Europe needs to rethink its looming ban on vehicles with a gas engine, according to BMW’s CEO BMW CEO Oliver Zips said the ban will force automakers to rely on China There’s concern about battery supply and competing with Chinese EVs BMW CEO Oliver Zipse on Tuesday called for an end to Europe’s planned phaseout of new internal-combustion vehicle… Read more…
China NEV retail at 408,000 in Oct 1-13, up 8% from same period last month
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 49.57 percent in the October 1-13 period, and 45.98 percent year-to-date. Read more…
XCharge launches battery-supported charging station for the North American market
Charge point manufacturer XCharge North America has developed an EV charger designed to fit the needs of the grid in the US. The ‘GridLink’ offers bi-directional charging and has an integrated battery to help stabilise the grid. Read more…
Vianode opens graphite production plant in Norway
Vianode has officially opened its first fully-fledged anode graphite production plant ‘Via ONE’ in Herøya, Norway. When fully operational, the plant will have a capacity of 2,000 tonnes per year, enough for 30,000 electric vehicles annually. Read more…
Tesla expands Model Y portfolio with seven-seat option in Europe
Tesla has rolled out a seven-seat configuration for its popular Model Y in Europe, catering to larger families or those needing extra passenger capacity. The option is currently available exclusively for the Long Range all-wheel drive variant, adding €2,500 to the base price. This brings the starting price to €57,490 in Germany and £53,500 in the UK. The third row… Read more…
BYD launches Sealion 07 EV in Europe, showcases multiple models at Paris auto show
The Sealion 07 EV, renamed Sealion 7 in Europe, is expected to be delivered to the first European customers by the end of this year. Read more…
Hyundai Mobis to build electric drives in Slovakia
Hyundai Mobis has signed an investment agreement with the Slovakian government for the construction of a new plant to produce electric drive components. The plant in Nováky is scheduled for completion by the second half of 2025. Read more…
Lynk & Co brings first electric car to Europe with the 02
The Geely brand Lynk & Co has presented the 02 in Milan, an electric SUV that can now be ordered in Europe. The starting price stands at 35,495 euros. Read more…
Audi cannot find an investor for its Brussels plant
Audi has not found a suitable investor for its factory in Brussels, increasing the risk of a plant closure. VW has also been searching internally for further utilisation – but to no avail. Read more…
Tesla gets first partial approval for Grünheide expansion
Tesla has received the green light from the German state of Brandenburg to expand its Gigafactory 4 in Grünheide – at least in part. The state environmental agency has granted the first partial authorisation. Read more…
Zeekr enters Australian market with launch of Zeekr X electric SUV
Zeekr officially entered the Australian market with the launch of the Zeekr X in Australia on October 15, and gave the Zeekr 009 MPV its local debut. Read more…
Lyten to build Gigafactory in Nevada
Californian lithium-sulphur battery developer Lyten wants to build the world’s first lithium-sulfur battery factory in the US state of Nevada. Once fully operational, the factory will be able to produce 10 GWh of lithium-sulfur batteries per year. Read more…
Gogoro expands consumer sales of battery-swapping electric scooters in Singapore
Gogoro announced today the expansion of consumer sales of three of its electric scooters in the Singapore market, marking a major expansion from the company’s commercial fleet-based entry into the market. Read more…
Royal Enfield teases its upcoming electric motorcycle launch
Legacy motorcycle maker Royal Enfield has released a teaser ahead of its expected electric motorcycle launch next month at the Milan Motorcycle Show (EICMA). Read more…
BMW Chief Says EU Must Cancel 2035 Gas Engine Ban
BMW and Mini are doing pretty well on the EV front, so why is Oliver Zipse going down this road? Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Oct 13: Nio 4,700, Tesla 8,500, Xiaomi 4,600, BYD 106,200
Li Auto saw 13,400 insurance registrations last week, Xpeng 3,900, Zeekr 5,500, Leapmotor 8,700 and Aito 7,100. Read more…
Zeekr to formally launch Mix on Oct 23 in new effort aimed at families
Zeekr will officially launch the five-seat Zeekr Mix on October 23, aiming to create a new mobility lifestyle for families. Read more…
WeRide unveils new robotaxi GXR with large interior space
WeRide has unveiled its next generation production robotaxi, the GXR, claiming to be the world’s most spacious production robotaxi to date. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s sharp edges dull its European dream
The Tesla Cybertruck, Elon Musk’s polarizing electric pickup truck, has been turning heads with its radical design and impressive performance. However, its journey to conquer the European market has hit a roadblock – safety regulations. While the Cybertruck boasts a futuristic, angular design, its sharp edges and bulky frame have raised concerns among European safety organizations, who argue that the… Read more…
Tesla moves around $600 million worth of Bitcoin, but why?
Tesla has been moving around a lot of Bitcoin to a new wallet, a first for the automaker who first cot into crypto a few years ago before getting cold feet. Read more…
