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The overall German auto market had another positive month in July (+18% year over year), with BEVs being the highlight (+69% YoY, their highest growth rate this year). It’s an impressive result, especially considering that we are in the middle of the summer holiday season. That indicates we might be headed for a record month in September. There were 48,682 BEV registrations last month, 20% of the overall market. While BEVs were up 67%, PHEVs were down 37%. The latter are still suffering from the end of federal incentives. In July, PHEVs had 14,345 registrations, or 5.9% of the total…

Plugin vehicles continue to rise in France, with last month’s plugin vehicle registrations ending at 31,275 units, divided between 17,218 BEVs (or 13% share of the overall auto market) and 14,057 PHEVs (11% share of the auto market). The former jumped 46% year over year (YoY), while the latter were up by 30%. The 20 Best Selling Electric Vehicles in France — July 2023 With the overall market in recovery mode, up 20% YoY, plugins are growing faster than the overall market and reached 24% share of the market (15% BEV) year to date (YTD). In July, pure electrics once…

For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. Ford’s all-electric crossover SUV, introduced in 2019, has risen to become one of the top-selling EVs in the US. Over 39,000 Mustang Mach-E’s were sold last year, placing it third among the top-selling electric vehicles in the US, behind only the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y. Meanwhile, Mach-E sales have dropped this year, down 20.6% through the first half of 2023.…

Texas-based low speed EV manufacturer Ayro has announced that its Vanish utility low-speed electric vehicle (LSEV) has successfully completed initial homologation in both the United States and Canada. The Ayro Vanish has demonstrated compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) 500, FMVSS 111, FMVSS 141, Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (“CMVSS”) 500 and SAE J2358. This milestone brings the Ayro Vanish closer to the start of production.  “These tests are essential to ensure vehicles meet rigorous safety requirements and comply with our national governing bodies. Now that our award-winning Vanish has passed these tests for design, safety, and performance, we…

Tesla said in a blog post a few years ago that its Supercharger network would “never be a profit center.” The brand has come a long way since then, and one analyst has estimated the Supercharger network to grow into a multi-billion dollar business in the coming years. Dan Ives, the managing director and senior equity research analyst at investment firm Wedbush Securities, forecasted that Tesla’s Supercharger business could be worth roughly three to six percent of total revenues, translating to a $10 to $20 billion business by 2030. The Wall Street analyst based his forecast on multiple factors, including…

In Europe, electric cargo bikes are gaining popularity as viable alternatives to cars on a daily basis. There are lots of new e-bike models designed specifically to carry lots of cargo. Case in point: the new and improved Cargo electric bike from British e-bike specialist Mycle. Let’s take a closer look at what this affordable electric cargo bike brings to the table. The new Mycle Cargo e-bike boasts a slew of exciting enhancements. These improvements encompass a fresh color option, enhanced components, and a comprehensive selection of optional accessories designed to make the Cargo the ideal urban companion. Notably, the Cargo…

If you plan to purchase the Ford Mustang Mach-E between now and the start of October 2023, you might want to consider the deals and incentives the Blue Oval is offering. The Detroit automaker’s Red Carpet Lease Offer now includes additional retail discounts in select US cities, as per Ford Authority. In New York City, the Red Carpet Lease Offer includes a payment of $586 per month for 36 months, $0 due at signing, and a waiver on the security deposit. In Detroit, customers can lease the Mustang Mach-E for $439 per month for 36 months, $439 due at signing,…

Nissan is reportedly readying a Leaf replacement. Volvo teases an electric minivan. The Kia EV5 bows from China but looks ready to tackle ID.4. And why do EV owners see more quality issues? This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  The Kia EV5 was officially revealed in China, but it appears to be a sweet spot in the vehicle market that would translate well across continents. The compact electric SUV borrows design cues from the larger EV9 but appears to measure up as a direct rival to gasoline best-sellers like the Honda CR-V and Toyota RAV4—as well as electric…

EV charging and energy management developer Wallbox announced it is working with Kia America to try and bring viable bidirectional charging capabilities to the homes of EV9 owners. This process will begin with Wallbox’s Quasar 2 EV charger. Wallbox ($WBX) describes itself as a creator of “advanced electric vehicle charging and energy management systems that redefine the relationship between users and the network.” In its eight years since being founded, Wallbox’s portfolio of commercial and public EV charging solutions have expanded to 115 different countries. Last October, we visited the company’s newest facility in Texas, where it demonstrated a 400kW…

EV owners experience more problems with their vehicles than owners of comparable internal-combustion cars, according to a new study, but the problem isn’t the powertrains. Published Thursday, the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Tech Experience Index (TXI) Study focuses on the user experience of automotive tech features, things like infotainment systems, advanced driver-assist features, and other things in that realm. On that front EVs performed worse than their gasoline and diesel counterparts. J.D. Power surveyed 82,472 owners of 2023-model-year vehicles in the first 90 days of ownership, from February through May 2023. Owners were asked about 21 tech features common to…