The UK has become a pivotal market for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, accounting for 30% of all Chinese electric models sold across Europe. The number of electric cars on UK roads has nearly doubled in the past two years, and nearly one in five new cars sold in 2024 was electric. BYD (1211.HK), China’s… Continue reading Chinese EVs take off in the UK as BYD closes in on Tesla
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Chinese EVs take off in the UK as BYD closes in on Tesla
The UK has become a pivotal market for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers, accounting for 30% of all Chinese electric models sold across Europe. The number of electric cars on UK roads has nearly doubled in the past two years, and nearly one in five new cars sold in 2024 was electric. BYD (1211.HK), China’s… Continue reading Chinese EVs take off in the UK as BYD closes in on Tesla
First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
BYD, the Chinese all-electric vehicle manufacturer and the global EV market leader, has kicked off local production in the key Latin American market of Brazil. On July 2, the company held the start-of-production ceremony for the first BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull in China or Dolphin Surf in Europe) manufactured in Brazil. The all-electric Dolphin Mini… Continue reading First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
BYD, the Chinese all-electric vehicle manufacturer and the global EV market leader, has kicked off local production in the key Latin American market of Brazil. On July 2, the company held the start-of-production ceremony for the first BYD Dolphin Mini (Seagull in China or Dolphin Surf in Europe) manufactured in Brazil. The all-electric Dolphin Mini… Continue reading First BYD EV rolls off the line at new plant in Brazil
Musk will ask Tesla shareholders to vote on bailout for twitter/xAI
Tesla shareholders will vote on whether to invest into xAI, Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s private company, according to a post by Musk on twitter today. Elon Musk is not just the CEO of Tesla, the electric car company that you may have heard about from time to time in Electrek’s coverage, but several other companies… Continue reading Musk will ask Tesla shareholders to vote on bailout for twitter/xAI
Newest Version of Grok Looks Up What Elon Musk Thinks Before Giving an Answer
This week, Elon Musk unveiled Grok 4, which he called “the world’s most powerful AI assistant.” The optics were appalling; the same week, the older version of Grok repeatedly attacked Black and Jewish people and declared itself “MechaHitler.” It also spoke in the first person as if it were Musk himself when a user asked about… Continue reading Newest Version of Grok Looks Up What Elon Musk Thinks Before Giving an Answer
New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Others remain skeptical. According to Smoke’s math, the average annual tax savings is smaller than a single month’s loan payment for a new vehicle. Millions of people receive a federal tax deduction for the interest they pay on home loans. Under President Donald Trump’s new tax-cut law, many people for the first time also could… Continue reading New tax break for auto loans could save some buyers thousands of dollars. But will it boost sales?
Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 head-turner for only £270 a month
Striking ‘future retro’ looks 273-mile range; comfortable to drive Just £270 a month The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is one of those electric cars that just doesn’t seem to date. It’s been around since 2021, but still looks as razor sharp today as it did then. The great thing about our Deal of the Day, though, is… Continue reading Car Deal of the Day: Hyundai Ioniq 5 head-turner for only £270 a month
Clean Technica: BYD Sales Growth Leaves Tesla In The Dust — Charts & Graphs004097
BYD sales continue to rise strongly year over year, while Tesla sales continue to stagnate at best and droop significantly at worst. Whereas the race between these electric vehicle leaders was tight for years, and Tesla led for years, the Chinese EV producer looks like it’s leaving Tesla in the dust. Back when BYD’s overall… Continue reading Clean Technica: BYD Sales Growth Leaves Tesla In The Dust — Charts & Graphs004097
Clean Technica: Last Chance to Get a Really Good Deal on a Very Capable Electric Vehicle004096
You’ve been thinking about taking advantage of the superior technology of an electric vehicle for a long time, but you’ve needed a kick in the pants to get you over the hump. Your primary vehicle is only a few years old, so you are not about to trade it in. However, your secondary vehicle is… Continue reading Clean Technica: Last Chance to Get a Really Good Deal on a Very Capable Electric Vehicle004096