Tag: EV

Zeekr 7X revealed: Geely’s Tesla Model Y rival?

Geely-owned pure EV brand, Zeekr, have revealed the 7X, a midsize electric SUV set to compete with cars such as the Tesla Model Y and Volkswagen ID.4.The 7X is being pushed heavily as a...

How did BMW overtake Tesla in the European EV market last month?

Recent data gathered by JATO Dynamics shows that BMW topped the BEV brand sales chart across Europe, for July.14,869 BMW-branded BEVs were sold across the continent, compared to 14,561 Teslas, and 12,213 Volkswagens.However, Tesla...

Hyundai unveils its future electrification strategy

Hyundai Motor recently held its annual Investor Day, where CEO Jaehoon Chang outlined the company's updated strategy to electrification on the road to 2030 - which it has named the 'Hyundai Way'.This includes a...

Ariel E-Nomad: Electric performance off-roader revealed

British performance car manufacturer, Ariel, revealed an all-electric take on its Nomad, which it calls a go-anywhere sports car.This fully electric model is just a concept, for now, Ariel have hinted at putting the...

XPeng eyes up European production sites to avoid EU tariffs

With the European Union recently introducing tariffs against electric vehicles manufactured within China, Chinese EV brand XPeng is looking to build a manufacturing facility locally, within the European Union.The move was revealed in an...

Ex-Opel and VinFast CEO Michael Lohscheller appointed as Polestar CEO

Polestar is having a change of leadership, with current CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, who has been CEO of the brand since its creation back in 2017, stepping down.Replacing him will be Michael Lohscheller, who has...

Xpeng’s budget MONA M03 EV priced at under $17,000 in China

Xpeng has revealed pricing for its budget EV, released under its MONA sub-brand.Called the MONA M03, the compact hatchback-coupe will start at 119,800 RMB ($16,819 / £12,710) once it hits the Chinese market in...

Protean Gen 5 in-wheel electric motor passes validation for OEM use

UK-based electric powertrain firm, Protean Electric, has announced that its ProteanDrive Generation 5 in-wheel motor (IWM) has passed validation of legal and quality standards, which means that the new IWM is suitable for mainstream...

Canada follows US, imposing 100% tariff on China-made EVs

The Government of Canada will introduce a 100% tax this October, on EVs manufactured within China.Taxes will impact all manufacturers producing EVs within China, including manufacturers foreign to China itself.This puts tariffs in line...

Volkswagen expands its electric GTX portfolio, as ID.3 GTX Performance goes on sale

There is a new top end to the all-electric Volkswagen ID.3 Hatchback, with order books for the ID.3 GTX Performance opening this month.The ID.3 GTX Performance will be the fastest variant of the ID.3...

CUPRA Tavascan order books open in UK, starting at £47,340

Volkswagen Group's sportier take on the Volkswagen ID.5, the CUPRA Tavascan, has arrived, with order books for the electric coupe-SUV opening in the UK on the 11th of September.The Tavascan will start at £47,340...

37% of current UK car buyers want to go electric, new research finds

Polling carried out by Onward, on over 2,100 UK drivers, found those in the market for buying a car this year had intent to purchase an electric car.The relatively high proportion of intent comes...
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Zeekr 007 has license to thrill, with ultra-fast charge time of just 10 minutes

Geely-owned Zeekr, set to launch a refreshed version of its 007 model in the coming week, with a license to thrill: its new-generation battery pack will make it the fastest charging electric car in...

ONVO L60 rolls off the production line, taking on the Tesla Model Y

EV manufacturer NIO Group’s sub-brand, ONVO, which was announced back in May, has begun production of its first electric car to use the brand, the L60.The compact electric SUV is set to rival similarly...

MG Cyberster wins ‘Best Sports Car’ award at British Motor Show

As part of the British Motor Show Best Cars of the Year Awards, the all-electric MG Cyberster won the prestigious award for the best sports car.The Cyberster was commended for its blend of environmental...

Iconic wheels reimagined: Introducing Ford’s Mustang and Bronco eBikes

Ford’s Mustang and Bronco eBikes deliver the legendary power and style of their four-wheeled counterparts with cutting-edge eBike technology.The Bronco eBike conquers any terrain with its rugged 750W motor and G.O.A.T.™ suspension, while the...

Lucid receives $1.5bn funding from Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund

As revealed in Lucid Motors' Q2 financial report, the manufacturer has received an additional $1.5bn worth of funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund, the PIF.PIF already owns a majority 60% stake in Lucid...

Used EVs now cheaper than their ICE counterparts, HPI data shows

Used electric cars in the UK are officially cheaper than the equivalent used diesel or petrol car, according to data gathered by UK vehicle check service, HPI.Used EVs are on average 8.5% cheaper than...

BEVs accounted for 92% of new car sales in Norway, last month

July car sales for Norway, published by the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), shows that fully-electric cars in the country hit a record high market share last month.91.9% of passenger cars sold, or 5,933, were...

Range anxiety is history: EV shatters single-charge record

Webfleet and Bridgestone’s collaboration sets a new Guinness World Record, covering 569.64 miles (916.74 km) on a single charge with the Ford Mustang Mach-E SUV.The Mach-E Premium Extended Range SUV RWD Auto, with a...

Geely makes £120m investment in the London Electric Vehicle Company

Chinese automotive group Geely, the company behind brands such as Volvo, Polestar, ZEEKR, and Lotus, has made a £120m investment in the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC).LEVC are the manufacturer behind London's electric take...

Denmark’s Secret to Stress-Free EV Driving – Unbelievable Charging Convenience!

Denmark has a ton of charging stations, making it super easy to find a place to charge your EV, whether you need a quick top-up or a full charge.Charging your EV in Denmark...

Ford CEO promises profitable EVs, but warns that it’s time for America to downsize

Ford plans an affordable and profitable $30,000 all-electric vehicle, shifting away from large SUVs to compact models.CEO urges Americans to embrace smaller cars for EV success and profitability.Ford benefits from high tariffs on Chinese...

SMMT raises warning on meeting UK EV sales targets

The UK's Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have released the UK's July car sales figures.The results showed that 18.5% of cars registered last month were fully electric models - which equated to a...
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