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With the recent introduction of the Standard Range Model S and Model X, Tesla expanded its four-model lineup to 12 versions. The number increases to 22 if we include wheel options, which directly affect the driving range. When we research Tesla’s offer, it appears that the company is especially active in improving the affordability of the cars. Price reductions are one thing, but another one is the new base versions – LFP-powered Model 3, entry-level Model Y (with 4680-type battery cells), and most recently the software-limited Model S/Model X Standard Range. Price-wise, especially when deducting the $7,500 federal tax credit available for…

Kia officially revealed the production-bound version of its EV5 compact electric SUV on Friday at the Chengdu Motor Show in China. At first look it closely follows the EV5 concept revealed in March, although it doesn’t have that model’s solar panels or swivel seats. At that time, Kia clearly laid out how that concept previewed a “production model destined initially for (the) Chinese market later this year,” so no surprises here.  Although China may be the EV5’s initial target market, this EV appears to be a size that might translate well to the mass market, across continents—and, as Kia underscored,…

With the introduction of more and more sophisticated drive systems optimized for e-bike performance, we’re starting to see more and more e-bikes move away from conventional derailleur gear systems. A good example of this is the new Pinion E1.12 system, which integrates the motor and gearbox in one compact housing.  As early as now, we’re starting to see established brands adopt the new technology from Pinion. Take, for example, Austrian bike brand Simplon, who’s been around for decades, and is considered a pioneer in the cycling industry. According to a report by German e-bike publication E-Bike News, Simplon will be equipping…

Zeekr has submitted an overseas listing filing with the CSRC, planning to issue up to 926,074,300 ordinary shares and list on the New York Stock Exchange. (Image credit: CnEVPost) In addition to self-driving startup WeRide, Geely Holding Group’s premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary Zeekr has also filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the US with the Chinese securities regulator. Zeekr submitted an overseas listing filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and plans to issue up to 926,074,300 ordinary shares and list them on the New York Stock Exchange, according to an announcement on the CSRC’s website…

WeRide’s last funding round was in May, when it was valued at $3.3 billion post-investment in a Series C round. (Image credit: WeRide) Chinese self-driving startup WeRide plans a US initial public offering (IPO), an announcement from China’s securities regulator shows. WeRide plans to issue up to 159,045,000 shares of ordinary stock and list them on the New York Stock Exchange or the Nasdaq exchange, according to an announcement on the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) website today. WeRide submitted filings with the CSRC for an offshore listing, and if it does not complete the listing within 12 months from…

One thing Ford has always been famous for is something Henry Ford said back in the early days: “Any customer can have a car painted any color that he wants, so long as it’s black.” Since those days, automakers have introduced a lot more options. Sure, it’s a little less efficient to offer those options, but drivers often want to express themselves and not have the same old car as everyone else around them. The pallet of colors you’d actually see on the road over the decades has varied a lot, with past decades showing a lot more color, and…

A next-generation Nissan Leaf is among three new EVs recently previewed to dealers, according to an Automotive News report published Thursday. The automaker will launch a new EV “offensive” around 2025 with the goal of launching 19 all-electric models globally by 2030, dealers were reportedly told. For the U.S., that will include the new Leaf, an electric sedan that could replace the Maxima, and a crossover based on the same CMF-EV platform as the Nissan Ariya, according to the report, which cited anonymous sources familiar with the matter. The Leaf will reportedly morph from a hatchback into a crossover coupe…

The L6 is Geely Galaxy’s first sedan and the brand’s second model after the L7 SUV. (Image credit: Geely Galaxy) Geely Auto Group’s new energy vehicle (NEV) sub-brand, Geely Galaxy, began pre-sales of its second model, the L6, at the Chengdu auto show, which began today. The Geely Galaxy L6 is a compact plug-in hybrid sedan available in four variants with starting prices ranging from RMB 128,000 ($17,560) to RMB 158,000. The Geely Galaxy L6 measures 4,782 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width and 1,489 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2,752 mm. There are two versions of…

Pre-sales of the Seal DM-i start at RMB 176,800, and the new Tang starts at RMB 250,000. (BYD Seal DM-i. Image credit: BYD) BYD (OTCMKTS: BYDDY), China’s largest new energy vehicle (NEV) maker, began pre-sales of two new models and let a new model debut at the Chengdu auto show, which starts today. BYD held a pre-sale launch of the Seal DM-i on the first day of the Chengdu auto show, which is offered in six variants with a starting price of RMB 176,800 ($24,260) – RMB 246,800. This year’s Chengdu auto show is being held at the Western China…

Availability of commute NOA functionality will expand to 100 cities in December, and will be available to all users by the second quarter of 2024, Li Auto said. (File photo shows a Li L9 on display at the April 2023 Shanghai auto show. Image credit: CnEVPost) Li Auto (NASDAQ: LI) will begin internal testing of commute NOA (Navigation on ADAS) in September for early bird users, and the feature will initially cover 10 cities including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, it announced today. Unlike City NOA, which requires more algorithm training, commute NOA only covers the roads that car owners…