BMW has announced the pricing and trim levels for the all-electric MINI Cooper SE. To "keep things simple and iconic", you should go for the MINI Cooper SE Level I with a starting price of £24,400. This trim level includes: MINI Navigation including Apple Car Play, MINI Connected and public charging locations Digital Cockpit Customise your vehicle with a selection of paints and wheels AC / DC Charging Cruise control...

18 September 2019

Volkswagen has announced the ID.3 officially earlier this month but as usual, the official numbers have been scarce and most of the data has been known since May when VW introduced the VW ID.3 1st edition. However, we managed to combine in one place official data from various Volkswagen websites in one place, including dimensions, battery capacities, range, charging times and types of charging supported. ID.3 prices...

18 September 2019

Unveiled at the beginning of June, 2020 Renault Zoe 52 kWh is finally open for sale in Europe. It offers a design and specs upgrade over the previous models. For starters, the new car packs a 52 kWh battery (usable capacity) which supports 50 kW DC fast charging and AC charging is up to 22 kW. It has an active air cooling, just like the older Zoe. Heating while charging is now available. The WLTP range is estimated...

13 September 2019

Elon Musk surely does know how to build hype. With the 2019 Frankfurt Motor Show being at its end and after the myriad of new announcements there, Tesla and Musk teased a special Model S version - it has a Plaid drivetrain and set a record time at the WeatherTech Laguna Seca a couple of days ago. Elon Musk said on Twitter: "To be clear, Plaid powertrain is about a year away from production & applies to S, X &...

13 September 2019

Aiways is a Chinese EV manufacturer. Its Aiways U5 has set a Guiness World Record for the "longest journey by an electric vehicle (prototype)." Two U5 SUVs have travelled the stunning distance of 15,022 km (9,334 mi) from China to Frankfurt, Germany. The journey has started in Xi'an, Shanxi, China on July 17 They have passed through Kazakhstan, Russia, Finland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands...

11 September 2019

At the IAA 2019 in Europ, SVOLT showcases a number of new Li-Ion batteries based on its stacking technology. It has a competitive edge by pioneering the use of high-speed stacking technology in prismatic batteries ahead of its global rivals. The technique, compared with the winding process, increases a battery's energy density by 5% and cycle life by 10% while reducing the costs. The company' s top-of-the-line...

11 September 2019

At the IFA 2019 in Frankfurt, CATL declared its focus on the development of cell-to-pack (CTP) EV batteries. This the company's latest product platform that improves battery pack development through process efficiency, cost savings and the need for fewer required parts. Its CTP tech includes more than 70 core patents and allows the manufacturer to increase mass energy density by 10-15%, improve volume utilization...

11 September 2019

At this year's IAA in Frankfurt, IONITY launched its new 350 kW High-Power DC chargers in Europe. They are 2.6 m high and have a unique multi-functional LED light ring - The Halo - acting as a beacon on the highways at night and making it easier for drivers to find stations on forecourts. It communicates the chargers availability depending on the colour as well as providing a well-lit area helpful for drivers...

11 September 2019

Opel Corsa-e and Opel Corsa-e Rally make their world debut at the IFA 2019 in Frankfurt. Visitors of the show can check them out at stand D31 in hall 11.0 during the public days from September 12th to September 22nd. The Opel Corsa-e is driven by a 100 kW (136 hp) electric motor with 260 Nm of torque and is powered by a 50 kW battery that provides up to 330 km of range (WLTP, provisional). The battery is covered by...

10 September 2019

As expected, Hyundai Motorsport unveiled its first all-electric race car. It has been designed and built at Hyundai Motorsport's headquarters in Alzenau, Germany. It is based on the road-going Veloster N, the Veloster N ETCR is designed specifically for the new ETCR championship, which will make its debut in 2020. It is fully electric, with a mid-mounted motor and rear-wheel-drive. A full testing program will...

10 September 2019

CUPRA Tavascan is an all-electric concept vehicle that has "the silhouette of a four-door crossover, with the presence of an SUV and the sleekness of a sporty coupe." It is based on VW's MEB platform and is the brand's second concept vehicle that includes an electric drive after the CUPRA Formentor that was announced earlier this year. It features a combined power of 225 kW (306 PS) to all four wheels and can reach...

10 September 2019

As planned, BYTON unveiled the M-Byte - its first all-electric SUV. The model arrives with two trims. The base one is equipped with a single rear-mounted electric motor with 200 kW (272 PS) of power and a 72 kWh battery for a range of 360 km or 224 miles (WLTP). The 4WD version features a 300 kW (408 PS) motor and a 95 kWh battery for a range of 435 km or 270 miles (WLTP). The charing interface will comply with the...

10 September 2019

The final production version of the Honda e that's mainly Europe- and Japan-bound has been unveiled at the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. Prices for Honda e will start from €29,470 in Germany (including local government subsidy) for the 100kW version (£26,160 in the UK), rising to €32,470 for the "Advance" grade that includes further specification and a motor output increased to 113 kW. Other than that, the design and specs...

10 September 2019

Audi has unveiled the Audi AI:TRAIL quattro - a concept off-road vehicle that's driven by electricity. The four-seater features a cabin that's made almost entirely of glass and look totally futuristic. The rest is a combination of high-tech steel, aluminium and carbon fibre. As a result, it weighs just 1,750 kg (3,858.09 lb) despite its high-capacity battery. The vehicle has a length of 4.15 m (13.5 ft), a width of...

10 September 2019

Hyundai unveiled its 45 EV concept at the IAA 2019 in Frankfurt. The "45" moniker pays homage to the 45-year-old iconic Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept, to introduce an entirely new in-car experience for self-driving vehicles of tomorrow. The concept car features some signature elements of the original Hyundai Pony Coupe Concept such as the monocoque-style body, aerodynamic and light-weight design inspired by aircrafts...

10 September 2019