The CPCA expects China’s May NEV retail sales to rise 12.0% month-on-month, with the penetration rate hitting a record 62.5%. Read more…
Voyah teases Passion S SUV ahead of launch
Voyah, the luxury brand of Dongfeng, recently signed a preliminary deal with the European carmaker Stellantis to produce some of its vehicles in France. Perhaps the high-performance Passion S SUV that’s about to debut will make it to Europe someday, but for now, it will go against Xiaomi’s new YU7 GT in its home market. Voyah Passion S The Passion… Read more…
New York awards $6 million for vehicle-grid integration projects
New York State has awarded more than $6 million to seven vehicle-grid integration projects aimed at improving EV charging flexibility, reducing grid costs and supporting bidirectional charging. The initiatives cover refuse trucks, wireless charging, managed charging and thermal energy storage applications. Read more…
Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive
The reborn icon will be fully electric, made in Europe, and priced below $17,500. Read More…
Voyah launches Taishan X8 5-seat SUV with Huawei tech to expand EV lineup
Voyah Taishan X8 features Huawei’s 896-channel LiDAR and offers both PHEV and BEV powertrain options. Read more…
BYD upgrades Atto 3 with Flash Charging capability in China
BYD has priced the third generation of the Atto 3 in China, where it is sold under the name Yuan Plus. The revised compact electric vehicle is now equipped for BYD’s Flash Charging, among other updates. Prices in China start from 119,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 15,200 euros. Read more…
Xiaomi introduces new entry-level and high-end versions of the YU7
Chinese tech company Xiaomi is expanding the YU7 electric SUV range at both ends of the market. The new entry-level True Standard Edition is designed to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, while the high-performance YU7 GT targets premium buyers. Read more…
Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Ys because they may be missing a sticker
Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y vehicles, produced between November ’25 and April ’26, due to a possible missing certification label. Read more…
Cupra opens UK order books for Raval
Cupra has opened UK pre-orders for the all-electric Raval. Prices start at £23,785 for the Origin variant with a 37kWh battery, while versions equipped with the larger 52kWh battery qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. Read more…
Tesla Drops One-Time Purchase For Full Self-Driving In Europe
Just two European countries have approved the use of FSD (Supervised) so far. To use it, new buyers will have to pay a monthly fee. Read More…
SAIC to hit 100 million vehicle delivery milestone by end of May
SAIC is set to become China’s first auto group to surpass 100 million in cumulative vehicle sales. Read more…
Nio shares rise in Hong Kong after reporting upbeat Q1 earnings
As of press time, Nio’s shares in Hong Kong rose 2.75% to HK$44.14 per share. Read more…
Voyah previews Passion S sports SUV to compete with Xiaomi YU7
The Voyah Passion S looks somewhat like the Ferrari Purosangue and is another sporty SUV in the Chinese market. Read more…
Xiaomi targets Tesla domination with new YU7 models
Chinese technology firm Xiaomi announced major updates to its crossover lineup. The brand officially launched a new, cheaper entry-level version of its electric SUV, the YU7. This fresh addition targets directly the market’s current benchmark, the Tesla Model Y, by offering a lower price point and a better driving range. Company executives openly shared their thoughts on the fierce competition… Read more…
EV charging demand is stressing local grids, and Texture just raised $12.5M to tackle it
Grid software startup Texture has raised a $12.5 million Series A round as utilities scramble to keep up with rising electricity demand from EVs, EV chargers, data centers, renewables, and extreme weather. Read more…
Sustainability, sustainability, and de-risking your fleet operations
On today’s sustainably-produced episode of Quick Charge, we explore some of the different types of sustainability available to us in the world of electrification, celebrate some big wind and solar wins, and take a minute to enjoy some schadenfreude. Read more…
Yozma IN10 Pro Review: $2,000 buys 50mph Sur Ron Light Bee killa
Last month I reviewed the $1,200 Yozma IN10 and called it unstoppable at its price point. Then I promised to come back with another thousand dollars and the Pro. Here we are.. Read more…
Shell launches new DC charging solution for heavy-duty EV fleets in Europe
Shell’s SBRS launches the Recharge PowerPack 500, a liquid-cooled DC charger designed for heavy-duty EV fleets across Europe. Read more…
This 3-minute charge solid-state tech could realize the true promise of EVs
The dream of owning an EV usually collides with reality at the charging station. Gas-powered vehicles fill up in minutes, but EV drivers need to put up with long waits to recharge their battery packs. This annoying inconvenience is a main reason for many car buyers that puts them off making the switch, but a major technological breakthrough out of… Read more…
The Genesis GV90 has coach doors and a massive 27″ digital screen [Video]
The GV90 will be available with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors as Genesis upscales into higher-end segments. With an expected debut soon, an uncovered model was found abandoned in a field alongside other Lucid, Hyundai, and Audi vehicles. Read more…
