Cadillac Lyriq Unveiled

Top 5 EV News Cadillac Lyriq Unveiled

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 21, 2020

GM’s luxury car brand, Cadillac unveiled its first EV on Friday. I will try not to be critical, but the Lyriq is yet another example way Tesla is valued at what it is currently.

Jeep Compass 4xe revealed

Top 5 EV News Jeep Compass 4xe revealed

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 22, 2020

The Jeep Renegade 4xe and Compass 4xe, the first electrified models of the brand, will only be available in the EMEA markets, not in JEEP’s home market, the USA.

- Nissan reveal the Ariya launch date and price

Top 5 EV News - Nissan reveal the Ariya launch date and price

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 15, 2020

Nissan unveiled the Ariya pure electric SUV, the Japanese automaker's first new electric model since the Leaf and E-NV200 in the early part of the previous decade.

CHJ Leading files IPO prospectus in the USA

Top 5 EV News CHJ Leading files IPO prospectus in the USA

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 13, 2020

CHJ Leading Ideal Motors submitted a prospectus to the United States SEC for an IPO on the NASDAQ.

- Order book for the LEVC VN5 eCity delivery van open

Top 5 EV News - Order book for the LEVC VN5 eCity delivery van open

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 10, 2020

The Geely owned LEVC, previously London Taxi CO, opened the order book for the LEVC VN5 eCity range extended electric city delivery.

Audi Reveals its Q4 e-tron Sportback Concept

Top 5 EV News Audi Reveals its Q4 e-tron Sportback Concept

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 08, 2020

Technically identical but individually styled is how Audi describes the Audi Q4 e-tron Concept revealed at the Geneva International Motor Show in 2019, and the SUV Coupe revealed today.

The best selling Tiguan SUV as a plug-in hybrid EV

Top 5 EV News The best selling Tiguan SUV as a plug-in hybrid EV

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 07, 2020

Volkswagen is giving Europe's best selling SUV, the Tiguan, a plug-in hybrid drivetrain. Unfortunately for customers in North America the Tiguan eHybrid PHEV is only available for the European market.

Toyota RAV4 as a Suzuki Across PHEV

Top 5 EV News Toyota RAV4 as a Suzuki Across PHEV

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 06, 2020

In Europe, Suzuki lovers can look forward to the brand's first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, as long as they are happy driving a Toyota.

Peugeot e-Traveller to take on Mercedes EQV

Top 5 EV News Peugeot e-Traveller to take on Mercedes EQV

By Wynand Goosen | Jun 05, 2020

Peugeot this week launched its answer to the Mercedes EQV electric MPV. The Peugeot e-Traveller seven-seater is one of a few pure electric MPVs to compete with the Mercedes EQV in the segment.

Beijing Auto opens EU5 order-book

Top 5 EV News Beijing Auto opens EU5 order-book

By Wynand Goosen | Jun 03, 2020

The BEIJING EU5 is one of the top-selling EVs in China and was rated No1 in a 2019 customer satisfaction survey. The 2020 upgrade of this popular EV is available from July.

GAC Trumpchi Aion V launch date set

Top 5 EV News GAC Trumpchi Aion V launch date set

By Wynand Goosen | May 15, 2020

GAC Trumpchi set the launch date for its third model in the Aion series, the Aion V compact SUV.

New logo for a new direction

Top 5 EV News New logo for a new direction

By Wynand Goosen | May 15, 2020

Roewe digitally revealed its new logo and the Marvel-R to herald in a new development direction.

More details revealed of new BYD Han EV

Top 5 EV News More details revealed of new BYD Han EV

By Wynand Goosen | May 07, 2020

BYD reveals more specs of it’s new Han electric sedan, which showcases the new Blade Battery technology and other design improvements so it can compete with Tesla in China.

JAC iC5 EV to go on sale this week

Top 5 EV News JAC iC5 EV to go on sale this week

By Wynand Goosen | May 07, 2020

Covid-19 proof JAC iC5 EV launch this week

Hyundai & KIA invest in British start-up to develop commercial EVs

Top 5 EV News Hyundai & KIA invest in British start-up to develop commercial EVs

By Wynand Goosen | Jan 15, 2020

Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation furthered its clean mobility strategy through strategic investment of €100 million in a new partnership with the British autonomous EV startup, Arrival.

All the specs from the Tesla CybrTrk reveal

Top 5 EV News All the specs from the Tesla CybrTrk reveal

By Wynand Goosen | Nov 21, 2019

Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Model P on the 21st of November 2019. Tesla introduced the much-anticipated pick-up as the Tesla Cybertruck or CybrTrk as per the trademark registered by the company earlier. The Tesla Pick-up is like nothing before and is more representative of a four-wheel stealth-bomber. For the reveil notes and specs on all the variations of the Tesla Pick-up click here.

Lynk&Co 02 PHEV launched

Top 5 EV News Lynk&Co 02 PHEV launched

By Wynand Goosen | Sep 17, 2019

The Geely luxury brand Lynk&Co officialy launched the Lynk&Co 02 PHEV Crossover SUV.

Lynk&Co 03 PHEV launched

Top 5 EV News Lynk&Co 03 PHEV launched

By Wynand Goosen | Sep 17, 2019

The Geely luxury brand Lynk&Co officialy launched the Lynk&Co 03 PHEV Sedan.

Chery Karry launches EV LDV

Top 5 EV News Chery Karry launches EV LDV

By Wynand Goosen | Sep 17, 2019

Chery Karry is launching the Dolphin EV LDV on the 19th of September 2019.

Sono shows interior of Solar EV

Top 5 EV News Sono shows interior of Solar EV

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 29, 2019

Sono released images of the Sion Solar EV. Sono kept it simple with the interior of the €25,500 EV which includes a 10inch LED display and natural filter.

VW launch two pure electric models in China

Top 5 EV News VW launch two pure electric models in China

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 21, 2019

FAW-Volkswagen officially announced the pre-sale price of the FAW VW e-Bora and e-Golf.

BAIC merge Senova and New Energy brand's

Top 5 EV News BAIC merge Senova and New Energy brand's

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 06, 2019

The Chinese auto manufacturer, BAIC, merged it’s Senova and New Energy brands into a new brand named "Beijing”.

New EV Brand launched with self-driving at its heart

Top 5 EV News New EV Brand launched with self-driving at its heart

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 01, 2019

New EV Brand launched with self-driving at its heart reveals its first electric car which looks very much like a cross between a Tesla Model X and a FF91.

Lincoln testing lighter powered Aviator for China

Top 5 EV News Lincoln testing lighter powered Aviator for China

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 01, 2019

Ford’s luxury marque brand, Lincoln, is roadtesting a lighter powered version of the Aviator SUV for the Chinese market.

Base Version Audi E-tron is coming

Top 5 EV News Base Version Audi E-tron is coming

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 01, 2019

Audi announced in Germany that the base version of the E-Tron Quattro is coming to the European market shortly.

Weima ready for L3 self-driving in 2020

Top 5 EV News Weima ready for L3 self-driving in 2020

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 01, 2019

Chinese EV manufacturer Weimar Automobile announced the completion of high-speed road tests of its L3 level autonomous drive system in Chengdu.

BMW i5 avaiable in various range options

Top 5 EV News BMW i5 avaiable in various range options

By Wynand Goosen | Aug 01, 2019

The BMW iNEXT or BMW i5 due in 2021 will be available in different battery configurations. See them here.

Aiways buys JMC

Top 5 EV News Aiways buys JMC

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 30, 2019

The Chinese EV start-up AIWAYS became the majority shareholder in the joint venture auto brand Jiangling (JMC) which had Changan as its former majority shareholder.

Changan to update the CS15 compact SUV

Top 5 EV News Changan to update the CS15 compact SUV

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 22, 2019

New images of an updated and sportier version of the Changan CS15 Compact electric SUV.

Popular Chinese EV gets range increase

Top 5 EV News Popular Chinese EV gets range increase

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 22, 2019

The Chinese auto manufacturer Hozon will bring a new, improved version of its popular compact SUV the Neta N01 EV to market in August 2019

Levdeo launches 3 EV models

Top 5 EV News Levdeo launches 3 EV models

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 19, 2019

New Chinese EV start-up launches three EV models this week with a starting price of only $7,200.

Dongfeng announced pricing for the E3 EV SUV

Top 5 EV News Dongfeng announced pricing for the E3 EV SUV

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 17, 2019

The Dongfeng marque brand Fengguang launched its first electric model the Dongfeng Fengguang Scenic E3 SUV.

Lotus unveils the Evija Hypercar

Top 5 EV News Lotus unveils the Evija Hypercar

By Wynand Goosen | Jul 16, 2019

The British auto manufacturer, Lotus, unveiled its first electric car today, the Lotus Evija Hypercar. The Evija Hyper EV, also named the Type 130, indicating that only 130 examples will be built, making it one the most exclusive electric cars.

2019 Chinese EV incentives kick in

Top 5 EV News 2019 Chinese EV incentives kick in

By Wynand Goosen | Jun 26, 2019

The transition period for Chinese EV incentives came to an end yesterday. We look at key points from the new EV subsidy in China.