Looks aren’t everything, though. Specs also matter, and they’re intriguing, to say the least. Read more…
SAIC to make battery swap-enabled models based on CATL’s solution
SAIC will carry out the development and sales of battery swap-enabled models, while CATL will lead the development and iteration of battery blocks.
CATL unveiled two standardized Choco-SEB battery packs last month and planned to launch 10 models using the packs with its partners.
Tesla offers charging perks to Model 3 and Model Y buyers in China
Tesla has begun offering charging perks to Model 3 and Model Y buyers in China, as the revamped Model Y goes on sale and the price of the Model 3 goes up.
Customers who pay RMB 1,299 ($177) can purchase a Cybervault home charger at a discounted price or use a Tesla Superchargers at lower costs.
Ystral Batt-TDS offers faster electrode slurry mixing
Surging EV adoption has placed unprecedented demand on lithium-ion battery production, so advances in manufacturing processes such as electrode slurry production are critical. Read more…
Tesla raises Model 3 prices in China, entry version gets longer range
The price of all three variants of the Model 3 has gone up by RMB 3,600 ($490) in China, with the range of the entry-level version increased by 28 km.
The delivery wait times in China for all three variants of the Model 3 remain 1-3 weeks, as before.
Here’s when Mercedes EVs get access to Tesla’s Superchargers in the US and Canada
Mercedes is the next car brand to get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network in the US and Canada, following Ford, GM, Rivian, Volvo, Polestar, and Nissan. Today Mercedes announced that this will happen in February. Over 20,000 Tesla Superchargers across the US and Canada will be opened up to Mercedes EVs. Of course, you’ll need to use an adapter, which… Read more…
Tesla China hints 3-row Model Y could come next
Tesla’s Chinese website offers a seating layout option for the facelifted Model Y, although only five-seat is currently available, implying the possibility of three-row seating variants.
Previous reports have suggested that Tesla could begin production of the six- or seven-seat Model Y in China by the end of 2025.
This is the Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh, just unveiled in China
Tesla has officially unveiled the Model Y “Juniper” refresh, less than a day after uncamouflaged photos of the vehicle leaked online. Read more…
Tesla sales fall, Honda brings back ASIMO, and a bunch of stuff from CES2025
Despite big discounts and 0% financing, Tesla sales are down for the first time in a decade … but there’s even bigger robot news with the return of Honda ASIMO, a flying car from China, and a whole lot more from today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
CES2025 | John Deere autonomous mower promises a perfect cut, every time
At CES2025, the impressively built-out John Deere exhibit was all about automation. Autonomous job sites, autonomous farms … but it was this new, battery electric, autonomous lawn mowing robot that stole the show. Read more…
Xiaomi CEO has interesting response to facelifted Tesla Model Y
Xiaomi CEO hinted that the YU7 SUV is more competitive in the face of the Model Y refresh.
The YU7 is bigger than the Model Y and is expected to be launched in June or July.
Tesla Model Y ‘Juniper’ Refresh: This Is It
Tesla introduced the long-awaited, updated Model Y crossover to its China website on Thursday. Read more…
BREAKING: Tesla launches facelifted Model Y in China
The rear-wheel drive version starts at RMB 263,500 ($35,940) and the long-range all-wheel drive version starts at RMB 303,500.
Deliveries are expected to begin in March.
Hydrogen dead end: Hyzon board votes to dissolve company
The board of directors of the troubled hydrogen fuel cell maker has voted to dissolve the company that developed the first HFC garbage truck to North America last spring, pending shareholder approval. Read more…
Hyundai’s first EV sports car has even Lamborghini interested [Video]
The IONIQ 5 N is the fastest Hyundai ever made, electric or gas-powered. The sporty electric car is so good that it’s now drawing the attention of some of the industry’s finest. Hyundai’s EV sports car was recently spotted outside a Lamborghini test facility. Check out the video below. Read more…
Mazda is bringing this $20,000 Chinese EV overseas, but prices will be much higher
The electric Mazda 6 predecessor is headed for Europe this summer. Mazda’s EV starts at around $20,000 in China, but prices are expected to be significantly higher in Europe. Here’s what we know about the Chinese-made EV so far. Read more…
Aptera signs LG as battery supplier for its solar electric car
Aptera has signed a memorandum of understanding with LG Energy Solutions to supply batteries for its solar EV, which it says will start deliveries later this year. Read more…
Ford’s electric Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Mustang for the first time in 2024
Who said Ford’s electric crossover SUV wasn’t a real Mustang? The Mach-E outsold the gas-powered Ford Mustang for the first time last year as one of the top-selling EVs in the US. Read more…
GM is using AI to find ideal spots for EV charging stations
Data scientists at General Motors (GM) are using AI and machine learning to pinpoint ideal EV charging station locations across the US. Read more…
Hyundai Staria EV spotted without camo
The electric version of Hyundai’s upcoming Staria EV was spotted for the first time in public without camouflage. The Staria minivan challenges the notion that minivans can’t be cool and is generating a lot of interest online for its sleek design and potential as a multi-purpose vehicle. The Staria EV is the electric successor to the Starex, Hyundai’s MPV introduced… Read more…
