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The Li Mega has received a lot of attention and popularity since its launch, Li Auto said, without disclosing the number of orders. (Image credit: Li Auto) Li Auto’s (NASDAQ: LI) Li Mega MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) for customer delivery rolled off the assembly line at the company’s plant in Beijing, and deliveries will begin March 11, the automaker announced today. The Li Mega is the first battery electric vehicle (BEV) model from Beijing-based Li Auto and was officially launched on March 1. The Li Mega has received a lot of attention and popularity from customers since its launch, Li Auto…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! February saw plugin EVs take 92.1% share in Norway, up from 90.1% year on year. Following the recent tax changes, BEVs alone were above 90% share for the second consecutive month. Overall auto volume remained well below seasonal norms, at 7,380 units. The Tesla Model Y sold 1,747 units, almost a quarter of the entire market. February saw combined EVs take 92.1% share in Norway, comprising 90.1% full electrics (BEVs) and 2.0% plugin hybrids (PHEVs). These compare with YoY figures of 90.1% combined in…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! After spending some time riding the Blix Dubbel e-bike both on city streets in Tampa and the bike trails around the city, I think of the bike like a Swiss Army knife of e-bikes. Why do I say that? Both because of the wide array of accessories available and the many ways you can use the product. The name is a misspelling of the word double, foreshadowing its ability to carry a passenger and also that it has two batteries. It has a wheelbase…
Hyundai has updated its Korean website with details about the expected refresh of its popular Ioniq 5 EV, with only minor changes from the original design but a lot of new features on the inside. We’ve been expecting a refresh to the Hyundai Ioniq 5, and an apparent facelift was spotted testing last year, complete with your standard ugly automaker camouflage covering up the doors and bumpers. Now the veil has been lifted on the refresh and… it looks pretty similar. But the refresh comes with a lot of new features, in particular some fixes for a lot of the…
At this point, it’s hard to find anyone who doesn’t at least respect the Hyundai Ioniq 5. With an eye-catching 1980s retrofuture design that looks like almost nothing else on the road and class-leading specs, this electric crossover is a favorite for many reasons. Now it’s about to get even better for the 2025 model year with some upgraded specs we’re rather excited about—including more buttons. On Sunday, Hyundai unveiled the updated Ioniq 5 in South Korea, and while the car barely looks different on the outside—it has a slightly updated grille and front and rear bumpers—there are some serious…
The updated Yuan Plus has a starting price of RMB 119,800, or about $16,650. The model is available in several overseas markets under the Atto 3 name. (Image credit: BYD) BYD’s (HKG: 1211, OTCMKTS: BYDDY) model updates continue, and now it’s the turn of the Yuan Plus to get a significantly lower starting price. The new energy vehicle (NEV) maker today launched the Yuan Plus Glory Edition, with a starting price of RMB 119,800 ($16,650), which is RMB 16,000, or 11.78 percent, lower than the RMB 135,800 starting price of the previously available Champion Edition of the model. The Yuan…
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! Those of us who follow electric vehicle sales know that fully electric vehicles accounted for more than 80% of Norway’s auto sales in 2023, and that 100% electric vehicles already make up more than 24% of the total fleet there. We also know that in China, which has about half of all worldwide EV sales, sales penetration of BEVs was at about 25% in 2023. However, EVs still made up less than 5% of the total fleet in China by the end of the…
An owner of a 2018 Tesla Model 3 tested the new 2024 Highland Model 3. Like every time a new iPhone comes out, he thinks it’s the best Model 3 ever made—but has still concluded that it’s not enough to make him upgrade. Well-known YouTuber and car reviewer Andy Slye currently owns a 2018 Tesla Model 3 with 140,000 miles on the odometer and he was seriously considering upgrading to the new 2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland, but after an extended test drive of the new Model 3, Slye changed his mind. To be fair, he has tons of praise for…
In January, plug-in electric car sales in Europe increased by roughly 25% year-over-year, which is a positive sign considering that some incentives were reduced or cut. According to EV Volumes data shared by researcher Jose Pontes, 198,993 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe in January. The market share amounted to roughly 20% (compared to 17% a year ago). Get Fully Charged The year 2023 brought a slight increase in EV sales in Europe In 2023, more than 3 million plug-in electric cars were sold in Europe. That’s 16% more than in 2022 and 24% of the total market.…
The prices of the Tesla Model Y’s RWD and Long Range AWD versions increased by $1,000, returning to their previous level after a few weeks of a temporary reduction (between February 11 and February 29). Since March 1, the U.S.’ most popular all-electric car model starts at $43,990 (RWD version) and $48,490 (Long Range AWD version), before obligatory fees and a $7,500 federal tax credit. When the fees and the incentive are deducted, the effective minimum cost is respectively $38,130 and $43,130. Get Fully Charged Competitive pricing is the key Tesla is known for active and relatively frequent changes in its…