Pre-sales for the Xpeng P7+ start at RMB 209,800 ($29,610), which is 9.53 percent lower than the Tesla Model 3’s starting price of RMB 231,900 in China. Read more…
Polestar delivers fewer electric cars
Polestar delivered around 11,900 electric cars in the third quarter. That is 2,000 fewer than in the same period last year and 1,250 fewer than in the second quarter of 2024. Unsurprisingly, Polestar’s new CEO Michael Lohscheller wants to review the current strategy. Read more…
Hess to take over from Van Hool to deliver electric buses for Greater Paris
A solution is emerging for the public transport authority Île-de-France Mobilités following the insolvency of Van Hool. The Swiss bus manufacturer Hess is to deliver a fleet of electric double-articulated buses originally ordered from Van Hool to the greater Paris area. Read more…
Mahle and Valeo cooperate on electric motor development
Valeo and Mahle are jointly expanding their product portfolios for magnet-free electric motors (electrically excited synchronous machine, EESM). Specifically, the two suppliers want to develop an electric axle system with an output of up to 350 kW. Read more…
Audi unveils the all-new Q6 Sportback e-tron with 644 km range
Audi has finally taken the covers off the Q6 Sportback e-tron, the latest addition to their growing electric vehicle lineup. This coupe-like SUV made its global debut at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, which started this morning and will go on for the entire week, with many more premieres coming up. The Q6 Sportback e-tron boasts a completely redesigned roofline… Read more…
Automakers’ share of China NEV market in Sept: BYD tops with 34.4%, Tesla 4th with 6.4%
In the January-September period, BYD was No. 1 in the NEV market in China with a 34.6 percent share, while Tesla was No. 3 with a 6.5 percent share. Read more…
Mini presents two new electric models from John Cooper Works
BMW subsidiary Mini is presenting two new vehicles from the John Cooper Works (JCW) performance sub-brand at the Paris Motor Show. They offer racing-inspired chassis technology and extended standard equipment. Read more…
Germany won’t fund eVTOL startup Lilium
Flying taxi developer Lilium will probably not receive a guarantee from the German government. Although German Transport Minister Volker Wissing (FDP) had campaigned in favour of state aid, the budget committee was not convinced. Lilium has been waiting for a final decision for months. Read more…
EVBox facing the end – operations virtually shut down
The Dutch charging infrastructure provider EVBox has to largely cease operations and only a fraction of the jobs are to be saved. EVBox is said to have posted losses totalling 800 million euros since the takeover by Engie. Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron debuts as a more fashionable electric SUV
The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron is a more rakish take on the automaker’s electric SUV Audi said the Q6 Sportback E-Tron will have about 300 miles of range The 2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron will arrive in the U.S. in 2025 In keeping with the pattern set with its other electric SUVs, Audi on Sunday night unveiled a sleeker, coupe-like version of… Read more…
Tesla Model Y sales in China hits 48,202 in Sept, highest year to date
Model Y sales in China reached a new high for the year in September, as Tesla prioritized the Shanghai-built crossover for deliveries to local consumers. Read more…
Nio Sept deliveries breakdown: ES6 and ET5T contribute over 60%
The ES6, with 7,901 units delivered in September, was the highest-delivering Nio model last month, contributing 37.3 percent of Nio Inc’s deliveries. Read more…
Taking a seat in the Renault 4 E-Tech: more than just retro?
Evil tongues say that when car manufacturers cannot think of anything better, they try a retro version of an electric car. Renault is currently riding the nostalgic wave and has already presented the Renault 4 E-Tech, its second new electric model with references to the classic predecessor. It became clear at the world premiere in Paris that the Renault 4 also surprises with its unique features! Read more…
Audi adds the Sportback to the Q6 e-tron model range
Audi is expanding its electric model range with the Q6 Sportback e-tron. As with the German carmaker’s previous electric SUVs, the SUV coupé will adopt the drives, but it will have a unique rear. The SUV coupé offshoot of the Q6 e-tron will be available to order from the turn of the year 2024/2025. Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 Sportback E-Tron Packs Over 400 Miles Of Range
Mind you, that’s on the WLTP cycle, but it’s still very impressive. There’s also a new SQ6 performance trim. Read more…
Mini John Cooper Works Electric: It’s Official This Time, We Promise
The first-ever battery-powered Mini JCW models are here. But you probably already knew that. Read more…
BYD launches Yuan Plus in Madagascar to further expand African footprint
BYD has launched the Yuan Plus in Madagascar, known locally as the Atto 3, expanding its African footprint to 12 markets. Read more…
Dongfeng Voyah launches electric SUV Zhiyin, to be available in global markets
Voyah has launched Zhiyin, its fourth model in China, which is called Courage in overseas markets and is a Tesla Model Y competitor. Read more…
Supplier plant fire briefly affected 7X parts supply, Zeekr exec says
A fire at the plant of one of Zeekr‘s second-tier suppliers briefly affected the supply of Zeekr 7X parts, and the supplier has resumed full production. Read more…
Rosenbauer opens the order books on Panther 6×6 electric fire truck [video]
Austrian emergency vehicle manufacturer Rosenbauer has officially opened the order books on its latest electric fire truck. Meet the Panther 6×6 electric aircraft rescue and fire fighter (ARFF). Read more…
