➤ Polestar Unveils High-Performance Polestar 4 Electric SUV Coupé
➤ Polestar to Begin U.S. Production in South Carolina by 2024
➤ Tesla Cuts Model 3 and Model Y Prices Again, Making EVs More Accessible
➤ Tesla Tops List for Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes and Toyota Rank Lowest
➤ Powerwall Owners in California to See Significant Savings After Net Metering Change
➤ Gogoro and Enel X Collaborate to Create World's First Virtual Power Plants from Battery Swaps
➤ New York State Invests in 250 EV Charging Stations for Municipalities
➤ Poll Indicates 40% of U.S. Drivers Considering an EV for Their Next Vehicle
➤ BYD's Premium Brand Yangwang Opens Pre-Orders for U8 Off-Road SUV at $160,000
➤ National Trust Sites in the UK to Receive RAW Charging Stations
➤ Scania and Northvolt Unveil Long-Life Electric Battery for Heavy Trucks
➤ Rolls-Royce Introduces First All-Electric Car 'Shining' in China
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Polestar introduced its latest electric performance SUV, the Polestar 4. The vehicle boasts a 0-100 km/h speed of 3.8 seconds and 544 hp of power. Both dual- and single-motor versions will be available, with long-range versions featuring a 102 kWh battery. The Polestar 4 is expected to launch in China in November 2023, with a global release planned for 2024. Prices start at around €60,000.
Polestar plans to start production in South Carolina in 2024 for the U.S. and European markets. The company aims to sell 80,000 cars this year, focusing on delivering more Polestar 2 hatchbacks.
Tesla has reduced prices for its Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles, with the Model 3 Standard Range RWD now priced below $40,000. The price cuts come as demand has decreased and interest rates have made car purchases more difficult.
A study by iSeeCars found that Tesla has the most car recalls, with Model 3, Model Y, Model S, and Model X making up four of the top five most recalled models. Brands with the least recalls include Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, and Toyota.
Following changes to California's net metering rules, Tesla announced that its Powerwall will help homeowners save up to 92% on their electricity bills. The intelligent and customizable software in Powerwall will optimize energy use for maximum savings.
Gogoro partnered with Enel X to create virtual power plants (VPPs) from its battery swapping stations in Taiwan. These VPPs interact with Taiwan's power grid to supply energy when demand exceeds supply.
New York State is providing $8.3 million in funding for 255 charging stations across 70 municipalities. The funding comes from the Municipal Zero-Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Grant Program.
A poll revealed that 40% of U.S. adults are considering switching to electric vehicles (EVs) for their next purchase. However, concerns about high prices and a lack of charging infrastructure remain.
BYD's premium brand, Yangwang, began pre-sales of its first model, the U8, at the Shanghai auto show for $160,000. The U8 has over 1,100 horsepower and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds.
RAW Charging announced a deal with the National Trust to install charging stations at various heritage sites in the UK over the next three years, in an estimated £12m rollout.
Scania and Northvolt have created an electric battery with a lifetime of 1.5 million kilometers, equivalent to a truck. The battery is produced at the Northvolt Ett gigafactory.
Rolls-Royce launched its first all-electric car, the Shining, in China. The vehicle has a top speed of 250 km/h, a range of 585 km, and is priced at $8.
