BMW group sold over 140,000 electrified vehicles in 2018 including 25,000 in the USA
The BMW Group sold more than 140,000 electrified (battery-electric and plug-in hybrid) vehicles in 2018, thereby confirming its leading role in the field of electromobility. In total, 142,617 (+38.4%) electrified BMW and MINI vehicles were delivered to customers around the world last year. “Since launching the BMW i3 in 2013, the BMW Group has rapidly…
Read full article >>Nissan LEAF e+ announced with new powertrain giving additional power and a longer 458km range
Nissan today unveiled the Nissan LEAF e+, further broadening the appeal of the world’s best-selling electric car¹ by offering a new powertrain with additional power and range. The “e+” refers to the increased energy density of the model’s battery pack and the higher output of its powertrain. The new powertrain adds to the car’s range…
Read full article >>The INFINITI QX Inspiration SUV concept to be unveiled in Detroit on 14th January 2019
Previewing the brand’s electrified future, INFINITI will unveil its new QX Inspiration concept at the 2019 North American International Auto Show this month. The new concept represents INFINITI’s plans for high-performance electrified vehicles, offering complete range confidence, while signalling a new era for INFINITI design enabled by new technology. Infused with Japanese DNA, a refreshed…
Read full article >>Da Costa drives to victory for BMW in the 2018 SAUDIA Ad Diriyah E-Prix
Antonio Felix da Costa narrowly clung on to victory in Ad Diriyah, Saudi Arabia, fending off a fast-charging Jean-Eric Vergne in the closing laps to deliver a maiden win in the ABB FIA Formula E Championship for BMW i Andretti Motorsport. The Portuguese driver led away from pole position – despite the blushes of having…
Read full article >>Jaguar’s all-electric I-PACE earns five-star ANCAP safety rating
The all-electric Jaguar I-PACE has achieved a five-star ANCAP safety rating, confirming it as one of the safest vehicles on the road. Jaguar’s first electric performance SUV scored 94% for adult occupant protection, 81% for child occupant protection and 77% for safety assist. I-PACE scored maximum points for both the side barrier impact and the…
Read full article >>Kia e-Niro wins two awards at the DrivingElectric Awards including the Car of the Year
Before it even hits the showrooms the all-new Kia e-Niro has won two DrivingElectric awards including the inaugural Electric Car of the Year award. The first all-electric crossover by Kia also picked up Best Compact Electric Car. Each category winner was decided by DrivingElectric’s judging panel who considered factors such as overall value for money,…
Read full article >>Retail giant Tesco & VW to roll out the UK’s largest retail network of EV chargers
Volkswagen and Tesco have announced the development of the largest UK retail electric vehicle charging network, powered by Pod Point. The world’s largest vehicle manufacturer and the UK’s largest fuel retailer will roll out more than 2,400 EV charging bays across 600 Tesco stores within the next three years. The charging bays will be based…
Read full article >>Next-generation Soul EV debuts in Los Angeles ahead of 2019 sales
Kia Motors has unveiled the all-new Soul EV at the 2018 LA Auto Show, a completely new iteration of Kia’s award-winning zero-emissions compact crossover. The new model is just as quirky, fun-loving and crowd-pleasing as ever, and with its all-electric powertrain, lovers of the Soul need never visit another filling station ever again. High-capacity next-generation…
Read full article >>Hyundai Australia to offer the IONIQ with three different electrified powertrains
The 2019 Hyundai IONIQ has arrived as Hyundai’s first-ever green vehicle on sale in Australia, with a choice of three eco-friendly electrified powertrains wrapped in a striking fastback body. The flagship 2019 IONIQ Electric boasts a real-world, pure-electric range of 230km and the capability for charging its high-voltage lithium-ion polymer battery to 80 percent capacity…
Read full article >>The new BMW i3 coming to Australia and it has double the original models range
BMW Group Australia has confirmed the specification and pricing for the new BMW i3 in 120Ah configuration. “BMW has once again demonstrated its technical capability in the EV space with the latest BMW i3 120Ah,” said BMW Group Australia CEO, Vikram Pawah. “Effectively doubling the real-world driving range from the i3’s 2013 global introduction, the…
Read full article >>Nissan unleashes the all-new Leaf Nismo RC electric race car
The all-new Nissan LEAF NISMO RC, an electric race car with more than double the maximum power and torque output of its predecessor, was unveiled today in Tokyo. The unveiling took place at Nissan Crossing in the city’s Ginza district. The car, which was developed by Nissan’s racing arm, NISMO, with its race technology know-how,…
Read full article >>Audi e-tron GT Concept – A new plug-in performance era for Audi Sport
Audi is presenting one of the stars of the 2018 Auto Show in the movie capital Los Angeles. With the electric powered Audi e-tron GT concept, a four-door coupé is making its debut as a show car. The series-production counterpart is set to follow in around two years. The next electric Audi is being launched,…
Read full article >>All-electric Jaguar I-PACE SUV named BBC Top Gear Magazine EV Of The Year
The Jaguar I-PACE all-electric SUV has been named BBC TopGear Magazine EV of the Year, praised by the judges for being “blissfully peaceful, searingly quick and supremely stable.” I-PACE’s innovations and cutting-edge engineering have secured it 19 major awards globally since its launch on 1 March 2018, including German Car of the Year, Scottish Car…
Read full article >>Rivian launches world’s first Electric Adventure Vehicles™ with the debut of their R1T pickup
Rivian, a US based electric vehicle manufacturer, has released information about the first of its two Electric Adventure Vehicles™ the R1T™, an all-electric, 5-passenger pickup. The highly anticipated truck features a range of up to 400+ miles, a wading depth of 1 meter, and the performance and precise control of quad-motor AWD and has been…
Read full article >>Hyundai Kona electric tops ‘real range’ test for zero-emission cars
Hyundai Motor has achieved two top results in the first What Car? Real Range tests for electric cars. In the motoring magazine’s evaluation, which complements its ‘True MPG’ tests for petrol and diesel cars, the KONA Electric achieved a ‘real-world’ figure of 416 kilometres on a single charge – the longest driving range of any…
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