sales of the all-new Cherokee and increased Grand Wagoneer sales    • Ram brand sales were up 20.1% to 112,160 units, led by Ram 1500 models    • Chrysler brand sales were down 27.5% to 25,423 units as minivan sales slid    • Dodge brand sales were up 4.4% to 22,693 units as ICE-powered Charger and Durango sales took off    • FIAT brand sales were fell 70.3% to 155 units, as sales dwindle    • Alfa Romeo brand sales were down ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/03

ce weight and improve efficiency. BMW iX3 40 offers a range of up to 635 km. It supports fast charging up to 300 kW, allowing about 300 km of range to be added in 10 minutes. Charging from 10% to 80% takes about 21 minutes. The model supports standard AC charging up to 11 kW, with an optional 22 kW charger. With the faster option, the battery can charge from 0% to 100% in about 4 hours and 15 minutes. The standard equipment, as well as the interi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

plier stopped shipping suspension modules earlier in March. Stellantis said a court order in Mexico could allow operations to resume within the next day or two. Stellantis said the supplier also threatened to stop supplying parts to its Windsor, Ontario, plant, where the Chrysler Pacifica and Dodge Charger are built, unless the OEM agreed to tens of millions of dollars in additional payments. A temporary restraining order was issued requiring shi...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/31

47th Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS) for the 3rd consecutive year, showcasing its HMS for Car platform, a smart cockpit solution designed to support automakers’ global expansion.  A key feature was a “seamless charging” experience developed with Voltality, allowing drivers to locate chargers via Petal Maps and complete in-car QR code payments. Both companies also signed an MoU to build a localized “vehicle–network–charger–...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/30

PowerX’s battery-powered ultrafast charger adopted for first time by Porsche dealer; expansion to multiple Porsche dealers planned PowerX Inc. (PowerX), a provider of electric vehicle chargers, said on March 26 that it has delivered its battery-powered ultrafast charger “Hypercharger” to the Porsche Center Nagoya Certified Pre‑Owned Center operated by PCN Corporation (PCN) in Naka Ward, Nagoya. This marks the first adoption of the product...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/27

Stellantis EV drivers get access to Tesla Supercharger Network in U.S. On March 19, Stellantis announced that through agreement with Tesla, owners of Dodge, Jeep, Ram, FIAT and Maserati battery-electric vehicles in North America now have expanded access to more than 27,500 Supercharger locations. Stellantis BEV customers can access Tesla V3 and V4 Superchargers using a Free2move Charge North American Charging System (NACS)-CCS1 DC adapter, availa...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/25

get a new Android-based infotainment system with a fresh design, easier navigation, more personalisation, and an in-car app store for Skoda and third-party apps. For the first time, Skoda will introduce a digital key. The Powerpass charging service will be built into the navigation system, showing charger prices, ratings, and availability, and allowing easy charging access. The MySkoda app will also show driving and energy data, while the Laura ...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

for the Indian market, for INR 9 million. It is powered by a 74.68 kWh lithium-ion battery that delivers up to 252 kW of output, all-wheel drive, and a claimed 0–100 km/h time of about 5.5 seconds with an ARAI-certified driving range of up to 580 km on a single charge. It comes with an 11kW home charger It is built on the TNGA GA-K platform with Lexus’ multi-path “Clean Tech x Elegance” philosophy, the eighth-generation ES combines a low...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

(FWD), while the ES 500e adds an additional 118-hp permanent magnet synchronous electric motor to the rear axle for a combined net total output of 338 hp and DIRECT4 all-wheel drive (AWD). Both BEV models share a 74.7-kWh lithium-ion battery, and feature a power-opening charge port door for a NACS charger on the front passenger-side fenders. The ES 350e has a 307 mile driving range, while the ES 500 has a driving range of up to 276 miles. Adding...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/20

its “Power Neuron” battery-integrated architecture within an automotive system developed with Valeo. The distributed “Power Neurons” are compact, software-controlled modules that convert and manage power at the edge of each battery pack. The system integrates the modular inverter, On-Board Charger (OBC), and DC-DC converter functions, with battery cells within the modular architecture, replacing conventional systems that rely on large, s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

States warn Trump EV charger proposal would kill USD 5 billion NEVI fund On March 17, a coalition of 20 state attorneys general, including those from California, New York, Michigan, Illinois, and Colorado, wrote to the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHA) opposing President Trump’s proposal to raise domestic content requirements for federally funded EV chargers from 55% to 100%, saying that the proposal would make it “impossible for manu...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/19

l manufacturing capacity by 2.5 times in phase I, and is expected to create over 750 jobs. The facility is designed for advanced power electronics manufacturing with automation, robotics, digital traceability, an ISO 8 cleanroom, and specialised test infrastructure, and Exicom plans to set up an EV charger interoperability testing centre at the site, alongside manufacturing Tritium’s TRI-FLEX liquid-cooled power modules. The campus integrates s...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/16

later expand to Mexico City, State of Mexico, and Puebla, selected for their industrial density. CBRE Group Inc. will select charging center locations and provide installation and maintenance services. IUC will finance hardware installation, provide software platforms, and receive monthly fees per charger. ATX Smart Mobility will contribute AI-based technology to optimize routes and energy consumption. The investment aims to address this infrast...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Denza’s first dealership in Brazil to install BYD Flash ultra-fast charger On March 11, it was reported that BYD's Denza brand, operated by Grupo Saga, inaugurated its first dealership in Brasília, marking the brand’s first location in Brazil to feature a BYD Flash ultra-fast charger, scheduled for installation in the first half of the year. The Flash charger delivers 1,500 kW per connector and enables battery charging from 10% to 70% in fiv...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/13

Dodge expands multi-energy lineup with SIXPACK-powered 2026 Charger R/T On March 9, Dodge announced that it is expanding the brand’s multi-energy strategy with the ICE-powered 2026 Charger R/T performance car, available in two- and four-door configurations. Orders are now open for the new variant built in Windsor, Canada, with deliveries to commence later in Q1. Powered by the new 3.0-liter twin‑turbo SIXPACK standard-output (S.O.) engine, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/11

he front axle and one on the rear, to deliver strong performance and all-wheel drive capability. It accelerates from 0–100 km/h in about 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of around 250 km/h. It provides a driving range of up to 653 km. It also has a 113 kWh high-voltage battery. Using a 400 kW fast charger, the battery can charge from 10% to 80% in less than 16 minutes. Based on Porsche press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

’ with AMG Line delivers a claimed 792 kms (WLTP) and the CLA 200 ‘Standard Range’ with Progressive Line offers 542 kms of range, both using an 800 V architecture that can add up to 400 kms of charge in 20 minutes for the CLA 250+ and 320 kms in 20 minutes for the CLA 200 via a 240 kW DC fast charger. Equipment levels are similar across both variants, and buyers can tap the MB.CHARGE public network of more than 9,000 charging points plus in...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

and an all-temperature-range intelligent thermal management system, which allow for less heat generation and more efficient, uniform heat dissipation to ensure that FLASH Charging has little impact on its lifespan. To unlock the FLASH Charging rate of the Blade Battery 2.0, BYD developed the FLASH Charger with a single-connector charging power of 1,500kW, the highest among mass-produced single-connector charging stands in the world. Different fr...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/10

AWD system distributes torque automatically between the axles. The SUV is equipped with a 61-kWh lithium-ion battery, providing a range of 293 kilometers (Inmetro). Charging options include a 7 kW AC Type 2 connector, allowing a 10% to 100% charge in approximately 9 hours, and a 150 kW DC CCS2 fast charger, taking 45 minutes to go from 10% to 80%. Inside, the e-Vitara includes an Integrated Display System combining a 10.25-inch digital instrument...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/06

versions.  The RWD version of the iCAUR V23 comes with a 60-kWh battery and a single electric motor. While the AWD variant has a larger 82 kWh battery and a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system. The power, torque, and range details will be announced closer to the launch date. When connected to a DC charger, the iCAUR V23 RWD can charge from 20% to 80% in about 36 minutes, while the AWD version takes just over 40 minutes. Based on iCAUR press rel...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/05