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…
GM claims the new EV range world record
General Motors is touting a new internal benchmark for electric vehicle endurance after a team of its engineers drove a 2026 Chevrolet Silverado EV a frankly shocking 1,704.6 km on a single charge. The impressive figure easily beats the current official Guinness World Record held by a Lucid Motors sedan. But if you’re planning to replicate this feat on your… Read more…
The Genesis G80 Electrified Is Officially Dead For 2025
After the car was quietly removed from the Genesis website, the brand confirmed to us that the model is canceled. Lire la suite…
Enphase Energy expands IQ EV Charger 2 shipments in Europe
US-based solar and battery systems supplier Enphase Energy has expanded production shipments of its newest electric vehicle charger, the IQ EV Charger 2, across Europe to now include Greece, Romania, Ireland and Poland. The IQ EV Charger 2 is a smart charger designed to work seamlessly with Enphase solar and battery systems or as a… Read more…
Vulcan Energy starts qualification process for its lithium battery material with offtake partners
Lithium producer Vulcan Energy has finalized a strategy to pre-qualify its battery-quality lithium hydroxide monohydrate (LHM) material prior to entering full commercial production. The company is developing its Phase One Lionheart Project to provide integrated lithium and renewable energy production for the battery electric vehicle industry in Europe. Vulcan is starting to produce and dispatch… Read more…
I Gave the Tesla Diner A Chance. You Should Too
Once you get past the hype and controversy, you realize Tesla Diner is something useful—a much-needed fast-charging station in the heart of LA. Lire la suite…
Tesla sales in Europe are in free fall and the pain is just starting
Tesla sales in Europe are continuing to decline rapidly, and it appears the pain is just beginning for the automaker. Read more…
The Nissan Micra EV starts at just over $30,000 and has more range than expected
The Nissan Micra is back, and it’s gone all-electric. Nissan announced that prices for the new Micra EV will start at £22,995, or just over $30,000, in the UK. It also has a longer driving range than initially expected. Read more…
