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Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

Zeekr offers up to $5,000 off as factory bonus to help boost sales

Zeekr models see a factory bonus, reducing prices of some variants by up to $5,000 until 30 June 2025.
European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla

European EV sales are surging ahead, despite steep declines for Tesla

New data highlights changing dynamics of the European EV market, with Tesla slumping, German brands resurgent, and China focusing on tariff-dodging hybrids.
EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds

EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds

More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar.
BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV

BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV

BYD’s cheapest model reaches 1 million sales in just over two years, marking a major milestone in affordable EVs globally.
Falling battery costs to drive big lift in global plug-in car sales to 22 million in 2025

Falling battery costs to drive big lift in global plug-in car sales to 22 million in 2025

BNEF predicts plug-in electric vehicles will account for one in four vehicles sold around the globe in 2025, “a remarkable growth,” and despite a slowdown in key US market.
EVs warning sounds are hard to detect, new ones are needed at low speed

EVs warning sounds are hard to detect, new ones are needed at low speed

Researchers say EV warning sounds for pedestrians are hard to detect, and new ones will need to be found.
Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work

Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work

Government support can help lower monthly leasing fees and make EVs more accessible for those who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Here are two examples.
Nissan launches next generation Leaf, with more range, a new plug, and V2L

Nissan launches next generation Leaf, with more range, a new plug, and V2L

Nissan unveils the latest generation of the iconic Leaf, completely redesigning the car, including its body, its plugs and adding a lot more range.