SK On and Posco have signed a lithium supply agreement that runs until 2028 and covers up to 25,000 tons of lithium concentrate from Argentina. This quantity is expected to be sufficient for the annual production of around 400,000 electric vehicle batteries. Read more…
Lyten completes acquisition of Swedish Northvolt units
US battery developer Lyten has announced the completion of its acquisition of Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion (Skellefteå, Sweden) as well as Northvolt Labs (Västerås, Sweden). The deal was finalized months later than expected. Read more…
I Drove The $37,000 Toyota C-HR. Here Are 4 Things I Liked, And 3 Ways It Fell Short
The new C-HR EV has plenty of style, power, and range. But it falls short on EV features like route planning. Lire la suite…
Li Auto rolls out profit-sharing for store managers to revive sales
Li Auto has introduced a store profit-sharing program to incentivize sales outlet managers and address intensifying domestic market competition.
The new store strategy emphasizes aligning core resources with managers possessing strong operational capabilities to enhance individual store profitability.
Personnel changes in global Audi sales team
Things are not going well for Audi in what were once important foreign markets, both for combustion engines and electric cars. Ingolstadt is now responding and has announced a series of management changes in key markets such as China and North America. Read more…
Stellantis posts billion-euro loss for 2025
Stellantis has presented its full-year figures for 2025, posting a net loss of €22.3 billion following substantial write-downs on its electric vehicle strategy. New CEO Antonio Filosa frames the result as a reset – and signals a shift in focus towards the future. Read more…
Bosch expands cooperation with Nio
Nio and Bosch signed a strategic cooperation agreement during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s visit to China. The partnership will cover all three Nio brands—Nio, Onvo, and Firefly—and focus on core technologies for electric vehicle models. Read more…
Li Auto to report Q4 earnings on Mar 12 following return to loss and BEV struggles
Li Auto delivered 109,194 vehicles in the fourth quarter 2025, marking a 31.19% year-on-year decline.
Li Auto recorded its first quarterly loss in three years in the third quarter of 2025.
Volvo lowers the bar for the EX30 with a new entry-level model
Volvo is changing things up for its smallest SUV in Europe. The 2026 Volvo EX30 is getting a new version that makes it easier for more people to buy. Some drivers always want more power, but Volvo thinks some people just want a stylish way to get around town without spending too much money. The new base model has less… Read more…
Tesla brings back seven-seat Model Y in Europe
Following the Juniper facelift last year, the recently introduced seven-seat option for the Model Y was dropped from the line-up. Now, Tesla is bringing the third row back – albeit limited to a single drivetrain variant. Read more…
BYD to unveil 1,500kW EV charger that can add 2km of range in 1 second
BYD will hold a press conference on March 5 unveiling several new versions of its technologies, including new batteries, ADAS software, and a 1,500kW charger that has already been spotted in the wild. Read more…
Why another US state is preparing a 10 mph e-bike speed limit [Update]
Florida is the latest US state to wade into the increasingly crowded waters of e-bike regulation, with lawmakers advancing a bill that would impose a situational 10 mph (16 km/h) speed limit for e-bikes on shared-use paths. It’s a move that fits squarely into a broader national trend, as states and cities across the country reconsider how electric bikes fit into public spaces that were never designed with fast, motor-assisted travel in mind. Read more…
Xiaomi pressured to recall 370,000 EVs over door handle safety hazard
An influential Chinese media outlet has publicly called on Xiaomi to recall the first-generation SU7 to address a door handle safety hazard.
In a fatal accident last October, the SU7’s doors could not be opened from the outside due to a power failure, trapping the driver in the fire and resulting in death.
Nio surpasses 70,000 deliveries for 3rd-gen ES8 SUV
The milestone comes less than a month after the model surpassed 60,000 deliveries on February 1.
Priced starting at RMB 406,800, the ES8 has provided a crucial boost to the company’s financial position.
The 5th-gen Wuling Hongguang Mini EV gets a fresh look
One tiny electric car continues to prove that small and simple can be a massive success. Wuling has officially revealed the fifth generation of its famous Hongguang Mini EV – the best-selling micro EV on the planet – and the new updates should keep it at the top of the charts. Since it first arrived in July 2020, the Wuling… Read more…
Donut solid-state batteries tested, Tesla engineer quits, and solar value
On today’s extraordinary episode of Quick Charge, we reflect on the fact that extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and both Donut Labs AND Tesla are a long long way from turning everyone into believers. Read more…
BYD Denza teases updated Z9GT with 1,036-km battery range to crush EV anxiety
The updated Denza Z9GT boasts the world’s longest range for a pure electric vehicle, marking a 64% increase over its predecessor’s 630-km range.
Denza has filed for the updated Z9 sedan with a battery range of up to 1,068 km.
Rivian has a new performance division but for crazy off-road adventures
Rivian just announced a new division within the company focused on feats of performance, but with a uniquely Rivian twist, aiming for extreme off-road stunts instead of your standard circuit racing. Read more…
Baidu’s Apollo Go robotaxi hits 300,000 weekly rides as service expands to South Korea
By February 2026, Apollo Go has delivered over 20 million rides worldwide cumulatively.
In the fourth quarter of last year, Apollo Go delivered 3.4 million fully autonomous ride-hailing trips, marking a year-on-year increase exceeding 200%.
Nio inks Bosch deal during German Chancellor’s China visit
Nio and Bosch will collaborate in areas including steer-by-wire chassis, battery management systems, powertrain systems, and autonomous driving perception modules.
The newly signed agreement will cover all three brands under Nio Inc — Nio, Onvo, and Firefly.
