As part of its joint venture with BAIC, Hyundai has begun pre-sales of its first electric model developed specifically for China. The compact SUV EO from Beijing Hyundai starts at 130,000 yuan, equivalent to around 15,650 euros. Read more…
DHL Express deploys first Mercedes-Benz eSprinter in the US
DHL Express has introduced 45 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter vans into its US delivery fleet. The rollout marks the first American deployment under the companies’ global partnership. Read more…
BYD recalls over 100,000 BEVs and PHEVs in China
Chinese market leader BYD has filed recall plans with the national market regulator SAMR to address potential safety concerns in the Tang and Yuan Pro vehicle series, involving a total of 115,783 units – though these concern significantly older models. Read more…
BVG and Moia launch autonomous ID. Buzz trials in Berlin
Berlin’s public transport operator BVG and Volkswagen’s mobility service Moia have launched the testing phase of the NoWeL4 project. As part of the programme, several ID. Buzz AD vehicles – the autonomous version of Volkswagen’s electric van – are now operating in the German capital, initially without passengers. Read more…
Trump extends tariff breaks, adds new duties on trucks and buses
US President Donald Trump has extended tariff exemptions for cars produced in the United States using imported components until 2030. At the same time, he announced new import duties on trucks and buses entering the US market. Read more…
Zeekr to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17
Zeekr Group delivered 140,195 vehicles in the third quarter, growing 12.51 percent year-on-year.
Zeekr is currently undergoing privatization by Geely, a process expected to conclude this quarter.
Zeekr to report Q3 2025 earnings on Nov 17
Zeekr Group delivered 140,195 vehicles in the third quarter, growing 12.51 percent year-on-year.
Zeekr is currently undergoing privatization by Geely, a process expected to conclude this quarter.
Zeekr begins pre-sales of updated 7X SUV, launch set for Oct 28
The updated Zeekr 7X is built on a 900-volt high-voltage architecture, capable of charging from 10 percent to 80 percent in 10 minutes.
Its most powerful variant can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.98 seconds and offers a CLTC range of 715 kilometers.
Nio’s William Li reiterates Q4 profitability target at internal meeting
Li told employees that the fourth-quarter profitability target must be achieved, and everyone should intensify their efforts.
Li demanded that as many orders as possible be secured for each model to prepare for potential industry-wide demand weakness in the first quarter of next year.
Leapmotor founder increases stake in firm for 2nd time this year
Leapmotor’s founder and his concerted parties have increased their holdings in the company by about HK$205 million ($26.4 million). Read more…
Survey Sunday: we asked WHY you chose home solar, you answered
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about some of the factors that are convincing Electrek readers to add home solar power systems to their homes. After receiving over a thousand responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Chery claims 1,300 km range with new solid-state battery
Chinese automaker Chery has just revealed a new battery prototype that could challenge everything we know about the range of electric cars. At a company event in Wuhu, Chery pulled the curtain back on its first self-developed all-solid-state battery. The company claims this new battery has a cell energy density of 600 Wh/kg. Chery claims its new battery could lead… Read more…
Chery claims 1,300 km range with new solid-state battery
Chinese automaker Chery has just revealed a new battery prototype that could challenge everything we know about the range of electric cars. At a company event in Wuhu, Chery pulled the curtain back on its first self-developed all-solid-state battery. The company claims this new battery has a cell energy density of 600 Wh/kg. Chery claims its new battery could lead… Read more…
TRUMPF develops laser application for battery coating
German machine tools and laser technology supplier TRUMPF has developed new laser applications for adhesive and coating preparation in battery production and for corrosion protection of aluminum components. Coating or laminating battery cells before gluing them into modules or trays protects against short circuits and environmental influences, increasing the safety and service life of the battery… Read more…
Lucid Gravity Highway Range Test: ‘Not Quite As Expected,’ And Here’s Why
The Lucid Gravity Grand Touring is EPA-rated at 450 miles of range. Here’s why it fell short in a 70 mph highway drive down to 1%. Lire la suite…
LMR Batteries Could Unlock Midsize EV Trucks, GM President Says
Why aren’t there any midsize electric trucks? It’s the batteries, Mark Reuss said on the Plugged-In Podcast. Lire la suite…
The BMW iX3 Already Looks Like It’s Going To Be A Hit
The number of orders has surpassed the combustion BMW X3 in Germany. Is this about to be a big hit for the carmaker? Lire la suite…
BMW veers into uncharted waters with first ever SELF-INFLATING SUP
BMW is charting fresh waters — literally — with a self-inflating electric stand-up paddle board (SUP) that pairs high–performance battery power with with premium materials, digital connectivity and a whole ecosystem of accessories. Read more…
Chicago suburb is joining a quiet revolution in paratransit service
The EV revolution isn’t just happening on the main routes of big cities, it’s increasingly happening in the commercial vehicle space – and paratransit services offer a nearly ideal use case for battery-powered rides. Read more…
FLIT’s new folding e-bike comes with a free pound of caviar and a side of satire
In the increasingly posh world of premium folding electric bikes, one British company is putting its tongue firmly in its cheek – and maybe a few fish eggs on your toast – to highlight what it sees as the absurdity of e-bike pricing. Read more…
