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This is about seven months after the Mona M03 was launched, and the model has delivered more than 15,000 units per month for the past three months. Xpeng will begin delivering the Mona M03 Max variant in May, equipped with its latest autonomous driving technology. (Image credit: Xpeng) Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) today saw the 100,000th Mona M03 roll off the assembly line, marking a milestone for the electric sedan that is crucial to boosting its sales. This is only seven months after the Mona M03 was launched, setting a record for the fastest production of a battery electric vehicle (BEV)…
Nio’s sub-brand Firefly said its first model will be available in five body color options and provided English names. The model will be officially launched on April 19 and is currently on pre-sales for RMB 148,800 ($20,510). (Image credit: Firefly) Nio’s (NYSE: NIO) sub-brand Firefly has begun ramping up marketing for its first model as its launch nears. Firefly announced on Weibo today that its first model will have five body color options, and provided English names — lavender, plum, sand, marble, and graphite. Specifically, lavender represents purple, plum represents green, sand represents beige, marble represents white, and graphite represents…
The Chinese automaker BYD shocked the world this month when it announced ridiculously quick charging times for its next-generation electric cars. BYD says these vehicles will accept 1,000 kilowatts of charging power—about four times more juice than your typical Tesla—leading to charging times as low as five minutes for 250 miles of range. It’s been clear for years that charging times across the EV world need to get faster to get more buyers onboard. But five minutes may just be overkill, said Andrew Cornelia, CEO of Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging, during an interview on the InsideEVs Plugged-In Podcast this week. “This…
Are plug-in hybrids an on-ramp to fully electric vehicles, or undue cost and complexity? Are they something consumers asked for, or something created by bureaucrats and regulators? At least in some respects the answer includes all of the above. It’s complicated. Plug-in hybrids’ greater complexity is intended to pay off by greening the ownership experience for a specific kind of driver—those who can plug in most days for the commute but need a gas tank because of road-trip charging concerns. Thus, PHEVs have an engine and, typically, a much larger battery than hybrids. If you don’t charge a plug-in hybrid,…
After suspending the sharing of weekly insurance registration data last week in response to CAAM’s call, Li Auto has resumed publishing the data, but only its own. Li Auto’s sales last week increased 8.86 percent from the previous week’s 7,900 units. After suspending the sharing of weekly insurance registration data last week in response to a call from an industry association, Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) today resumed publishing the data, but only its own. Li Auto sold 8,600 vehicles in the 12th week of 2025, March 17-23, the company announced on Weibo today. Li Auto did not mention more, but…
Peugeot UK says its new E-EXPERT SPORT electric cargo van was inspired by the brand’s rich motorsport pedigree, and the desire to bring that racing heritage to the everyday working professional. And let’s face it, kids – if a fat-tired and bespoilered European cargo van doesn’t excite you, I don’t know what will! Built on the Peugeot LCV cargo van, the new E-EXPERT SPORT adds a unique body kit that, “reflects its sporty nature,” with a front lip spoiler and side skirts that provide the sporty van with an athletic and aggressive stance. The E-EXPERT SPORT also adds a special “Kryptonite”…
BYD has surpassed Tesla by hitting $107 billion in annual revenue for 2024. Next up: a gigantic factory the size of San Francisco. The 30-year-old automaker’s rapid growth could help to solidify China’s status as a new global powerhouse for auto manufacturing. Last year, Chinese automaker BYD cast a shadow on other manufacturers when it managed to out-produce EV juggernaut Tesla. And now, BYD has managed to do it again, but this time square in the pocketbook. Its revenue has now surpassed Tesla as well, hitting a cool $107 billion for 2024 versus Tesla’s $97.7 billion. It doesn’t just stop…
A German startup believes it has the recipe for electric vehicle battery cells that are cheaper, more energy dense, and less problematic for the environment than current lithium-ion cells. But commercialization seems a long way off. Theion announced Thursday in a press release that it is close to completing a 15 million euro (approximately $16.2 million at current exchange rates) Series A round to development of its sulfur-crystal battery chemistry. It’s based on proprietary anode technology that Theion hopes will extend battery life—one of the main obstacles to sulfur-based chemistries. Theion sulfur-crystal EV battery development With this chemistry, Theion is…
The LS6 has been rebranded as the IM6 in Thailand with a starting price of THB 1,399,900 baht ($41,600). IM Motors will enter more international markets with the LS6 and L6 electric sedans as strategic global models. (Image credit: IM Motors) IM Motors, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of SAIC Motor Corp, has officially begun its efforts to expand into overseas markets with the launch of its first model for local consumers in Thailand. IM Motors launched the LS6 electric SUV (sport utility vehicle), rebranded locally as the IM6, at an event in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 18, according to…
Chinese authorities are concerned that Mexico would gain unrestricted access to BYD’s advanced technology and know-how and may even possibly allow the US access to it, according to the Financial Times. Domestic automakers would need approval from China’s Ministry of Commerce to produce overseas, which it has yet to grant. (A BYD Yangwang U7 on display at the Beijing auto show in April 2024. Image credit: CnEVPost) The Chinese government has delayed approval for BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) to build a plant in Mexico amid concerns that smart car technology developed by the company could leak across the border…