Author: Derick Munoz

Lucid Motors reported a record for quarterly deliveries in the first three months of 2025, handing over 3,109 electric vehicles to customers across North America, Europe, and Saudi Arabia. The milestone marks the fifth consecutive quarter of delivery growth for the luxury EV manufacturer, even as broader industry peers such as Tesla and Rivian saw early-year declines. A contributing factor to Lucid’s strong first-quarter performance was a spike in fleet-related sales. According to the company’s latest regulatory filing, it sold approximately $27.2 million worth of vehicles to entities classified as “rental companies.” However, a spokesperson clarified that the majority of…

German software developer Vector Informatik has launched series production of its new communication controller for the Megawatt Charging System (MCS), aiming to accelerate the rollout of ultra-fast charging infrastructure for electric trucks. The vSECC.MCS controller, first introduced at Power2Drive 2025, supports charging capacities of up to 3.75 megawatts and is now available to infrastructure manufacturers targeting long-haul electrification. The controller facilitates high-power vehicle-to-charger communication using Ethernet protocols and is compliant with ISO 15118-20 and IEC TS 63379 standards. “With battery-electric trucks facing limited downtime, the need for efficient and reliable communication during charging is critical,” said Dr Omar Abu Mohareb,…

V-Green, the global electric vehicle charging network developer backed by VinFast founder Pham Nhat Vuong, said it will deploy more than 60,000 charging ports across Indonesia by the end of 2025 as part of a $300 million investment to bolster the country’s green mobility infrastructure. The initiative, more than doubling V-Green’s earlier deployment target, will be carried out through newly signed partnerships with Chargecore, Chargepoint, Amarta Group, and CVS. The rollout will focus on key regions including Jabodetabek, Bandung, Surabaya, Makassar, Medan, Batam, Bali, and Kalimantan. The first infrastructure projects are scheduled to begin in May 2025, with initial charging…

Audi, the premium brand under Volkswagen, expects that ongoing trade talks between the European Union and the United States will provide clarity on car import tariffs in the near future, CEO Gernot Doellner said at an industry event on Friday. The current 25% import tariff on European-made cars into the U.S. is a concern for automakers, particularly as they assess their strategies for the U.S. market. See also: Audi A6 Returns with Two Plug-in Hybrid Versions Offering Enhanced Electric Range “We expect to have clarity on this in the coming months and also regulations that will make what is currently…

Lucid Motors said on Thursday it has expanded its retail and service footprint in the U.S. Northeast with the opening of a new showroom, service center, and delivery hub in Rutherford, New Jersey, as the electric vehicle manufacturer continues to bolster its presence in key regional markets. The new site marks Lucid’s 43rd location in North America and 58th globally, according to the company. “New Jersey drivers have increasingly embraced the award-winning performance, range, and design of Lucid,” said Erwin Raphael, vice president of Revenue at Lucid, in a statement. “We are delighted to open this expansive new studio and…

Lectric, a U.S.-based electric bicycle manufacturer, has launched the latest iteration of its XP4 e-bike series, introducing two upgraded variants with a focus on performance and utility. The new XP4 lineup includes a base model with a 500 W motor and a higher-spec 750 W version that offers a peak output of 1310 W and up to 85 miles (136.7 km) of estimated range. The 750 W version features an 840 Wh detachable lithium-ion battery, delivering a top speed of 28 mph (45 kph) and torque of up to 85 Nm. The base variant, equipped with a 499 Wh battery…

Nissan said on Friday it has cancelled plans to build a 153.3 billion yen ($1.05 billion) electric vehicle battery plant in Kitakyushu, southwestern Japan, as the company undertakes a strategic overhaul to address weak performance and mounting losses. The factory, originally announced in January, was intended to produce lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries with an annual capacity of 5 gigawatt-hours and was expected to create around 500 jobs. The Japanese government had pledged up to 55.7 billion yen in subsidies to support the project, which had been scheduled to begin production in or after July 2028. “After careful consideration of…

Tesla has launched a pilot program that introduces real-time pricing at select Supercharger stations, shifting away from its traditional fixed-rate structure. The test, currently limited to 10 unspecified locations, allows charging rates to fluctuate depending on actual site demand at the time of use. See also: Tesla Launches Cheaper Model Y Long Range RWD in U.S. at $44,990 Previously, Supercharger pricing was determined by preset peak and off-peak hours based on historical usage patterns. The new system introduces greater flexibility, enabling lower prices during less busy times—even if they fall within conventional peak periods—and slightly higher costs if unexpected congestion…

Lynas Rare Earths, the world’s largest producer of rare earth materials outside China, is evaluating potential acquisitions of rare earth deposits in Malaysia and Brazil as part of a broader effort to diversify its supply base and support early-stage mine development, CEO Amanda Lacaze said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Macquarie Australia Conference in Sydney, Lacaze said the company is weighing new growth opportunities amid macroeconomic uncertainty. “Yes there are deposits there, yes there are deposits in Brazil. Yes we are looking at them,” she told the audience. See also: Cyclic Materials to Open First U.S. Rare Earth Recycling Plant…

Ford’s electric vehicle division, Model e, has demonstrated remarkable growth in the first quarter of 2025, reporting a 200% increase in sales and a significant reduction in losses. The company’s turnover rose, with Model e generating $1.2 billion in revenue, a substantial leap from just $0.1 billion a year ago. Despite this progress, Ford still reported a loss of $850 million for the division, although this marks an improvement over last year’s $1.3 billion EBIT loss. See also: Ford Fiesta Could Return as Affordable EV Through Volkswagen Partnership Sales of Ford’s electric vehicles surged by 213%, growing from approximately 10,000…

Hyundai Motor has unveiled its latest electric SUV, the ELEXIO, in China, marking a significant step in the South Korean automaker’s plan to strengthen its position in the world’s largest electric vehicle market. The new model, developed under the banner “In China, for China, to the World,” was introduced at a media-exclusive event in Shanghai and is described by the company as a game-changing product tailored specifically for Chinese consumers. See also: Hyundai and Kia to Launch Budget-Friendly Electric Vehicles to Target Global Markets in 2026 The ELEXIO is Hyundai’s first pure electric platform SUV launched under the Beijing Hyundai…

Mercedes-Benz and Munich-based The Mobility House have announced a Europe-wide partnership to introduce intelligent charging services for private electric vehicle (EV) owners. The initiative will integrate both unidirectional (V1G) and bidirectional (V2G) charging technologies with the automaker’s upcoming generation of electric vehicles, beginning with the electric CLA model. The collaboration aims to link Mercedes-Benz EVs to European energy grids, enabling smart charging when renewable energy is abundant and, in the case of V2G, allowing vehicles to discharge power back into the grid during peak demand. This grid-balancing approach supports the use of intermittent renewable sources such as solar and wind,…