China’s NEV retail penetration held at a high 62.8% in June as gasoline vehicles continued to collapse. Read more…
Volvo brings Apple Music to more than two million cars, offers three months free
Today, Volvo has announced that it is starting to integrate Apple Music onto more than two million of its cars through an over-the-air software update. Also, the EX60 will come with Apple Music pre-installed when the first people receive their cars this summer. Volvo is offering “up to” three months of Apple Music for free to its customers to celebrate… Read more…
Lucid Is Slashing $10,000 Off The Gravity And Air EVs—If You’re Ready To Compromise
Other stackable incentives are also available, but you’ll have to stick to older inventory vehicles. Read More…
Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Coming To A Parking Spot Near You
The startup partnered with InCharge Energy to boost the deployment of curbside Level 2 chargers. Read More…
Xpeng plans 2 more Mona models as budget lineup expands to at least 5 vehicles
Xpeng is planning an A-segment SUV and a station wagon for the Mona lineup, codenamed D11 and D11T respectively. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT – another electric sedan from China
Geely has officially revealed its latest electric sports sedan, the Geely Galaxy TT. The vehicle immediately drew attention because its exterior styling looks quite similar to the Xiaomi SU7. The new electric fastback has been designed for the younger crowd who value modern looks and connected features. The profile of the Galaxy TT highlights the narrow headlights and the smooth… Read more…
Zeekr kicks off pre-sales of 5-seat 9X to broaden flagship SUV’s appeal
Zeekr’s move echoes rivals’ actions. Nio will officially launch the five-seat ES8 SUV on July 9. Read more…
Autonomous driving firm Momenta rises in Hong Kong trading debut
As of press time, Momenta’s stock price had risen by about 6%, bringing its total market capitalization to 73.6 billion Hong Kong dollars. Read more…
Heliox’s new H60D dual DC fast EV charger is designed for flexibility
Heliox, a Siemens business, launches the H60D dual DC fast charger with dynamic power sharing and smart fleet features for flexible EV charging. Read more…
Xiaomi officially unveils Sky Nomad name, possibly new brand or series for EREV SUV push
Xiaomi EV officially announced the Sky Nomad name, calling it “a new name about space and life.” Read more…
Versinetic launches UK EV charging standards audit tool for manufacturers
Versinetic launches an interactive UK EV charging standards audit tool to help EVSE manufacturers ensure compliance with OCPP 2.1 and ISO 15118. Read more…
ChargePoint adds 200+ new EV charging ports in the Southeast
ChargePoint is expanding its partnership with charge point operator Optimus Energy Solutions to install more than 200 new public EV charging ports across the southeastern US. Read more…
BYD’s electric GT resurfaces after its first public sighting
A year after the Song L GT was revealed, BYD’s electric GT was spotted in public for the first time. Read more…
Kia’s next electric van looks even bigger in person [Video]
Kia’s first electric van is already becoming a global sensation. The PV7 is set to go on sale soon, serving as the bigger sibling to the PV5. Here’s our first look at it. Read more…
Inside Lectron’s factory in China: how its EV chargers are made
Whether you know the Lectron name or not, there’s a good chance you’ve used one of its EV charging adapters. The company makes many of the J1772/CCS-to-NACS and NACS-to-J1772/CCS adapters that EV drivers rely on. Now, Lectron has launched the NEXUS, its second-gen Level 2 home EV charger. I recently toured Lectron’s factory in China to see how the company has become a go-to supplier for both EV drivers and automakers like Ford, GM, and Mercedes-Benz. Read more…
Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America
Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars. Read More…
This Flaw Keeps Sabotaging Solid-State Batteries. Scientists Found A Solution
Tiny metal spikes can short-circuit a solid-state battery. Researchers at MIT found a way to avoid them. Read More…
2028 BMW iX5 Hydrogen: Why BMW Won’t Give Up On A Technology Stuck In Neutral
Long driving range and rapid refueling times aren’t the only reasons BMW sees potential in the hydrogen-powered X5. Read More…
TDK introduces E13 EM gate drive transformers for 500 V EV systems
TDK launches E13 EM gate drive transformers for 500 V EV battery systems, offering high isolation and reliability for automotive power electronics. Read more…
Fiat’s $13,995 EV For America Is Cute, But Barely A Car
With a top speed of 19 mph and range of 46 miles, the Fiat Topolino isn’t even street legal without an optional pack to raise its top speed. Read More…
