Xpeng CEO gave Tesla’s FSD V14.2 high praise, saying it has reached a near-Level 4 of reassuring experience.
Xpeng aims for its VLA system to achieve the performance of FSD V14.2 within China by August 30, 2026.
Grab to deploy a fleet of Maxus MIFA 9 in Indonesia
Singapore-based ride-hailing and food delivery giant Grab is planning to deploy 50 units of the Maxus MIFA 9 in Indonesia. It will use these electric MPVs for its new GrabExecutive service. Read more…
India: Mahindra expands bespoke EV line-up after first-year success
Building on the strong momentum of the BE 6 and XEV 9e from last year, Mahindra has expanded its bespoke EV line-up with the launch of the XEV 9S. The new model is India’s first locally manufactured three-row electric SUV. Read more…
MOKE launches its 50 MPH open-top electric fun-mobiles in California
Iconic British brand Moke International is officially landing in California, bringing a splash of retro style and electric fun to the West Coast with the launch of its California Collection. The medium-speed, open-air electric vehicles – reminiscent of classic beach buggies – are now street-legal in the state, with reservation deposits now open.. Read more…
How To Watch Rivian’s Autonomy And AI Day Event
Rivian has big ambitions, including point-to-point driverless rides and an AI assistant. Watch the livestream here. Lire la suite…
India: TGSRTC deploys 65 electric city buses in Hyderabad
Aiming to make public transport in the city cleaner, the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) has flagged off 65 electric buses in Hyderabad, a major metropolis in South India, on Wednesday. Olectra Greentech Ltd., a subsidiary of Megha Engineering and Infrastructures Ltd. (MEIL), has produced these electric buses. Read more…
China Nov NEV sales set fresh record at 1.823 million units, CAAM data show
China’s NEV exports surged 260 percent year-on-year in November to a record 300,000 units.
November BEV sales hit a record 1,170,000 units, surpassing the one-million-unit mark for the third consecutive month.
Opel Astra facelift brings new look and better range
The SUV is king of the road in Europe, dominating sales charts and making life tough for the classic hatchback. Yet, the appeal of a sleek, practical compact car refuses to die. Opel has an extensive lineup of popular crossovers, but the brand knows that the humble hatchback still matters. That is why the sixth-generation Opel Astra, which debuted in… Read more…
Changan Deepal adds new variants to S07 SUV with longer range
The new S07 variants feature a 630-km range and come standard with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS SE smart driving system.
This comes less than three months after the updated S07’s launch, just as Deepal reached its cumulative delivery milestone of 700,000 cars.
BMW EVs officially gain access to Tesla Supercharger network today
BMW is the latest major automaker to officially gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network in North America. Starting today, BMW EV drivers in the US can access over 25,000 Tesla Superchargers, adding a massive boost to the charging options for owners of the i4, iX, and other electric models from the German automaker. Read more…
Elon Musk finally realizes the thing we all told him before his political misadventure
Tesla CEO Elon Musk went on a podcast this week to express regret over the time he spent trying to destroy the American government, claiming that he wouldn’t do it again. Read more…
GAC to enter Japan’s EV market in 2026, report says
GAC will enter the Japanese market next summer with EV models, Nikkei reported.
GAC aims to secure 2,000 orders in Japan in 2027.
Nio expected to deliver 30,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV next week, exec hints
This means the third-generation ES8 will complete its third 10,000-unit delivery in roughly half a month, potentially pushing this month’s deliveries to about 20,000 units.
The third-generation ES8 is crucial for Nio to achieve its financial goal of turning a profit for the first time in the fourth quarter.
Nio expected to deliver 30,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV next week, exec hints
This means the third-generation ES8 will complete its third 10,000-unit delivery in roughly half a month, potentially pushing this month’s deliveries to about 20,000 units.
The third-generation ES8 is crucial for Nio to achieve its financial goal of turning a profit for the first time in the fourth quarter.
Hyundai’s small new EV has a wild aero hatch design and ducktail spoiler [Image]
The IONIQ 3 is set to arrive as a smaller sibling to the IONIQ 5, but it will look a little different from other Hyundai EVs. Read more…
EV incentives climb as prices soften heading into late 2025
Electric vehicle prices edged lower and incentives jumped in November, but the month still saw a sales slowdown as the US EV market continues to hunt for a new normal. Read more…
bp pulse cranks up DC fast charging with Arizona debut
bp pulse is continuing to roll out public DC fast charging across the US, and the company has opened its first-ever site in Arizona, along with new fast-charging locations in Texas, Florida, and Ohio. Read more…
WeLion, Nio’s semi-solid-state battery supplier, begins pre-IPO tutoring for onshore listing
WeLion’s pre-IPO tutoring will proceed in three phases, expected to take several months to complete.
Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Beijing, WeLion is best known as a supplier of semi-solid-state batteries to Nio.
Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Blazer EV had some of the biggest lease price drops in December
The Cadillac Lyriq and Chevy Blazer EV were among the vehicles that saw the biggest lease price drops in December. Read more…
BMW EVs Can Now Charge At Tesla Superchargers
Ending 2025 with a buzz, BMW owners officially have access to Tesla’s Supercharging network. Lire la suite…
