VW battery gigafactory, Nio battery swapping, Tesla still tops BYD in EVs: Today’s Car News
Is Tesla or BYD the top global EV seller? Nio has hit 1,000 battery-swapping stations, in what is far from an experiment. And VW is building its first of many big EV battery factories. This and...
VW breaks ground on first EV cell “gigafactory,” starts PowerCo battery business
Volkswagen officially broke ground Thursday on what it’s nicknaming SalzGiga—VW’s battery factory at Salzgitter, Germany, that will serve as a hub for global battery activities and vertical...
Nio hits 1,000 battery swapping stations, announces 500-kw fast-chargers for Europe and China
Chinese automaker Nio on Wednesday announced completion of its 1,000th battery swapping station. The announcement was part of Nio’s second annual Power Day presentation, where the automaker...
Tesla leads in EVs and BYD tops plug-in sales globally, but VW’s in the passing lane
For years, BYD sold the most plug-in vehicles of any other automaker—even Tesla. Tesla still leads in what we—and likely most shoppers—consider electric vehicles, however, despite a confusing...
Toyota EV tax credit sunset, Fisker Ocean One, “super iron” battery, Jaguar EVs: Today’s Car News
Jaguar plans to shift its EVs upmarket. It’s time to put money down if you want to be one of the first with a Fisker Ocean. Could a boost to the LFP chemistry heighten its popularity? And if you...
China’s GAC reveals “super iron” LFP battery with 20% boost in energy density by volume
While other companies look to experimental solid-state batteries to boost energy density, Chinese automaker GAC is finding ways to improve existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. GAC...
Report: Jaguar shift upmarket will start with trio of electric crossovers
Jaguar will revamp its lineup with a trio of electric crossovers scheduled to launch in 2025, according to a new Autocar report. The three new crossovers will use a common platform called Panthera,...
Fisker starts pre-order process for Ocean One launch edition, asks for $5,000 down
Fisker has asked for an additional $5,000 from reservation-holders to lock in a spot for the $68,999 Ocean One launch edition with a likely delivery in 2023. With the $250 reservation fee plus...
Chevy Bolt EV discount, Toyota tax-credit phaseout, EV market collapse: Today’s Car News
Retroactive discounts apply to the Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV. Toyota likely hit the ceiling for the EV tax credit. Electric trucks could pull off the majority of fleet uses today at a cost...
Study: Electric pickups could replace nearly half of gasoline ones—with an ownership-cost savings
Pickup trucks are the bestselling vehicles in the United States, and many manufacturers are planning electric versions. That could help fleet operators reduce emissions and ownership costs,...
Report: Tesla Will Shut Down Giga Berlin For Two Weeks In July
The Tesla Giga Berlin-Brandenburg plant in Grünheide near Berlin will have to halt production in July, just a few months after the official launch. According to media reports, based on unofficial...
EV prices soar, as one exec warns of market “collapse” if they don’t get cheaper
EV prices are soaring at a non-sustainable rate, one auto-industry executive warns. As noted by Autoblog, several automakers have raised prices on their electric models in recent months. Tesla has...
This VW Beetle Drag Racing EV Has 6,500 HP From Four Motors
Putting a load of batteries and powerful motors in a classic Volkswagen Beetle for the purposes of drag racing is actually more common than you might think. There are lots of them out there already...
Revamped Jaguar Will Rely On Three New Electric SUVs Here In 2025
Jaguar completely changed course under its new CEO Thierry Bolloré and it even abandoned the already quite advanced work on the new XJ electric sedan. Bolloré deemed the direction Jaguar was headed...
GM issues retroactive discount for Chevy Bolt EV models bought new in 2022
General Motors is issuing a retroactive discount for Chevrolet Bolt EV models bought in 2022, reimbursing owners who bought their cars before a big price cut announced one month ago. First reported...
Fully Electric Chrysler 300 Replacement Due In 2026
Chrysler is in desperate need of revitalization. The brand is undoubtedly lagging behind with its dated lineup. And it’s clear to see from a sales perspective – back in 2015 Chrysler...
Hyundai Ioniq 6 reveal, Cadillac Lyriq review, Toyota EV tax credit sunset: The Week in Reverse
Why are EVs as a group so trouble-prone, according to a respected study? What might the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for the carbon footprint of your EV? This is our look back at the Week In...
Toyota EVs and plug-in hybrids: Full $7,500 EV tax credit will likely phase out October 1
It appears that sales of Toyota’s plug-in models in recent months were enough to trigger the automaker’s phaseout period for the federal EV tax credit this past quarter—leaving buyers less than...
Compare Electric Cars: EV Range, Specs, Pricing & More
Which electric car is the cheapest? What sort of range should I expect from a certain car? The list of possible questions related to electric cars goes on and on. Luckily, we’ve assembled most...
Hyundai Ioniq 5 safety, Chevy Silverado EV testing, EPA ruling and EV CO2: Today’s Car News
GM suggests it’s speeding along with Chevy Silverado EV testing. Hyundai’s head-turning new EVs achieve some noteworthy safety scores. And what does the Supreme Court’s EPA ruling mean for...