Audi has officially presented the 2021 Audi e-tron S and the 2021 Audi e-tron S Sportback. These a performance-oriented all-electric vehicles propelled by three electric motors - two on the rear axle and one on the front. The are able of outputting a total power of 370 kW (496 HP / 503 PS) and system torque of 973 Nm (717 lb-ft). The 0-100 km/h acceleration is 4.5 seconds and the top speed is limited to 209 km/h...

1 July 2020

GM's Baojun brand in China launched the E300 and the E300 Plus battery electric vehicles. Each will have three versions priced between RMB 64,800 and RMB 84,800. The E300 is 2,625 millimeters long, 1,647 millimeters wide and 1,588 millimeters high, and has a 1,750-millimeter wheelbase. It is available with a choice of two or three seats. The larger E300 Plus is 2,894 millimeters long, 1,655 millimeters wide and...

30 June 2020

Nikola announced that its Nikola Badger pickup truck is now available for pre-order. The EV pickup will debut at Nikola World 2020 on December 3-5, 2020. Preorders secure a Nikola World 2020 ticket and receive a discount off vehicle purchase. Moreover, qualify for a chance to win a Badger at Nikola World 2020. You can pre-order either the BEV version with 300 miles of range or the FCEV version with approx. 600 miles...

30 June 2020

Nissan CEO, Makoto Uchida, said that the production version of the all-electric Nissan Ariya crossover will be presented on July 15. It will initially be available in Japan, with China, Europe, and the US to follow (eventually). The Nissan Ariya Concept was introduced in October 2019, during the 46th Tokyo Motor Show as the ultimate representation of Nissan Intelligent Mobility. t builds upon the Nissan IMx Concept...

30 June 2020

Lordstown Motors has unveiled the all-electric Lordstown Endurance pickup truck. However, the presentation was more of a marketing event instead of talking specific details. With 14,000 pre-orders in, the first deliveries are targeted for January 2021. The vehicle will be produced at the Lordstown Complex in Voltage Valley, near Youngstown, Ohio. Earlier, the company has said that the starting price of the electric...

25 June 2020

Hyundai Motor UK confirmed the supply of thousands of electric vehicles in 2020, in its aim to become one of the nation's largest provider of electric cars. Customers looking for an all-electric Hyundai can order their car now with delivery in as little as a few days. Hyundai currently offers the Kona Hybrid and Kona Electric, IONIQ Hybrid, Plug-In Hybrid and Electric. Through the introduction of manufacture at its...

24 June 2020

Electrify America has completed its first cross-country route, which allows EV drivers to travel from coast to coast using the largest open DC fast-charging network in the United States. It is the first of two cross-country routes the network will complete this year and spans 11 states and over 2,700 miles to take drivers from Los Angeles to Washington D.C. The first cross-country route travels along Interstates 15...

24 June 2020

Opel / Vauxhall has announced the all-electric Mokka-e subcompact crossover. This is also the first model from the sister brands to feature the Pure Panel fully digital cockpit and the Vizor front fascia that will trickle down to all future models. The Pure Panel fully digital cockpit features a 12-inch driver display and a 10-inch infotainment display. Still, some of the basic control buttons are kept physical in...

24 June 2020

GM plans on introducing more electric vehicles in South Korea, reports Yonhap. Jesse Ortega, chief engineer at GM's Autonomous and Electric Vehicle Programs held an online briefing with Korean media dedicated to the topic. Earlier this month, GM launched in South Korea the 2020 Chevy Bolt EV. General Motors will present two new EV models this year - the Cadillac Lyriq SUV and the Hummer EV. The company said it will...

24 June 2020

Nissan and Sunwoda make the first joint steps for developing the next-generation EV batteries for Nissan's e-POWER vehicles. The joint project will including not only research and development of the product but also its production and steady supply system. The two parties target the end of 2020 to make a final agreement based on the preliminary study. Sunwoda has an established global track record in the development...

24 June 2020

The California Electric Highway is an extensive network of charging stations along Interstate 5, Highway 99, and other primary roads throughout California. The completion of the new charging stations expands California's portion of the nearly 4,000-mile West Coast Electric Highway aimed at providing charging stations every 25 to 50 miles. The initiative is funded through incentives and grants from the California...

24 June 2020

Various South Korean news outlets announced today that the Executive Vice Chairman of Hyundai Motor Group, Chung Euisun, and the LG Group Chairman, Koo Kwang-mo, will meet next week to discuss electric vehicle battery business. According to industry sources, Chung will visit LG Chem's EV battery production site located in Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, on Monday. LG Chem is already chosen to supply batteries...

19 June 2020

The "Next Generation Smart SUV" GAC Aion V was officially announced simultaneously in Guangzhou, Shanghai and Shenzhen. At the press conference, the general manager of Guangzhou Automobile New Energy Gu Huinan announced the price which starts from 159,600 yuan ($22,520) to 239,600 yuan ($33,810) after subsidy. The model is available in five versions. It feature key remote parking, GEP2.0 all-aluminum pure electric...

18 June 2020

The Volkswagen Group is increasing its stake in QuantumScape and making an additional investment of up to US$200 million in the US battery specialist. The goal is to drive forward the joint development of solid-state battery technology. In future, solid-state batteries are expected to significantly increase range and shorten charging times further. Solid-state batteries are seen as the most promising technology for...

18 June 2020

Opel Zafira e-Life a.k.a. Vauxhall Vivaro e-Life has been announced. This multi-sear passenger car with up to nine seats is available in two lengths and is less than 1.9 m high. There's an option for a trailer hitch capable of towing trailers with a maximum capacity of 1,000 kg. The model offers 100 kW of power and 260 Nm of torque. The battery's capacity is 50 kW and comprises of 18 modules. It offers 100 kW DC...

18 June 2020