Mercedes is working on «solar paint» for electric cars – it will add up to 12 thousand free mileage per year
Mercedes-Benz is developing an innovative «solar paint» that can generate electricity when applied to the car body. This technology has the potential to provide enough energy for thousands of kilometers of driving per year, significantly increasing the range of electric vehicles and reducing the need for frequent charging during travel.
Xiaomi YU7 – the second electric car of the company will be released in the summer of 2025 with two powerful motors and a speed of up to 253 km/h
The automotive division of the Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially announced its second electric car model, the YU7. At the same time, the documentation submitted by the company to the regulatory authorities revealed the key characteristics of the new product.
3742 electric cars registered in November: what models do Ukrainians choose?
In November 2024, 3742 electric vehicles (BEVs) were registered in Ukraine. Compared to the same period of the previous year, demand decreased by 13%.
China captures 76% of the global electric vehicle market
The rapid growth of the electric vehicle market in China is not losing momentum. In October, the country captured an impressive 76% of the global electric vehicle market, despite trade tensions and duties imposed by Western countries.
The share of electric vehicles in new cars has decreased – What types of engines did Ukrainian drivers choose in November?
In November 2024, cars with traditional internal combustion engines accounted for more than 64% of the new passenger car market. For comparison, in November of the previous year, this figure was 66%. Thus, Ukrainians are very slowly switching to new electric powertrains.
Aptera is creating a solar electric car: up to 17,700 km of free travel per year from the sun or up to 643 km from the battery
California-based startup Aptera is working on a three-wheeled solar-powered electric vehicle. In May, the startup launched a crowdfunding campaign to finance its development, during which it raised $135 million from 19 thousand investors. Now the company needs another $60 million to complete development and start assembling production-ready models.
Toyota bZ3C: an electric crossover with a range of 630 km and an autopilot based on lidar and AI
The Toyota bZ3C mid-size crossover is expected to be released in early 2025. Knowledgeable sources claim that this car will be the smartest FAW Toyota model, thanks to advanced intelligent driving and an innovative cockpit.
Tesla suspends production of the Cybertruck: is the much-hyped electric car not in demand?
Tesla has informed employees involved in the production of the Cybertruck that they should not go to work for three days. This is another signal of possible problems with the demand for the car, which once collected millions of pre-orders.
Chevrolet Equinox outperforms Tesla Model Y in real-world tests in terms of range, but costs less
The 2025 Chevrolet Equinox delivers superior autonomy, which contributes to its popularity in the affordable electric vehicle segment. Recent independent tests conducted by Edmunds have confirmed that this electric crossover delivers outstanding range, exceeding even its official EPA estimates.
Rivian to become Volkswagen’s technology partner for the electric Golf and the flagship Project Trinity electric vehicle
Rivian’s technologies will gradually appear in Volkswagen’s electric vehicles. First, they will be used in Audi and Porsche, and later they will even find a place in Volkswagen’s flagship model, known as Project Trinity.
Norway says goodbye to ICE: in October, electric cars «captured» 94% of the new car market
Norway plans to phase out internal combustion engine vehicles by 2025, and it seems to be succeeding—in October, electric vehicles accounted for 94% of new car sales in the Norwegian market (almost twice as much as in China).
Electric cars imported to Ukraine this year cost almost $1 billion: most of them are used
In the first 9 months of 2024, Ukraine imported 45,361 battery electric vehicles (BEVs). This data is provided by the State Statistics Service. The total customs value of these vehicles amounted to $989 million.
Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce, move over: Huawei has announced a luxury sedan Maextro S800 of D+ class with a price starting from €124.3 thousand.
Huawei has unveiled the first electric vehicle under its new Maextro brand. This luxury sedan, created in collaboration with Huawei and JAC, is designed to compete with leading players in the D+ class sedan segment, such as Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce.
The buttons are coming back: Volkswagen promises redesign, better batteries and materials in its electric cars
Volkswagen is going through a challenging period due to declining demand and production problems. The company recognizes the need for change and is planning a major redesign of its electric vehicles.
Kia EV5 GT Line: «sport» version of the electric crossover is only 10 hp more powerful than the standard version, but significantly more expensive
Kia has unveiled its new EV5 GT Line electric car. This is a crossover with a sporty character and a relatively affordable price compared to the Tesla Model Y. Although you will have to pay a lot more for the «sport» version.
Porsche will continue to produce models with internal combustion engines – electric cars are not very popular
Porsche is not yet ready to completely abandon internal combustion engines and plans to produce more models with internal combustion engines. This is due to the slowdown in sales of electric vehicles.
Hell’s car industry: Tesla plant suffered «toxin leakage» due to faulty furnace door, staff worked in fog and +38°C, — media
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, workers at Tesla’s Austin factory were forced to work for several months in temperatures up to +38°C and in «constant fog» due to a faulty giant door of the foundry — at the same time, the company «ignored the problem, increasing production of Tesla Model Y in 2022».
Kia EV9 GT 2025: An electric family car with a sporty character and over 500 hp.
The Kia EV9 has already gained popularity as a practical and luxurious electric crossover, but the company is raising the bar even higher with the announcement of the powerful EV9 GT. Unlike the GT-Line version, this performance-oriented modification boasts a significant increase in power and a number of other improvements.At the time standard…
Hyundai Ioniq 9: a spacious three-row crossover with an autonomous range of up to 539 km and a 24-minute charge
Hyundai has officially unveiled its new Ioniq 9 electric crossover, a spacious three-row car designed to meet the needs of families.
Xiaomi’s automotive business: growth in shipments, revenues and average price, but still a loss of €186 million for the quarter
Xiaomi has announced record revenue of €1.17 billion from its electric vehicle business for the third quarter of 2024. This is 52.1% more than in the second quarter. The main driver of this growth was the successful launch and delivery of the Xiaomi SU7 series of electric vehicles.
«We didn’t sniff the white stuff»: Jaguar’s hallucinogenic rebranding has caused ridicule online and puzzled Elon Musk
British premium car manufacturer Jaguar has announced a «new era» for the brand with the transition to electric production and introduced a new font, logo and monogram.
BYD celebrates 10 million electrified vehicles – a 30-year journey from batteries to market leader
Chinese auto giant BYD has reached a significant milestone with the production of its 10 millionth new energy vehicle (NEV). This category includes electric vehicles and hybrids. This is a remarkable achievement for a company that started in 1995 as a small battery manufacturer and in less than 30 years has become a global leader in the electric…
EU to offer grants of up to €1 billion to Chinese automakers in exchange for «secret technologies»
The EU is preparing new requirements for Chinese automakers to be eligible for local subsidies, including the following: — presence of production facilities in Europe and transfer of intellectual property «».
They are selling like hotcakes: Xiaomi has already handed over 100 thousand SU7 electric cars to customers and has increased its plan for 2024
Xiaomi has reached a new production milestone by producing 100 thousand SU7 cars at its factory in Beijing ahead of schedule. The company also announced that all these cars have already been delivered to customers.
Xiaomi has created a new chassis for electric vehicles: 4 motors, over 2000 hp of power and increased comfort
Xiaomi has unveiled its newest development in the field of electric vehicles – an advanced intelligent chassis packed with the latest technology. It is equipped with an active suspension, a 4-motor system with a total capacity of 2054 horsepower, a 48-volt electromechanical braking system, and a 48-volt steer-by-wire steering system.
Electric car instead of generator: lifecell tests an alternative way to power base stations in blackouts
Mobile operator lifecell has started using electric vehicles as autonomous power sources for its base stations. This solution has significant advantages over traditional generators due to its increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The pilot project is currently being tested by the company’s engineers in Vinnytsia.
Sales of new Chinese cars have increased in Ukraine – most of the sales are electric cars
In October 2024, Ukrainians purchased 1.2 thousand cars imported from China. This is 8% less than in October 2023.
Cadillac Vistiq 2025: a luxury electric crossover with a range of 483 km, 615 hp and a price of $78.8 thousand.
Cadillac has presented an updated model of the Vistiq 2025 luxury electric vehicle. This three-row electric crossover is located between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ models.
Huawei Luxeed S7: an electric car with HarmonyOS 4, driver assistance systems, acceleration to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, and starting at €30.9 thousand.
Huawei is ready to start selling the new Luxeed S7 electric car, developed jointly with Changan Automobile.
Four Tesla passengers burned alive because they could not open the electronic doors during the accident
A terrible accident in Toronto involving a Tesla Model Y resulted in the deaths of four passengers after ramming into a road pole — the driver survived only because a passerby broke the window and helped her leave the burning car.
The Kia EV3 electric crossover with a range of over 600 km has gone on sale in Europe at a price of 36 thousand.
Kia has announced the European launch of its compact and affordable EV3 crossover. In addition to these benefits, it also offers a segment-leading driving range.
Tesla pays employees less than competitors, but offers stock grants and seeks «fanatics», — Business Insider
Publications Business Insider gained access to Tesla’s internal database with information on the salaries of about 100,000 employees.
AUDI is not Audi: a new brand for Chinese electric vehicles announced AUDI E with an autonomy up to 700 km and acceleration to hundred in 3.6 seconds
Quite unexpectedly, the German automaker Audi has launched a new brand of electric vehicles designed exclusively for the Chinese market. This new brand is called AUDI (not to be confused with Audi), which is not very original. It is a joint venture with the Chinese automaker SAIC. The new brand, in addition to a noticeably different name, is also…
Ukrainians bought more than 4 thousand electric cars in October: which models are the most popular
In October 2024, 4277 battery electric vehicles were registered in Ukraine. Compared to October 2023, the demand for electric vehicles in Ukraine decreased by 5%.
Suzuki e VITARA: the company’s first electric crossover will offer an autonomy of up to 500 km
The Suzuki company has unveiled its first mass-market electric vehicle model, the —e VITARA. The car is based on the eVX concept shown in 2023.
Unmanned Tesla Model Y rammed another car in a supermarket parking lot – Summon function led to the wrong place
A driver collided with a self-driving Tesla in a shopping center parking lot. This was yet another example of how Tesla’s driver assistance software, which is still in the testing phase, can be unstable.
From phones to cars: Oppo partners with BYD to co-develop electric vehicles and AI
In order not to be left behind by Xiaomi, which entered the electric car marketChinese tech giant Oppo is looking to expand its reach beyond the mobile segment. The company announced a strategic partnership with BYD to integrate smartphone technology into smart car systems. This will allow you to control various aspects of BYD electric vehicles…
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: «affordable hypercar» with 1526 hp, acceleration to «hundreds» less than 2 seconds and a price of €103 thousand.
Almost immediately after boasting the capabilities of the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra prototype, the Chinese company has officially unveiled the production version of its most powerful electric vehicle. It is not much different from the prototype in terms of characteristics, although now they are disclosed in more detail.
EU finally approves duty on Chinese electric cars — up to 35.7% maximum (7.8% for Tesla)
The EU «has given the green light» to additional tariffs on electric cars imported from China — they come into effect today and will be in force for the next 5 years.
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra: more than 1500 hp, acceleration to «60» in less than 2 seconds and a Nürburgring record for four-door cars
Xiaomi is preparing to introduce the most powerful version of its electric car — SU7 Ultra. It promises to be a real breakthrough in the electric vehicle market.
«Pocket rocket»: Fiat division creates Abarth 600e sports electric car with a speed of 200 km/h and a dynamics of less than 6 seconds
Abarth, a division of Fiat, has unveiled the 600e electric car, which is the most powerful Abarth in the brand’s history. It is equipped with an electric motor with a capacity of up to 280 hp and is capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in 5.85 seconds.
Mazda EZ-6: various versions with a range of up to 1300 km and a price of $19.6 thousand.
Mazda has officially unveiled the Mazda EZ-6, launching a new midsize sedan based on the Changan EPA hybrid platform. Buyers are offered all-electric versions (BEV) and models with an extended range (EREV).
Ford’s CEO has been driving a Xiaomi SU7 for six months: «The car is fantastic, I don’t want to give it up»
Ford CEO Jim Farley said in a podcast that he drives a Xiaomi SU7 and likes it very much.
The electric car boom in Ukraine: 120 thousand cars served by 17 thousand charging stations
The market for electric vehicle charging stations in Ukraine is actively developing and showing growth. Amid growing demand for electric vehicles, the country is demanding more and more of these devices, and manufacturers are not sitting idle.
Tesla promises to release «more affordable» electric cars in early 2025
One of Tesla’s biggest drawbacks has always been the high initial cost of its electric vehicles compared to gasoline models. The cheapest car currently on sale costs $42490 excluding subsidies, and the research company Kelley Blue Book estimates the average price of 2024 models to be just over $63 thousand.
Updated Opel Mokka Electric 2025: less engine choice and reduced price
Opel has announced an updated Mokka Electric electric car for the 2025 model year. The car received an updated exterior and interior, but fewer options for choosing a powertrain.
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender is delayed and will provide a shorter range than previously promised
Tesla’s controversial electric pickup truck, the Cybertruck, has faced yet another problem. The additional «Range Extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the vehicle’s autonomy, has been postponed. Moreover, it will now provide less additional range than originally promised.
Changan Nevo E07: a new transformer on the electric car market with a price of $35.1 thousand.
Chinese automaker Changan has announced that the Qiyuan E07 will go on sale on October 21. It will enter international markets under the name Nevo E07.
BYD Sealion 7 makes its European debut: range up to 610 km and acceleration to «60 mph in 4.5 seconds
At the Paris Motor Show 2024, the BYD company officially presented a new electric car, the Sealion 7, for the European market. Previously, this crossover was sold only in China.
BMW, Kia and Tesla electric cars cause the greatest disappointment among owners: what share of electric car buyers regret their choice
About 10% of electric vehicle owners regret choosing an electric vehicle. This is evidenced by the results of a survey published by americantrucks.
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