The XPeng flying car is one step closer to the mass production. But will it really hit the roads?
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Battery degradation isn’t likely to brick your EV, data confirms
BYD made a profit of 2.4 billion USD in 2022, up 403%. Aims to sell 3.6 million electric cars in 2023
In 2023, BYD sold 1.85 million vehicles - increase of 151%. In 2023 it plans to double the sales again to 3.6 million.
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Toyota sees dynamic wireless charging enabling smaller batteries
After an extensive test with dynamic wireless charging installed on a Toyota RAV4 Prime, Israel-based Electreon is on a path with Toyota and its top-tier supplier Denso to develop a dynamic wireless charging system for electrified Toyota vehicles. The strategic agreement, which comes less than a month after the tease of future wireless charging in... 2023 BYD Qin Plus EV to launch on April 7; price expected to drop to $17,500
The 2023 BYD Qin Plus will receive power upgrades, a new interior color scheme, and NFC card.
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Wuling Bingo launched in China for $8,700 to rival BYD Seagull
The Wuling Bingo has up to 333 km of CLTC range and 68 hp. It has appeared to be over 1,000-USD cheaper than we previously thought.
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BAW Yuanbao 2023 model was launched, for 4,300 USD, 20% cheaper then 2022 version
The price of the 2023 BAW Yuanbao EV is reduced by 1000 USD compared to the 2022 model with similar configurations.
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NHTSA investigates Tesla Model X seatbelt failures
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into possible seatbelt failures in 2022 and 2023 Tesla Model X electric SUVs, an issue that could affect up to 50,000 vehicles. An investigation commenced after the NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received two complaints reporting a failure of... Denza N8 is an expensive BYD Tang sibling. To launch this year
The Denza N8 was officially unveiled in China and became a disappointment.
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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV debuts with 800V charging, future V2G
Kia on Tuesday revealed a full range of details for its upcoming EV9 electric SUV—including a Level 3 assisted-driving system and a digital store that will serve up extra-cost over-the-air feature upgrades. The brand says that it’s targeting more than 336 miles for rear-wheel-drive long-range versions of the EV9, with its 800-volt... Battery degradation isn’t likely to brick your EV, data confirms
Used EV shoppers don't have to worry too much about battery degradation eroding range, according to a new study from Recurrent, which sells battery health reports for used EVs. "Used EV shoppers worry that the car battery will degrade quickly like a mobile phone battery, and not be able to hold a charge within a few years," Liz Najman, lead... 