This post provides live updates on the key takeaways from Nio’s fourth-quarter 2024 earnings call. Read more…
Honda and Acura EVs can now use US Tesla Superchargers
Owners of the Honda Prologue or the Acura ZDX can soon access Tesla’s US-wide Supercharger network, following the approval of new NACS-CCS adapters. The adapters can be purchased from Honda and Acura dealerships starting in June. Read more…
Karma Automotive Wants To Make An Extended-Range Luxury Coupe
It’s called the Karma Amaris and it will use a BMW turbo four-cylinder mated to a generator. Read more…
BYD’s 5-Minute EV Charging Breakthrough, Explained
China continues to absolutely smoke the U.S. when it comes to electric vehicles. Plus: We drive the Cadillac Escalade IQ. Read more…
CATL and Baidu announce battery swapping and autonomous driving cooperation
The Chinese battery giant CATL and the Chinese online company Baidu have agreed a partnership for autonomous vehicles and battery swapping technology. CATL will contribute its expertise in the fields of battery systems, charging infrastructure and skateboard chassis, while Baidu will contribute its skills in the field of artificial intelligence. Read more…
Pulsetrain secures 6.1 million in funding for battery tech
The German battery tech startup Pulsetrain has announced the closing of a major investment round, worth €6.1 million, or about $6.6 million. Pulsetrain plans to scale and industrialise its battery management solution, which it claims can extend battery life by up to 80 per cent. Read more…
Economic experts call for focus on electric instead of fuel cell trucks
In a joint statement, the French CAE and the German Council of Economic Experts have called for “a common approach” by France and Germany in the decarbonisation of road freight transport. And in doing so, the experts are clearly committed to battery-electric trucks. Read more…
Nio reports higher net loss in Q4, gross margin improves
Nio’s net loss in the fourth quarter was RMB 7.11 billion ($974 million), an increase of 32.5 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 and an increase of 40.6 percent compared to the third quarter of 2024. Read more…
Aito revises the M5 and M9
Aito, a company supported by Huawei, has launched the new M5 Ultra in China as the successor to the previous M5. The large SUV M9, which is also offered with a battery-electric drive and a range extender, has received a facelift. Read more…
Did China subsidise BYD’s plant in Hungary?
The EU is investigating illegal subsidies from China for BYD’s new electric car factory in Hungary, where production is scheduled to start this year. If the suspicion proves to be true, the EU could impose several measures on BYD, including fines. Read more…
Here are the cheapest EVs we could find for lease at under $300/month right now [Update]
Spring is finally here, and so are some solid EV lease deals. Right now, a few EVs are going for under $300 a month. Here are the cheapest EVs we could find this March. Read more…
Tesla protesters get rolled coal by diesel lover: no one knows which side is which anymore
In a new viral video, a diesel truck driver rolled coal over dozens of Tesla protesters peacefully exercising their First Amendment rights. Read more…
Tesla holds ‘all-hands’ meeting in public amid tough quarter
Tesla has mysteriously announced that it is holding an ‘all-hands’ meeting in public live-streamed on X amid a tough quarter. Read more…
Elon Musk teases ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ again, but part 2 is still incomplete
During a strange publicly livestreamed “all-hands” meeting, Tesla CEO Elon Musk said once again that he’s working on a “Master Plan Part 4” for the company, which is currently on part 3 of its master plan. But the problem is, even part 2 is not yet complete. Read more…
BYD’s European expansion faces scrutiny amid subsidy probe
BYD is facing a potential hiccup in its European expansion plans. The European Union Commission has started a preliminary investigation into whether BYD received unfair subsidies from the Chinese government for its new EV factory in Hungary. The probe comes at a time of increasing global trade tensions and could have a negative impact on BYD’s operations in the European… Read more…
Tesla China ships 1st Megapacks produced at Shanghai Megafactory overseas
The first Megapacks made in Shanghai set sail today for export to Australia.
A single Megapack can store about 3,900 kWh of electricity, equivalent to the battery capacity of 62 Model 3 rear-wheel drive cars.
BYD enters Serbia with multiple NEV models
BYD has launched four pure electric models and one hybrid model in Serbia.
More models will arrive in Serbia in due course, BYD said.
Li Auto starts taking pre-orders for updated Li Mega MPV, deliveries to begin in May
Pre-order price for updated Li Mega is the same as its predecessor, but with an upgrade of the smart driving chip from two Nvidia Orin-X chips to a single Thor-U chip.
The model will support Li Auto’s next-generation autonomous driving architecture, MindVLA.
iKamper unveils new rooftop tent designed specifically for Rivian R1T and R1S EVs
Rooftop tent specialist iKamper has unveiled a new all-season tent designed exclusively for Rivian EV owners. The Skycamp Mini was designed to protect its inhabitants from high winds, UV Rays, and inclement weather and just popped up in the Rivian Gear Shop this afternoon. Check it out. Read more…
Avery Dennison introduces new EV battery venting materials portfolio
Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio to help counter the risk of thermal runaway and increase safety in EV batteries. These venting solutions include single- and double-coated anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for bonding. EV battery manufacturers implement venting strategies at the… Read more…
