Nio will intensify its focus on AI in 2026 and encourages employees to deeply integrate AI usage.
In 2026, Nio’s non-automotive business revenue is projected to potentially exceed RMB 10 billion ($1.43 billion).
BYD Fang Cheng Bao reaches 300,000-unit sales milestone
The Tai 7 SUV, launched in September 2025, has achieved 100,000 units sold, contributing one-third of Fang Cheng Bao’s cumulative sales.
Fang Cheng Bao sold a record 50,868 vehicles in December.
Dongfeng initiates winter tests on prototype cars equipped with solid-state batteries
The prototype cars feature solid-state batteries with an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, doubling that of mainstream LFP battery cells.
Dongfeng claims this solid-state battery enables the vehicle to achieve a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers on a single charge.
Nio Onvo unveil special edition L60, launch set for this Friday
The special edition Onvo L60, themed around horses, appears designed to welcome the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.
Showroom models of the L60 special edition are now available at multiple Onvo stores.
Nio Firefly launches new limited-edition Firefly EV, capped at 99 units
The limited-edition Firefly EV was co-designed by Firefly and Dutch artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, priced 20% higher than the regular model.
It starts at RMB 95,800 ($13,750) under the BaaS plan, with a monthly battery rental fee of RMB 399.
This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool
Donut Lab lit the EV and energy storage industry on fire last week with its announcement of a 400 Wh/kg solid-state battery cell that can last for 100 years. At face value, if true, we are looking at the single most disruptive announcement in the history of the electric vehicle industry and energy storage as a whole. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is on track to begin building EVs at full-scale at its second facility in 2026
After overcoming major production hurdles last year, Lucid Group (LCID) is on track to begin building vehicles at a new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026. Read more…
EVgo plans 150 fast chargers a year at Kroger stores through 2035
EVgo plans to build at least 150 DC fast-charging stalls a year through 2035 at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. Read more…
Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
On today’s subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone’s getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CLA Euro NCAP’s safety crown for 2025
The results are in, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA has officially been named the safest car of 2025. In a year where dozens of new electric cars hit the market, this sleek German sedan stood out by earning a perfect five-star rating from Euro NCAP. The CLA won its own category, and it also scored higher than every other vehicle tested… Read more…
Nissan’s new electric SUV puts the Rogue to shame
The NX8 makes the Rogue look outdated. Nissan’s new electric SUV is bigger than the Rogue and features some of the most advanced tech in its lineup. Read more…
UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in record auction
The UK just pulled off one of its most consequential offshore wind auctions yet – delivering massive volumes of new capacity at prices that undercut gas. Read more…
Geely Xingyuan tops China’s 2025 EV leaderboard, Tesla Model Y slides
The 2025 sales numbers for electric cars in China are officially in, and they tell a story of a massive shift in what drivers want. Until recently, the high-end market seemed to be the only place where big moves happened, but the latest data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) proves that small, affordable vehicles are the new kings… Read more…
Windrose electric Class 8 truck achieves homologation in US, EU and China
The Windrose R700 battery-electric Class 8 semi-truck has achieved homologation in the US, the EU and China. Homologation, the process of ensuring that new vehicles meet environmental, safety and technical standards, is required before vehicles can be sold in a particular market. “US homologation was achieved at the end of 2025,” Windrose CEO Wen Han… Read more…
MSI’s new EZgo 9.6 kW portable EV charger
EV charger manufacturer MSI has released a new portable Level 1/Level 2 charger that delivers up to 9.6 kW of power (40 A). MSI’s new EZgo is designed to be “the charger you keep mounted at home during the week—and toss in the trunk when you travel. It supports 100-240 V input voltages, comes with… Read more…
BMW offers a closer look at the electric M3 EV [Images]
BMW revealed a few updates, offering a closer look at the upcoming electric M3 ahead of its official debut. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Tesla settling another racism lawsuit after saying it would only settle fair lawsuits
Tesla and the US Equal Employment Opportunities Commission have agreed to enter mediation talks over a 2023 lawsuit from the federal agency which describes pervasive racial abuse and retaliation against black employees at the company’s Fremont, CA plant. Read more…
Honda reveals an affordable, solar-powered camper that’s built with EVs in mind
Honda wants to bring out the inner camper in all of us with a new “competitively priced” travel trailer. The Base Station Prototype, revealed on Wednesday, is designed to be towed by nearly any vehicle, including EVs. Read more…
Webasto and Maccor team up on EV battery test systems, from cell to high-voltage pack
Webasto Power Test Systems says it has partnered with Maccor to provide integrated electric vehicle testing systems for original equipment manufacturers, battery labs and universities. The companies say the combined offering spans cell and module cycling through high-voltage pack and drivetrain emulation, aiming to cover a broader set of validation needs as electrification testing requirements… Read more…
Sensata launches STEV high-voltage contactors to improve EV power switching efficiency and safety
Sensata Technologies has announced the STEV series of high-voltage contactors for battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, positioning the parts as high-efficiency switches with “robust protection” for modern electrified vehicle platforms. Sensata says the series targets OEM needs around safety, efficiency, and integration in high-voltage power architectures. The contactors are high-voltage switches that… Read more…
