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Kia plans seven different BEV models by 2027

September 16, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Kia has published an update on its electrical strategy, which builds on the ‘Plan S’ presented in January. Some of the targets set at that time have now been watered down again. For this purpose, there is a first sketch of the electric sedan starting in 2021. To sum up: After Hyundai had already presented […]

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Cupra & ABT to enter as a single team in Extreme E

September 15, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

The Seat brand Cupra is entering the electric racing series Extreme E together with ABT Sportsline. Just a few days ago the six-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton founded his own racing team called X44, which will also make its debut in the new electric off-road racing series. The first round of the Extreme […]

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Chinese Model 3 subject to a few upgrades

September 15, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Tesla is apparently preparing some upgrades for the Model 3 – at least as far as the version produced in China is concerned. Besides a reworked frunk and steering wheel as well as an electric tailgate there are some indications that the electric sedan will also get a heat pump. For the latter speaks among […]

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VW hands over first ID.3 electric car in Germany

September 11, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

The first VW ID.3 delivery in Germany is done as Volkswagen hands over the 1ST Edition model made in its “Transparent Factory” in the city of Dresden. Sales Director Jürgen Stackmann was on site, although this may be his last public appearance as VW will appoint his successor in October. Volkswagen’s first electric car now […]

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UK: New MG 5 electric estate to cost £23,995

September 10, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

MG prepares to launch an electric estate in the UK next quarter. The MG 5 EV is essentially a rebranded Roewe Ei5 as offered in China – both Roewe and MG belong to SAIC. What’s new and intriguing is the base price though: £23,995 (government subsidy included). Autocar reported the price quoting the Cap HPI […]

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Lucid debuts Air electric sedan at prices from $80,000

September 10, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Lucid has finally fully unveiled the production version of its first car: the Lucid Air, a luxury electric sedan designed as the electric S-Class, only not Mercedes, or Teslas back in the days. Details had gradually been leaked but are now all on the table, including slightly surprising pricing. Some data were already known since […]

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PSA may launch mini e-SUV as Peugeot e-1008

September 10, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

Peugeot is working on a new mini-SUV below the 2008 model, which will replace the compact 108 and will feature a purely electric drive. Media expects the new Peugeot e-1008 to launch in late 2021 or early 2022. The reports in local media consider Peugeot wanting to refresh in the smallest segment, both by electrifying […]

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Citroën ë-C4 becomes available in France

September 10, 2020 Nora Manthey Syndicated Comments Off

The new Citroën C4 which PSA presented in June together with its all-electric offshoot ë-C4 is available to order in France with immediate effect. Prices for all-electric variant start from 28,600 euros after subsidies. France grants a maximum of 7,000 euros for zero-emission vehicles, so the Citroën ë-C4 has a list price of 35,600 euros […]

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Tesla’s Shanghai plant expansion ahead of schedule

September 9, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

Reports from China indicate that Tesla has completed the main sections of the expansion of its Shanghai plant. The expansion, which will facilitate the production of Model Y, is expected to be completed in October or November. It is therefore possible that production of the Model Y in China will start this year, rather than […]

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GM to manufacture for Nikola Motor in the US

September 8, 2020 Chris Randall Syndicated Comments Off

General Motors and Nikola have agreed on a strategic partnership, which sees GM taking an eleven per cent stake in the US startup. With this agreement, GM will become Nikola’s US manufacturing partner starting with the much anticipated zero-emission pickup Badger. GM will manufacture both the BEV and the fuel cell version of the Badger […]

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