EV
The Xpeng L03 Aims To Take On Europe And Undercut Tesla
The Xpeng L03 is a compact crossover aiming right at the Tesla Model Y. At $40,700 (USD equivalent in the German market), it undercuts the $44,480 local price of the Model Y by quite a bit. It also includes integrated Google Maps,…
Toyota Is Paying EV Drivers $3,000 To Switch To A bZ
You can get a huge discount on a new Toyota bZ. Toyota is offering $3,000 in conquest cash to switch from a competitor to the bZ. There are some gotchas, though—see who qualifies below. Some EVs are still getting gobs…
California’s EV Rebate Won’t Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify
Thirteen automakers are participating in California's EV incentive program. The program provides a $3,500 instant rebate on qualifying new EVs and a $1,750 rebate on qualifying used EVs. Eligible new cars must cost under $50,000, while used EVs must cost…
China Has 650 New Car Models So Far This Year
Chinese automakers have released around 650 new models since January. Of those, about 30 models per month are completely brand new cars. Faster development cycles and consumer needs are driving the innovation. The world has been talking about Chinese EVs…
BYD Wants To Overtake Toyota, And It Says It Doesn’t Need America To Do It
BYD wants to be the largest car manufacturer in the world within five years. It claims that it doesn't need the U.S. market to do this, relying on organic growth in other international markets. BYD sold 4.5 million cars worldwide…
MG Is Putting Semi-Solid Batteries In Its Next Plug-In Hybrids
MG will bring semi-solid-state SolidCore batteries to future plug-in hybrids across three SUV segments. Its new Plug-in Hybrid+ system uses 42%-plus efficient engines and EV-first low-speed operation. MG claims stronger cold-weather performance, quieter EV driving and less power loss with…
GM Wants To Lower EV Owners’ Energy Bills With Smarter Home Charging
Eligible General Motors EV drivers will be able to enroll in managed charging programs and grid services. That’s thanks to a new partnership between General Motors Energy and WeaveGrid. Through managed charging, EV owners can lower their electricity costs by…