Peter Johnson

The Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, is among BYD’s best-selling vehicles. After launching the third-generation model with a longer driving range and Flash Charging, BYD said the new EV received over 30,000 orders in one week.

It’s a truck and SUV. GM said the Hummer X “redefines what a mid-size EV can do off-road,” previewing the new concept for the first time.

With the new Denza Z9 GT now on sale in Europe, BYD’s luxury EV is already off to a strong start in China, with over 10,000 deliveries since it launched.

The Geely Xingyuan, sold overseas as the EX2, was the top-selling car in China last year. While it was yet again the most popular EV in April, Geely launched an upgraded model offering more range at the same low price.

Kia’s electric SUV offers it all: more than enough driving range, a practical interior, and modern tech at an affordable price. The Kia EV3 is a hit in Europe, the UK, and several other parts of the world, and it will finally go on sale in the US soon.

BYD’s new in-house 4nm smart driving chip, China’s first, unlocks “the highest level of vehicle intelligence” with L3 and L4 autonomous driving capabilities.

After becoming the first to commercialize solid-state batteries, ProLogium announced it will become a publicly listed company through a business merger with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).

BYD isn’t the only Chinese brand that wants to crack open Japan’s kei car market. Five companies, including China’s Chery Automotive and Japanese car parts giant Autobacs Seven, launched a new EV brand that will launch its first vehicle next year with prices on par with gas cars.

SAIC launched its first electric SUV powered by a semi-solid-state EV battery in China, starting at under $15,000.

BYD launched the third-generation Yuan Plus, sold overseas as the Atto 3, with its new Flash Charging and nearly 400 miles of driving range. The upgraded electric SUV is on sale now, starting at less than $18,000.

The 2027 G80 BMW M3 will be the final model year for the iconic gas-powered sports car, but a performance EV is coming soon that promises to pack even more performance.

Volvo EV drivers will gain access to over 20,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across 29 European countries, starting later this year. But that’s not even the best part of it.

The Dolphin G will go on sale soon as BYD’s first car developed specifically for global markets. BYD said its “game-changing” plug-in hybrid system will offer over 1,000 km (621 miles) of combined range at an affordable price.

Starting at about $21,000, Honda said the electric hot hatch is already exceeding expectations with over 7,000 preorders.

The Denza Z9 GT Chopard Edition is infused with gold accents, rare gemstones, and BYD’s new Flash Charging system, enabling it to recharge as quickly as refueling.

Starting at about $20,000, the Picanto is Kia’s most affordable new car in Europe, the UK, and several other global markets. The entry-level gas car is likely on its way out as part of the shift to electrification, but Kia has a new EV that will replace it.

The Great Han is set to debut any day now as a sibling to BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, the Great Tang. It’s expected to offer an impressive 1,000 km (621 miles) range and fast charging in as little as five minutes.

Honda’s electric hot hatch went on sale in Japan on Friday, starting at about $21,000. The Super-ONE EV will launch in Europe, the UK, and other overseas regions soon.

Stellantis plans to launch seven new Jeep, Ram, and Chrysler vehicles priced under $40,000, and two that will cost less than $30,000.

The GV90 will be available with Rolls-Royce-like coach doors as Genesis upscales into higher-end segments. With an expected debut soon, an uncovered model was found abandoned in a field alongside other Lucid, Hyundai, and Audi vehicles.

Chinese lithium metal giant Ganfeng Lithium has begun producing what it calls the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state batteries with an energy density of 500 Wh/kg. The lithium giant has supply deals with Tesla, Volkswagen, Hyundai, and several other major OEMs for key EV battery materials.

The Prologue was once among the top-selling EVs in the US, but Honda’s electric SUV has lost a bit of its luster. To make matters worse, Honda is now issuing a recall impacting almost 60,000 Prologue and Acura ZDX vehicles.

Although the new Bolt is now on sale, GM is still calling the electric Chevy Equinox “America’s most affordable 315+ mile range EV.” For the 2027 model year, GM is addressing at least one of the biggest complaints with the current model.

BYD’s new flagship electric SUV, equipped with its new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging tech, has received over 100,000 orders. The new Song Ultra EV secured over 61,000. BYD said it can’t keep up with demand.