Hyundai today launched the IONIQ 5 midsize CUV during a virtual world premiere event. As the first model in Hyundai's new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles (BEV), IONIQ 5 sets the benchmark to redefine the electric mobility lifestyle with sustainable and innovative features. The IONIQ 5 is built upon Hyundai's Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), enabling it to have unique proportions on an...

23 February 2021

New research from Canalys shows that a record 1.3 million electric vehicles (EVs) were sold in China in 2020. But year-on-year growth was modest at only 8%. In comparison, worldwide sales of EVs rocketed by 39% in 2020, as reported here. The Chinese government has been supportive of the transition to EVs, but several changes to EV-related policies and consumer subsidies in recent years disrupted the market and car...

22 February 2021

British Gas today announces that it is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans to never purchase another combustion engine vehicle. As part of its commitment to become a net zero organisation, Centrica, owner of British Gas, has committed electrify its 12,000 strong operational fleet by 2025, five years earlier than originally planned and will be making further orders...

22 February 2021

Today Karma announced the GS-6 series of luxury electric vehicles which will include mainly plug-in hybrids but Karma has squeezed in its first battery-electric vehicle - the Karma GSe-6. This model will be available later in 2021 starting at $79,900. The models from the new series will retain the same exotic design of the award-winning Revero GT but will be offered at a more attractive price for drivers who want...

22 February 2021

Various Chinese media report that Xiaomi is pondering on entering the EV market. One of the top smartphone vendors in the world has already ventured into the TV market and quite successfully so far. Obviously, it wants to have a chunk of the promising EV market and sees it as a strategic decision that will future-proof the company. In 2013, Lei Jun, co-founder and CEO of Xiaomi, went to the USA twice to visit...

22 February 2021

Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in the US in 2020 reached record market share of 1.8%, demonstrating increased consumer interest for electric vehicles, according to new analysis from IHS Markit. December 2020 also represented the highest monthly share for EV new registrations, at 2.5% of the industry - a record monthly level since IHS Markit began tracking new vehicle registration data by fuel type. For the...

19 February 2021

Northvolt announced it will invest $200 million in greenfield factory project tooled for assembly of cutting-edge, sustainable energy storage systems. The 50,000 sqm factory will be established in Gdańsk, Poland, in two stages, with an initial output of 5 GWh and an estimated start of production date in 2022 with a potential future capacity of 12 GWh. Including a new engineering R&D center of excellence to be set-up...

19 February 2021

The head of the Taycan model line, Stefan Weckbach, made an early presentation of the upcoming Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo. A lightly camouflaged vehicle is used for final testing a popular test route unveiling the long roofline and increased ride height last seen on the Mission E Cross Turismo Concept back in 2018. Mr Weckbach is behind the wheel. "With the Taycan Cross Turismo, we wanted to offer a little bit...

19 February 2021

Today Ford Europe announced that by mid-2026 all of its passenger vehicles in Europe will be all-electric or plug-in hybrid models. By 2030, the entire passenger vehicles fleet will be completely all-electric. Similarly, Ford's entire commercial vehicle range will be zero-emissions capable, all-electric or plug-in hybrid by 2024, with two-thirds of Ford's commercial vehicle sales expected to be all-electric or...

17 February 2021

For MY2021, the Mercedes-Benz EQC 400 4MATIC becomse the base model of the EQC range priced from €66,068.80 in Europe. The top end of the line is occupied by the Mercedes-Benz QC 400 4MATIC AMG Line which is easily recognisable by the AMG-specific Black Panel front grille in a twin-blade design. Highlights in the interior include the sports seats with an AMG-specific pattern layout and upholstery in ARTICO man-made...

17 February 2021

Hyundai today provided details for its significantly redesigned and enhanced 2022 Kona Electric SUV for the US market. The model has been freshened with a new, sleeker front fascia design. The former dimpled grille area has been replaced with a sleek new aerodynamic shape with a prominent horizontal character line immediately below the badging and DRLs. New headlamps and DRLs provide a fresh new illumination...

16 February 2021

Škoda adds the Sportline variant to its new all-electric SUV range. The Škoda Enyaq Sportline iV features black body applications, large alloy wheels and a lowered sports chassis - 15 mm at the front and 10 mm at the rear. Sports seats with integrated headrests, a three-spoke multifunction leather sports steering wheel and carbon-effect trims set the tone in the interior. There will be a choice of three powertrain...

16 February 2021

The Peugeot brand is continuing its global electrification push for its range of passenger vehicles. Joining forces with mobility for your personal journeys, the Peugeot e-Rifter is now available with a 100% electric motor. Offering a range of up to 280 km (WLTP), the vehicle comes in two lengths (standard and long) with seats for up to 7 people. The 5-seat version provides 1050 liters of boot space. The towing...

16 February 2021

After unveiling partially the exterior design of the IONIQ 5, Hyundai today released a new image, revealing the spacious and versatile interior of the much-anticipated IONIQ 5, which will make its virtual world premiere on February 23, 2021. The vehicle is based on the E-GMP platform that houses a flat battery enabling a spacious and customizable interior, offering personalized mobility with flexible configurations...

14 February 2021

GM has unveiled the all-new 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV and 2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV. "The new Bolt EUV is the best of the Bolt EV packaged in an SUV-like vehicle with more technology and features, giving customers more choices and reasons to switch to electric," said Steve Hill, vice president of Chevrolet. Here's a list of all announced trim levels for the Bolt EUV and the Bolt EV. Details will be added over time when...

14 February 2021