China’s NEV ownership reached 48.97 million by the end of June, accounting for 13.19% of the country’s total car fleet. Read more…
BYD targets younger drivers with new Qin Max flash-charging sedan
Chinese automaker BYD is expanding its lineup again. This time it is a new B-class Qin Max electric sedan. This fresh model is focused on younger consumers who want modern styling with the latest fast charging technology. As automakers fight for global market share, EVs that reduce charging anxiety are becoming the primary weapons in the industry. The Qin Max… Read more…
Mercedes celebrates plant expansion in Hungary – and the production launch of the electric C-Class
Mercedes-Benz has inaugurated the expansion of its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary, and has started production of the new all-electric C-Class there. Additionally, the automaker has now officially confirmed that, as suspected, the compact G-Class will also roll off the production line in Hungary in the future. Read more…
Subaru’s Best-Selling EV Faced The 70 MPH Highway Range Test. Here’s How It Performed
The Subaru Uncharted outsold both the Solterra and the Trailseeker in the previous quarter. It’s also Subaru’s cheapest EV. Read More…
Zeekr plans to nearly double Malaysia outlets to 18 this year
Zeekr Malaysia has added 3 authorized dealers, bringing its dealership outlets in Malaysia to 11. Read more…
Graphite One chooses engineering firm to procure graphite production equipment
Graphite One advances its Ohio facility with an engineering contract to build 25,000 tonnes/year synthetic graphite capacity for EV batteries by 2028. Read more…
BYD Thailand deliveries surpass 130,000 as local plant marks second anniversary
BYD launched the Sealion 5 DM-i in Thailand, expanding its plug-in hybrid lineup in Southeast Asia. Read more…
Chroma’s 8000 EV & EVSE test system covers ISO 15118-20 and liquid-cooled charging
Chroma launches 8000 EV & EVSE test system supporting ISO 15118-20 and liquid-cooled high-current charging validation. Read more…
BYD’s 1,500+ hp EV supercar is cheaper and faster than a Porsche 911 Turbo S [Images]
BYD launched the new Denza Z at the Goodwood FOS this weekend. While the electric supercar costs nearly $200,000, it’s still cheaper —and faster — than a Porsche 911 Turbo S. Read more…
EV sales are normalizing in the US – and TAKING OFF everywhere else
On today’s totally normal episode of Quick Charge, it seems like EV sales are starting to normalize in the US after the loss of the Federal Tax Credit last September – but they’re taking off everywhere else, and Europe is leading the charge. Read more…
BYD’s New Electric Supercar Costs $190,000 In Europe. Will Customers Show Up?
The Denza Z is aiming for the Porsche 911, but its European pricing is very… ambitious. Read More…
California’s $3,500 EV Rebate Program Starts ‘Later This Summer’
The program, which applies to new and used EVs, fills some of the gap left behind by the now-dead $7,500 EV tax credit. Read More…
ChargeLab pays Canadian EV drivers for charging at home
ChargeLab boosts payouts for Canadian EV drivers with its ChargeLab Rewards program, expanding EV charging infrastructure across Canada. Read more…
California’s new $3,500 EV rebate favors Rivian and Lucid over Tesla
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 today, creating a new “MyFirstEV” program that gives first-time electric vehicle buyers a $3,500 instant rebate at the dealership starting later this summer. Read more…
Mercedes is now building its new electric C-Class – here’s where
Mercedes-Benz has officially kicked off production of its upcoming all-electric C-Class at its factory in Kecskemét, Hungary, as the automaker expands EV production in Europe ahead of a wave of new electric models. Read more…
Hyundai recalls a whopping 14 IONIQ 5 and Kia EVs, warning owners to park outside
Hyundai issued a recall affecting a small number of older IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 models due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire. Read more…
Hyundai’s Got An Awesome-Looking $30,000 EV. But It’s Not For You
With over 300 miles of WLTP range and charming styling, the Ioniq 3 would be an incredible Chevy Bolt competitor. But we’re not that lucky. Read More…
Peugeot E-5008 – a confused SUV or a perfect EV for large families?
Big families have a big problem when it comes to choosing an electric car. They either have to compromise and split who’s going in the car and who’s jumping on the bus, they can buy two smaller EVs if they can afford to, or they can buy a non-electric seven-seater. In the UK, it is even worse – there are… Read more…
Apple’s Self-Driving Car Program Failed. But It Still Made Your iPhone Better
Apple’s self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today. Read More…
Owning An EV Is Way Better: My 2-Year Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review
The Blazer EV isn’t the most efficient or advanced EV, but it’s been perfect for my lifestyle. I don’t want to give it back. Read More…
