About a year ago, US battery cell developer 24M introduced a new electrolyte called Eternalyte, which was developed specifically for lithium-metal batteries. This electrolyte can now also be used for silicon and graphite-based batteries. Read more…
Arnold Clark launches UK fast charging network
The British car dealer Arnold Clark has announced it is investing €35m (£30m) in rapid chargers across England and Scotland, with 240 charge points already installed. It now says it plans to install 500 EV chargers at over 100 locations in the UK. Read more…
Mirova injects €50 million in charging specialist GreenWay
Charge point operator GreenWay has raised more than €50 million from French energy investment company Mirova in a new round of financing. That makes the new investor the largest shareholder of Polish GreenWay Holding. Read more…
BYD confirms new 1,000V ‘Super E-Platform’ capable of fast charging 400km in 5 minutes
We EV enthusiasts have heard it all from the haters before. “What are you gonna do with all those batteries?” “There’s just not enough range,” and, of course, “Charging takes so much longer than a gas station visit.” As previously teased, Chinese auto conglomerate BYD has introduced a new 1,000-volt EV platform that can enable charging rates as fast (or perhaps faster) than a trip to the gas station. We’re talking five minutes. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ: American Excess, Electrified
The electric version of Cadillac’s iconic SUV lives up to the Escalade name and even comes with 460 miles of range. But it’ll cost you. Read more…
Certification reveals Xiaomi YU7 will have up to 770 km of range
Xiaomi’s upcoming sporty crossover YU7 promises impressive range and cutting-edge technology. The most recent filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveal a new trim level boasting a 770 km range. The YU7, expected to launch between June and July, features the design language established by the Xiaomi SU7. We see similar “teardrop” headlights and a front… Read more…
Ford’s newest EVs roll off the production line in Romania
The starting signal in Romania has been given. The new Puma Gen-E, the E-Transit Courier and the E-Tourneo Courier are now rolling off the production line at the Ford Otosan factory in Craiova. These are the first electric vehicles to be manufactured in Romania and exported to other European countries and Turkey. electrive was there for the kick-off. Read more…
Advanced Electric Machines unveils next electric motor
A UK-based manufacturer of magnet-free electric motors, Advanced Electric Machines (AEM) has today revealed its second generation HDRM300C motor. It uses compressed coil technology and promises increased power density and efficiency over conventional wire layouts. Read more…
Joby and Virgin Atlantic announced eVTOL taxi partnership
The two firms have launched a strategic partnership to deliver electric air taxis in the UK, with the initial goal of offering short-range airport transfers for airline customers. Joby will operate and maintain the vehicles while Virgin Atlantic is providing marketing and lobbying support. Read more…
BMW Sold More EVs In 2024 Than Audi And Mercedes-Benz Combined
BMW saw “a significant increase” in global electric vehicle deliveries last year. Read more…
Tesla offers Chinese owners 1 month of free FSD use to boost adoption
Between March 17 and April 16, eligible vehicles will be able to get the FSD feature for free after updating to the latest software.
The FSD software package costs RMB 64,000 ($8,850) in China, while BYD, Xpeng offer similar software for free.
Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testing
The second model in BMW’s Neue Klasse electric-vehicle line is now undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of a 2026 debut. BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model, a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. BMW also confirmed the iX3 name for this model… Read more…
Renault’s insane 5 Turbo 3E electric hot hatch ships in 2027, limited to 1,980 units
Renault has released more information about its upcoming Renault 5 Turbo 3E electric rally car, and boy howdy, does it look hot as hell. Read more…
Xpeng forays into Indonesia, to start local production in H2 2025
Xpeng started pre-sales of the G6 SUV and X9 MPV in Indonesia and plans to start localized production in Indonesia in the second half of 2025.
Xpeng said it sees Indonesia and the Asia-Pacific region as its next growth engine.
Xpeng launches the G6 and G9 with improved charging performance
Xpeng is launching a new model year of its G6 and G9 electric SUVs, which are also available in Europe, in China. Both vehicles will receive a new battery pack with faster DC charging capability – and will be cheaper in China at the same time. Read more…
BYD mulls building its 3rd European plant in Germany, report says
BYD is considering building its third European car assembly plant in Germany as it looks to as build brand awareness and acceptance, according to Reuters.
BYD is currently building two NEV plants in Europe, one in Hungary and the other in Turkey.
Mober opens the Philippines’ largest electric truck charging hub
EV logistics company Mober has opened ‘Central Charge,’ the largest commercial EV charging hub in the Philippines. The company says the new facility will help it reduce vehicle downtime. Read more…
Limited edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E to hit the road in 2027
In December, Renault announced that it would revive not only the R5 compact car but also the R5 Turbo sports car, giving them an electric drive. Further details are now available. Only a few people will have the opportunity to drive the electric speedster with 800-volt architecture. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot tricked by painted wall, exposing camera-only limits
Tesla’s push for fully self-driving electric cars has run into a wall. Figuratively, and literally. A simple test has fooled its Autopilot system. A YouTuber, Mark Rober, showed how a painted wall could trick a Tesla into crashing, exposing the limitations of its camera-only approach. Although far from being scientific, the test raises a lot of valid questions about the… Read more…
General Motors tests bidirectional charging in California
General Motors and utility provider Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) have kicked off a V2X pilot programme in Central and Northern California. Participating customers are eligible for up to 4,500 dollars in rebates on qualifying GM Energy home products. Read more…
