Both new and existing owners can opt for the larger battery, with the permanent upgrade priced at 17,000 yuan ($2,530) for owners who bought the vehicle outright. Read more…
DeepDrive to supply radial flux motors to a global automaker as it expands to China
DeepDrive wins series-supply nomination from a global automaker and expands to China with its dual-rotor electric motor technology. Read more…
sonnen files for insolvency in Germany as US sales double
Residential battery storage maker sonnen is reporting two very different stories today: Its German business has filed for insolvency, while sonnen USA says sales have doubled and it’s preparing to expand. Read more…
Another megawatt-level charger enters China: 300 miles in 5 minutes
Chery has announced a 1.44 megawatt charging system, able to deliver 500km (311 miles) in 5 minutes. And it’s not even the fastest system available in China. Read more…
Tesla Q4 numbers, more product delays, and some REAL EV charging innovation
On today’s numerically-infused episode of Quick Charge, we take a look at all the latest product and delivery delays from Tesla’s Q3 earnings call before changing lanes and recapping some of the biggest developments in the world of EV charging innovation. Read more…
Webinar: Driving the future of next-generation high-voltage power electronics
The transition toward 800V+ architectures, SiC/GaN MOSFETs, and highly integrated power conversion systems (x-in-1) is accelerating, creating new challenges for automotive electronic design. In this webinar, Francesca Lai and Ann… Read more » Read more…
Best heritage revivals from Paris Motor Show 2026
I learned something last week that I actually had no idea about – Paris has been hosting car shows since 1898, when a handful of first horseless carriages gathered in the Tuileries gardens and tried to convince very skeptical Parisians that the horse was a relic. 128 years later, the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles was once again Europe’s biggest… Read more…
EVgo announces next-gen EV charging system with 750 kW power capability
EVgo unveils a next-gen 750 kW EV charging system with NACS connectors and dynamic power sharing, developed with Delta Electronics. Read more…
BMW is already discounting the new iX5 with a $1,000 loyalty bonus
The iX5 is set to go on sale in early 2027, but BMW is already offering a loyalty discount to sweeten the deal for those looking to stay with the brand. Read more…
Seattle plans 200 curbside EV charging stations – and you can request one
Seattle plans to add up to 200 public curbside Level 2 EV charging stations by 2030, and residents can now request one near their home or apartment. Read more…
BYD is about to launch this luxury electric SUV with 623 miles of range
BYD will open pre-orders for the Denza N8 EV next week, a large five-seat luxury electric SUV with a CLTC range of over 623 miles (1,000 km). Read more…
Tesla skipped the most important shareholder question on its earnings call
Tesla skipped one of its top shareholder questions on its Q3 2026 earnings call: when Hardware 3 owners will find out if they get a free computer upgrade for the unsupervised “Full Self-Driving” they paid for. Read more…
Constantia Flexibles launches European-made energon pouch cell laminates and cathode foils
Constantia Flexibles launches energon, European-made pouch cell laminates and cathode foils for lithium-ion batteries, boosting local battery materials supply. Read more…
Kia believes it has a way to beat China’s cheap EVs in Canada
Kia is betting its new lineup of affordable EVs, like the EV3, can beat the incoming wave of Chinese models in Canada, but affordability is only one part of the equation. Read more…
BYD Denza to begin pre-sales of refreshed N8 SUV on October 26 with flash charging
The new Denza N8 is a large 5-seat SUV and will officially hit the market in November. Read more…
VinFast introduces electric bus lineup to the US
VinFast partners with NexMove to launch electric bus lineup in the US, featuring LFP batteries and fleet service starting in 2028. Read more…
Holger Scherr leaves Daimler Truck for SuperPanther
Chinese e-truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed Dr. Holger Scherr to its European management team. Scherr will serve as Executive Vice President Europe, overseeing the establishment and expansion of the company’s European operations. The appointment is a coup for SuperPanther, as Scherr joins the startup from Daimler Truck. Read more…
Audi China appoints Jeff Zhang and Rolf Michl as new dual leadership
Audi is reshaping its leadership team for its China business. Starting in November, Jeff Zhang will replace Johannes Roschek as President of Audi China. Additionally, Rolf Michl, previously CEO of Audi Sport GmbH, will move to China as Chief Operating Officer. Read more…
First drive in the Xpeng L03: finally a Chinese EV that doesn’t beep
With the L03, Xpeng brings its established strengths to a new price and size segment. Particularly in the Ultra variant, its equipment goes well beyond what many rivals offer. Given its competitive pricing, the occasional shortcoming we identified during our first test drive is easier to overlook. Deliveries in Europe are scheduled to begin later this year. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao sets launch windows for Tai 9 and Shark pickup in China
The Tai 9 will officially launch after November 15, while the Shark pickup is scheduled to launch in China in late November or early December. Read more…
