Author: Linda Ma

For automotive experts, the best electric supercar is currently held by Rimac Nevera. This can be seen from the design made, performance to its ability on the highway and the support for features that are fairly complete in it. But recently, an automotive company from China GAC ​​Aion has just released an electric supercar that also has “savage” performance. The supercar comes with the name Hyper SSR and was launched at an event in Guangzhou, China, last week. The interesting thing about this Hyper SSR is the ability of the electric motor that produces power up to 1,225 hp with…

Although the NIO ET7 is officially announced for the Norwegian market next week, Nio’s Norwegian website has featured the complete ET7 configurator with local taxes, shipping and all additional fees. On the configurator’s website, the base model with a 75 kWh battery and 445 km WLTP range starts at $62,740, while the long-range version with a 580 km 100 kWh battery starts at $68,800. The configurator also has the option to rent the battery instead of paying for it upfront. With the battery lease option, lowers the initial price of the car but the customer will be charged a monthly…

In an effort to accelerate the transformation of electric vehicles, Seoul, the capital of South Korea, will install more than 200,000 public EV chargers over the next four years. Seoul is known for its good public transportation. However, there are still 40 million cars and motorcycles registered there. Seoul officials want 400,000 of these private vehicles to be electrified by 2026. That would require 140,000 chargers to meet that goal. However, they plan to install 220,000 charging stations to ensure that residents are never more than a five-minute walk from one station to another. Like other big cities, public charging…

BYD Atto 3 is the global name for BYD Yuan Plus. This car has been present in several countries such as Australia, Thailand and Europe. The BYD Atto 3 measures 4,455 mm in length, 1,875 mm in width, 1,615 mm in height and has a 2,720 mm wheelbase. This large dimension was realized thanks to the use of the e-Platform 3.0 modular platform which was also used to develop BYD Dolphin. In terms of performance, the BYD Atto 3 is equipped with a front-wheel-drive electric motor capable of spitting out 150 kW or 201 hp and 310 Nm of torque.…

BYD is ready to enliven the electric car market in Europe by bringing three new cars at once (28/9). Three of BYD’s newest electric cars that will soon greet Europe are the BYD Atto 3, BYD Han EV, and BYD Tang EV. The BYD Atto 3 will be BYD’s cheapest electric car in Europe, while the BYD Han EV will be the most expensive flagship at launch. This is indicated by the pre-sale price of the Han EV which is priced at 72,000 euros. What about the specifications? In short, the Han EV has a fairly competitive performance with its…

NIO in September delivered 10,878 electric vehicles to their customers. The number is up 1.88 percent compared to August. When compared to September last year, the number rose 2.35 percent to 10,628 units. NIO delivered 10,878 vehicles in September 2022. The deliveries consisted of 7,729 premium smart electric SUVs including 1,895 ES7s, and 3,149 premium smart electric sedans including 2,928 ET7s and 221 ET5s. For the third quarter of 2022, NIO has delivered a total of 31,607 electric vehicles, an increase of 29.3 percent over the same period last year. What is interesting is that the achievement of the third…

Li Auto officially introduced the Li L8 in China and called it the successor to the Li One SUV. In addition, Li Auto also announced that it has started taking pre-orders for the Li L7. In the online launch event, the Li L8 comes in medium to large sizes with six seats available. The Li L8 measures 5,080mm in length, 1,995mm in width, 1,800mm in height and has a wheelbase of 3,005mm. The car comes with a starting price of RMB 359,800 ($50,730) and deliveries will begin in late November. The L8 comes with a 1.5 liter range extender and…

The NIO ET5 electric sedan begins shipping to customers this September 30 and will arrive in cities across China, the electric vehicle announced on its mobile app. Details regarding the delivery of the ET5 electric sedan were not disclosed in the app including the number of deliveries that have been made. The NIO ET5 was first introduced in December last year with deliveries made nine months after its initial launch. The ET5 is NIO’s second electric sedan after the ET7, and its sixth production model. ET5 uses the NT 2.0 platform in addition to other models namely ES7 and ET7.…

Chinese manufacturer BYD has officially enlivened the European electric car market with three new cars (28/9). BYD officially entered the European market with the announcement of the pre-sale prices of the Atto 3, Han EV, and Tang EV electric cars. Interestingly, BYD also announced that the three electric cars will premiere at the Paris Motor Show 2022 in October. “Europe is the homeland of the automotive industry and has a strong passion for innovation,” said Wang Chuanfu, Chairman of BYD “With this, we are pleased that BYD can spur the adoption of electric cars in the European market. We look…

Volvo, the Swedish automaker, plans to launch four new electric vehicle models after launching the XC40 Recharge Pure Electric, its first electric vehicle for the Australian market last year. Volvo will produce all four models in all sedan and SUV categories locally by 2025. The plan will start with the launch of the small SUV C40 next month. Next up will be the EX90, which will be produced in 2023, and local sales in 2024. After that there is a compact SUV that will be released next year, followed by a new four-door large sedan model in 2024. “Every new…

China Car Custom (CCC) announced that it will enter the realm of making electric cars, moving from what was originally only a modifier so far. The company is backed by Xiaomi and Liu De, senior vice president, is one of the CCC directors. China Car Custom introduces the SC01 electric sports car, a two-door, two-seater sedan. The sports car is powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 320kW (429hp). The engine is capable of bringing this car sped from 0 to 100 km / h in just 3.9 seconds. In addition to its attractive appearance and decent…

Electric car startup from China, Small Sports Car (SSC) was recently rumored to be launching a sports car that is said to be China’s “national sports car” called the SSC SC01 . SSC says the SC-01 will debut in 2023 with some pretty impressive specs. The SC01 itself measures 4,085 mm in length, 1,820 mm in width and 1,162 mm in height, which makes it roughly the same size as the Alpine A110 or Audi TT. More impressively, it only weighs 1,300 kg. This weight can be said to be lighter than most electric cars today, such as the Tesla…

Xiaomi Auto Technology has patented an electric car battery charging system to increase its competition to produce electric vehicles. The new patent has been approved by the China Intellectual Property Organization (CNIPO) and also reported by the global body, WIPO. Xiaomi has several times stated its plans to produce its first electric car by 2024. The new exclusive filling system is an end-to-end system with smart or automatic operation during use. This battery charging system can rival Tesla’s Supercharger architecture and can be integrated into any home or office network. The development of such a charging system will give Xiaomi…

In recent months electric cars have started to appear in line with rising energy prices in various countries, including fuel. The year 2023 seems to be a momentum for electric vehicles that are claimed to use environmentally friendly energy. The reason is that there is currently a transition from gasoline-fueled cars to electric cars. Car manufacturers are competing to develop electric vehicles (EV) with various innovations. It was done by giant car manufacturers including Chevrolet, Hyundai, Ford, and so on. While Tesla has already started production of electric cars. Now Tesla is the global EV master. So what electric cars…

Pony.ai, an autonomous car startup announced that it is working with the SAIC AI Lab to explore and advance driverless mobility technology. Together with the SAIC AI Lab, Pony.ai has launched a concept vehicle based on SAIC’s Marvel R and will build a fleet of autonomous vehicles with Pony.ai’s L4 driverless solution. The concept car uses 17 integrated automotive-grade sensors to create a 360-degree visual range spanning 200 meters. This capability is expected to eliminate blind spots around vehicles, according to Pony.ai. From the inside, the concept car has a next-generation smart cockpit with a foldable steering wheel that is…

Singaporeans prefer new laws to switch to electric cars according to research conducted by Polestar. There are about 42% of respondents support the banning of cars with internal combustion engines in 2030 or even sooner. Studies show that 42% of consumers support banning internal combustion engine (ICE) cars by 2030. This figure increases to 47% for ICE-engined cars which will be banned if pushed back to 2035. Of those surveyed, 75% believe that society needs a vehicle. electricity to preserve the climate and environment for future generations. Among the countries surveyed in the region, South Korea ranks highest with 48%…

Several Chinese government departments confirmed that the purchase tax exemption for new energy vehicles (NEV) will be extended until the end of 2023. This was revealed by China’s Ministry of Finance, State Tax Administration and Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said in an announcement today. In the announcement, vehicles that can enjoy the purchase tax exemption policy include eligible pure electric vehicles, plug-in hybrid vehicles (including those that support remote technology), and fuel cell vehicles. The purchase tax exemption policy for NEVs was first introduced in 2014. The regulation saves NEV buyers about 10,000 yuan ($1,400) compared to…

China Car Custom, backed by Xiaomi, announced the two-seater, 2-door SC01 electric sports car powered by two electric motors with a combined output of 320kW (429hp). China Car Custom promises a low-priced electric sports car, being the latest to join the car manufacturing bandwagon. Returning to the SC01 electric sports car, this majestic looking roadster can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. This car comes with a low car weight of 1,300 kg and is driven by dual electric motors with a peak power of 320 kW. Dimensionally, this electric sports car has a length of…

Chery Gene, Chery’s newest concept car, features a futuristic exterior and looks like a RoboCop. The front of the concept might be the first element that catches the eye thanks to the prominent LED headlights and the illuminated Chery logo. Dimensionally, this concept car comes in at 5000 mm in length, 2000 mm in width and 1750 mm in height. Just above and below the light bar are glossy black accents, giving the vehicle a bit of a Robocop vibe. The front bumper also supports a dramatic aerodynamic splitter. Bold design choices made very visible on the sides. The body…

GAC Aion, the premium electric vehicle brand of China’s GAC Group presents the Hyper electric super sports vehicle and its first representative Hyper SSR. The model looks like a typical supercar with gullwing doors and a maximum output of 913 kW. The Hyper, as the name suggests, is intended as an electric hypercar. To achieve this, GAC has collaborated with the China National Space Administration and established its own research facility called the Hyper Scientific Research Laboratory. The research facility is expected to make innovations in the fields of aerodynamics, materials and AI control, according to Chinese media reports. The…