Nio tops 120 million battery swaps as 4,000th swap station goes live
The milestone comes just 6 months after the 100 million mark was reached on February 6, showing accelerating us…
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GAC Aion files Ray 7 electric sedan, first model in new Ray series
The GAC Aion Ray 7 measures 4,960 mm in length and features a low-slung, wide-body stance with a fastback profi…
Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m micro EV Smart #2 exposed by regulatory filings
Meet the Smart #2: Geely and Mercedes-Benz's 2.75m city car. The post Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m…
Dongfeng Nissan files NX7 as plug-in hybrid with 40.9-kWh CATL battery
The NX7 is 4,785 mm long with a 2,815 mm wheelbase, making it smaller than the NX8 extended-range SUV. For deta…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao files for Tai 9, its largest SUV yet
The 6-seat plug-in hybrid SUV measures 5,270 mm in length, exceeding the 5,195 mm Bao 8, currently Fang Cheng B…
Skoda Peaq Production Begins as New Flagship Electric SUV Gains Strong Demand
Skoda Auto has started series production of the all-new Skoda Peaq , the brand’s largest and most advanced elec…
Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-VW revealed interior with double-bed configuration
The Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-Volkswagen revealed interior in China with a double-bed configuration, unusual f…
Smart #2 completes regulatory filing in China as ForTwo successor nears launch
The Smart #2 has entered a regulatory catalog in China, paving the way for its upcoming launch. For details, pl…
GWM H10 Hits the Market, Starting at 209,800 Yuan
Gasgoo Munich- Great Wall Motor ("GWM") officially put the GWM H10 onto the market on August 5, pitching the ne…
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01Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
Tesla is racking up speeding tickets, and YOU are on the hook
02GAC Aion files Ray 7 electric sedan, first model in new Ray series
GAC Aion files Ray 7 electric sedan, first model in new Ray series
03Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m micro EV Smart #2 exposed by regulatory filings
Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m micro EV Smart #2 exposed by regulatory filings
04Skoda Peaq Production Begins as New Flagship Electric SUV Gains Strong Demand
Skoda Peaq Production Begins as New Flagship Electric SUV Gains Strong Demand
05Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-VW revealed interior with double-bed configuration
Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-VW revealed interior with double-bed configuration
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Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-VW revealed interior with double-bed configuration
The Jetta M6 EV sedan from FAW-Volkswagen revealed interior in China with a double-bed configuration, unusual f…
Leapmotor's sub-$10,000 A10 SUV hits 100,000-unit production milestone 135 days after launch
The A10 is Leapmotor's fastest model to reach the 100,000-unit production milestone. For details, please visit …
Deepal launches updated S05 electric SUV, starting at about $17,000
Higher-end versions of the updated Deepal S05 feature a 128-channel LiDAR from Hesai and 2 Horizon Robotics J6M…
Refreshed Deepal S05 with LiDAR launched in China, starting from 16,900 USD
New Deepal S05 hits market: range up to 620 km, prices starting from 16,900 USD. The post Refreshed Deepal S05 …
Refreshed Smart #1 launched with 800V architecture and Geely’s 16-in-1 electric drive
New Smart #1 launched with 800V architecture and LiDAR integration. The post Refreshed Smart #1 launched with 8…
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BYD launches 4-seat ultra-luxe flagship SUV in China for $215,000 [Images]
BYD launched the new Yangwang U8L Premium Edition in China with four captain’s seats, starting at around $215,0…
Mercedes-AMG GT 53 4-Door Coupe Debuts With 536 HP and 600 kW Charging
Mercedes-AMG has expanded its next-generation GT lineup with the introduction of the GT 53 4-Door Coupe , an al…
Smart launches new-generation #1 in China, starting at about $22,100
The new-generation Smart #1 is the brand's first model built entirely on an 800-volt platform across the lineup…
BYD Yangwang launches 4-seat version of flagship U8L SUV at about $215,000
The full-size executive flagship SUV starts at 1,458,000 yuan ($214,740). For details, please visit CnEVPost (c…
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Ford Reveals Affordable Fathom Electric Pickup Starting Under $30,000
Ford has officially unveiled the name, pricing, and key details of its next-generation electric pickup truck, t…
BYD Just Sells Cheap EVs? Check Out This $216,000 Yangwang
People often think of Chinese cars being cheap. There is a full blown EV revolution underway in China, and many…
Ford’s affordable EV pickup is named Fathom, and it will start at $28,350
Ford revealed that its affordable midsize electric pickup will be named Fathom, with prices starting at just $2…
Ford’s first ultra-cheap EV is called Fathom, a full-featured truck for $28,350
For nearly a year now, Ford has been teasing big things at low prices from its next generation of EVs, a " Mode…
BYD undercuts luxury rivals with its first 7-seat premium MPV in the UK
BYD announced that prices for the Denza D9 will start at £75,000 ($101,000) in the UK, undercutting other luxur…
Nio ES8 leads China EV owner loyalty, with buyers comparing just 1 rival on average, survey finds
The Nio ES8's NPS reached 85.3, the highest among China's all-electric models, and is the core pillar of the Ni…
Test Drive: BYD eMAX7 & the Quiet Shock of an Electric Future for the Soccer Mom
There are test drives you walk into with expectations, and then there are test drives that quietly ambush you. …
BYD undercuts Defender with its first 7-seat SUV in the UK
BYD is bringing its boxy, seven-seat SUV to Europe and the UK. The Ti 7 is now on sale in the UK, and it’s even…
Volvo Is Reportedly Working On A Bigger, More Affordable EV
The rumor Volvo EX50 targets a fall 2027 US arrival, adding space and tech while undercutting today’s EX40 pric…
Technology & Ownership
Waymo Jacks Up Lobbying In Washington, DC
The race is on in the robotaxi industry to get into new markets, build up customer bases, and edge out the comp…
Watch Tesla driver plea with police after FSD drove 64 mph in a 45
A police department in Parker, Colorado, pulled over a Tesla going 64 mph in a 45 mph zone whose driver insiste…
BYD files six solid-state battery patents, eyes 2027 production with dual-electrolyte cathode cells
BYD files six SSB patents ahead of a 2027 trial run, continuing its dual-electrolyte cathode strategy to tackle…
DENZA D9 Arrives in the UK from £75,000 with 130-Mile Electric Range
DENZA has officially announced UK pricing and specifications for the new D9, introducing the brand’s prem…
Lucid Aims Another Salvo At Tesla’s Robotaxi Business
The EV startup Lucid aims to focus more resources on its Robotaxi partnership with Uber, Nuro, and the Hertz af…
Wayve & Uber Can Now Deploy Robotaxis in London
The year of robotaxis moves forward, and we have another robotaxi update today. The autonomous driving firm Way…
2027 Toyota bZ Arrives with Up to 314 Miles of Range, NACS Charging
The Toyota bZ returns for the 2027 model year with the same formula that has helped establish it as Toyota̵…
Reading a Fast-Charging Curve: What Matters Beyond Peak Power
Compare charging time and average power across the same state-of-charge window, then turn the energy added into…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Cargo Gets More Range, More Power and New V2L Technology
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a significantly improved version of the ID. Buzz Cargo, bringing …
Charging & Energy
NIO's Nationwide Battery Swap Network Nears 4,000 Stations
Gasgoo Munich- NIO announced on August 6 that its NIO Power network added three new sites that day — comprising…
This 1.5 MW electric truck charger just cleared a key US hurdle
Portuguese EV charging company i-charging has cleared a key hurdle for bringing its 1.5-megawatt (MW) electric …
EVgo-branded Tesla Superchargers are coming
EVgo is installing Tesla’s newest Supercharger hardware on its own network, but the stations will be EVgo-brand…
EVgo to Add Tesla V4 Superchargers Across U.S. Fast Charging Network
Public fast charging provider EVgo is expanding its network with the introduction of Tesla V4 Superchargers, gi…
EVgo Accelerates U.S. EV Charging Expansion with Retail and Highway Network Growth
EVgo is significantly expanding access to public DC fast charging across the United States through two major in…
Tesla Supercharger shooting sparks EV charging safety debate
After a gunman opened fire at a Twin Falls, Idaho, In-N-Out with an attached Tesla Supercharger last week, EV o…
Dongfeng Unveils 1.5 MW EV Charger to Rival BYD Flash Charging Technology
China’s electric vehicle charging race is accelerating once again as Dongfeng Motor has introduced its fi…
Nio 4,000th battery swap station launches Aug 7 in China, 5th-gen now supporting Firefly
Nio expands its EV infrastructure network on Aug 7 with its 4,000th swap station. The new 5th-gen site adds sup…
Nio's first fifth-gen swap station to go live on August 7, supporting Firefly for first time
The new station is compatible with all three brands — Nio, Onvo and Firefly — with the compact Firefly joining …
Sales & Market
Skoda Peaq Production Begins as New Flagship Electric SUV Gains Strong Demand
Skoda Auto has started series production of the all-new Skoda Peaq , the brand’s largest and most advanced elec…
Global EV battery market share in H1 2026: CATL 39.9%, BYD 14.4%
Seven Chinese companies ranked among the top 10, with a combined 72.4% share of the global EV battery market. F…
Buick prices Electra L7 EV in China at about $25,000 in pre-sales
Buick is offering the Electra L7 EV in three versions, with pre-sales starting price matching that of the exten…
Kia UK Records Best-Ever July as EV3 and PV5 Fuel Record Sales Growth
Kia UK has delivered its strongest July sales performance on record, driven by soaring demand for its expanding…
Who Powers This RMB 300,000-Class Large Seven-Seat REEV? A Look at the Key Suppliers Behind the Xiaomi SkyNomad N90 Max
Gasgoo Munich- On the evening of July 30, Xiaomi Auto finally revealed its long-anticipated extended-range elec…
STELATO G9 opens pre-orders with 120-km/h L3 road-test permit
Gasgoo Munich- STELATO, the premium marque jointly developed by BAIC Group and Huawei under the Harmony Intelli…
UK Van Market Climbs 22% in July as Electric Van Sales Reach Record Market Share
The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market continued its strong momentum in July, posting its fourth consecut…
GWM launches boxy H10 SUV to shore up weak China sales
The GWM H10 is available in five-seat and six-seat configurations, with a limited-time discounted price startin…
Li Auto launches the RWD i8 crossover to fight sluggish sales
Li Auto launched the RWD variant of the i8 electric crossover to fight sluggish sales in China. This large six-…
Policy & Incentives
Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m micro EV Smart #2 exposed by regulatory filings
Meet the Smart #2: Geely and Mercedes-Benz's 2.75m city car. The post Geely and Mercedes-Benz’s new 2.75m…
Smart #2 completes regulatory filing in China as ForTwo successor nears launch
The Smart #2 has entered a regulatory catalog in China, paving the way for its upcoming launch. For details, pl…
Cell maker CALB pushes quality reforms after “banana battery” failures in GAC EVs
CALB is reportedly conducting technical and management reforms after its cells caused widespread battery failur…
New Zealand Electric Vehicle Market Rises from the Depths! (CHARTS)
Once touted as a possible “Norway of the Pacific,” New Zealand’s electric vehicle transition was stopped in its…
China Unveils Safety Standards for Autonomous Driving Systems
The Chinese government has released new mandatory national standards regarding the safety requirements of auton…
2027 Toyota bZ Woodland Priced From $45,380, Keeps 375 HP and 281-Mile Range
Toyota has announced pricing for the 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland, bringing back its adventure-focused electric SUV …
CALB responds to 'banana battery' fallout with quality overhaul
China's third-largest battery maker has tightened manufacturing tolerances and given its quality team veto powe…
Trump claims electric car drivers have a ‘disease’
President Trump went on another rambling tangent about electric cars at a Las Vegas rally Wednesday night, tell…
The 2027 Toyota bZ Woodland EV starts at $45,000 with AWD
Toyota’s larger electric SUV starts at $45,380 and comes standard with a dual-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) syste…