The updated Aito M8 starts at 389,800 yuan ($57,880) in pre-sales, 30,000 yuan above its predecessor’s starting price. Read more…
Lexus finally reveals prices of the 2027 TZ three-row electric SUV
Toyota Motor Corporation treated the EV gold rush with ice-cold skepticism – we all saw it, and we all had a few things to say about it. Its rivals burned billions delivering half-baked electric cars, but Toyota focused on its multi-powertrain approach – leaning into hybrids, perfecting battery supply chains, and telling the world to calm down. In hindsight, I… Read more…
Geely begins rolling out 2.25 MW chargers in China
Shortly after unveiling its ultra-fast charging system with a peak power of up to 2,250 kW, Geely has begun rolling out a corresponding charging network. Reports indicate that fast-charging stations have already appeared in five Chinese cities under the name “Smart Charging C12”. Read more…
Daimler Buses expands public charging at Hamburg bus terminal
Following Cologne and Munich, Hamburg will host the brand’s third public bus charging location – and it will be available to electric buses across brands. Initially, four charging stations with up to 600 kW of power are planned. Read more…
Nissan UK launches autonomous driving research project
Nissan is launching a research project called ‘ADventure’ in Cambridge, UK. With funding from the British government, the company aims to investigate how autonomous passenger transport services can be safely introduced in real communities. Read more…
Electra opens high-powered charging park in Madrid
French charging provider Electra has commissioned its most powerful urban HPC site in Europe to date. The so-called Carabanchel Electralinera in Madrid offers a total of 26 charging points, providing charging capacities of up to 600 kW. Read more…
Xiaomi officially launches Sky Nomad series in China
Xiaomi is expanding its automotive lineup beyond battery-electric models for the first time. The new Sky Nomad SUV series debuts with a range extender, five or seven seats, and up to 505 km of electric CLTC range. Read more…
IONNA tops 180 charging sites, with discounts for these EV drivers
Rapidly expanding DC fast charging company IONNA now has more than 180 sites open across the US, and EV drivers of four of its founding automakers’ brands can now get discounts when they plug in. Read more…
China’s 2,250kW chargers are already in service, while US thinks about 750kW next year
Just last week, Geely announced it would roll out 2.2 megawatt chargers, able to charge an EV in under 5 minutes. Those chargers are now already in service in 5 cities, with 15,000 charging sites planned by the end of next year. Read more…
Range Rover Sport EV orders open at nearly $150,000 with up to 378 miles of range
The Range Rover Sport EV is bringing new levels of performance with an all-electric powertrain, but it isn’t cheap. Read more…
BMW Just Announced One Of America’s Longest-Range EVs
The i3 promises up to 468 miles on the EPA test cycle on a charge, putting Tesla on notice. Read More…
China NEV retail sales fall 20% in first 27 days of September as decline deepens
China’s NEV retail sales totaled 827,000 in September 1-27, accounting for 65.7% of passenger car sales. Read more…
Citroen starts teasing the fully electric 2CV concept
As per tradition, Citroen is taking part in this year’s Paris Motor Show, and it’s starting a new teaser campaign that will eventually lead to the announcement of the company’s new compact and affordable EV based on the legendary 2CV. The original Citroen 2CV Citroen calls it Time 2 Meet Again, and it starts today. It will continue until October… Read more…
Ultium Cells retrofits Tennessee plant for LMR cell production
Ultium Cells plans to convert its battery cell plant in Spring Hill, Tennessee, USA, to produce prismatic LMR cells. The new cell chemistry is set to be used in future General Motors electric vehicles starting in 2028, offering approximately 33 per cent higher energy density than LFP at similar costs. Read more…
OMV opens first charging park in Kufstein with Siemens’ Sicharge Flex system
Siemens eMobility and OMV have deployed the new Sicharge Flex charging system in commercial operations for the first time. A site at the Brenner route in Kufstein will open with six DC charging points for cars and trucks, and will later expand with four MCS charging points offering up to 1.2 MW. Read more…
GM significantly scales back Chevrolet Bolt production
General Motors will produce significantly fewer units of the new Chevrolet Bolt than originally planned. According to a union representative, production is expected to reach only around 35,000 vehicles by the time the model is phased out in the first quarter of 2027 – down from the 50,000 or so originally planned. Read more…
Ionna Has Doubled Its Charging Network This Year. It’s Not Slowing Down
It now has over 180 charging sites in the U.S. More are coming online every week. Read More…
Battery shortage: Stellantis pauses EV production in France
Stellantis is halting production at its French plants in Sochaux, Rennes, and Mulhouse for at least one week. In two cases, this is due to shortages in the supply of EV batteries, as supplier ACC struggles to keep up with demand for its nickel-based long-range batteries. Read more…
Hyundai could introduce Ioniq 4 and Ioniq 7 ‘soon’
The South Korean automaker Hyundai reportedly plans to expand its Ioniq family with two additional electric models within the next 12 to 18 months: the Ioniq 4 and the Ioniq 7. According to a British media report, these are said to be two differently sized electric SUVs. Read more…
Gotion targets 400 Wh/kg solid-state batteries
Gotion High-tech has unveiled new targets for its solid-state batteries. The Chinese cell manufacturer, in which Volkswagen has a stake, is aiming for an energy density of 400 Wh/kg for its Jinshi cells and long-term costs of approximately US$150 per kWh. Read more…
