Li Auto has informed some Li i6 order holders that their vehicle deliveries will be delayed due to insufficient battery supply.
Li Auto encouraged them to opt for versions equipped with Sunwoda batteries to receive deliveries sooner.
Tesla’s biggest competitor in humanoid robots will be from China, Musk says
China is good at both AI and manufacturing, and will definitely be the toughest competition for Tesla, Musk said.
Musk said that Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot will significantly outperform any robot currently under development in China.
Elon Musk kills Tesla Model S and Model X because of ‘autonomy’
Tesla will discontinue the Model S and Model X by the end of Q2 2026, CEO Elon Musk announced during the company’s Q4 2025 earnings call today. Read more…
US DC fast charger deployment saw astounding growth in 2025
The US DC fast charging industry slowdown never showed up in 2025. In fact, according to Paren’s new “US EV Fast Charging” state of the industry report, fast charging networks set records last year, with infrastructure buildout and charging demand both jumping about 30% year-over-year. Read more…
Musk says unsold Cybertrucks could be used for cargo delivery: why it won’t work
On today’s Tesla Q4 earnings call, Tesla CEO Elon Musk responded to a question about Cybertruck’s failed design by stating that Cybertrucks could be used for intra-city autonomous deliveries. Read more…
Musk admits no Optimus robots are doing ‘useful work’ at Tesla — after claiming otherwise
Elon Musk admitted on Tesla’s Q4 2025 earnings call today that the company doesn’t have any Optimus robots doing useful work in its factories right now. Read more…
XC Technology and Photon Automation collaborate on battery system manufacturing
Manufacturing and battery technology advisory firm XC Technology has signed a strategic collaboration with Photon Automation to support the latter’s new subsidiary, Photon Energy, focusing on offering turn-key energy storage system (ESS) contract manufacturing services. Photon Energy will leverage the collaboration to provide a complete suite of services, from design support and prototyping to full-scale… Read more…
More countries set concrete e-mobility targets
A total of 104 countries have announced plans to the United Nations (UN) in their national climate contributions to expand electric mobility. Of these, 66 countries have formulated concrete expansion targets for electric mobility—more than ever before. Read more…
Xpeng begins taking pre-orders for 2026 X9 BEV in China
The 2026 X9 BEV is built on an 800-volt platform and offers a range of up to 750 km.
The 2026 X9 BEV comes standard with Xpeng’s Turing AI chip, delivering a maximum effective computing power of 2250 TOPS.
Li Auto’s head of autonomous driving shifts to robotics R&D, report says
Li Auto’s autonomous driving chief will become head of hardware operations, primarily overseeing robotics development.
Li Auto’s autonomous driving team will be integrated into the software team.
Tesla to discontinue flagship Model S and Model X, shifting focus to robotics
Tesla’s Fremont factory will transition its Model S and Model X production lines to the Optimus production line.
Tesla vehicles excluding the Model 3 and Model Y contributed only 2.78% to its delivery volume in the fourth quarter of 2025.
WEX adds public EV charging payments to its fleet fuel card
WEX Fleet card now combines gasoline and public EV charging transactions into one card, one account, and one invoice. WEX says it is the first fuel card provider to unify fueling and public EV charging payments across its proprietary closed-loop fuel network, targeting mixed-energy fleets that operate internal combustion engine vehicles and EVs. The card… Read more…
CATL and NIO sign a five-year partnership to develop battery technology
Chinese battery giant CATL and EV maker NIO have signed a five-year strategic cooperation agreement to develop battery technology, swapping network resources and global market share. On the technology front, the companies will focus on jointly developing batteries that have long cycle life, as well as battery swapping technologies. CATL and NIO will also jointly… Read more…
MG teases a sleek new electric sedan and Porsche fans won’t like it
SAIC MG is cooking something spicy – the company has released a sneak peek of what looks like its upcoming all-electric sedan. The new car is a sporty fastback with a somewhat familiar silhouette, keeping the athletic style that MG fans seem to like. A small bump on the roof suggests the car has LiDAR technology, meaning the vehicle will… Read more…
Double-digit revenue decline: Tesla’s automotive business contracts
Tesla is looking back on a weak year. Deliveries fell by nine per cent to around 1.6 million vehicles. For the first time in its history, the electric car manufacturer is also reporting a decline in revenue. Most notably, in 2025, Tesla generated only as much profit as it had previously sometimes achieved in a single quarter. Read more…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Subscriptions Surged Past 1 Million In 2025—Even As Scrutiny Grew
Tesla says it has 1.1 million Full Self-Driving subscribers. It’s key to Tesla’s future thesis, but controversies aren’t slowing down. Lire la suite…
The Tesla Model S And X Are Dying Next Quarter To Make Room For Robots
It’s the end of the road for Tesla’s long-running electric sedan and SUV. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Fastest-Growing Business Isn’t Cars Anymore—Or Even Robots
The company’s car business may be struggling, but its energy storage division shows no signs of slowing down. Lire la suite…
BYD’s new flagship EV spotted in public for the first time
BYD is preparing to launch several new flagship EVs in early 2026, including a pair of electric SUVs and a sedan. With their official debut coming up, we are getting a better look at the upcoming models. Read more…
BMW boosts electric range and adds faster charging for 2026 models
BMW is rolling out a wave of updates for the spring 2026 season. The German car maker is focusing on making its electric cars travel a little bit further on a full charge. It is also adding more comfort features to its smaller gas-powered cars. These changes affect several popular models, including the BMW iX1, BMW iX2, and the new… Read more…
