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Europe’s EV boom and a bet on energy storage batteries in the U.S. spurred record sales for LG Energy Solution in Q3. Source link

The Seagull is BYD’s most affordable electric vehicle, starting at about $10,000 in China and sold overseas as the Dolphin Surf. BYD is preparing to introduce a new version that will likely be an even “bigger” hit. BYD opens pre-orders for the new Seagull EV BYD is best-known for its ultra-low-cost vehicles, but the Seagull is much cheaper than anything sold in the US. In China, BYD’s electric hatch starts at 69,900 yuan, or around $10,000. Meanwhile, the lowest-priced vehicle in the US is the 2026 Hyundai Venue, which costs just over $20,000. Even in markets outside China, like Europe,…

It may not be as sophisticated as the Lucid, but at least the software works. Source link

We’re closing out this week’s Green Deals led by the Bluetti Encore Sale that is completely switching up its power station deals, including bringing back the winter-ready 900Wh Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station at an exclusive $665 low. Right behind that, we have three exclusive deals on Anker solar multi-cam kits with HomeBase 3 that end tonight, starting from $290. There’s also the Navee Fall EV Sale that is offering a nice array of bonus extra savings (up to 65% off total) on e-scooters, like the premium UT5 Ultra X Electric SuperScooter down at a new $1,600 low at $900…

The BYD Q3 battery-electric semi truck shown here marked a major production milestone this week, becoming the 150,000th new energy commercial vehicle to roll off the assembly line at BYD’s truck plant in Huai’an, Jiangsu province. Global EV leader BYD has spent years growing its passenger car and battery businesses, and now it’s looking to put that growth mindset to work in the commercial vehicle space, too. Heavy trucks are a critical piece of that puzzle, with HDEVs offering fleet operators a way to dramatically cut diesel consumption and emissions without sacrificing the performance needed to move heavy loads across…

The Chevy Bolt and Nissan Leaf failed to take off in a more difficult market for EVs. Can Kia’s $30,000 crossover buck the trend? Source link

While oil prices and range anxiety dominate Western EV headlines, Nio’s battery-swap system in China keeps reaching new milestones that prove the technology can rival a traditional refueling infrastructure at scale, performing 1.2 million battery swaps over the holiday. Nio kicked off this year busting record after record, posting six-figure swap numbers during the third day of the Chinese Lunar New Year celebrations and marking the third such record for Nio in as many days – but the company hasn’t stoped there. New reports indicate the company broke those impressive records again, performing nearly 1.2 million swaps over the National Day celebrations…

Pilot’s first Megacharger station is already open for business in Georgia, and a dozen more are under construction. Source link

You can’t miss BMW’s new “Double-X” lights, which debut on the all-electric iX5 and X5. The new iX5 was spotted testing ahead of its upcoming US launch, giving us a look at the new lighting signature in real life. When is BMW launching the iX5? After BMW opened orders for the all-new iX5 in Europe this week, those in the US will get their chance soon. For its fifth generation, the new BMW X5 is available in gas, diesel, plug-in hybrid, hydrogen, and, for the first time, a fully electric version. The 2027 iX5 60 xDrive uses BMW’s sixth-generation (Gen6)…

Alfa Romeo is set to reveal the new Cuorerosso concept at the 2026 Paris Motor Show. The carmaker has dropped yet another teaser ahead of the official reveal, and it seems the upcoming sports car concept is actually a four-seat GT. The teaser video provides a glimpse of the Cuorerosso’s interior. It appears to have at least four seats with sporty bucket seats in the front wrapped in black leather and red Alcantara. The cabin looks fairly roomy. Based on the shape of the rear window and the prominent door shut lines, we would guess that the Cuorerosso might be…