Volkswagen is currently developing next-generation connected electric vehicles in collaboration with Rivian and has secured Qualcomm’s System-on-Chips (SoCs) for their future infotainment functions. Now, both parties have agreed on a “long-term supply cooperation” starting in 2027. Read more…
Budget version with 657 km range: Tesla launches new Model Y variant
Tesla is now offering another variant of the scaled-back Model Y Standard in Europe. The Model Y Standard Long Range RWD is listed in the configurator at €46,990, making it €7,000 more expensive than the base version introduced in October. In return, it offers a WLTP range of 657 km—more than any Model Y before. It is not available in the UK yet. However, the customers there can now order a different model. Read more…
Blade Outboards launches affordable new electric boat motors
Electric outboards have long been pitched as the cleaner, quieter alternative to gas motors. But according to Blade, ideology alone isn’t enough to convince boaters to switch. The numbers actually have to work, or folks won’t be able to make the switch. Read more…
Kia unveils the tiny, urban-focused EV2, but will the US ever see it?
Kia unveiled its new compact, entry-level EV2 electric hatchback at the Brussels Motor Show this morning. It looks like a great, affordable EV… that the US may never see. Read more…
China Dec NEV retail sales hit record high
China’s December passenger NEV retail sales reached a record 1.337 million units, though year-on-year growth slowed to 2.6%.
For the full year 2025, China’s NEV retail sales reached 12.81 million units, representing a year-on-year increase of 17.6%.
General Motors writes off $6 Billion in EV business
The US automaker General Motors (including brands such as Cadillac and Chevrolet) is recording another billion-dollar write-down in its electric vehicle business—this comes less than three months after the last massive write-down in the segment. This time, the amount is 6 billion dollars. Read more…
A Tiny Car Company Is Coming To America To Do What Tesla Wouldn’t
The perpetually delayed Tesla Roadster is still missing. Caterham’s new EV sports car fills that gap–and has a NACS port. Lire la suite…
Tesla retail sales in China hit record-high of 93,843 units in Dec
This was partly due to Tesla accelerating deliveries in China toward year-end so consumers could take advantage of more favorable tax policies in 2025.
For the full year 2025, Tesla’s retail sales in China totaled 625,698 units, a year-on-year decrease of 4.78%.
Xpeng begins deliveries of updated P7+ as sedan hits 100,000th production milestone
Xpeng saw the 100,000th P7+ roll off the production line on Friday, 14 months after the model’s launch.
Xpeng launched the 2026 P7+ on Thursday, adding EREV options beyond BEV variants.
BYD’s $10,000 Seagull EV to feature LiDAR, filing shows
The Seagull ranks among BYD’s best-selling models, with 44,627 units sold in December.
In addition to the Seagull, the slightly higher-priced Dolphin will also feature LiDAR.
Huawei-backed Luxeed files for V9 MPV, debut slated for spring
The Luxeed V9 marks the first MPV model under the Huawei HIMA umbrella, expected to be launched in the first half of 2026.
The vehicle features a 37 kWh or 53.4 kWh battery pack, delivering a range of up to 223 km.
BYD creates Linghui sub-brand for ride-hailing market
BYD has filed four models under its Linghui sub-brand, all based on existing vehicles and featuring a new brand logo.
BYD currently targets the ride-hailing market with its e-series models.
Leapmotor files for A10 compact electric SUV, launch expected within months
The Leapmotor A10 measures 4,270 mm in length and targets the market segment priced below RMB 100,000 ($14,330).
Some A10 variants will feature LiDAR mounted on the roof.
Leapmotor files for D19 large SUV, set for Apr launch
The D19 will offer both BEV and EREV variants, with the EREV version featuring an 80.3-kWh battery pack delivering up to 500 km of battery range.
The D19 targets the RMB 300,000 ($42,980) market segment.
Congressman claims Tesla design killed at least 15, solar tax credit lives on
On today’s heated episode of Quick Charge, a US Congressman claims Tesla’s poor design caused at least 15 deaths, Elon says he’s a few billion miles away from real Full Self Driving, and Volvo teases an incredible new EX60 with 400 miles of range. Read more…
Zeekr files for 8X hybrid SUV, debut expected in Q1
The 5.1-meter-long Zeekr 8X will be the Zeekr brand’s second premium hybrid model following the 9X SUV.
The Zeekr 8X is expected to debut in the first quarter, targeting the high-end market with a price point around RMB 400,000 ($57,290).
Are Tesla Gigafactory Berlin’s days numbered?
Is Tesla preparing to pull the plug on domestic production in Germany? It might sound crazy for a factory that just opened a few years ago, but when you look at the abysmal sales numbers in Europe and combine them with the latest threats from management against the union, the writing might be on the wall. Read more…
Genesis is launching its first luxury electric off-road SUV and it looks a bit familiar [Video]
The electric off-road luxury SUV was spotted for the first time in pubic, but it doesn’t quite look like the cool concept Genesis showed off last year. Read more…
Blink now takes crypto payments at DC fast chargers in the US
Blink Charging now takes crypto at select DC fast chargers in the US, letting EV drivers pay for a charging session with a dollar‑pegged stablecoin instead of a card or app. Read more…
How Lime increased ridership over 60% by letting people sit down
Sometimes innovation isn’t simply about going faster or adding more tech. Sometimes it’s as simple as giving people a seat. Read more…
