SAIC Motor has started pre-sales of the new MG4 compact electric hatchback in China, offering four variants from 73,800 yuan, which is just shy of 9,000 euros. A version equipped with a semi-solid-state battery will follow later this year, with pricing to be confirmed in September. Read more…
Chevy Bolt EUV goes full Boat Mode in Texas floodwaters [video]
Electric cars don’t have intakes and exhausts, so they can’t get hydrolocked in deep water the way ICE-powered cars can – but that doesn’t make them amphibious. Nobody told this Texan Chevy Bolt EUV owner that, and when they got caught on the wrong side of the floodwaters, they licked the stamp and sent it. Read more…
Nio’s 3rd-gen ES8 spotted without camouflage in real life as debut looms
Nio will hold a product and technology event for the third-generation ES8 in late August and officially launch the SUV at Nio Day 2025 in September.
The third-generation ES8 will begin arriving at Nio stores on August 21, according to a car blogger.
Onvo president shares video showing Nio factory operating around clock to ship L90 SUVs
The production line for the L90 is operating around the clock, with delivery efforts being accelerated, said Onvo’s president.
The Onvo L90 is one of the few models under Nio Inc’s umbrella to face production capacity shortages in recent years.
Onvo president shares video showing Nio factory operating around clock to ship L90 SUVs
The production line for the L90 is operating around the clock, with delivery efforts being accelerated, said Onvo’s president.
The Onvo L90 is one of the few models under Nio Inc’s umbrella to face production capacity shortages in recent years.
Huawei-backed Luxeed working on MPV, expected to be launched in H1 2026, report says
The MPV will be built on Chery’s E0X-L platform and is expected to become the first MPV model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The Luxeed MPV replaces Chery’s previously planned Sterra E08, which has been discontinued.
Huawei-backed Luxeed working on MPV, expected to be launched in H1 2026, report says
The MPV will be built on Chery’s E0X-L platform and is expected to become the first MPV model under Huawei’s HIMA business.
The Luxeed MPV replaces Chery’s previously planned Sterra E08, which has been discontinued.
BYD Sealion 06 sells 4,801 units in its first week of sales
The BYD Sealion 06 SUV sold 4,801 units in its first week of sales, ranking first in weekly sales of A-class SUVs in China, said a senior executive. Read more…
‘Not Where We Want To Be:’ Lucid Gravity Production Hit By Supply Chain Issues
Lucid CEO Marc Winterhoff said the limited supply of Chinese magnets slowed the ramp up of its first SUV. Lire la suite…
Tesla cars can now do vehicle-to-home (V2X) with this new Powerwall competitor
All Tesla vehicles are now capable of bidirectional charging (V2X) thanks to an impressive Powerwall competitor, Sigenergy, which can include a universal bidirectional DC charger. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) cuts production target for 2025, but there’s more to it
Lucid Group (LCID) lowered its production goal for 2025, citing a changing market environment. Despite missing second-quarter expectations, the EV maker still has ambitious growth plans. Read more…
Tesla’s in trouble, Elon gets a bonus, and Chevy wants to sell you a 1,000 mile EV
Tesla is in trouble, facing down hundreds of millions in fines on a single Autopilot wrongful death claim, accusations of covering up evidence, and plummeting sales in Europe, China, and the US. But, hey – that’s no reason to NOT give Elon a $29 billion bonus, right? Find out more on today’s troubling episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
Georgia launches free rooftop solar and EPA now wants to steal its grant money
Georgia BRIGHT, a statewide initiative to deliver affordable solar, kicked off its “No-Cost Solar Plan” in Atlanta yesterday, giving qualified homeowners a shot at roughly 400 fully prepaid rooftop-solar systems with zero upfront or maintenance costs. However, Georgia Bright’s No-Cost Solar Plan may lose its $156 million in grant money if the EPA steals back the Solar for All program’s entire $7 billion, which funded it. Read more…
Costco Just Gave You Another Reason To Snag An EV Before The Tax Credit Ends
Costco members can get up to $3,000 off of a new EV through the store’s car-buying program. Lire la suite…
Amprius ships SiCore battery cells to drone customers from US pilot line
Amprius Technologies, which is developing lithium-ion batteries with its Silicon Anode Platform, has delivered SiCore battery cells to multiple drone and unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) customers from its Fremont, California pilot line. The deliveries include the supply of 450 Wh/kg high-energy cells to Airbus subsidiary AALTO and balanced energy-and-power cells to drone manufacturers supporting tactical… Read more…
The 2025 Mini Countryman SE Is Good, Despite What The Haters Say
The range and charging may be mediocre, but there’s a lot to like about Mini’s only four-door EV. Lire la suite…
Tesla’s Latest Patent Sucks
To the road, that is, thanks to a new-school twist on old racing tech. Lire la suite…
Rivian’s R2 Plant Expansion Is ‘Substantially Complete’
The EV startup said launch preparations for the R2 remain on track. Lire la suite…
Rivian (RIVN) Q2 2025 report: Limited R1 production doesn’t slow deliveries, R2 remains on track
Rivian just posted its more recent letter to shareholders outlining its progress and financial numbers from Q2 2025. We have already covered much of Rivian’s Q2 achievements outlined in the letter. However, we have gained a clearer understanding of where the American automaker stands on production numbers, revenue, and gross profit through half the year as it continues to gear up for the start of R2 production next year. Read more…
California greenlights $56.5M to amp up apartment EV chargers
If you live in or develop apartments in California, there’s fresh cash on the table to get Level 2 EV chargers installed. The Communities in Charge project, backed by the California Energy Commission’s Clean Transportation Program, just opened a new funding lane worth up to $56.5 million for multi-family housing and nearby spots where tenants can plug in. Read more…
