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How China Became A Battery Manufacturing Juggernaut

When the U.S. pulled back investment in EV and battery manufacturing, China doubled down. Now, over 80% of the world's lithium-ion batteries are made in China.

Mar 12 2024 -

Video: GM Fights Back Against BYD With The Wuling Bingo Plus

This $12,500 EV can cruise a maximum of 510 KM (317 miles) and is aimed at the BYD Dolphin and BYD Seagull.

Mar 6 2024 -

BYD Cuts Prices In China, Goes To War Against ICE Cars And Tesla Too

The BYD Yuan Plus Honor edition is the latest in a refreshed BYD lineup that trims 5 to 15% percent off prices.

Mar 5 2024 -

Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Decreased 19% In February 2024

The 2024 Chinese New Year holiday seems to be the main cause.

Mar 4 2024 -

A Reminder That China's Electric Car Companies Are Not Invincible

China's HiPhi is shutting down of its factory for six months while it searches for a way to financial solvency. Is this the end for the futuristic EV startup?

Feb 29 2024 -

Chinese EV Minivan Adds 310 Miles Of Range In 10 Minutes Of Charging

It's easy to see why Chinese electric cars are scaring the hell out of U.S. automakers like Tesla.

Feb 28 2024 -

China Plug-In Car Sales Almost Doubled In January 2024

Plug-in hybrids of various types are growing quickly.

Feb 27 2024 -

The Polestar 3 Can't Come Soon Enough

Production of the Polestar 3 begins in China. This year, it will enter production in the U.S. The brand could use the boost.

Feb 27 2024 -

Geely Plans To Introduce Zeekr to Mexico. Is The U.S. Next?

Mexico could just be the first step, with the rest of Central and South America coming after. Could the US be on Zeekr's long-term list?

Feb 8 2024 -

BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 200,000 In January 2024

The company increased its plug-in car sales by 34% year-over-year.

Feb 8 2024 -

Tesla Increased China-Made EV Wholesale Sales In January 2024

The Shanghai factory achieved its best January ever.

Feb 7 2024 -

China’s EVs Consumed As Much Energy As Ireland In 2023

It's not as big a problem as you might think.

Jan 18 2024 -

A Chinese Company Has Developed A Nuclear Battery. We Have Questions

The size and scale of this application are the exact opposite of what J. Robert Oppenheimer might have envisioned for this technology decades ago.

Jan 16 2024 -

China: Tesla EV Retail Sales And Exports Increased In 2023

Sales in China were at a near-record level last month, indicating strong demand.

Jan 9 2024 -

Geely Galaxy E8 Goes On Sale For Less Than $25,000

This reasonably-priced sedan aims to get even more Chinese drivers out out of their ICE cars, and in to EVs.

Jan 8 2024 -

China Plug-In Car Sales Hit 4th Consecutive Record In November 2023

The number of new registrations exceeded 870,000 and counting.

Jan 8 2024 -

Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Surged In December 2023

The Shanghai factory continues to produce more than half of all Tesla EVs globally.

Jan 7 2024 -

GM's Ultium EV Rollout Is Going Much More Smoothly In China

GM Sold more than 100,000 EVs in China in 2023. The Ultium-based Buick Electra E5 made up a healthy portion of that number.

Jan 5 2024 -

BYD Sales Hit Massive Record In December, Overtaking Tesla

With over a half million all-electric cars sold in Q4, it appears BYD has passed Tesla as the world's top electric car seller.

Jan 2 2024 -

Nio ET9 Flagship Brings Steer-By-Wire, 600kW Charging, Tons Of Tech

Priced from $113,500 in China, the Nio ET9 has some serious, industry-leading specs.

Dec 28 2023 -

The Volkswagen ID.7 Could Be A Flop With Only 300 Reported Orders In China

If China doesn’t like it, the U.S. may not either. Can it distinguish itself from some tough competition?

Dec 20 2023 -

China Hit Record 1 Million Plug-In Vehicle Wholesale Sales In A Month

The number achieved in November 2023 includes 700,000 all-electric vehicles.

Dec 12 2023 -

China: Tesla Increased EV Retail Sales, But Exports Were Down 55% In November 2023

The new data reveals that the Tesla Model 3 Highland wholesale volume didn't increase.

Dec 10 2023 -

The BYD Yuan UP Is Tesla's Biggest Challenge In China Yet

This cheap SUV could be what helps BYD overthrow Tesla as the best-selling EV automaker.

Dec 9 2023 -