Volvo has presented a new coach chassis based on its BZR electric bus platform. The architecture supports a battery capacity of up to 720 kWh and is designed to enable ranges of up to 700 kilometres. The first units have already been reserved for customers in Nordic countries and the Benelux region. Read more…
Mercedes has started pre-series production of the VLE electric van
Pre-series production of the VLE, the first vehicle based on the new VAN.EA architecture, has begun at the Mercedes plant in Vitoria, Spain. The all-electric van is set to make its world debut in the first half of 2026. Mercedes-Benz had already given a preview of the vehicle in April with the Vision V. Read more…
Huawei-GAC joint brand Qijing appoints CEO, 1st model completes summer testing
Qijing has appointed an industry veteran with over 25 years of automotive experience as CEO, responsible for strategy, product planning, and market expansion.
Qijing’s first model has completed summer testing in Xinjiang, passing rigorous challenges in extreme high temperatures.
European EV registrations rise by 30 per cent
According to the European industry association ACEA, 120,797 electric cars were newly registered in the EU in August, 30.2 per cent more than in the same month last year. Registrations of electric cars so far this year remain significantly above the 2024 level. One manufacturer, however, has not been able to benefit from the growth: Tesla. Read more…
Stellantis pauses production at several European plants
Due to weak demand, carmaker Stellantis is pausing production at six European sites for several days, in some cases even for several weeks. The measure also affects the output of electric cars – including at the Eisenach plant in Germany. Read more…
This Small Lamppost Charger Could Make Owning An EV In Big Cities A Lot Easier
Voltpost’s new lamppost charger can be installed in just a couple of hours. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi EV deliveries speed up as production capacity increases
Xiaomi EV is planning to dynamically optimize vehicle delivery cycles, significantly shortening the time from order placement to delivery.
Expected delivery dates for some models are expected to be advanced by up to 6 weeks, and up to 2 months for others.
Mercedes begins pre-sales of electric CLA in China, priced from $36,340 with range up to 866 km
The electric CLA utilizes an 800-volt high-voltage electrical platform, and is one of the longest-range EV models in the Chinese market.
Its cabin and smart driving systems incorporate locally developed solutions to better align with local needs.
Xpeng sees 10,000th next-gen P7 electric sedan roll off line
This comes about one month after the next-generation P7 was launched on August 27.
Priced starting at RMB 219,800 ($30,860), the new P7 features significant updates compared to its predecessor.
Xiaomi EV, Leapmotor to launch EREVs with huge 80-kWh battery packs, report says
CATL is set to launch its new 8-series high-nickel batteries next year, which will be used in EREV models from leading EV startups.
This year, some EREV models have already begun incorporating CATL Freevoy batteries with capacities exceeding 60 kWh.
Kia’s electric van was spotted in the US again, but this time it looks a little different
Is Kia’s electric van finally coming to the US? The Kia PV5 was caught testing with a unique design, hinting it’s destined for the US. Read more…
NYC’s newest EV charger hangs 10 feet high on a lamppost
Voltpost just rolled out the Voltpost Air, its next-gen lamppost EV charger in New York City, and this one comes with a key twist: it’s mounted 10 feet above ground. Read more…
Tesla is now buying ads on Elon Musk’s X to get people to vote for his $1 trillion compensation
Tesla is now buying advertising on Elon Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) to get Tesla shareholders to vote for his CEO compensation package worth up to $1 trillion in stock options. Read more…
Mercedes, Momenta tie up to develop driver-assist system for China
The driver-assist system jointly developed by Mercedes and Momenta will debut in the all-new locally produced, all-electric CLA model to be launched this fall. Read more…
Leapmotor hits 1-million-car production milestone
Leapmotor aims to sell up to 650,000 vehicles this year and 1 million units next year.
From January to August, Leapmotor delivered 328,859 vehicles, marking a 136.43 percent year-on-year increase.
Chery goes public in biggest auto IPO in Hong Kong this year
Chery’s IPO pricing was set at the upper end of its offering range, raising HK$9.14 billion ($1.18 billion).
At the opening of Hong Kong stocks on Thursday, Chery rose 11.22% to HK$34.2, with a market capitalization of HK$197.2 billion.
Xiaomi ready to reveal its 1,000+ horsepower YU7 GT
After Xiaomi’s record-setting SU7 Ultra sedan, the tech giant appears to be ready for a second act. A mysterious, high-performance electric SUV, believed to be the Xiaomi YU7 GT, has been spotted turning laps at the Nürburgring racetrack. Whispers from industry insiders, coupled with founder Lei Jun’s annual speech scheduled for September 25, suggest an official reveal is near. While… Read more…
Lucid (LCID) ramps up Gravity production, massive numbers spotted in drone flyover
Lucid (LCID) appears to be successfully ramping up Gravity production, as a large number of electric SUVs have been spotted exiting its Arizona factory in a new drone flyover. Read more…
Jackery’s new Explorer 240D power station gets first savings from $139, Hiboy launches EX9 urban commuter e-bike at $800 off, more
We’ve got two new releases leading today’s Green Deals, starting with Jackery’s new Explorer 240D Portable Power Station and bundles, which seems to be replacing the discontinued Explorer 100 Plus, getting its first savings starting from $139. Right behind it is Hiboy’s new EX9 Urban Commuter e-bike launching with $800 savings at $1,200, as well as Ride1Up’s End of Summer Sale lineup that has dropped the Prodigy V2 9-Speed Mid-Drive e-bike to a new $1,895 annual low, among others. We also have Jackery’s Explorer 1000 v2 station undercutting its Early Prime Day pricing and getting a FREE solar panel bundle, one-day-only sales on Anker SOLIX and Greenworks combo kits, and more waiting for you below. And don’t forget about all the hangover deals collected at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s Jackery Early Prime Day Sale lineup, EcoFlow’s latest 48-hour flash sale (ending tonight), and more.. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) enters the robotaxi race with Uber after delivering its first EV to Nuro
Lucid Motors (LCID) delivered the first Gravity Robotaxi EV to Nuro on Wednesday, marking a milestone in its partnership with Uber. Read more…
