Etiqueta: Polestar

The Australian Electric Vehicle market is sluggish in 2025 but I expect an Aussie Boom to come with many new models launching.

You don’t normally associate lightweight chassis and low dry weight with electric vehicles. EVs are either lightweight with a dismal range, or range impressive with a ton of dry weight. That could change with Longbow, a Britain-based startup founded by Daniel Davey, Mark Tapscott, and Jenny Keisu in 2023. Why do these names matter? Well,

Uber drivers are conclusively demonstrating that electric drive trains can handle high mileage driving and create excellent financial returns.

Automakers in Europe are facing tougher emissions rules this year, and face cumulative fines amounting to $15.6 billion if they fall short of targets

Chinese EV giant BYD is in talks to form a pool with European automakers and sell them carbon credits to help them avoid hefty European Union fines on 2025 emissions, a BYD representative said on...

BYD’s UK sales soared by 658% in 2024, delivering over 8,700 electric vehicles to the market. A remarkable 1,614 BYD electric and plug-in hybrids were registered in the UK in January, showcasing strong demand. Globally, BYD sold 296,446 vehicles in January, a 47.5% increase compared to the previous year. The UK market saw battery electric vehicles account for 19.6% of all new car registrations. Polestar experienced 216% growth in the UK market, highlighting the intensifying EV competition. Tesla observed a slight decline in UK registrations amidst the rising competition. The shift to sustainable mobility is accelerating, with electric cars becoming

In the 2024 global automotive sales ranking, BYD ranked fifth in the world with sales of 4.27 million vehicles, while Geely Group entered the top ten with sales of 3.34 million vehicles. This marks the first time that two Chinese independent car manufacturers have entered the global top ten, demonstrating the strong growth and international competitiveness of the Chinese automotive market. With the increasing penetration of new energy and intensified market competition, it is likely that more Chinese car manufacturers will join the global top ten in the future

As Geely is on the cusp of launching its first new-generation product in Australia, it has revealed more plug-in hybrids as part of the same range of vehicles it sources the new EX5 electric mid-size SUV. The Geely Galaxy sub-brand in China is the group’s range of more future-facing plug-in models, as opposed to its Geely Auto brand (which covers a...

BYD has experienced explosive growth in the UK, with a 658% increase in sales in 2024. In January 2024 alone, BYD registered over 1,600 fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. Globally, BYD’s vehicle sales reached 296,446 in January, marking a 47.5% year-on-year increase. Battery electric vehicles now represent 19.6% of all new vehicle registrations in the UK. While Tesla’s registrations dipped, brands like Polestar saw significant growth, indicating heightened competition in the market. BYD’s expansion and record sales underscore the accelerating shift towards electric vehicles worldwide. In a stunning display of automotive growth, BYD has stormed the UK market since