Ford has also held talks with BYD and other Chinese automakers about potential US collaborations, according to the Financial Times.
Ford CEO Jim Farley is a supporter of Xiaomi EVs, having flown a Xiaomi SU7 from Shanghai to Chicago.
Li Auto delivers 27,668 cars in Jan, marking 8th consecutive month of decline
Li Auto’s January deliveries fell 7.55% year-on-year and dropped 37.47% month-on-month.
Li Auto continues to face challenges as its L-series EREV models encounter intensifying competition, while its i-series electric SUVs show weak performance.
Huawei HIMA delivers 57,915 cars in Jan, up 65.53% year-on-year
This represents a 65.53% year-on-year increase, but a 35.37% decrease compared to December.
January is traditionally a slow season for China’s auto market, while the scaling back of support policies is posing challenges for the overall industry.
Xiaomi EV delivers over 39,000 units in Jan, with YU7 SUV dominating
Xiaomi EV’s current deliveries primarily consist of the YU7 SUV, as the SU7 sedan approaches a model refresh.
Xiaomi EV delivered a record 50,212 vehicles in December.
Nio joins Tesla, Xiaomi in offering 7-year financing plan for car purchases in China
Nio Inc has launched a 7-year low-interest financing plan for car purchases, joining Tesla and domestic peers in promotional efforts.
Four lower-priced models under the Nio main brand and its sub-brand Onvo can utilize the plan this month.
Act fast: all-new, all-electric 2027 BMW iX3 is almost all gone
BMW is kicking off its Neue Klasse era of car design in high style with the all-new 2027 model year BMW iX3 – and demand for the new electric crossover is so high that BMW is reportedly sold out through to the end of 2026, already. Read more…
Americans Are Warming Up To Robotaxis, But Only When They Show Up In Their Cities
Robotaxi companies plan to aggressively scale their operations. Here’s how Americans feel about that. Lire la suite…
Slate ‘Aspires’ To Launch More Vehicles After Its Two-Door Pickup Truck, CEO Says
Slate’s bare-bones pickup hits streets in 2026. Its CEO tells InsideEVs that more models may be on the way. Lire la suite…
Report: Consumers Truly Have No Clue Who Makes Good EVs
Am I reading this chart upside down? Or are you? Lire la suite…
Chinese electric sports car SC01 coming to Europe
Chinese startup Tianjin Gongjiangpai Auto Technology has developed an electric sports car, the SC01, using lightweight construction. The model is intended for sale in Europe and may even be manufactured there. However, the planned production in Italy is likely to remain limited to 1,000 units. Read more…
A bold new look for the Hyundai Kona revealed
Many car fans expected the Hyundai Kona to get a small “facelift” since, usually, car makers do this halfway through a car’s life to keep it looking fresh. However, recent sightings in South Korea suggest that Hyundai is throwing that plan out the window. Instead of a small update, the company is working on a completely new version of the… Read more…
Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering leaves the company
Benjamin Bate, Tesla’s Director of Vehicle Operations and Engineering in Fremont, has left Tesla after more than eight years. Bate is an experienced production manager—and is completely changing industries. Read more…
Saint-Nazaire Agglomeration integrates 25 electric buses
The French municipal association Saint-Nazaire has put 25 electric articulated buses from Iveco Bus into operation. An additional 15 vehicles are scheduled for delivery between 2027 and 2030, expanding the total fleet to 40 Iveco electric articulated buses. Read more…
Fresh with funding, Aptera shares solar EV production update ahead of deliveries this year [Video]
Days after completing a $9 million equity raise, solar EV startup Aptera Motors posted its latest progress update video, detailing how it intends to use the fresh funds. While it still has a way to go, Aptera is continuing production of its solar EV validation builds with hopes of delivering SEVs to customers before the end of the year.. Read more…
Hyundai’s biggest EV caught in action for the first time [Video]
Hyundai’s electric MPV is bigger than the Volkswagen ID.Buzz and Kia Carnival. The Staria EV is Hyundai’s largest EV to date, and it looks even bigger in real life. Read more…
Tesla CEO Elon Musk lied about “refusing” Epstein island invite, newly released DOJ emails show
Elon Musk claimed he “refused” invitations to visit Jeffrey Epstein’s private island after the financier was already convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor, but newly released Department of Justice documents prove that was a lie. Read more…
What really broke on the grid during Storm Fern – it wasn’t wind or solar
Winter Storm Fern knocked out power for millions of people across the US and reignited a familiar political and media fight over what really causes large-scale outages during extreme weather. To separate the rhetoric from the operational reality, Electrek spoke with Leah Qusba, CEO of GoodPower, a research, strategic communications, and campaigning organization focused on advancing the global renewable energy transition.. Read more…
Report: humanoid robots set to drive demand for solid-state batteries
Just how big is the market for humanoid robots? Big enough to soak up a whopping ~75 GWh of solid-state battery capacity between now and 2035 – nearly 1500x growth. Read more…
New DEWALT autonomous drilling robot set to speed up data center construction
The construction experts at DEWALT have launched what they’re calling the world’s first downward drilling, fleet-capable robot – a machine they say will enable more efficient concrete drilling to help accelerate data center construction. Read more…
Kikusui’s cutting-edge power testing solutions for battery, power electronics and on-board charger applications
The global electric vehicle industry is experiencing rapid growth, driving an urgent demand for power conversion systems that are not only efficient but also highly reliable. Among these, the on-board charger (OBC) is a critical component, tasked with converting alternating current (AC) from various charging infrastructures, residential, commercial, or public, into direct current (DC) suitable… Read more…
