Compared with the offering price of HK$263, CATL has risen 71 percent. Read more…
EU and US agree 15 per cent base tariff – including for EVs
The EU and the US have reached an agreement in their long-running tariff dispute. Both sides have settled on a base tariff of 15 per cent for most goods imported from the EU into the United States. While this marks an improvement on the current situation, it falls short of the relief many had hoped for. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to begin pre-sales of U8L on Jul 31
Yangwang will begin pre-sales for the U8L on July 31, with an event scheduled to take place at 2:30 pm Beijing Time on the same day.
The U8L measures 5,400 mm in length, larger than the currently available U8 SUV.
Geely Farizon launches X-Van electric camper van
The camper van is based on the all-electric light-duty passenger vehicle Super Van and is priced at RMB 269,900 ($37,650) in China. Read more…
Shangjie H5 EREV has CLTC range of up to 1,300 km
Shangjie H5 EREV has a battery range of 230 km and a combined range of up to 1,300 km. Read more…
CATL launches first external financing for skateboard chassis unit, report says
CATL’s skateboard chassis business recently launched the financing for RMB 2 billion ($280 million), with a pre-investment valuation of about RMB 9 billion.
CATL requires that the investment amount be at least RMB 100 million yuan, and all external investors who have participated are large state-owned entities.
Huawei-backed Aito teases updated M7 SUV
Aito began teasing the updated M7 SUV today, saying it will be released in September. Read more…
Lucid Gravity Smokes Porsche And Lamborghini In The Quarter Mile
The EV startup’s second model is the quickest SUV Car and Driver has ever tested. Lire la suite…
This cool-looking electric motorcycle wants to pretend to be an e-bike
Canadian startup Beachman has just unveiled its latest electric two-wheeler, the ’64, a vintage-styled electric motorcycle that looks like it rolled straight out of the 1960s. With throwback café racer design and a respectable top speed of 45 mph (72 km/h), it’s a slick little ride with a curious twist: it calls itself an e-bike. Read more…
First drive – RBW’s electric Roadster is a sporty modern take on British classics
RBW, a British handcrafted electric car manufacturer, brought its cute little Roadster out to Santa Monica and invited us up for a drive. Read more…
Mary Kay goes electric with new Pink Cadillac OPTIQ (cue the music)
Mark Kay’s iconic Pink Cadillac awards are driving into the future for 2025. The company’s first-ever electric Pink Cadillac OPTIQ made its debut during the Mary Kay annual Seminar in Charlotte this weekend, symbolizing a “recharged vision” for the future of the popular brand. Read more…
Rivian R1T Quad-Motor: One Big Takeaway From Off-Roading
While Rivian and other EV companies promote the benefits of quad-motor drivetrains, off-roaders prefer a simpler setup. Here’s why. Lire la suite…
I Visited The Tesla Diner. It Was A Bit Of A Disaster
The newest Tesla phenomenon has generated mixed opinions, so I investigated the real situation on the ground. Things got weird. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor B01 secures 10,132 locked-in orders within 72 hours of launch
Leapmotor launched the B01 on July 24 with a starting price of RMB 89,800 ($12,530). Read more…
Vertical Aerospace completes first ever public airport-to-airport eVTOL flight
Air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace achieved a world’s first this week, completing the first flight between two airports through public airspace for an eVTOL at the Royal International Air Tattoo in Gloucestershire, England. Read more…
It’s time to start recommending some Tesla Powerwall alternatives [update]
For years, Tesla Powerwall has been the go-to recommendation for “normals” looking for a painless, low-effort experience from their first home solar and battery backup solutions. Its CEO’s recent involvement in controversial politics, however, means that people are now distancing themselves from the once-trailblazing company. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘More Affordable’ Model Y: This May Be It Under Wraps
Tesla’s affordable model has seemingly been spotted in the wild. Here’s what separates it from a regular Model Y. Lire la suite…
The Retrospec Beaumont Rev 2 might be the most stylish eBike for under $1K [Video]
We recently had the opportunity to test out Retrospec’s Beaumont Rev 2 electric bike. This Class 2 electric city bike is as stylish as it is functional. Despite its streamlined design, the Beaumont Rev 2 is sneaky fast with quality components throughout. Be sure to check out our full video review below. Read more…
Lion Electric school bus warranties voided, leaving districts stuck
Nobody ever says “this is business” before doing something nice, and the recently reborn Lion Electric company is keeping that streak alive by doing the unthinkable to cut costs: they’re going to void the warranties on hundreds of electric school buses. Read more…
Honda takes a page from Tesla playbook, launches new insurance business
Say what you will about Elon Musk, but Tesla has changed the way that millions of people buy cars and, by extension, car insurance. Now, Honda is taking a page from Tesla’s successful playbook and launching its own in-house insurance business. Enter: Honda Insurance Solutions. Read more…
