Toyota has finally launched its most affordable electric SUV yet, the bZ3X, in China. The newest addition to Toyota’s EV lineup, released by the Chinese joint venture with GAC, generated enough interest to cause the company’s servers to crash as orders poured in. Over 10,000 orders were placed in just the first hour after the launch, proving that China’s appetite… Read more…
REE Automotive’s modular REEcorners enable an unprecedented amount of flexibility in EV design
Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotive’s VP of Engineering. To a large extent, vehicles are designed around their propulsion systems. The first generation of modern EVs shoehorned an electric motor and a battery into a vehicle that was designed around an engine, a transmission and a… Read more…
Volvo EX60 EV teased ahead of 2026 debut
During this week’s reveal of its ES90 electric vehicle, Volvo also briefly teased what will likely be its next EV. The reveal, which was streamed on Volvo’s YouTube channel Wednesday, includes a brief behind the scenes moment with the EX60, the electric counterpart to the Volvo XC60 crossover SUV that’s expected to arrive in 2026. At roughly the… Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Pro S: We’ve Got One For The Week, What Do You Want To Know?
We’ve got 234 miles of range, three rows of seats and a chilly week in Ohio. Read more…
Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China and it crashed the server starting at just $15,000
Toyota looks to grab a bigger share of the world’s largest EV market as it takes aim at BYD and other low-cost leaders. On Thursday, Toyota launched its cheapest EV in China, the bZ3X, starting at roughly $15,000. The new electric SUV crashed the server with over 10,000 orders in an hour. Read more…
Tesla now offers discounted financing on Cybertruck as the truck turns out to be a flop
Tesla has started to offer discounted financing on Cybertruck as the electric pickup truck undoubtedly turns out to be a flop. Read more…
Hands on and first ride in TELO’s tiny electric truck that’s as big as a Mini
TELO gave us an exclusive opportunity to get up close and personal with a pre-production version of its tiny electric truck, slated to ship its first units later this year. Read more…
Genesis GV60 redesign debuts in Korea with more range, luxury, and fun new features
The Genesis GV60 has been “reborn” and is now better in every way. Although already impressive, Genesis gave the GV60 its first major redesign since launching in 2021 with even more driving range, a stylish new design, and fun features like Virtual Gear Shift (VGS). The updated electric SUV debuted in Korea on Thursday. For those in the US and Europe, don’t worry, you’re up next. Read more…
Will Congress Step Up To Save The EV Tax Credit?
Republican strategist and EV advocate Mike Murphy says it’s looking “grim” right now. Read more…
AMPECO and Zerova cooperate on OCPP 2.0.1 integration
AMPECO is a provider of hardware-agnostic EV charging management software (See our Q&A with CEO Orlin Radev). The company has collaborated with EV charging hardware Zerova to complete comprehensive OCPP 2.0.1 testing. OCPP 2.0.1 enables seamless integration between Zerova’s hardware and AMPECO’s software platform. Zerova’s AX48 EV charger delivers 48 or 80 amps of power… Read more…
Nuvve wins $400-million contract from New Mexico for EV charging, V2G and microgrid development
Nuvve, a pioneer in grid modernization and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology, has won a contract with the State of New Mexico to provide a turnkey electrification solution. Nuvve estimates the contract’s total addressable market for the state’s fleet electrification and supporting infrastructure to be approximately $400 million. Nuvve is expected to announce the first project by… Read more…
Kia EV9 will power your house for $6,440
Allows long-range EV9 to provide up to 100 kwh—for days of home backup Only offered in a few states now, nationwide rollout yet to come Capable of vehicle-to-grid functions, but that depends on local utility Kia on Tuesday announced pre-orders for the Wallbox Quasar 2 home charger and accompanying hardware that will unlock the bidirectional… Read more…
Electrify America’s 2024 Stats Reveal How The EV Market Is Blowing Up
The network reports a 50% increase in charging sessions last year, and more than 600 gigawatt-hours of electricity delivered. Read more…
Fast Chargers Are Stupid Expensive. Here’s Why.
More than half the cost of a new DC Fast Charger is wrapped up in a single safety circuit. Experts say that could change. Read more…
[Video] Nio’s new cars can drive autonomously out of factory after finishing production
New cars produced at the Nio F2 factory can drive themselves from the final assembly shop to the road test area, a video shows.
That’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of the plant’s smart capabilities, said William Li.
China NEV retail at 720,000 in Feb, down 3% from Jan, preliminary CPCA data show
In February, China’s retail sales of all passenger vehicles were 1,397,000 units, up 26 percent year-on-year, but 22 percent lower than in January.
So far this year, cumulative wholesale sales of passenger NEVs in China totaled 1.732 million units, up 49 percent year-on-year.
Xpeng teases updated G9 SUV in intensive new product unveilings
Xpeng began warming up for the 2025 G9 SUV, as it started previewing the G7 in January and the updated G6 is set to hit the market next week.
Xpeng delivered 190,068 vehicles in 2024, with the G9 contributing 26,954 units, or 14.18 percent.
Tesla’s European sales skid by as much as 70%
Tesla is facing a huge downturn in European sales. The latest data reveals a decline like never before, especially in Germany that once was the most important market for the company. The reasons might be complex, but the numbers paint a clear picture: Tesla is facing a serious challenge in Europe. Tesla’s German deliveries plummeted in February by a whopping… Read more…
Alpine A390 undergoes winter testing, its dimensions revealed
Alpine started teasing the A390 last month, and today the brand is back to let us know all about the upcoming sportscar’s grueling testing at the Arctic Circle in Sweden ahead of the official unveiling which is taking place on May 27. Alpine says its goal with the A390 was to “give a 5-seater Sport Fastback the performance, agility and… Read more…
Here’s the upcoming Nio Onvo L90 in an official shot
Nio’s sub-brand Onvo is getting ready to launch its second EV, following the L60 which was released last year. This was thought to be called L80, but it actually turns out it will be the L90. We’ve already seen it in some spy shots last month, and today the brand itself has shared the teaser image you can see below.… Read more…
