Around six months after the sales launch of its electric compact car R5, Renault has announced that it will also be reviving the R5 Turbo sports car as an electric car next year. Its drive system is expected to produce over 500 hp (368 kW). Read more…
Ionna to equip Sheetz stores with chargers in the USA
In the USA, Ionna is entering into a strategic partnership with the restaurant and convenience store chain Sheetz to build a total of 50 charging parks at Sheetz locations by the end of 2026. Ionna is a North American joint venture fast-charging joint venture from BMW, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mercedes-Benz, Stellantis and Toyota. Read more…
Planning to buy an EV in December? This is the only tool you need
If you’re thinking about buying or leasing an EV this month to secure the $7,500 federal tax credit, head to PlugStar.com, because it has everything you need. Read more…
CATL tells its suppliers funding won’t be an issue as a price war erupts in the EV battery market
The world’s largest EV battery maker wants even more. China’s CATL told its suppliers it would provide funding as it looks to gain market share and overcome an intensifying price war in the EV battery space. Read more…
Kia EV3, Mini Aceman And Skoda Elroq Go On A Roadtrip. One Stands Out
Three EVs from the hotly contested subcompact crossover segment go on a road trip. Read more…
Range-boosting solid-state EV cells get right-sized for production
Massachusetts-based Factorial has introduced a process for manufacturing solid-state battery cells, in the size range that electric vehicles can use, that is also close to what can be used for mass production. The company has been providing test cells to automakers, but on Thursday announced that it had scaled sample cells to an… Read more…
Hyundai and BAIC to launch joint venture in China
Hyundai and BAIC are investing around 1.1 billion US dollars in their joint venture Beijing Hyundai. According to a media report from January 2024, Hyundai and BAIC are planning a new electric car brand exclusively for the Chinese market. Read more…
America’s Public Fast Chargers Have Doubled Since 2020
Yet, electric vehicle sales have grown much faster, leaving a lot to be desired on the charger front. Read more…
New Genesis Electrified GV70 caught in the wild
The refreshed Genesis Electrified GV70 has been spotted in public for the first time, giving us a sneaky peek at the production model ahead of its official release. The first sighting comes less than a month after Genesis unveiled the updated EV at the LA Auto Show, with its refined design, enhanced technology, and increased range. Captured on video by… Read more…
Crazy Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is Headed To Production
The French are once again turning the craziness dial to 11. Meet the Renault 5 Turbo 3E, a rear-wheel drive super hatch. Read more…
Tesla Model Q? And How We Chose 2024’s Best Electric Vehicles
In this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast from InsideEVs, we discuss the latest Tesla rumor and our 2024 Breakthrough Awards testing. Read more…
Nio reaches 60 millionth battery swap service milestone
Nio reached its 60 millionth battery swap service today, about four months after its 50 millionth service. Read more…
Archer & Anduril to develop military VTOL and Archer raises $430 million
Archer has raised 430 million US dollars from various investors in a financing round on the back of entering into a partnership with Anduril Industries to develop a hybrid military aircraft. Archer says the fresh capital will help fund Archer Defense “and for other general corporate purposes.” Read more…
Mercedes-Benz electric van concept coming in spring 2025
Mercedes-Benz will preview its Van.EA electric van architecture with a concept vehicle this spring. The automaker confirmed plans for the van concept Friday, releasing a teaser image indicating that, despite its dedicated EV platform, the concept and the next-generation electric vans it heralds will look like exactly what they are. Van.EA will be… Read more…
Study: Only 1% of EV buyers would go back to gas-powered cars
Once someone buys an electric vehicle, they tend to stick with it, according to a new survey from the Global EV Alliance, which represents EV driver associations in 38 countries. The survey found that 92% of current owners plan to buy another EV as their next car. Just 1% said they would opt for a gasoline or diesel car if they had to replace… Read more…
Gotion approves billion-euro investment for cell plants in Slovakia and Morocco
The Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech has made investment decisions for two battery cell factories abroad: Gotion is pumping a total of 2.5 billion euros into planned factories in Morocco and Slovakia. Read more…
Xiaomi accelerates its global electric vehicle ambitions
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to expand its electric vehicle business beyond its home market, with several overseas regions in its sights. Xiaomi only recently launched its first EV model in China, with the second ready for its debut next year. The company is reportedly assembling a dedicated team to lead its international sales, with initial focus on… Read more…
VW to let go of remaining temporary employees in Zwickau in 2025
Volkswagen is allowing all contracts of the current 1,000 temporary employees at the Zwickau electric car plant to expire by the end of 2025. This was confirmed by VW and the Works Council following a works meeting. Rumours had already been circulating in July. Read more…
Nikola will run out of money without new sources
The US electric truck manufacturer Nikola warns in a mandatory notification to the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it does not have enough money to survive the next quarter. In order to take countermeasures, Nikola is currently laying off employees on a large scale. However, this will probably not be enough for a turnaround. Read more…
BYD on track to sell 4.25 million cars this year, exec says
BYD is on track to sell 4.25 million units in the full year 2024, the company’s chief scientist said, suggesting sales will be around 500,000 units this month. Read more…
