Briefly | 18 Apr 2023
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BMW has unveiled its most powerful EV to date, the 2024 i7 M70 xDrive, boasting 650 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of 3.5 seconds. It is expected to be priced around $145,000.

MG has revealed the design of the Cyberster, an all-electric sports car set to go on sale in the UK in 2024, with a range of 800km and a 0-62 mph time of less than three seconds.

Zeekr, Geely's premium EV brand, has announced its Europe strategy, with the flagship Zeekr 001 shooting brake and Zeekr X urban SUV set to debut in Sweden and the Netherlands in Q4.

Several automakers, including VW, BMW, and Volvo, will lose access to a $7,500 federal tax credit in the US due to new battery sourcing rules, while GM and Ford will still have models that qualify.

The 2024 Mini Countryman SE was caught undisguised in spy photos, featuring a bold design and a dual-motor setup with 313 combined horsepower.

Li Auto has unveiled an all-electric solution allowing a BEV to get 400 km of range on a 10-minute charge, with plans to launch 25 supercharging stations this month and 3,000 by 2025.

NIO's first 500 kW ultra-fast charging stations are now in operation in 12 cities across China, capable of charging an EV from 10 percent to 80 percent in as little as 12 minutes for an 800V model.

Nio is launching a new entry-level brand called Firefly in Europe, with a target price of around £23,500, featuring Nio's battery-swap technology and manufacturing in China.

NIO launched its 2023 model year ET7 sedan and unveiled its revamped ES6 SUV at the Shanghai Auto Show, with deliveries starting in mid-May.

XPeng's G6 model, featuring 800V high-voltage architecture and 300 km range in 10 minutes of charge, was officially unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show.

The Smart #3 electric SUV has been revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show, expected to feature a single-motor powertrain with a range of up to 273 miles, and go on sale in Europe in early 2024.

Volta Trucks has started series production of the all-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero at Steyr Automotive, with the first trucks ordered by customers expected to be dispatched in Q3 2023.

Ford Australia plans to bring the electric Puma to the market as it commits to having five EV models by the end of 2024.