Slate Names New CEO Months Before Launching Its Cheap EV Truck
Just months before it’s set to launch its roughly $25,000 electric pickup truck, Slate Auto has a new CEO. Peter Faricy took over the role from longtime Chrysler executive Chris Barman on Monday, Newsweek first reported. Barman, who has been the public face of the company since it came out of stealth about a year ago, […]
BYD’s Second Generation Blade Battery Makes Western EV Tech Look Ancient
BYD has revealed its second-generation Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries. They’re 5% more energy dense and significantly more efficient than the first-generation packs. They’re ready to go into roughly ten production models. BYD made a big splash today by revealing its second-generation Blade battery with ultra-fast charging speeds. To support them, it’s also rolling […]
Nio sets Apr 9 for flagship ES9 SUV tech launch ahead of Beijing Auto Show
Nio will hold a tech launch event for its flagship ES9 SUV on April 9, slightly earlier than the April 10 date previously expected by company executives. The automaker will also introduce minor upgrades to its core “5566” lineup this year to boost overall market competitiveness. (A Nio ES9 filing image.) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO, […]
Lamborghini Abandons Its EV Plans
Lamborghini’s CEO confirms that the brand’s first electric vehicle is dead before it arrived. The plan was to launch a high-riding electric two-door in 2028 or 2029, but the project is now officially cancelled. It could still arrive with a plug-in hybrid powertrain, which makes sense given the softened 2035 EU gas car sales ban. […]
Mercedes Will Put A Combustion Engine In Its Baby G-Class: Report
Mercedes wanted to offer its 2027 baby G-Wagen as a pure EV, but it has reportedly thrown ICE into the mix, too. A new report claims that Mercedes will now build the baby G on a platform related to the new CLA, giving it that flexibility. The timeline for its launch hasn’t changed, though, and […]
Rivian Adds A Sport Mode To All R1 EVs On The Road
Rivian’s latest software update for R1 EVs is here, and it brings several improvements. All R1S and R1T models get the brand’s Sport Mode, which enables quicker acceleration. Launch Mode is also expanding to Gen 1 Quad-Motor and both generations of Dual-Motor Performance models. Rivian is improving how the R1S and R1T EVs perform, regardless […]
BYD’s upcoming flagship 7-seater EV with 1,000 kW DC charging sighted
Over the past fortnight, a new large BYD electric SUV was spotted testing in China, revealing key details of the company’s potential flagship model in its Dynasty series, including with potential of charging speeds of 1,000 kW. The car has now been sighted in regulatory approval documents run by the Ministry of Industry and Information […]
Nio’s EV Drivers Really Love This One Signature Feature
Nio has performed 100,000,000 battery swaps since 2018. In all, Nio has 3,790 swap stations across the globe. It plans on adding 1,000 more by the end of 2026. Nio claims that it has delivered 5.28 billion kWh of energy since it started its swap stations. I love battery swapping. Sure, the electric-vehicle revolution tends […]
GM’s EV Cost-Cutting Plan Goes Beyond Batteries, Mary Barra Says
General Motors is looking for ways to reduce electric vehicle prices beyond just using cheaper batteries. The automaker will introduce its next-generation software-defined vehicle in 2028. Simpler electrical architectures and less wiring can help make future GM EVs more competitive. General Motors is working to reduce the cost of its electric vehicles, beyond just using […]
Here’s How You Jump Start A Completely Dead Rivian
There’s a key challenge with some electric vehicles’ door handle design. If the door handles pop out electronically, a dead battery can leave you locked out, and unable to open the hood. Without hood access, you probably won’t know how to jumpstart a dead low-voltage battery, leaving you locked out. Here’s how you solve that […]