Electric Car News

Summary BYD launched an extended range electric vehicle (EREV) called the Shark in Australia The Shark is a ute that is selling quickly before test drives are even available The ute has all-wheel drive, can tow up to 2,500 kg, and has a 30-kWh Blade battery for an electric range…

Summary British Columbia has a history of failed hydrogen transportation, including trials with hydrogen buses in Whistler during the 2010 Winter Olympics. Companies in BC, such as Ballard Power and HTEC, have been receiving governmental funding for hydrogen-related projects, including refueling stations and hydrogen drayage trucks. Westport Fuel Systems and…

Summary The Hyundai Ioniq 9 is the brand’s first three-row electric SUV with a target range of up to 335 miles and a Tesla NACS plug design It is set to go on sale early next year with pricing still to be determined The Ioniq 9 is part of the…

Summary Hyundai revealed the Ioniq 9, a three-row electric SUV with a NACS port designed by Tesla The NACS plug allows for dongle-free access to Tesla Superchargers Several major automakers are making the switch to NACS for Supercharger access Non-Tesla EVs currently need an adapter to access Tesla Superchargers Hyundai’s…

Summary Hyundai Ioniq 9 seats up to seven, with fully reclining first and second rows Aims for 335 miles of range and 24-minute fast-charging from 10-80% Is a unique rival to other three-row EV designs with focus on interior comfort and range Features a futuristic and spacious interior with walk-through…

Summary Tesla is offering one year of free European Supercharging for Model Y purchases made before December 31, 2024 to boost sales. Tesla projected 515,000 vehicle deliveries in Q4 2024, aiming to break previous records. The Model Y is getting a new battery pack in rear-wheel-drive variants, which will increase…

Summary Jaguar has gone through rebranding, refining its logo and changing its branding to become an EV-only brand from 2025 onward Released a teaser image of its newest car with a cryptic look at its first model in an EV future The rebranding and new ad campaign drew backlash online…

Summary Protect your EV with XCare EV Protection through a new payment plan option New 12-month payment plan allows for easier access to protecting components of your Electric Vehicle Features include 12 payments to pay off coverage, flexible payment options, interest-free pricing, and no credit check required Give yourself peace…

Summary Zeekr 7x is a luxury compact crossover positioned above Zeekr X but below Volvo EX90 or Polestar 3 It uses the same SEA platform as Polestar 4 and Zeekr plans to enter over 50 markets by the end of 2024. Geely has merged Zeekr and Lynk & Co, EU-China…

Summary Nissan Ariya won awards in the Vincentric Best CPO Value in America Awards Nissan received six honors in total, including SUV Brand and Passenger Car Brand The awards are based on total cost of ownership and current market prices Nissan’s commitment to delivering affordability and quality is highlighted through…