E-Mobility

It is not yet clear if the Model Y six-seater will be exclusive to China, but the Model Y Juniper that will start rolling off the conveyor belts there in the next few weeks will certainly make it stateside.

Tesla is trying its best to end the final quarter of the year with a bang and has introduced a new Model 3 referral discount increase.

CATL envisions a battery-as-a-service future for electric vehicles, as it announces its first standardized packs for EV battery swap stations that can be rented from $50/month.

After the $250 levitating Cybertruck model, Tesla is now releasing something much cheaper and, arguably, more fun.

The merger of Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot SA in 2021 gave birth to Stellantis, and now Honda and Nissan may be the next car companies to join forces. The two Japanese automakers are reportedly considering forming a new holding company, they both will operate under, to take on rival EV companies.

Honda discontinued the Prelude line in 2001 after the fifth generation. Now, it is prepping a new model that will launch in the US next year as a hybrid-electric vehicle, 47 years after the first Prelude was released.

Car.los has launched a folding electric cargo bike in Europe, the V1. One version of the e-bike comes with a collapsible front basket, and the bicycle itself folds in two, making it easier to store. Other features include a stepless transmission, a color display and an 80 Lux headlight.

In a move to enhance domestic electric vehicle (EV) production, the U.S. Department of Energy has finalized a groundbreaking loan of $9.63 billion to the BlueOval SK joint venture, a collaboration between Ford Motor Company and South Korean battery manufacturer SK On. Marking the largest loan ever allocated from the government's Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing program, the funding will facilitate the construction of three state-of-the-art battery manufacturing plants located in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Tesla's rolling upgrades that often see new batches of the same vehicle model having newer and better hardware may be behind the recent self-driving computer failure phenomenon.

Waymo, Google parent Alphabet's autonomous driving arm, will begin testing self-driving cars in Japan's capital next year, marking the company's first international expansion after operating in the US since 2009.

There is now a 5-month delivery delay for the Model Y in Europe, indicating that the Juniper refresh launch is near, but in the US its future owners may never see the current direct $7,500 discount in the form of a tax credit.

A new e-bike from Cube vies for the attention of customers. The bike comes with a more precise electric motor along with a CVT and forgoes a classic chain for transmission.

Tesla's promised Cybertruck charging speed of under 20 minutes still remains a pipe dream, even at the new 325 kW Superchargers.

Tesla's new 1:24 scale Cybertruck model levitates using magnets and features functional LEDs. It also has a somewhat steep price tag of $250.

Tesla has put out a list of Supercharger stations with V4 piles and V3 cabinets that have been upgraded for fast 325 kW Cybertruck charging.

Tesla is extending the current free Supercharging offer from a three-month ordeal to indefinite duration for some of its vehicles.

Tesla is showcasing its CyberCab at five new US locations this weekend, offering the public a closer look at its fully autonomous ride-share vehicle.

Xiaomi has indicated that it does indeed plan to release its electric vehicles outside China. Cars such as the SU7 will start out with limited availability in some regions over time, building up to full-scale automotive sales over time. In the meantime, the OEM is believed to be putting the teams that will drive this new project together with gathering speed.

A Tesla Cybertruck was recently spotted at a BYD facility in China, which has seemingly piqued a lot of people's interest. The Cybertruck has been nothing short of a lightning rod for debate, but there is no denying that the EV is packed with technologies that competitors would like to know more about.

The fatal crashes involving Tesla's self-driving vehicle feature may no longer lead to recalls, as Trump's transition team is preparing new rules that favor Elon Musk's federal regulation vision.

The Toyota Urban Cruiser, a new electric compact SUV, has been unveiled for Europe. Three versions of the EV have been announced, with front and all-wheel drive variants based on a new battery electric vehicle platform. The model will be shown early next year and is expected to launch later in 2025.

The first all-electric trailer company in the US is out with its inaugural AE.1 Cosmos RV trim that offers the largest battery that can add range to a Cybertruck or Rivian that tows it, while functioning as a self-containing microgrid with solar roof.

A new 2-second video clip of the Tesla Model Y "Juniper" cruising in San Jose, California has been spotted on X/Twitter - confirming the refreshed two-part headlights. A January 2025 release is expected for the EV.

Tesla's upcoming 2025 Model Y Juniper refresh could catapult it back to the top of the world's bestselling vehicle ranking, but this year Toyota is seemingly back.

The Engwe M1 is the brand’s latest e-bike to launch in Europe. There are two versions of the all-terrain model, for EU and international customers, using the same motor. However, the international e-bike has increased battery capacity for an up to 170 km (~106 miles) assistance range.

The Ekruzer # 1 enables augmented reality games by installing gaming hardware in an e-scooter. At a top speed of 37 mph (60 km/h), the 7-inch, 1,000-nit display will also support multiplayer games.

On X/Twitter, BMW's social media account briefly called Tesla’s FSD v13.2 'very impressive' in a now-deleted tweet. Tesla responded playfully, but was this a mistake or just plain old competitive rivalry?

The most powerful Tesla Model 3 Performance is now the reigning champion of made-in-America cars among all vehicles, ICE or electric.

The incredibly efficient powertrain that Lucid is so proud of strikes again, as its new 828HP Gravity is now officially the SUV with the longest range on a charge.

A battery may have a 40% longer lifespan if the charging and discharging process are optimised. A two-year study conducted on commercial batteries suggests that the path to achieving this is shorter than expected.

Mercedes-Benz is developing solar paint that turns car surfaces into energy generators with advanced solar modules and bidirectional charging.

Tesla's vision for driverless cars as a future of transportation will actually start very small, contrary to the grandiose vision outlined by Elon Musk during the Cybercab unveiling.

BMW promises that, if not immediately, all of its electric M-series cars will feature quad motors for AWD power delivery. This should not only make BMW M-series EVs faster but also improve handling through corners and potentially make the EVs safer to drive in adverse conditions.

Tesla’s upcoming Model Q - codenamed "Redwood" - will likely launch in 2025, and will be its most affordable EV. Priced under $30,000, it will be smaller and lighter than the Model 3, and will offer up to 500 km range.

Deogam's breakthrough EV technology captures and recycles harmonic energy during vehicle operation, extending range by up to 10 percent.

Xiaomi has just announced that its second electric vehicle (EV) will be a sports utility vehicle (SUV). The YU7 is rated to have just under 700 horsepower (hp) and to have a top speed of just over 150 miles per hour (mph) thanks to dual motors with a combined output of ~500 kilowatts (kW). It should be ready to start competing with the Tesla Model Y Juniper in China by mid-2025.

The US makes a large amount of the world’s Na and NaCl, and is now pouring money into sodium-ion battery technology research in order to fast-track the development of the cheaper to produce battery chemistry to increase its energy independence.

Images of a tunnel exit shaped like a Cybertruck at Tesla's Giga Texas have surfaced online. The automaker's sister firm started digging the underground passage, dubbed the Cybertunnel, in March.

After a year and a half of negotiations, the Strauberg-Erkner Water Association (WSE) has produced a draft of its water contract with Tesla’s Giga Berlin.

It took Waymo three times longer to pass the same autonomous driving route that Tesla's newly released FSD V12.3 covered, with more awkward situations at that.

'Tesla is well optimized for high efficiency manufacturing, shareholder profitability, and for a general use case of the vehicle,' says Unplugged Performance upon releasing their stunning new Aero Kit aftermarket upgrade for the speedy Model 3 Performance.

Elon Musk has promised that Tesla's Robotaxi or Cybercab two-seater will be its cheapest vehicle, starting at below $30,000 before federal subsidies, if there are any when it hits the roads.

As Nissan becomes just the next EV maker to get access to Tesla's sprawling Supercharger network, its NACS connector is set to become the de facto federal standard.

Honda has officially completed its first solid-state battery production facility. It looks like the motorcycle maker will get into full-swing with solid-state electric motorcycle batteries as early as January, with the hopes of shorter EV charge times, better range, and lighter designs.

EV batteries are undoubtedly brutally expensive to replace, making it a true hindrance for the pre-owned market where battery replacements might be necessary. According to a recent report, however, that may soon change, with prices dropping rapidly throughout the rest of the decade.

Toyota could launch the new bZ3C electric SUV in China early next year, according to a recent report. The EV debuted earlier this year and is geared towards younger drivers. There has since been speculation about details such as the electric vehicle’s range, motor, and autonomous driving features.

The long-awaited Apple Watch support for the Tesla app is being pushed ahead of next week's 2024 Holiday Update rollout schedule.

Tesla has announced the end date of its 0% APR financing offer for the Model Y and Model 3 that is likely to bring its year-end sales to record numbers.

Hyundai has reported its best-ever monthly sales in the US in November after Ioniq 5 EV sales doubled.

The Australian government has earmarked grants for developing the world's most powerful electric vehicle charger that is purposed to top up giant mining truck batteries.