In the middle of the coalition negotiations between the CDU, CSU and SPD, Volkswagen has presented a comprehensive twelve-point plan. The paper entitled ‘Masterplan for a competitive German automotive location’ has already been submitted to the negotiating leaders of the potential governing parties. Read more…
Tesla reveals plans for affordable Model Y variant
In view of Tesla’s declining market share, insiders say the company is working on an affordable new model based on the Model Y. The vehicle is to be built in China, Europe and North America and is aimed to win back market share. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Clip BOLT e-bike kit, Rad CEO left, fancy Orbea unveil, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes a new e-bike it from Clip, Orbea’s unveiling of the Denna e-bike, our Velotric Nomad 2 review, Rad Power Bikes’ CEO has stepped down, Segway and Apollo are shipping new scooters, and more. Read more…
First look at Skoda’s new seven-seat electric rival to Kia EV9
Skoda is moving for the very first time into the large EV market with its upcoming seven-seat SUV. Building on a record-breaking financial year, the Czech automaker has released teaser images of this new model. This vehicle, expected to arrive in 2026, will take on the likes of the Kia EV9 and Hyundai Ioniq 9. The new Skoda SUV is… Read more…
Li Auto sees net income rebound in Q4, gross margin slips
Li Auto expects its vehicle deliveries in the first quarter of 2025 to be in the range of 88,000 to 93,000 units, up 9.5 percent to 15.7 percent year-on-year. Read more…
Tesla Affordable EV Coming This Year As Smaller, Cheaper Model Y: Report
The new EV, codenamed “E41,” will use existing parts and assembly lines but will cost at least 20% less than the Model Y. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito to launch M5 Ultra SUV on Mar 20
The Aito M5 Ultra will come standard with Huawei’s smart driving system.
Aito began pre-sales of the M5 Ultra on March 1, with a pre-sale starting price of RMB 238,000 ($32,900).
Tesla plans to produce new Model Y codenamed ‘E41’ in Shanghai at 20% lower cost, report says
The lower-cost Model Y — internally codenamed “E41” — will be mass-produced at Tesla’s Shanghai factory starting in 2026, according to Reuters.
The Shanghai-built model will be sold primarily in China to defend market share, Reuters said.
BYD to unveil 1000-kW supercharging tech on Mar 17, twice as powerful as Tesla’s V4 Supercharger
BYD will unveil its Super e-Platform on March 17, and the 1000-kW supercharging technology with twice the charging power of Tesla’s V4 Supercharger.
BYD will also begin pre-sales of the Han L sedan and Tang L SUV on March 17.
Tesla allegedly developing a cheaper Model Y for China
While Tesla’s revamped Model Y (codenamed Juniper) has been quite successful in China since its introduction in January, the company is allegedly ready to placate the increasing number of competitors this car has with a slight variation. It would be a cheaper Model Y, according to a new report, and it seems like it could be exclusive to the Chinese… Read more…
Audi’s MMI now offers the DAZN sports streaming app
Audi’s infotainment system MMI is constantly expanding its portfolio of apps and the latest addition is the DAZN app. This is a sports streaming service and Audi is the first car manufacturer to offer access to the DAZN library. Once the app is installed, content can be viewed on the central infotainment screen and on passenger displays for the back… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck deliveries are on hold as trims are flying off the ‘bulletproof’ truck
According to Tesla delivery agents, Cybertruck deliveries are on hold. There’s a containment hold as many owners are reporting trims flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck. Read more…
Cadillac’s most affordable EV just got even cheaper
The Optiq, Cadillac’s most affordable EV, just got a price cut. Despite being on the market for less than two months, GM cut lease prices by nearly $100 a month. Here’s how you can snag the deal. Read more…
Killing IRA EV tax credits will ruin US EV and battery industries – Princeton study
A new study from the REPEAT Project led by Princeton University’s ZERO Lab warns that the repeal of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits could decimate the growing EV manufacturing sector. Read more…
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron US pricing revealed, Avant not coming to America
Audi officially launched its highly anticipated 2025 A6 e-tron in the US, and the numbers are turning heads. The electric Sportback model will challenge the likes of the BMW i5 and Mercedes-Benz EQE. The A6 e-tron lineup begins with the rear-wheel-drive base model, featuring a 100 kWh battery pack (94.4 kWh net) and a single electric motor producing 375 horsepower.… Read more…
The Mercedes CLA EV is finally here and it has nearly 500 miles range: Here’s our first look
The smartest, most efficient Mercedes-Benz has just arrived. Mercedes unveiled the highly anticipated electric CLA today, its new entry-level EV. Will it live up to the hype as the latest Tesla Model 3 challenger? Here’s our first look at the electric Mercedes CLA. Read more…
ChargePoint deploys DC fast charging stations in upstate New York – why it’s a win
ChargePoint has brought five new DC fast charging stations online in upstate New York, supported by key funding from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).. Read more…
Tesla complains about being target of retaliatory tariffs, and it was right: it’s starting
Tesla’s policy team sent a letter to the US government to complain about potentially being the target of retaliatory tariffs amid Trump’s trade war. Read more…
The all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA debuts with AI at its core
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled its latest addition to its growing EV lineup – the all-electric CLA. The company claims it designed the CLA to redefine the electric car experience, and looking at the specs, we actually agree. The new EV is a technological marvel packed with artificial intelligence and designed for maximum efficiency. The CLA is the beginning of an entirely… Read more…
First look: 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA EV, hybrid split the bill
Battery-electric CLA 250+, CLA 350 arrive first Non-PHEV CLA hybrid coming in a year EVs have 800-volt architecture, 320-kw max charging Mercedes-Benz will kick off the replacement of all its global small cars this year—and when they do, all the models coming to the U.S. will sport some sort of electrification. But some will be more electric… Read more…
