The Leapmotor B10 goes on sale in China, with prices starting at 109,800 yuan (approx. 13,580 USD). Overseas markets, including Europe, will follow at a later date.
Tag: BEV
Tesla introduces more affordable rear-wheel-drive Cybertruck
Tesla has officially unveiled the Cybertruck RWD in the US and Mexico and is already accepting orders. The base version of the electric pickup starts at around $70,000 – more than previously announced – but in return, the rear-wheel drive Cybertruck of…
Moke opens new UK production facility
The British company has opened a new UK factory in Leamington Spa, where it will assemble its updated electric Moke range of beach jeeps. It has also unveiled a new range of colours for the light EV, Bimini soft top, and wheels.
EV factory in China: Lexus buys land in Shanghai
Lexus has acquired a plot of land in Shanghai for its first dedicated electric vehicle plant in China. The industrial site, measuring approximately 1.13 million square metres, is located in the Jinshan district in the southwest of Shanghai.
Trump considers exemptions from US auto tariffs
US President Donald Trump remains true to his unpredictable zigzag course and announced possible, temporary exemptions from his car tariffs for manufacturers. Trump imposed surcharges of 25 per cent on vehicles imported into the US at the beginning of …
Tesla denies Canadian allegations of subsidy fraud
Tesla has officially rejected allegations of possible subsidy fraud in Canada. In a letter, Fereshteh Zeineddin, Tesla’s head of sales for Canada, stated that it was a case of back orders and even hinted at possible legal action if payments are not res…
Renault updates the Scenic
Renault has given its Scenic E-Tech Electric and Megane E-Tech Electric a technical update, while simultaneously lowering UK prices for both electric cars. The updates include one pedal driving, as well as a new Plug&Charge and vehicle-to-load functions.
Mercedes introduces new EV functions via OTA update
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the MBUX 2.6 software update, which will be rolled out over-the-air (OTA) to more than two million vehicles worldwide. For some electric models, the update includes improvements to route planning that includes charging stops.
China’s EV market gains further momentum
Sales figures for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in China rose significantly last month – reaching 1.24 million units. While BYD remains the undisputed market leader, sales are increasingly being distributed among a growing number of manufacture…
No green light for BYD and Geely production in Latin America yet
The Chinese government seems to delayed the approval of Geely’s plans to have Renault build its EVs in Brazil and BYD’s plans to build a factory in Mexico. This comes as US tariffs have caused economic uncertainty. However, Beijing also fears knowledge…
