Kia Niro EV Tests First IONITY Charging Station In England: Video

First IONITY station in England works fine, but the location could be better in terms of the surrounding infrastructure. The IONITY fast charging network expands to more countries in Europe and recently the first was opened in Maidstone, Kent in England with four chargers (of course CCS-only). Thanks to Andrew Till we can take a… Continue reading Kia Niro EV Tests First IONITY Charging Station In England: Video

Honda e Is Now Available To Reserve In 4 Countries

Orders will be accepted later this year, but first deliveries are scheduled for Spring 2020 Honda announced the shortlist of four select European markets – UK, Germany, France and Norway – where it opened the online reservation website for the all-new all-electric Honda e. As we reported in the case of the UK, there are five… Continue reading Honda e Is Now Available To Reserve In 4 Countries

Sono Motors Receives 10,000 Paid Reservations For Solar Sion

10,000 Sion is worth some €214 million, according to Sono Motors. 87% of the orders come from the DACH region Sono Motors reached a milestone of 10,000 paid reservations for its solar-powered Sono Sion electric car, over a year before the start of production in the second-half of 2020. It’s two times more than in June… Continue reading Sono Motors Receives 10,000 Paid Reservations For Solar Sion

Panasonic Joins Forces With Tropos Motors On eCUV

Small, low-speed electric compact utility vehicles (eCUV) can be very useful and profitable compared to full-size trucks Panasonic announced a partnership with Tropos Motors, a Silicon Valley-based manufacturer of low-speed electric compact utility vehicles (eCUV). According to the press release, Panasonic wants to play a part in addressing the “right-sizing” trend on the market as… Continue reading Panasonic Joins Forces With Tropos Motors On eCUV

Next-Gen BMW i8 To Be All-Electric? Decision This Year

It could be a performance-oriented all-electric convertible. The next generation of plug-in hybrid BMW i8 (currently available in coupe and convertible versions) could be all-electric. A decision about the future of i8 to be made later this year, while the market launch of the second-generation is expected by the end of 2023. The chance for… Continue reading Next-Gen BMW i8 To Be All-Electric? Decision This Year

Tesla Model Y Not A Crossover, But A Tall Sedan: Says Designer

As we all know, the lines between vehicle classes are completely blurred these days. While the Tesla Model 3 may be the best thing that ever happened to Tesla, the new American automaker is still struggling, as expected. Perhaps a small crossover or even a pickup truck should have come first? We ask this since… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Not A Crossover, But A Tall Sedan: Says Designer

Rivian Confirms Launch Of R1T Truck, R1S SUV In Australia

Both are coming to the Land Down Under, though it’s not entirely clear when exactly. Rivian has announced that both its R1T electric pickup truck and its R1S electric SUV will fittingly go on sale in the Outback, a perfect environment for these adventure vehicles. It’s not yet known if New Zealand will be included… Continue reading Rivian Confirms Launch Of R1T Truck, R1S SUV In Australia

Chevron Adds EVgo Fast Chargers At Fuel Stations In California

Chevron launches 50-100 kW DC fast chargers at gas stations in California EVgo announced a new project with Chevron, which following with the times is now installing DC fast chargers at its gas stations in California. The first fast chargers were installed at the Menlo Park Chevron station (1399 Willow Rd, Menlo Park, CA 94025)… Continue reading Chevron Adds EVgo Fast Chargers At Fuel Stations In California

Second Bugatti Model Might Go Electric, Won’t Resemble Chiron

Stephan Winkelmann tells us the model is set to sport a body style that’s unlike anything else sold today. Bugatti is ready to introduce an additional model line to its vehicle lineup, according to brand president Stephan Winkelmann. “I think that we have the opportunity to do more [than one car],” Winkelmann told Motor1.com in… Continue reading Second Bugatti Model Might Go Electric, Won’t Resemble Chiron

BYTON CEO Reveals M-Byte Electric SUV Skateboard Platform

BYTON’s M-Byte skateboard platform revealed. BYTON’s CEO Daniel Kirchert takes a little time off of running the company to record a video that show’s off the skateboard platform of Byton upcoming M-BYTE SUV.  Kirchert explains that BYTON is about two months away from making their first prototypes of the production-version M-Byte, and that the skateboard… Continue reading BYTON CEO Reveals M-Byte Electric SUV Skateboard Platform