BYD management raised this year’s overseas sales guidance to 1.9–2.0 million vehicles as the previously increased target comes within reach. Read more…
Audi returns to efficiency with the Audi A2 e-tron premiere
The A2 e-tron is Audi’s up-market electric car for the compact class. Based on the updated Volkswagen Group Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB+), the new model is rolling off production lines at the company’s plant in Ingolstadt. Deliveries will begin from December 2026, and prices start at 38,200 euros. Read more…
Lucid’s market entry in France takes shape
Lucid is approaching its planned market entry in France for which the US manufacturer is collaborating with Emil Frey France. The Air and Gravity models are to be presented at the Paris Motor Show in October. So far, the American electric carmaker is still keeping details about the sales launch under wraps. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in January-July 2026: CATL 39.9%, BYD 14.7%
The 7 Chinese companies in the top 10 held a combined 72.8% share of the global EV battery market. Read more…
Li Auto plans lineup-wide shift to in-house batteries, refreshed i6 launch in Q4
The new-generation Li Mega and upcoming Li i9 will gradually switch from CATL batteries to batteries developed in-house by Li Auto. Read more…
Xiaomi’s cumulative vehicle deliveries top 800,000 as Sky Nomad launch nears
The milestone comes about 29 months after Xiaomi began delivering its first model, the SU7. Read more…
EVs now 33% cheaper to run than gasoline vehicles
Running an electric car was 33 percent cheaper than operating gasoline cars in the EU last year. That’s according to the ‘EV Transition Check’ study by the renowned ICCT thinktank. This year, the cost difference is likely to be even larger due to the oil crisis. Read more…
Beijing Auto Show to return in March 2027 as full-scale events keep alternating with Shanghai
Following the April 2026 event, the Beijing Auto Show will return in March 2027 as a specialized themed exhibition. Read more…
Xiaomi is betting entire SUVs on its new Dragonscale battery
Most car manufacturers treat battery thermal runaway the way politicians treat illegal donations – pretend they never heard the conversation, and deflect blame to third-party suppliers the second smoke appears. But Xiaomi, never one to shy away from grand gestures, has just thrown that playbook right into the incinerator. If their brand-new “Dragonscale” battery pack decides to spontaneously combust due… Read more…
SANY delivered 200 electric haul trucks, 600 EV wheel loaders – LAST MONTH
While North American fleets continue to drag their fleet on electric, the rest of the world is charging ahead. As if to prove that fact, Chinese equipment brand SANY delivered 200 heavy-duty electric haul trucks and more than 600 electric wheel loaders. In a single month. (!. Read more…
Another Chinese EV myth busted as GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor ace Euro NCAP
Somewhere, a guy in Pit Vipers is recording a Facebook video from the front seat of his pickup claiming that Chinese EVs aren’t just inferior to American V8 iron – they’re unsafe, too. Unfortunately for him, the latest EVs from GAC, Geely, and Leapmotor just aced the brutally demanding Euro NCAP safety tests. Read more…
Tesla launches quarter-end inventory offers in China as local deliveries decline
The limited-time promotion covers the final weeks of the third quarter, offering discounts of 10,000 yuan on the Model Y and 5,000 yuan on the Model 3. Read more…
Living with the BMW iX3: How efficient is it in the real world?
Right after taking delivery of our brand new BMW iX3 50 xDrive, we put its range claims to the test. From the dealership, we headed straight to the seaside, covering almost 400 km in one go. After spending some time there, we started the return journey from an even more distant location, this time surpassing the 400 km mark. Our… Read more…
Survey Sunday: will Cybercab transform mobility, or be just another car?
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek readers believed the new Cybercab would be a transformative new technology, or – not. After nearly 2,700 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
Rivian Just Made The R1S And R1T Feel A Whole Lot Newer For Free
Rivian just rolled out its newest software update across its older R1 fleet, bringing new features to its R1 platform. Read More…
Tesla’s Cybercab Is Finally Here. So Is The Competition.
The Cybercab launch is a big moment for a company that’s spend a decade promising self-driving cars. Rivals haven’t been sitting still. Read More…
Jeep Wagoneer EREV Production Delayed By 6 Months: Report
The Jeep Wagoneer EREV will start production in November, Automotive News reported. The Ram 1500 EREV is coming next year. Read More…
Here’s How Tesla FSD Handles Europe’s Tight City Streets
The driver stays off the controls through tricky Brussels traffic, even during a maneuver the occupants describe as illegal. Read More…
The story of SONDORS’ new mystery e-bike just got even weirder with just two words
Just when it looked like we were about to find out what Storm Sondors has been cooking up for his return to the e-bike world, the story has taken another strange turn. Read more…
More Plugs, Less Power? The Surprising Math Behind Better EV Charging
Ultra-fast EV chargers make for great headlines, but they won’t survive long if the companies installing them aren’t making any money. Read More…
