E-Mobility

Volkswagen describes its latest concept car as "an all-electric sports limousine" with nearly double the power of the current ID.7 Pro. Its Performance-oriented prototype counterpart also boasts a lot of carbon in its exterior and a lot of red in its trim and interior. The sedan's chassis has also been re-designed for extra agility and responsiveness on the road.

What sealed the deal for Elon Musk to greenlight the production of Tesla's cheapest car, dubbed the Model 2, was its design. 'When one of these comes around a corner, people will think they are seeing something from the future,' he reportedly quipped.

VW says it is testing a working prototype of the electric ID GTI hot hatch that closely resembles the ID GTI concept we saw earlier this week. It may still change before the start of production in 2027, but the test vehicle is more compact than the concept. VW design boss also confirmed that there is an electric VW R car coming in the future.

BMW is canning the controversial subscription services that merely activated pre-installed hardware in its customers' vehicles, but the subscription model will stick around for other post-sales add-ons.

Footage of Tesla Cybertruck units after allegedly being subjected to crash testing has once again raised serious questions about the safety of Tesla's electric pickup truck. The lack of body damage seems to suggest that passengers and other vehicles will take the brunt of the impact in a collision.

Rivian's latest internal software release indicates that R1S owners will soon see improvements to driver assistance systems, handling, and phantom drain. Among feature tweaks, Rivian is also patching a number of bugs.

The new BYD Seal will have to battle Tesla's Model 3 Highland on its own merits in Europe. There, the BYD Seal is priced nearly the same as the Highland, nixing the price advantage it enjoys in China.

BMW has revealed the iX1 eDrive20, a cheaper model in the iX1 EV range. Three trim levels will be offered with a 150 kW motor and a range of up to 296 miles (~476 km) between charges. Other features include 130 kW fast charging and a new Quick Select tool on the infotainment system.

Kia's EV5 has been previewed on the marque's YouTube channel, giving us a detailed look at the design of both the interior and exterior of the vehicle. The video reveals an EV9-adjacent design and a spacious, practical interior that doesn't skimp on buttons or features.

Qualcomm has announced that the next generation of e-mobility and/or micro-mobility vehicles can now be powered by its silicon, thanks to the new Snapdragon Digital Chassis for 2-Wheelers and New Vehicle Class SoCs. They are rated to bring their OEM's Digital Cockpit features and services to EVs that are not cars for the first time, V2X, navigation, ARAS and wireless connectivity included.

A Tesla analyst has given their Cybertruck price, range, and acceleration forecast for the cheapest RWD trim, as well as the dual- and quad-motor variants. The quad-motor Cybertruck version is likely to be the one that can go from 0-60 mph in under 3 seconds.

Gazelle has unveiled the Eclipse C380 and T11 HMB electric bikes for the European market. The new models use a Bosch Performance Line CX motor and a 750Wh battery, assisting you for up to 135 km (~84 miles). Other features include a Bosch Kiox 300 display, wide tires and the accompanying Gazelle Connect app.

While the design and specs of the Tesla Model 2 may be nearing completion, its production plans are reportedly facing significant delays. Tesla's Chinese suppliers have now been told to stand down with their plans for building satellite factories in Mexico.

While it is now possible to preorder the new Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift in China, Australia, and Europe, North America was seemingly left behind. New report claims that the Highland's US release won't happen soon.

Tesla's Cybertruck offers rear-wheel steering which in theory should help diminish the turning radius of the big electric pickup. Rather significantly, as a new Cybertruck recording shows.

The Tesla Cybertruck has been spotted once more, giving us a clear look at the vehicle's stance when the air suspension has it lifted all the way. While suspension travel remains a mystery, the claimed 16-inch ground clearance seems right on the money.

The winner of Polestar's recent design competition is the Synergy electric supercar as a full-size, single-seater electric supercar scale model with a minimalist “floating interior” design. Polestar will collaborate with Mattel to produce the Synergy as a Hot Wheels model.

CATL has cut LFP battery prices by 20% in the past few months alone, allowing Tesla to continue its price war that is still destroying the profit margins of Chinese automakers. Nickel-based batteries have also fallen in price significantly.

The Audi Q6 e-tron compact electric crossover reimagines the Audi interior with a large driver-facing digital instrument cluster alongside a central infotainment display and a passenger touchscreen tied into the navigation and infotainment functions.

Tesla can build its Superchargers at much faster and cheaper rates than the competition, allowing it to win bid after bid for federal and state public EV charging network funding. It is already at 18% winning bids as it makes its own Superchargers.

ENGWE has put its latest "Super" X-series electric bikes up for sale in the US and Europe for a new simultaneous Labor Day/Autumn event. The deals include US$200 or €300 discounts on the OEM's flagship all-terrain, up-to-1,200W motor X26 model. There are also more deals on older e-bikes such as the foldable EP-2 Pro and cruiser-style M20.

The BP2000 is Oukitel's first portable power station that can be expanded with its own add-on batteries, for a total capacity estimated at up to 16,384Wh. The portable power station core is rated to pack 2,084Wh on its own, with an output of up to 2,200W thanks to its inbuilt AC outlets. The BP2000 is also compatible with up-to-1000W solar panels for an off-the-grid power supply solution.

SK On, an EV battery supplier of Ford, Volkswagen, and other automaking juggernauts, announced a solid-state electrolyte battery breakthrough. Pilot prototypes are slated for 2026, while mass production is scheduled for 2028.

Two of the premium German automaking brands - Mercedes and BMW - barely waited for Tesla to announce its Model 3 Highland refresh to out its competitors. BMW is resurrecting its turnaround mascot the Neue Klasse, while Mercedes presented a sleek CLA Class with longer range than the Highland.

Volkswagen has announced an electric GTI concept based on the front-wheel drive ID. 2all expected to launch in around 2027. The German marque will face stiff competition from the likes of Fiat, Mini, Renault, and perhaps even Tesla. Volkswagen appears to be leaning more heavily on legacy nameplates than previous comments indicated.

A Cybertruck Supercharger session gives the closest look at the Cybertruck's open frunk yet, with a charger cable stored in for a good measure. The Cybertruck has also been filmed towing a big ATC ROM 500 truck trailer.

The new Mini Cooper EV has been redesigned from the ground up with an electric drivetrain in mind, resulting in drastically more range. The three-door Cooper retains its classic Mini charm, despite a forward-looking design language throughout its interior and exterior.

The first driving test of the newly announced Tesla Model 3 Highland facelift is up with commentary in English. The drive tests the new suspension, seats, steering wheel response, and 0-60 performance.

Tesla just cut the prices of its premium Model X and Model S versions, as well as its FSD Beta autonomous driving software substantially. The Model X now falls below the price threshold for a full new electric SUV tax credit.

The new Model 3 Highland facelift comes in Flame Red or Starry Grey and offers more miles of range on a charge than the current version, unfortunately for a higher price. Tesla lists all the Model 3 vs Highland differences, too.

After months of leaks and rumours, Tesla has finally launched the updated Model 3 'Highland' refresh with all its internal and external design changes to bring it into the era of Modern EV designs. The most significant changes come by way of new bumpers, updated headlights, and a second 8.0-inch infotainment screen.

The upcoming electric Mini Countryman has leaked online, revealing design details and a quirky interior that appears to eschew the traditional gauge cluster in favour of a colossal round centre display and heads-up display.

Baseus might be best known for its Blade power banks - however, it has now announced that it now even supports electric vehicles (EVs) thanks to the latest upgrades in its accessory portfolio. The Nebula Series Green GaN EV Charger is to be joined by new peripherals such as the Eli Sport 1 Series Earbuds in the OEM's IFA 2023 showcase.

Worries that the Tesla Cybertruck's frunk will be rather small and less useful may have been premature. The frunk has finally been caught open with its retail liner and bucket installed to gauge the size.

Intersport has launched the NAKAMURA CROSSOVER V e-bike, now on sale in France. The new model has a mid-mounted motor and 460Wh battery for up to 100 km (~62 miles) of assistance range. Bluetooth connectivity lets you view journey information such as distance travelled in an accompanying app.

With the goal to lower the price of solid-state EV batteries by employing cheaper raw materials and processes without sacrificing safety, a joint venture with China's biggest car maker is now moving to the production stage.

Decathlon has discounted its Elops 900 Electric City Bike in EU countries, including the Netherlands, France, Italy and Germany, knocking €200 off the previous price. The model has a 250W rear-wheel motor and a 417Wh battery for up to 70 km (~43 miles) of assistance range between charges.

Rivian has released the expected range figures for its dual-motor R1S electric SUV using the Max and Large battery packs. The company has also disclosed how much range each trim will deliver according to tyre and wheel sizes.

Tesla is gearing up to deliver its first electric pickup to its early adopters in September, and a number of Cybertruck vehicles have been spotted loaded on none other than the Tesla Semi truck.

Decathlon has discounted its new Stilus E-Touring bike in EU countries like France, Spain and Germany. The best deal offers €500 off the electric bicycle, reducing the price to €2,999. The model, released earlier this year, features a Bosch Performance Line CX Motor and a 750Wh battery.

No matter how often Tesla owners fast-charge their vehicles at Superchargers, the Model Y or Model 3 batteries aren't degrading more. Whether frequent slow charging or frequent fast charging, battery degradation stays largely the same.

For the first time, the upcoming Tesla Model 3 Highland has been spotted beyond the US and China where it will reportedly be initially assembled. Catching it on a German highway could mean Giga Berlin may also make it at some point.

The BMW Group has officially teased the launch of the new all-electric Mini Cooper and Mini Cooper Countryman. Previous reporting indicates that the new Mini Cooper Countryman will arrive with a dual-motor, 308-hp variant with Mini's ALL4 AWD system.

Recent Tesla FSD Hardware 4.0 teardowns revealed trimmed computing power and depopulated connectors. Elon Musk is now on record clarifying why HW4 vehicles won't be a priority for Tesla in the next few months.

Tesla now shows the price of electricity per kWh and the speed with which other EVs are charging at its first V4 Supercharger in the UK. It recently opened for other electric cars and offers a card payment terminal.

New Tesla Cybertruck footage shows a comically-large wiper in a mild off-road stint. In a separate video, the Cybertruck is seen wearing a green Toyota Tundra wrap on a highway cruise. Upon closer inspection, the Tundra-wrapped Cybertruck may have some serious panel gap issues.

The first new Tesla model in three years has appeared as a drop-off option at Tesla service centers now, once again indicating that a launch is imminent. The repair service lifts at Tesla centers have also been upgraded to bear the Cybertruck's weight.

Elon Musk found time to do the promised Full Self-driving Beta V12 test live stream and went for it for 45 minutes during rush hour. He said FSD V12 drivers are now testing the software in places like New Zealand, Norway, or Japan.

Polestar aims to launch the Polestar 4 EV with Mobileye's SuperVision Level 2+ ADAS capabilities throughout 2023 and 2024. Polestar aims to have the Intel subsidiary's Chauffeur Level 4 ADAS in its vehicles in the future. Curiously, the upcoming Polestar 3 has been overlooked for the Mobileye treatment.