EV News

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  Xiaomi says it lost $9,200 for each $30,000 Speed Ultra 7 it delivered

  Xiaomi's electric vehicle division lost $252 million from April to June, or $9,200 per car delivered. The Chinese tech giant reported these figures despite strong sales of its first electric vehicle, the SU7.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 23, 2024, 4:25 p.m.
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  BMW has overtaken Tesla in the European electric car market for the first time

  BMW has taken the lead over Tesla in Europe's electric car market. The German automaker delivered 14,869 new EVs last month, beating Tesla by 308 vehicles. It's the first time BMW has sold more electric cars than Tesla in Europe.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 23, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
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  Seoul will ban EVs from parking in underground garages when battery is more than 90% charged

  Seoul's government plans to ban electric vehicles with high battery charges from underground parking. The new rules aim to prevent EV fires in these spaces.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2024, 5:57 p.m.
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  2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 Customer Deliveries Begin

  GMC has put the Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 up for sale at dealerships across the country. This comes nearly two years after they first showed off the luxury electric truck.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2024, 5:46 p.m.
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  Morrow Opens Europe's First LFP Gigafactory in Norway

  Morrow Batteries has opened Europe's first gigawatt-scale factory for LFP batteries in Arendal, Norway. The Norwegian start-up has started test production at the facility, marking a significant milestone in the European battery industry.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2024, 4:18 p.m.
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  Ford changes EV plans, cancels seven-seat electric SUV

  Ford has canceled its plans to launch a three-row, seven-seat electric SUV next year. The company warns this decision could cost them $1.9 billion.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2024, 9:57 a.m.
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  Chinese EV prototype can park sideways like a magic trick

  IM Motors, a Chinese car company, has shown off a new electric car that can park sideways. It's like a magic trick on wheels.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 22, 2024, 9:39 a.m.
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  Polestar delivers first customer Polestar 4 SUV coupés in Europe

  Polestar has started delivering its new Polestar 4 model to customers in Germany, Norway, and Sweden. The company plans to speed up deliveries across other European markets in the coming weeks.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2024, 3:50 p.m.
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  EU Slashes Tariffs on China-Built Tesla, BMW, VW EVs and Chinese-Branded Models

  The European Union has changed its tariffs on electric vehicles built in China. This move aims to tackle unfair economic advantages and state aid concerns. The revised rates will boost profits for some car makers, with Tesla seeing a significant benefit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2024, 1:33 p.m.
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  Skoda Elroq features eco-friendly interior with recycled water bottles and clothes

  Skoda has given us a peek inside their new Elroq electric crossover. The Czech carmaker has been dropping hints about this model for over a year, and now they're showing off the eco-friendly materials and design themes for the interior.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2024, 11:52 a.m.
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  Zeekr's global EV expansion continues with Australia and Japan

  Zeekr, a Chinese electric vehicle brand backed by Geely, plans to drive into Australia in 2024 and Japan in 2025. The company's move marks its ongoing push to grow globally and offer its innovative electric cars to new customers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 21, 2024, 11:28 a.m.
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  Acura has confirmed that the electric NSX successor will be launched in 2027/2028

  Acura's got big plans for sports car fans. The company's working on a new electric vehicle to take over from the NSX. They're aiming to launch it in 2027 or 2028.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 19, 2024, 3:26 p.m.
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  Audi Q6 e-tron now also available with a smaller battery for 61,872 euros in Germany

  Audi has rolled out a new base model of the Q6 e-tron, giving buyers a more budget-friendly option in the electric SUV lineup. The company's now taking orders for this rear-wheel drive version, priced at €63,500.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 19, 2024, 2:36 p.m.
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  Acura teases next all-electric model with Acura Performance EV Concept

  Acura's got a new electric car coming, and they're showing it off before it hits the streets in 2025. The car company unveiled their 'Performance EV' concept, giving us a peek at what their top-of-the-line electric vehicle will look like.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 16, 2024, 9:52 a.m.
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  Dongfeng launches the Nammi Box in Europe. Switzerland and Norway first on the list

  Dongfeng has introduced the Nammi Box for pre-registration in Switzerland, marking its European market entry. The electric vehicle, priced at approximately 23,000 euros, is now accessible to Swiss consumers.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 15, 2024, 1:53 p.m.
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  Global EV and PHEV sales up 21% in July, but down in Europe

  In July 2024, global sales of electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) rose by 21%, reaching a total of 1.4 million units sold despite previous months’ slower growth rates. However, Europe displayed a contrasting trend with a significant decline, especially marked by Germany's downturn.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 15, 2024, 11:22 a.m.
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  The first Polestar manufactured in the USA: Production of Polestar 3 starts in South Carolina

  Swedish electric carmaker Polestar has commenced production of its luxury SUV, the Polestar 3, in South Carolina. This event marks the first time a Polestar vehicle is produced in the USA and simultaneously on two continents.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 15, 2024, 10:07 a.m.
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  Automakers reveal electric car battery suppliers in South Korea after Mercedes-Benz explodes in parking lot

  Audi and Volkswagen have assured customers that all electric vehicles (EVs) they sell in Korea are powered by batteries sourced from local manufacturers. This confirmation comes amid growing concerns regarding the safety of electric vehicle batteries following a devastating explosion involving a Mercedes EV in Incheon last week.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2024, 4:53 p.m.
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  Hyundai develops new range-extending electric powertrain for Santa Fe, Genesis GV70 and other models

  Hyundai has come up with a new way to make electric cars go further. The company developed a system that lets electric vehicles travel up to 1,000 kilometers, which is about twice as far as regular electric cars can go now.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2024, 2:58 p.m.
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  Mazda EZ-6 confirmed as global model. Initial markets will be China and Europe

  Mazda has confirmed its EZ-6 as the company's first global electric vehicle model. The Japanese automaker recently showcased the EZ-6's design and development at its headquarters in Hiroshima to users from China.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Aug. 14, 2024, 10:40 a.m.