The BYD Han L has a BEV variant with 230 kW of peak power from the front motor and 580 kW from the rear motor, capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds.
The previous motor power record was the Xiaomi’s V8s motor with a peak power of 425 kW.
SAIC and CATL to introduce new battery-swapping EVs
The battery-swapping EVs initially popularized by Nio are gaining more and more traction. SAIC Motor is now looking to join the alliance, producing several new vehicles using CATL’s swappable battery packs. SAIC will use CATL’s SHE: 300750 solution, and the two companies will cooperate not only on the hardware level but also join marketing efforts. Of course, SAIC will sell… Read more…
2025 Tesla Model Y Juniper debuts in China with Cybercab vibe
The Tesla Model Y is receiving its first refresh since debuting six years ago The updated Model Y is expected to arrive in the U.S. this spring Tesla sales were down in 2024 Following its refresh of the Model 3, Tesla has released an updated version of the Model Y crossover, codenamed Juniper, though only for the Chinese market right now… Read more…
Faraday Future aims for mainstream masses with $20,000 EV
Faraday Future provided further detail on plans for its new FX sub-brand at CES 2025 in Las Vegas this week. The company reaffirmed plans for an affordable EV called the FX 5 that will cost between $20,000 and $30,000 and a larger model called the FX 6 priced between $30,000 and $50,000. First outlined in a September 2024 investor presentation… Read more…
Regulatory filing: Xiaomi files for single-motor version of YU7, launch expected in summer
A month ago, Xiaomi made a filing for a dual-motor version of the YU7. Its launch is expected to be in June or July.
The single-motor variant carries LFP batteries from BYD. The dual-motor version in the filing last month uses Li-ion ternary batteries from CATL.
The New Tesla Model Y Is Here. It’s Got Some Heavy Lifting To Do
Can these updates help the Model Y retain its sales crown as the competition heats up? Plus, cars stole the show at CES 2025. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Owner Reveals Surprising LFP Battery Degradation After 110,000 Miles
The car has been regularly DC fast charged to 100%, but the degradation level is minimal. Read more…
Honda, Sony And Chinese EVs: The Big News From CES 2025
On this episode of the Plugged-In Podcast, Patrick and Tim discuss the big news out of CES and Tesla’s sales slump in 2024. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Xpeng files for G7 SUV, size close to facelifted Model Y
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.