
SAIC to make battery swap-enabled models based on CATL’s solution
SAIC will carry out the development and sales of battery swap-enabled models, while CATL will lead the development and iteration of battery blocks.
CATL unveiled two standardized Choco-SEB battery packs last month and planned to launch 10 models using the packs with its partners.
Tesla offers charging perks to Model 3 and Model Y buyers in China
Tesla has begun offering charging perks to Model 3 and Model Y buyers in China, as the revamped Model Y goes on sale and the price of the Model 3 goes up.
Customers who pay RMB 1,299 ($177) can purchase a Cybervault home charger at a discounted price or use a Tesla Superchargers at lower costs.
Ystral Batt-TDS offers faster electrode slurry mixing
Surging EV adoption has placed unprecedented demand on lithium-ion battery production, so advances in manufacturing processes such as electrode slurry production are critical. Read more…
Tesla raises Model 3 prices in China, entry version gets longer range
The price of all three variants of the Model 3 has gone up by RMB 3,600 ($490) in China, with the range of the entry-level version increased by 28 km.
The delivery wait times in China for all three variants of the Model 3 remain 1-3 weeks, as before.
Here’s when Mercedes EVs get access to Tesla’s Superchargers in the US and Canada
Mercedes is the next car brand to get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US and Canada, following Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan. Today Mercedes announced that this will happen in February. Over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada will be opened up to Mercedes EVs. Of course, you’ll need to use an adapter, which… Read more…
Tesla China hints 3-row Model Y could come next
Tesla’s Chinese website offers a seating layout option for the facelifted Model Y, although only five-seat is currently available, implying the possibility of three-row seating variants.
Previous reports have suggested that Tesla could begin production of the six- or seven-seat Model Y in China by the end of 2025.
