Toyofuji stops shipping used EVs except for Nissan Leaf
Shipping company Toyofuji has called a halt to shipping used electric vehicles. The Nissan Leaf is excluded from the ban, though only under specific conditions. Customers must now meet stricter guidelines before their vehicles are shipped. Under the new rules, used BEVs must have no damage to the main lithium battery or the vehicle’s underbody, and the state of charge must be at least 20 per cent. The shipping company also undertakes an onboard diagnostics check before loading to ensure minimal voltage differences between cells. In...
Read moreDetailsPolestar 2 further reduced in price
Polestar New Zealand is now offering new 2023 examples of its standard-range single-motor Polestar 2 for $44,990. That’s a $25k...
Nissan electrifies the R32 Skyline GT-R
Nissan has unveiled an all electric R32 Skyline GT-R restomod at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Gone is the twin-turbo straight-six...
BYD Atto 2 is an MG ZS EV rival
BYD has released a compact electric SUV, the Atto 2, that will rival the likes of MG’s second-gen ZS EV. ...
New Mazda 6e Will Compete with Tesla Model 3
Mazda has wheeled out an electric successor to its Mazda 6 saloon. Dubbed the 6e, and known in China as...
Tesla’s Model Y facelift is now available to order here
Following on from the news late last year that Tesla’s facelifted model Y is about to go into production, the...
Skoda Enyaq EV is revitalised
The Skoda Enyaq renewal has occurred, bringing its styling into line with its new “modern solid” Elroq sibling. It also...
Honda 0 electric saloon and SUV to debut next year
Honda has shown off the latest developments of its Saloon and SUV prototype 0 electric models at CES 2025. The Japanese firm says final versions will debut on global markets next year, beginning with USA and then selling in Japan and Europe. Honda 0 Saloon The original 0 Saloon concept debuted at CES a year ago. For 2025, it retains the same styling, with a low height, sporty silhouette and generous interior space. Underneath is newly-developed EV architecture featuring the “Thin, Light, and Wise” development philosophy (thin battery, light weight, advanced software). Honda is introducing Level 3 automated driving technologies...
Read moreDetailsNew Donut Lab motors ooze power and torque
A new electric powertrain startup, Donut Lab, has launched five electric motors, most with a gaping hole in the middle....
Sony’s First EV is Expensive And A While Away Yet
Two years ago we first mentioned that Sony and Honda were teaming up to produce an EV, the Afeela 1....
EV Owners Are Now Less Worried About Charge Times
Long charging times and a lack of public chargers are frequently cited as obstructions to widespread EV adoption. However, a...
Is this Hyundai’s EV5 equivalent?
Hyundai’s next electric car could be an electric mid-sized SUV similar in concept to Kia’s EV5. Certainly this well-concealed prototype...
Honda 0 Series Reveal at CES
Two electric prototype 0 Series cars from Honda will go on display at the Consumer Electronics Show, CES 2025, kicking...
2024 Leapmotor C10 review
A few months back I’d not heard of Leapmotor. Now the sizeable C10 is about to go on sale here....
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