From The Electric Viking. Elon Musk Shocked That Automakers don’t want Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ Elon Musk is stunned that major automakers are rejecting Tesla’s Full Self-Driving, despite his push to license the technology. Many brands say it’s too costly, unproven, and risky, highlighting deep skepticism about Tesla’s autonomous claims. The refusal exposes a widening trust…

From The Electric Viking. Deepal Buys Hyundai’s $1.4B Factory for $228M – Chinese Brands Takeover Legacy Factories Deepal has snapped up Hyundai’s $1.4 billion factory for just $228 million, marking one of the most aggressive Chinese takeovers of a legacy automaker’s assets. The deal highlights how Chinese EV brands are expanding globally while established companies…

From The Electric Viking. Beginning with the CHEVY Bolt, LFP Batteries will dominate the US Car Market LFP batteries are rapidly taking over the U.S. EV market, starting with the Chevy Bolt’s mainstream breakthrough. Their lower cost, longer cycle life, and safer chemistry are pushing automakers to shift away from nickel-based packs. This marks the…

From The Electric Viking. The Deepal S07 is a tech-rich, rear-wheel-drive electric SUV with a classy interior (15.6″ touchscreen, AR head-up display), a WLTP range of ~475 km, and good fast-charging speed. The BYD Sea Lion 7 (Sea Lion 07) is a spacious 5-seat EV SUV with 550–610 km CLTC range, powerful motor options (up…

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From The Electric Viking. BYD’s NEW 2036 Car Slammed in Comments for Actually Being 6 Years Old We investigate the controversy surrounding BYD’s latest international release. While marketed as a cutting-edge 2026 model (likely the BYD Sealion 5), critics and commenters are slamming the vehicle for actually being a 6-year-old design—the BYD Song Plus—repackaged for…

From The Electric Viking. 641HP Genesis GV60 Magma: Supercar-Beating Electric Hatch Coming Soon! Genesis is turning up the heat with the 641-hp GV60 Magma, an electric hatch that promises supercar-level acceleration and track-ready performance. With bold design upgrades and Hyundai’s latest EV tech, it’s set to become one of the most extreme compact EVs ever…

From The Electric Viking. Luminar’s Collapse: From $600 to Under $1 & Volvo Ditches LiDAR – WTF? Luminar’s stock has imploded from nearly $600 (pre-split equivalent) to under $1 as the company bleeds cash, misses revenue targets, and loses its flagship partner, Volvo, which has now dropped LiDAR from its future EV roadmap. The fall…

From The Electric Viking. $15,000 OFF! Lucid FINALLY Makes Gravity SUV Affordable—Is the 268 HP Loss Worth It? Lucid has slashed $15,000 off the Gravity SUV, finally bringing the luxury EV into a more attainable price range — but with a major catch: a dramatic 268-horsepower drop. The move raises big questions about whether buyers…

From The Electric Viking. Mitsubishi GM Says Australian’s Don’t Want Electric Cars Mitsubishi’s GM sparked controversy by claiming Australians simply “don’t want electric cars,” blaming low demand rather than high prices or limited charging infrastructure. The remark has triggered backlash across the EV industry, with critics arguing the market is being held back by outdated…

From The Electric Viking. BYD’s New Blade Battery V2, 1,000V Platform & 1,000 kW Charging ONLY $27,000 BYD is shaking the industry again with its new Blade Battery V2, a 1,000-volt platform and insane 1,000 kW ultra-fast charging — all packed into a vehicle starting at just $27,000. This breakthrough slashes charging times, boosts efficiency,…