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Xiaomi SU7 production reaches 100,000-car goal early

Xiaomi CEO Lei Jun has announced that the OEM's inaugural electric vehicle (EV) has hit an important milestone in advance of its 2024 deadline. The SU7's ability to achieve its level of success is attributed to strong sales. Xiaom...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 14 Nov 2024 18:28

BYD Seal (2025 refresh) (Image source: BYD)

Tesla rival BYD to enter South Korean passenger car market next year

While Chinese automaker BYD has been present in South Korea since 2016, the local portfolio only consisted of commercial vehicles. Now, they have just confirmed that the brand will also provide passenger cars such as the midsize E...

Codrut Nistor, 13 Nov 2024 18:46

Cybertruck is now in inventory (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla now sells inventory Cybertrucks

Tesla has now stocked an inventory of America's most popular electric pickup for the first time.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Nov 2024 17:42

Model 3 rear-end truck collision test (Image source: DCAR/YT)

Tesla Model 3 becomes only car to ace truck crash test

Among 30 vehicles priced up to $230,000, the Model 3 was the only one that managed to check all safety marks in a rear-end truck collision test, one of the deadliest vehicular accident scenarios.

Daniel Zlatev, 13 Nov 2024 15:50

The Fiido C11 Pro. (Image source: Fiido)

Deal | Fiido Titan: Powerful fat-tire e-bike goes on sale for Black Friday

Fiido's Black Friday 2024 event is here, and it has attractive offers on even its latest models. They include the Titan, a heavy-duty e-bike with fat tires, an "efficient" torque sensor and a 440lb payload. Alternatively, for a mo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 12 Nov 2024 18:49

The Mihogo Air e-bike has arrived at Indiegogo. (Image source: Indiegogo)

Mihogo Air new carbon fiber e-bike with over 100 miles range now crowdfunding

Mihogo has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for its new Air and Air Max carbon fiber e-bikes. The company describes the frame as ultra-light, though the electric bicycle’s total weight is average. Other features include...

Polly Allcock, 12 Nov 2024 14:13

Sentry Mode is no longer a power hog (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla ends Sentry Mode battery drain by optimizing camera footage processing

Police may now be towing Teslas to download Sentry Mode footage as evidence in crime scene investigation, but the option has been a real battery hog up until now.

Daniel Zlatev, 12 Nov 2024 14:10

The ultimate electric dedan face-off: $250,000 Lucid Air takes on $111,000 Tesla Model S Plaid. (Image source: Edmunds Cars via YouTube)

Tesla Model S Plaid gets crushed by Lucid Air Sapphire in U-styled drag race

Tesla's Model S Plaid is quite the beast when it comes to electric sedans, handily defeating gas-powered supercars in drag races. However, is it good enough to keep up with Lucid's $250,000 Air Sapphire? Edmunds Cars attempts to f...

Sambit Saha, 11 Nov 2024 19:49

The AUDI E sportback EV concept (Image source: Audi)

First Audi without the four-ring logo is a sleek sportback EV that accelerates 0-60 mph in 3.6 seconds

Audi is ditching its iconic four-ring logo for the first time with a new brand meant for electric vehicles, which just showcased its first concept car.

Daniel Zlatev, 11 Nov 2024 17:44

The Decathlon Rockrider E-ACTV 900 has launched in Europe. (Image source: Decathlon)

New Decathlon Rockrider E-ACTV 900 e-bike with continuously variable transmission now available

Decathlon is now selling the Rockrider E-ACTV 900 in various European countries. The hybrid model has a low step-through frame and is powered by twin central engines with a CVT. Other features include a suspension fork, a handleba...

Polly Allcock, 09 Nov 2024 20:41

Rivian R2 rear light bar (Image source: Rivian)

Rivian R2 battery one-ups the Tesla Model Y Juniper 4680 cells with higher energy capacity

The rear light bar and $45,000 price won't be the only things that the Rivian R2 and Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift will have in common, as they will also come with modern 46mm battery cells.

Daniel Zlatev, 09 Nov 2024 15:16

Lankeleisi X3000 Max dual-motor e-bike (Image source: Lankeleisi)

Deal | Lankeleisi lowers the price of the 2000 W dual-motor X3000 Max by 400 euros

With 2000 W dual motors and a 48 V 20 Ah Samsung battery to feed them, the Lankeleisi X3000 Max e-bike also sports front and rear suspension alongside 20-inch fat tires that come together for a regular price of 2399 euros. Thankfu...

Codrut Nistor, 08 Nov 2024 23:53

Alleged Model Y Juniper sighting (Image source: BrandonTYC)

Tesla Model Y Juniper facelift spotted with parking camera in the front bumper

The upcoming Tesla Model Y Juniper refresh may sport a bumper camera at the front, just like the Cybertruck electric pickup, but not for FSD purposes.

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Nov 2024 17:23

The Cybertruck is now available for leasing (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tesla Cybertruck can now be leased from $999 a month without a buyout option

While waiting on the federal tax credit to kick in for non-commercial Cybertruck purchases, Tesla has made it available to lease for less than $1,000 a month.

Daniel Zlatev, 08 Nov 2024 13:45

The Kia Advntr and Wkndr concept EVs have been revealed. (Image source: Kia)

Kia reveals new Advntr and Wkndr concept electric vehicles

The Kia Advntr and Wkndr have been unveiled as new concept electric vehicles at the 2024 SEMA show. The Advntr is an e-SUV based on the 2025 EV9 suited to off-roading. The Wkndr is an electric van designed for camping with an unus...

Polly Allcock, 07 Nov 2024 22:22

The Cybertruck dually comes with custom caps (Image source: Red's Miami/IG)

First Cybertruck dually gets showcased in all of its heavy-duty glory

The inaugural Cybertruck dually has been brought to the SEMA Show in Las Vegas to demonstrate the flashy modification.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Nov 2024 22:07

The Tesla Model S Plaid police vehicle features custom forward and rear-facing lights integrated into the bodywork. (Image source: Unplugged Performance)

Tesla Model S Plaid joins LA County Sheriff’s Dept. as the world's quickest patrol car with 1,000+ horsepower

The Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Tesla Model S Plaid, the UP.FIT Plaid Pursuit, was just unveiled with 1,000+ horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 1.99 seconds. Showcased at SEMA, it’s designed for high-speed chases, and h...

Anubhav Sharma, 07 Nov 2024 18:31

The Model 3 is getting a larger battery (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla preps larger 2025 Model 3 RWD battery with longer range on a charge

The 2025 base Model 3 with the new, larger battery pack, may be released as soon as this month, and is rated at 138Wh/km capacity consumption.

Daniel Zlatev, 07 Nov 2024 13:05

The goal is mass solid-state EV battery production in 2027 (Image source: CATL)

CATL solid-state EV battery cell with 500 Wh/kg energy density enters trial production

The world's biggest battery maker has ten years of solid-state battery research to count on as it starts sample production of EV-grade solid-state cells.

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Nov 2024 18:00

0% Model Y APR goes to Canada (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla brings 0% Model Y APR financing rate and heavily taxed Cybertruck to Canada

Tesla has introduced the Model Y and Model 3 0% APR deal up north but with the requirement for an FSD purchase that the offer carried in the US last month.

Daniel Zlatev, 06 Nov 2024 15:31

Royal Enfield electric motorcycles go official as Flying Flea EV sub-brand with retro futures styling

Royal Enfield will stick to its tried-and-true modern retro formula for its electric motorcycle division, Flying Flea — at least for the first two street bikes it plans to launch. The first two motorbikes out of Flying Flea will f...

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Nov 2024 01:30

The Model 3 Highland with 19-inch Nova wheels (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla increases its own Model 3 LR range estimatе with the expensive set of wheels

Tesla keeps adding range to its most popular vehicles and, after the Model Y, it is now time for the Model 3 Long Range to get an estimate bump.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Nov 2024 17:34

Tesla gigafactory near Berlin - render (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla bumps pay at German gigafactory by a mere 4 percent

After hiring on a permanent basis 500 temporary workers earlier this year, Tesla is now raising the wages of all employees working at its only European gigafactory by 4 percent. Located about 20 km from the Berlin Brandenburg Airp...

Codrut Nistor, 05 Nov 2024 16:43

Tesla car doors won't open if it detects a moving bicycle in the vehicle's blind spot

Tesla has a solution for those moments when the driver opens the door only to have a bicyclist hurtling down the car's blind spot crash into it.

Daniel Zlatev, 05 Nov 2024 12:32

Mihogo Air hyped as longest-range carbon-fiber e-bike ahead of crowdfunding debut

Mihogo asserts that its next e-bike will have a total mass of just 49.8lb (~22.6 kilograms) thanks to its carbon-fiber construction. It is also touted as having the most endurance of its kind with dual batteries of "nearly 1,000 w...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Nov 2024 18:08

Sodium-ion batteries are making their way into vehicles (Image source: Zoolnasm)

Sodium-ion battery startup scores large automotive supply contract for a 10 GWh production line

Sodium-ion batteries are gathering customers not only from the energy storage business, but are also becoming a viable alternative for automotive manufacturers now.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Nov 2024 16:47

Tesla is bringing FSD hardware and license plate visuals (Image source: Notebookcheck)

Tesla makes it easy to tell HW4 and HW3 vehicles as it preps license plate number visuals

As more and more Full Self-Driving (Supervised) features arrive first on newer Teslas with a Hardware 4.0 set, Tesla is making it much easier for owners to check if they have a HW4 or HW3 car.

Daniel Zlatev, 04 Nov 2024 12:41

Some of Heybike's latest e-bikes. (Image source: Heybike)

Deal | Heybike Black Friday 2024 preview sale offers up to $868 of savings on new up-to-1,400W e-bikes

Heybike's latest e-bikes boast motors with a 1,400 watt (W) peak power rating with up to 65 miles of estimated range. Now that it is officially Black Friday season, they have gone on sale with up to $700 discounts and accessories ...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Nov 2024 18:47

Flyer has a new e-bike on offer. (Image source: Flyer)

Flyer offers new e-bike with modern components and powerful suspension for demanding terrain

Flyer has a new and powerful e-bike on offer, the E-Enduro, which is uncompromisingly designed for use off the beaten track and comes with decent suspension. The large battery can be expanded with a range extender.

Silvio Werner, 02 Nov 2024 15:22

Official Model Y range got a boost (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla increases the official Model Y range estimate as it resumes AWD deliveries

The last holdout among all three Model Y versions has now gotten its official EPA range estimate and Tesla is resuming paused sales.

Daniel Zlatev, 02 Nov 2024 12:40

Uber drivers get up to $2,000 in switch incentives (Image source: Uber)

Free Model Y and Model 3 credits await Uber drivers willing to switch to a Tesla

Besides the 0% APR financing rate for the Model Y, or the zero down payment incentive, Uber drivers can now also get extra Model Y and Model 3 purchase credits.

Daniel Zlatev, 01 Nov 2024 20:40

Vanpowers UrbanGlide e-bikes discounts now live (Image source: Vanpowers)

Deal | Vanpowers offering a series of attractive Halloween e-bike discounts

Expected to last until at least November 3rd, the ongoing deals from Vanpowers offer savings of up to $700 (City Vanture, from $1,749 to $1,049). Thankfully, the popular UrbanGlide lineup is also targeted, with discounts of up to ...

Codrut Nistor, 01 Nov 2024 00:12

The GoKart Pro 2. (Image source: Segway)

Segway GoKart Pro 2 lauded as one of the Best Inventions of 2024

Segway has been awarded a Best Inventions of 2024 award from TIME Magazine for its GoKart Pro 2. It is touted as far more than the average e-mobility solution in that it can also be used as a racing simulator for PC gaming when no...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 30 Oct 2024 18:45

The Swytch Go e-bike is a 7-speed model. (Image source: Swytch)

Swytch unveils new affordable e-bike with optional battery upgrades

The Swytch Go e-bike has been announced as a more affordable model. This will be the first electric bicycle from the brand with features like a 250W motor and disc brakes. Plus, customers will be able to choose between three power...

Polly Allcock, 30 Oct 2024 13:32

The Xiaomi SU7 Ultra can get to 0 to 100 km/h in only 1.97 seconds. (Image source: Xiaomi via X/Twitter)

Xiaomi SU7 Ultra breaks Porsche Taycan Turbo GT’s Nürburgring record, crowned fastest four-door car

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra prototype completed a lap at Nürburgring in 6:46.874, breaking the four-door car record previously held by the Porsche Taycan Turbo GT. With 1,548 horsepower, the SU7 Ultra features advanced carbon-ceramic brake...

Anubhav Sharma, 29 Oct 2024 18:07

Tesla halts Model Y AWD shipments (Image source: Tesla)

Tesla Model Y deliveries halted as buyers rush to take advantage of the 0% APR financing deal

Tesla has stopped the delivery of 2025 Model Y units to those who are ordering now hoping to get advantage of its generous last-quarter deals and incentives.

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Oct 2024 15:10

TDK-McLaren Formula E racing car (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

McLaren Racing teams up with TDK in Formula E

Although no longer a top brand name among consumers, TDK is a solid company that is currently the world's largest smartphone battery supplier. Now, it is teaming up with McLaren Racing to supply components such as sensors and inve...

Codrut Nistor, 29 Oct 2024 12:57

2024 Model 3 headlights (Image source: Tesla/YT)

Adaptive Tesla matrix headlights update with selective high beam pixel dimming arriving to the US

The wait for the adaptive high beams update is almost over for those Tesla vehicle owners in the US who have matrix headlights.

Daniel Zlatev, 29 Oct 2024 12:41

SU7 Ultra: Xiaomi supercharges its EV with carbon-ceramic brakes and triple motor system

Xiaomi has made the highest-end version of its inaugural EV all but official ahead of its formal launch. The SU7 Ultra is backed to produce just over 1,500 horsepower and to go from 0 to ~62 miles per hour in less than 2 seconds t...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 28 Oct 2024 17:45

The Terra electric pickup can be had with a gas generator (Image source: Scout)

Scout Terra takes on Tesla Cybertruck with 500-mile range on gas generator and lower price

Tesla better be pricing wisely its most affordable RWD Cybertruck trim next year, as it will ultimately have to go against the Scout Terra competition that will offer 500 miles of range 'with a bit of gas.'

Daniel Zlatev, 28 Oct 2024 12:01

Tesla Robotaxi at the Frunk or Treat event (Image source: Daniel G/X)

Tesla displays Robotaxi in daylight for the first time to showcase a smoother design

The Robotaxi design lines actually look much less edgy and more Tesla-like in broad daylight, but its giant wheels keep the futuristic vibe going.

Daniel Zlatev, 27 Oct 2024 16:57

Endorphin: Electric bike is barely recognisable as such. (Image source: Desiknio)

Endorphin: Electric bike weighs just 26 pounds (12kg) and is barely recognisable as an e-bike

Desiknio now has a new electric bike on offer, which is barely recognisable as such, but nevertheless offers a decent level of support and comes in two different model variants.

Silvio Werner, 27 Oct 2024 15:53

Fossil fuels are Colombia's main source of exports and are being replaced by renewable energy (Image source: Gov.Co)

Colombia invests $40 billion to phase out fossil fuels and stops new oil production

Colombia only has about seven years before its oil reserves run out, so the switch to renewable energy is urgent. Instead of expanding into new sources of fossil fuels, the country is focusing on a sustainable future and climate p...

Nicole Dominikowski, 27 Oct 2024 14:36

The highest-end Xiaomi SU7 Max sports a whopping 101 kWh battery. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Ford CEO showers Xiaomi SU7 with praises in recent podcast appearance

Ford's CEO had nothing but praises for the Xiaomi SU7. In a bid to gauge Ford's EV competiton, CEO Jim Farley imported the SU7 from China, and has been loving it so far.

Sambit Saha, 26 Oct 2024 20:54

Fiido C11 Pro introduced as upgraded city e-bike with $700 off starting price

Fiido asserts that its latest e-bike is a better form of its pre-existing C11 thanks to a potentially crucial upgrade made by apparently popular demand. It is touted to make it easier to get the bike on the road and then keep it o...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 26 Oct 2024 17:59

CATL aims to power the future of PHEVs with its Freevoy battery. (Image source: CATL)

CATL unveils new super hybrid battery that can gain 173 miles in just 10 minutes with a maximum range of 250 miles

CATL's Freevoy appears all set to redefine what can be expected from a hybrid. With a claimed range exceeding that of many full-fledged EVs, the Freevoy can charge up with 173 miles of range in a blisteringly fast 10 minutes.

Sambit Saha, 26 Oct 2024 15:43

Model Y Juniper test mule sighting (Image source: Billyxxxy/X)

New Model Y Juniper sightings tip pilot production start as Tesla hints at a cheaper pricing

The rumor that Tesla has started pilot Model Y Juniper production may hold water in the end, as the test mule sightings with subtle design differences are piling up.

Daniel Zlatev, 26 Oct 2024 09:35

The Robotaxi could cost just $25,000 (Image source: Tesla)

Robotaxi will stay Tesla's cheapest car as it aims to cut Model 3 and Model Y prices instead of launching Model 2

Tesla's Robotaxi may end up priced at just $25,000 according to Elon Musk, so it won't be making a mass market Model 2 car with pedals and a steering wheel.

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Oct 2024 14:00

Tesla may only have to upgrade the HW3 computer (Image source: Munro Live/YouTube)

Tesla promises free HW4 upgrade retrofits if it can't make HW3 vehicles run unsupervised FSD

Elon Musk admitted that it may be hard to shoehorn future FSD versions into older HW3 vehicles, so Tesla will 'take care' of those who bought them with free HW4 computer upgrades.

Daniel Zlatev, 24 Oct 2024 12:14