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Chinese EV startup Zeekr has recently begun its expansion in Europe with two models, the 001 mid-size liftback and the X compact crossover. The premium EV brand owned by Geely Auto is currently offering both models for pre-order in Sweden and the Netherlands, and it plans to expand availability further. Besides these two EVs, Zeekr

A relatively less-known tax mitigation provision called the US Duty Drawback program allows US-based automakers to recover the import tariff paid on vehicles manufactured abroad, as per a new report. A key beneficiary of this program is Volvo Cars. As per US Customs and Border Protection, the Drawback program “is the refund of certain duties,

Lucid Group announced its second-quarter financial results yesterday and provided some updates on its plans during the earnings call.  The EV startup’s CEO, Peter Rawlinson, said the company’s first overseas plant in Saudi Arabia is expected to start limited production of Lucid Air EVs in September. Construction on the AMP-2 plant located in King Abdullah

The EV charging infrastructure in Japan is expected to noticeably improve later this decade in an effort to encourage electrification. According to Nikkei, Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) plans to set some new requirements for the fast-charging infrastructure. The article says that METI will require more than double the current power output

EVgo and General Motors celebrate the opening of the 1,000th DC fast charging stall, as part of their collaboration to expand fast charging infrastructure in the United States. The partnership was first announced in 2020. At the time, the plan was to deploy 2,700 individual stalls in 40 metropolitan areas by the end of 2025.

With Tesla on the final straight to launch the all-electric Cybertruck pickup, we now see more and more test vehicles. Most recently, Joe Tegtmeyer – who for years records drone videos over the Giga Texas plant, shared a few photos and a video of a Tesla Cybertruck at the on-site Supercharging station. This time it’s

California-headquartered Amprius Technologies has revealed a new high-energy density, high-discharge rate silicon anode cell that could potentially be used in aerial and automotive applications. The company claims to have achieved a discharge rate of 10C with an energy density of 400 watt-hours per kilogram. The capability could benefit electric vertical take-offs and landings (eVTOL), and

Uber recently announced it would start a new electrification program in Tokyo, Japan. The program would be part of its Premium lineup, supplying 100 Tesla Model Y crossovers for the city. By this November, Uber says it will have thirty Model Ys out on the road in the Edogawa, Adachi, and Setagaya Wards of Japan’s

Unplugged Performance is a well-known name in the aftermarket community as one of the pioneer electric vehicle upfitters. But the Hawthorne, California-based company is diversifying its business beyond creating wild body kits and performance upgrades for Tesla EVs by tapping into the fleet car business. More specifically, Unplugged Performance has set up a new fleet

Just like in cars and motorcycles, transmissions play a huge role in optimizing efficiency when it comes to bicycles. With the advent of electric bicycles, one would think that the conventional bicycle drivetrain would no longer be needed. However, as the demands of e-cyclists continue to evolve, it’s become clear that electric bicycles must provide

The second quarter of 2023 brought us another significant increase of battery-electric car (BEV) sales around the world. In this post, we will take a look at the global sales results of the all-electric cars by the three largest manufacturers (OEMs) – Tesla, BYD and Volkswagen Group. All three OEMs improved their results year-over-year, but the

Rivian offers some of the most intriguing electric vehicles on the market. The R1T and R1S both offer excellent off-road capabilities and supercar-rivaling performance. Along with their impressive specs, Quad-Motor Rivians come with a substantial warranty.  All Quad-Motor Rivian R1T and R1S vehicles come with a basic warranty lasting five years or 60,000 miles, whichever

With the global semiconductor shortage seemingly over and interest rates rising, new car demand is beginning to fall. Hence dealers are beginning to sell plenty of models at or below MSRP. A new study by iSeeCars has revealed that the average price of a new car is 8.5 percent above MSRP, versus 10.2 percent in July

Tesla’s Gigafactory Shanghai can churn a brand new Model 3 or Model Y every 40 seconds, as per a new Twitter video. This tiny bit of information is another reminder of the sheer scale and efficiency of Tesla’s manufacturing in Asia’s largest country. The remarkable manufacturing speed even trumps Ford, who said in a press

The wait for the fastest production four-door electric sedan in the world is almost over as Lucid Motors has announced the production of the first Air Sapphire release candidate cars. “The world’s first luxury electric super-sports sedan will be available soon,” Lucid said in a tweet accompanied by a photo of an Air Sapphire on

Tesla posted blockbuster production and delivery figures in the first half of 2023. But manufacturing might slow down in Q3, as CEO Elon Musk suggested during the Q2 earnings call last week. And the first signs of this slowdown have emerged at the Fremont factory in California. Even though Tesla maintains a target of 1.8

Stellantis has revealed a prototype electric vehicle battery, which integrates the inverter and charger functions within the modules. This application frees space in the EV and makes the battery more efficient in terms of cost and range, the group said in a press release. Stellantis, along with TotalEnergies-owned battery solutions company Saft, worked with France’s

Tesla has expanded its manufacturing footprint massively in recent years, going from a single vehicle assembly plant in 2018 to four in 2023: Fremont, Shanghai, Berlin, and Austin.  Another massive EV factory has been confirmed in Mexico on a site that’s reportedly twice the size of the Texas plant, in addition to expansions at Fremont,

Tesla’s sub-$25,000 mass-market electric car may still be a year or two away from launch. But it looks like some customers are already driving home a Tesla for a great bargain by combining inventory discounts with local and federal incentives. Twitter user Zohar claims to have driven home a spanking new Tesla Model 3 for

Tesla has applied further discounts to its new inventory Model 3 and Y stock. It’s now possible to get a Model 3 with zero miles on the odometer for as little as $37,940. Model 3 discounts range from several hundred dollars to over $5,000. Meanwhile, Model Y discounts are less significant (up to $2,770) and

German bicycle specialist Rose Bikes has an impressive selection of e-bikes. It continues innovating the performance oriented e-bike sector with the launch of its newest model, the Backroad AL. Gravel bikes have been gaining popularity thanks to their versatility and practicality, and the new Backroad AL offers a mid-tier option in the market. Offered in

Those of you who’ve been reading my stuff here on InsideEVs, as well as keeping abreast with the global e-bike scene, would be well aware of how rapidly technology surrounding e-bikes is advancing. A lot of modern e-bikes can be described as pedal-powered IoT devices capable of integrating themselves to multiple facets of our daily

With e-bike tech advancing at an unprecedented pace, we’re seeing more and more for-sport e-bikes with an emphasis on real-world usability and versatility. A good example of this is the Volta, from Italian bike specialist Basso. Known for its handcrafted bikes, Basso’s newest creation hopes to hit multiple birds with one stone – from sporty

Recent additions to the electric bicycle market have staked the hefty claim of being able to replace your car on a daily basis. While for the most part, a capable electric urban bike can indeed get this job done, there are other electric bikes that go way beyond just offering an alternative means of mobility.

Out of all the technological advancements and innovations Tesla has brought to the table, we can definitively say that the EV pioneer is late when it comes to one thing: electric bicycles. Indeed, nearly all other car manufacturers occupying the EV space have either already rolled out or expressed interest in launching electric bicycles. In

Mitsubishi has officially pulled out of the Chinese market, with the automaker seemingly unable to keep up with the competition. China’s increasing demand for electric vehicles, and Mitsubishi’s reluctance to make them, is believed to have been a key factor in the decision. For a long period, Mitsubishi was very popular in China. Back in 2019, the

Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in June increased by 7.2 percent year-over-year to 278,256 units. During the first six months of 2023, the company sold 1,575,920 vehicles (up 11 percent year-over-year). There is positive news also related to the all-electric car sales, as the company recently launched the Kia EV9 model in South

Privateer is a UK-based manufacturer of premium mountain bikes. The brand has developed quite a name for itself as it makes premium and performance-oriented designs accessible to non-professional athletes without sponsors from big name brands. In the process, the brand has indeed entered the competitive enduro MTB scene, with athletes racing under the brand.  Nevertheless,

Polestar has almost its entire lineup on display at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and that includes two future models. The Polestar 3 electric SUV and the latest iteration of the Polestar 5 prototype will make their dynamic debut at the event. They will be joined in the First Glance Paddock by the Polestar 2

Canoo Technologies hasn’t been in the news as much lately, but with many EV startups filing for bankruptcy these days, that’s probably not a bad thing. While the fate of the company is far from being sealed, Canoo has just announced a positive development in that it has delivered on time three Crew Transportation Vehicles