Citroën has published the first images of the new generation of the C3 Aircross. The new edition of the C3 Aircross with up to seven seats is not only similar in design to the small e-C3 – but also in its drive system. Read more…
China FAW to launch high-end smartphone under Hongqi brand
China FAW will work with Geely-backed parts supplier Ecarx to create high-end smartphones for the Hongqi brand that will bring an intelligent interactive experience to users, according to a statement. Read more…
Rizon expands to Canada
The Daimler Group’s electric truck brand Rizon is ready to hit the road in Canada. This comes a few weeks after Rizon delivered the first trucks to customers in the US. Parent company Daimler Truck is also bringing light-duty electric trucks to India. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Highland: noticeably better, but not perfect
Tesla has redesigned the Model 3 – and the whole world is talking about the indicator buttons. However, the efficiency and noise insulation are more important than the operating concept. As our car review shows, the new Model 3 is impressive in these areas – but not in others.
Li Auto to start deliveries of new model Li L6 next week
The launch event of the Li L6 will begin in a few hours at 8 pm Beijing Time. Read more…
Luxeed S7 expected to deliver over 4,500 units in Apr, says Huawei’s Richard Yu
Luxeed S7 orders averaged over 1,000 units per day just this past weekend, according to Huawei’s Richard Yu, head of the company’s automotive business. Read more…
VW and Xpeng sign deal on E/E architecture
VW and Xpeng have signed a framework agreement on technical cooperation for the Electrical/Electronic architecture (“E/E Architecture”). It will be integrated into VW’s China-specific EV platform CMP. Read more…
Canada extends electric car purchase incentive
The Canadian government is extending the duration of its purchase incentives for electric vehicles. Ottawa is subsidizing the purchase with up to 5,000 Canadian dollars – or the equivalent of 3,400 euros. Additional funding for charging infrastructure is not included in the new budget plan. Read more…
Zhido, which went through boom and bust, launches mini EV with starting price of $4,400
Founded in 2006, Zhido once dominated China’s all-electric mini EV market, but entered bankruptcy reorganization in 2019. Read more…
Upgraded Tesla Model 3 Performance Packs Adaptive Suspension, Over 500 HP: Website Leak
The source code on Tesla UK’s website spilled the beans ahead of schedule. Read more…
Xpeng shows NGP’s performance on German highway in video
Xpeng’s smart driving software, which is trained to handle domestic traffic conditions in China, is an exceptionally smooth experience overseas, said the EV maker’s CEO. Read more…
Geely teases flagship SUV for Galaxy lineup to be unveiled at Beijing auto show
The flagship SUV of the Galaxy array will be announced on the first day of the Beijing auto show on April 25, Geely said today. Read more…
GM joint venture in China plugs into Nio’s charging network
EV owners of SAIC-GM’s Cadillac and Buick brands will be able to use Nio’s charging piles through their mobile apps. Read more…
Samsung SDI announces plan to mass-produce solid-state batteries
EV battery manufacturing company Samsung SDI has announced a suite of battery technologies, including fast charging and ultra-long life batteries, as well as its roadmap for mass production of all-solid-state batteries (ASBs). Samsung SDI plans to mass-produce 900 Wh/L solid-state batteries using its solid electrolyte and anode-less technologies, the latter of which enables higher cathode… Read more…
Study finds EVs are lowering electricity bills for all customers, not just EV owners
There’s a lot of speculation about the effects widespread EV adoption will have on the electrical grid, but until now, little hard data. A recent study has found that, so far, EVs are having a salutary effect on the grid, saving ratepayers billions of dollars on their electricity bills. The analysis, which was commissioned by… Read more…
Daily EV Recap: Tesla asks shareholders to move to Texas
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is now available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and… Read more…
XPeng and VW to co-develop EV architecture
Chinese automaker XPeng and Volkswagen, one of the world’s largest automotive giants, are expanding the scope of their collaboration. The partnership formed last year will now see the two companies co-develop a new EV architecture. Or rather they will work on the existing Xpeng architecture that is going to underpin future VW models in China. XPeng has made significant progress… Read more…
Avery Dennison’s new electrode fixing tapes for EV battery cells
Adhesives giant Avery Dennison has introduced new electrode fixing tapes for use in the assembly of EV batteries. The new products are “the latest addition to the company’s portfolio of functional bonding and protection tapes engineered to make EV batteries safer, more efficient and easier to assemble.” Electrode fixing tapes represent a highly specialized category… Read more…
Audi teases sporty new e-tron GT with Porsche Taycan Turbo power
The new Audi e-tron GT is gearing up for its debut as prototypes begin hitting the streets for testing. Audi’s refreshed e-tron GT is expected to pull upgrades from the new Porsche Taycan Turbo. The new electric sports car will likely feature a bigger battery, more range, and performance. Read more…
Lucid Air Sapphire first drive: An all-electric work of art that’s almost too f’ing fast… almost
FINALLY YA’LL! Nearly two years after its initial announcement, we drove the 1,234 horsepower Lucid Air Sapphire in all its tri-motor glory. Spoiler alert! It did not disappoint. This EV is a masterclass in power and efficiency, setting the bar for a new breed of vehicles that are as fast as they are luxurious. Peep the full video review at the bottom. Read more…
