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Tesla has quietly launched business-to-business sales of its Superchargers. Previously, Tesla only allowed businesses to become a host site for its charging network. This new venture enables businesses to buy Tesla Superchargers directly and rake in the earnings while Tesla drastically lowers the up-front to grow its network. Tesla’s Supercharging network has always been one of its greatest assets. The electrified roadside obelisks have popped up all over America since Tesla began building out its network over a decade ago. And now, as the automaker’s car sales falter around the world, Tesla is doubling down on charging. On Friday, Tesla…
After five years of teasers that began with the Precept concept in 2020, the Polestar 5 is finally here. Polestar’s new flagship sedan debuts today at the IAA Mobility show in Munich, and it’s set to challenge the Porsche Taycan and Lucid Air. Unfortunately, Polestar didn’t say when, or if, this Chinese-made sedan will come to the US. As our colleagues at InsideEVs report, the Polestar 5 is built in Chongqing, and engineers say it’s almost impossible to move the tooling to a different location since the 5 rides on a bespoke platform. Chinese EVs are still subject to a…
This marks the latest safety recognition for Firefly in Europe, following its top score in China’s crash test at the end of July. Firefly delivered 4,346 units in August, an 83.69 percent increase from July, bringing cumulative deliveries to 14,555 units. The Firefly EV achieved a five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP (European New Car Assessment Program) crash test, signifying the latest safety endorsement for Nio Inc’s (NYSE: NIO) boutique compact car brand. The five-door hatchback achieved a 96 percent safety compliance rating for occupant protection in the latest 2025 Euro NCAP test — the highest among all models…
August BEV sales rose 17.2 percent year-on-year, while hybrid vehicle sales fell 6.8 percent, marking the second consecutive month of year-on-year decline. China’s NEV retail penetration rate reached 55.2 percent in August, up 1.5 percentage points from the same period last year. China’s passenger new energy vehicle (NEV) retail sales rebounded above 1 million units in August, as battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales maintained growth while hybrid vehicle sales declined. Passenger NEV retail sales reached 1.101 million units in August, marking a 7.5 percent year-on-year increase and an 11.6 percent rise from July, according to data released today by the…
GM sold over 21,000 electric vehicles in the US last month, its best yet. Despite the surge in August sales, GM warned that with the “irrational discounts” on EVs set to end soon, the market is due for a shake-up. more… Source link
Audi’s current lineup could certainly use more pizzazz. With the TT and R8 now discontinued, Ingolstadt no longer sells a sports car. Heck, there isn’t even a coupe or convertible in sight. Thankfully, the new Concept C aims to change that in 2027, when the production version reaches the market. Audi says the road-going model will barely differ from the show car, aside from the addition of door handles, sensors, and a few other minor tweaks. The Concept C is more than just a new sports car wearing the Four Rings. It previews a fresh design language that Audi plans to…
The Audi Concept C “exemplifies a new design philosophy” at the struggling German luxury brand. It echoes a number of classic Audi sports cars, including the R8, TT, Rosemeyer concept and the iconic Auto Union Type C racing car, which may have inspired its name. Details about its powertrain were not released, but it’s believed to be a counterpart to the new electric Porsche 718 Cayman and Boxster. This can feel like a distant memory today, but there was once a time when there were two players in the car design game: Audi, and everybody else. Car design is always subjective,…
Nio aims to deliver 150,000 vehicles in the fourth quarter, averaging 50,000 deliveries per month. Nio will launch the ES9 and the updated ES7 SUVs in 2026. Firefly will not roll out any new model in 2026. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Nio Inc (NYSE: NIO) released its second-quarter financial results today and subsequently held an analyst conference call. Here are the key takeaways from the call, with the most recent placed at the top. Starting this year, Nio has been building a new marketing paradigm designed to maximize the lifecycle value of new vehicles and achieve relatively stable sales volumes. However,…
The Volvo XC70 is now a crossover with over 124 miles of claimed electric range in China. It can fast charge from flat to 80% in 23 minutes. Volvo has confirmed it plans to bring the model to Europe. Volvo is adjusting course to remain relevant in the crossover era, and that means it’s killing off its iconic wagons in the U.S. While the news that the XC70 we know and love isn’t getting a direct successor may sadden lovers of old Volvo bricks, that nameplate will live on as a crossover, which Volvo revealed on Wednesday. There are a…
One reason many car enthusiasts despise electric vehicles is their lack of soul and personality. They can’t benefit from the sound and feel of an engine and transmission, but automakers have introduced a tool that even Porsche is considering using—software that creates fake gear shifts. Is the end nigh? No, it’s not, but even Porsche has realized that some people love a bit of friction in their driving experience. That’s why the automaker built an EV with paddle shifters, artificial engine noise, and fake gear shifts. The company is testing what’s possible, and Porsche’s prototype fleet manager, Sascha Niesen, drove…