The milestone was achieved 2,819 days after Nio completed its first battery swap service.
Nio opened its first battery swap station in Shenzhen on May 20, 2018.
Aito files for M6 as its latest SUV model
The Aito M6 will offer both BEV and EREV options, with the BEV version featuring a 100-kWh battery pack.
The Aito M6 will be unveiled this spring.
Toyota appoints Finance Chief Kenta Kon as new CEO
Japanese automaker Toyota appoints a new CEO: Current CFO Kenta Kon will take over the position from Koji Sato, who will assume a role on the board of directors. The personnel changes will take effect on April 1, 2026. Read more…
BYD Led China’s EV Boom. But It’s Not Bulletproof
We also discuss Tesla and Waymo’s U.S. Senate hearing on self-driving cars and Canada’s revised EV policy. Lire la suite…
Nio Onvo waives service fees for owners using highway swap stations during Spring Festival holiday
Since December, Onvo has added 8,295 new battery packs to its swap station network.
Currently, Onvo users have access to over 15,000 battery packs, with an average of 6-7 packs stocked per battery swap station.
Xpeng files for flagship GX SUV, set for launch in coming months
The Xpeng GX will offer BEV and EREV options, continuing the company’s dual-power strategy.
The model features dual-motor and single-motor configurations, with CALB serving as the battery supplier.
Polestar Charge now fully integrates Tesla Supercharger network
The Swedish-Chinese electric car manufacturer Polestar is once again improving its charging offering, Polestar Charge, in Europe. New features include full integration of Tesla Superchargers into its own app. Additionally, Plug & Charge is already operational at 28,000 charging stations. Read more…
If it’s good enough for Tesla: Faraday Future pivots to humanoid robots
After failing to deliver its long-promised “Tesla killer” EV and missing the Bitcoin- and Doge-fueled profit wave that helped propel $TSLA, Faraday Future ($FFIE) is hoping it’s got what it takes to finally pull ahead of Elon Musk: a full line of consumer robots. Read more…
Scientific study shows e-bikes benefit a surprising part of the body
From a fitness perspective, electric bikes are often framed as a way to make cycling easier on the legs or more accessible for people who might otherwise avoid riding. But new research suggests the biggest benefits of e-bikes for older riders may be happening somewhere else entirely: the brain. Read more…
Xiaomi reveals 990-horsepower YU7 GT performance SUV with 186 mph top speed
Xiaomi has officially filed for the YU7 GT, a nearly 1,000-horsepower performance version of its popular YU7 electric SUV that will hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph), making it one of the fastest electric SUVs ever built. Read more…
Li Auto files for $80,670 L9 Livis extended-range SUV
The Li L9 Livis features a 72.7-kWh battery pack with a range of up to 340 km.
The Li L9 Livis is slightly larger than the regular Li L9 and will be launched in the second quarter.
Li Auto L9 Livis revealed as a new high-tech flagship
The electric car market is moving at breakneck speed, especially in China, where a new EV is unveiled pretty much every day. Li Auto is one of the major automakers trying to keep up with the market, and it has just revealed its latest model, the Li Auto L9 Livis. But the new L9 isn’t a simple refresh of the… Read more…
Li Auto L9 Livis revealed as a new high-tech flagship
The electric car market is moving at breakneck speed, especially in China, where a new EV is unveiled pretty much every day. Li Auto is one of the major automakers trying to keep up with the market, and it has just revealed its latest model, the Li Auto L9 Livis. But the new L9 isn’t a simple refresh of the… Read more…
Ionity opens new charging site in Birmingham
Ionity announced what it calls the opening of its ‘most urban UK site to date,’ located on the A4540 at Aston, Birmingham. The site is located near Birmingham New Street station and will offer 12 Ionity chargers with charging speeds of up to 400 kW. Read more…
Xiaomi files for 990-horsepower performance beast YU7 GT
The YU7 GT powertrain delivers a total output of 738 kW (990 horsepower), surpassing the 508 kW (681 horsepower) of the YU7’s most powerful variant.
The YU7 Max variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.23 seconds.
Shift in strategy: Canada abolishes EV sales quotas
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announces a new national automotive strategy. As part of this, he eliminates the electric vehicle sales quotas introduced by his predecessor and instead introduces stricter emission standards for manufacturers and purchase incentives for consumers. Read more…
The 2027 Audi Q6 And A6 E-Tron Have A ‘Power Nap’ Mode To Doze In Your $80,000 EV
It “creates a calm and restful atmosphere during charging sessions,” according to Audi. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s AI training center in China now operational, exec says
The AI training center aims to deploy local training capabilities for assisted driving and AI applications in China.
Tesla will actively engage in assisted driving initiatives in China, though no specific deployment timeline is currently available.
Aito signs UAE dealer to kickstart global expansion efforts
Aito’s flagship model Aito 9 — known as the Aito M9 in China — has launched local test drives in the UAE.
Aito vehicles have arrived at Dubai port, poised for immediate delivery following the official launch.
LG Energy Solution acquires Stellantis’ stake in NextStar Energy
LG Energy Solution is taking over NextStar Energy, the battery joint venture with Stellantis. The Korean company is buying out Stellantis’ 49% stake. Both parties established NextStar Energy in 2022 as a joint venture for a battery factory in Canada. Read more…
