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The Toyota Previa was the automaker’s minivan in the ’90s Toyota might bring back the Previa nameplate The resurrected Previa might feature electrified powertrains With its aerodynamic shape and mid-mounted engine, the Toyota Previa minivan remains one of the Japanese automaker’s most daring designs. And it might return with plug-in powertrains. According to a report in Japan’s Best Car magazine spotted by Forbes, a new Previa is slated for a 2026 launch using the TNGA-K platform that underpins the Toyota Camry, Crown, and RAV4, among others, with the intention of accommodating both plug-in hybrid and all-electric powertrains. A hydrogen fuel-cell…
Dozens of limited-edition Tesla Cybertruck Foundation Series EVs are sitting in inventory. Tesla is now offering free lifetime Supercharging to people who buy a truck from inventory. That offer, however, has several asterisks. Tesla is offering free lifetime Supercharging for Cybertruck Foundation Series electric pickups sitting in inventory across the country. Earlier this month, we reported that the American EV maker has dozens of $100,000+ limited-edition Cybertrucks sitting unsold at delivery centers in the United States, and this latest perk might be a last-ditch effort to get rid of the costly EVs that are collecting dust. As a reminder, the…
Xiaomi EV’s charging map has access to over 14,000 Nio chargers and over 9,000 Xpeng chargers. (Image credit: Xiaomi EV) Xiaomi EV has officially announced partnerships with Nio (NYSE: NIO) and Xpeng (NYSE: XPEV) on charging network sharing, after briefly mentioning them two days ago. Xiaomi EV has teamed up with Nio to officially begin a charging network partnership, the electric vehicle (EV) unit of Xiaomi (HKG: 1810, OTCMKTS: XIACY) said on Weibo today. The EV maker’s charging map has access to more than 14,000 Nio charging piles, and users can view dynamic data from Nio charging stations in real…
Complimentary NACS adapter will allow Supercharger access to CCS EVs Details coming early in 2025; Genesis also participating 2025 Ioniq 5 has NACS port, needs opposite adapter from CCS connector for max rate Hyundai on Monday provided more information about when it will start providing adapters good for charging its EVs at Tesla Superchargers—and which Hyundai EVs are eligible for a free adapter. Drivers will be able to request a complimentary adapter, shipping included, starting in the first quarter of 2025, Hyundai said, with “details, instructions, and terms and conditions” all yet to be revealed. Those who own or lease…
In recent months, more and more automakers have started selling North American Charging Standard (NACS) adapters to allow owners of their electric vehicles to access the vast Tesla Supercharging network. Ford will sell you one for $200, Polestar and Volvo will hook you up for $230 and General Motors will do it for $225. But there’s even better news if you drive a Hyundai: you’ll be able to get a NACS adapter for zero dollars next year. That means that owners of the Ioniq 5, Ioniq 6 and Kona Electric will be able to use Tesla’s Supercharger network at no…
BYD has made inroads into 13 countries and regions in Africa so far. BYD (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) has entered Ethiopia, expanding its presence into the East African market. The Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker announced its official entry into the local market on December 21 with Ethiopian distributor Moenco, a subsidiary of the Inchcape Group, at a brand launch event in the country’s capital Addis Ababa. BYD rolled out five battery electric vehicle (BEV) models in Ethiopia, including the compact hatchback Seagull and the Tang SUV (sport utility vehicle). The company opened its after-sales service center and showroom…
CATL is in talks with potential advisers and a listing in Hong Kong could take place as early as the first half of 2025, according to Bloomberg. (Image credit: CnEVPost) Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL, SHE: 300750) is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could raise at least $5 billion, making it the biggest listing in the city since early 2021, Bloomberg said in a report today, citing people familiar with the matter. CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on June 11, 2018, and has a…
Honda announced it will be back at CES this year, unveiling the next phase of its new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year’s event in Las Vegas, Honda intends to unveil two prototype EVs based on the concepts that debuted a year prior. This will be our next look at Honda’s 0 Series progress as it looks to bring these two initial models to market in 2026. While Honda is a household name in automotive and other motor-powered vehicles, its presence in the EV space has been limited but growing. The company currently sells the Prologue EV, built…
Honda released a teaser of its upcoming all-electric SUV. It’s part of the automaker’s Honda 0 Series lineup. The electric crossover prototype will be unveiled next to an electric sedan prototype that is near-production-ready. Honda has big plans for its electric vehicle future. After collaborating with General Motors to produce the Prologue crossover–which is doing rather well, sales-wise–the Japanese automaker will do everything on its own for the next chapter. You might have read something about the Honda 0 Series lineup, which was first previewed last year by the Saloon and Space-Hub EV concept. The Saloon was a wedge-shaped EV…
Honda will unveil prototypes of its 0 Series electric vehicles at CES in Las Vegas on Jan. 7, 2025. The pair of prototypes follow initial concept versions unveiled at CES 2024 this past January, and preview production models due in 2026. A teaser image shows one vehicle that appears to retain the general shape of the Honda Saloon concept shown at CES 2024, while the other trades the van-like form of the previous Space-Hub concept for something more SUV-like. Honda previously confirmed that a production model based on the Saloon concept would be the first to arrive, but it will…