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From The Electric Viking. 450Wh/kg Solid-State Battery, Rocket Boosters, 4K LiDAR — Really? A new wave of EV technology is pushing boundaries with ultra-dense 450Wh/kg solid-state batteries, promising longer range and faster charging than ever before. Combined with rocket-like acceleration systems and advanced 4K LiDAR, this next-gen platform hints at a future where performance, safety,…
From The Electric Viking. Jim Farley Says BYD, Not Tesla, Is The EV Company To Fear Jim Farley warns that China’s BYD—not Tesla—is the real threat in the global EV race, citing its scale, cost advantage, and rapid innovation. The statement signals a shifting competitive landscape where legacy automakers are increasingly focused on China’s rising…
From The Electric Viking. Chinese Giant Chery Wants Australia To Restart Car Manufacturing Chinese automaker Chery is pushing for a revival of local car manufacturing in Australia, signaling a bold shift from imports to domestic production. The move highlights growing global EV competition and Australia’s potential re-entry into the automotive industry. 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation…
From The Electric Viking. BYD’s Q1 Profit Plunges 55%… But The Real Story Is Bigger BYD’s Q1 profit dropped 55%, signaling intense pressure from the ongoing EV price war and shrinking margins across China’s auto market. But beyond the headline decline, the bigger story is BYD’s aggressive expansion, rising global ambitions, and the escalating battle…
From The Electric Viking. Global Pivot Point: CATL Signs Largest Sodium Battery Contract In History CATL has just secured the world’s largest sodium-ion battery order in history with a massive 60 GWh contract! This historic deal marks a massive global pivot point for both electric vehicles and the energy storage sector. Dive into the details…
From The Electric Viking. The ABC Turned Off Comments After This EV Report Backfired The ABC faced backlash after releasing an EV report that sparked criticism over accuracy and bias, leading to comments being disabled. Viewers questioned the narrative, with many pointing out inconsistencies and missing context. The move to turn off comments only intensified…
From The Electric Viking. Zeekr Just Confirmed 3 New Cars For Australia — And They’re Insane Zeekr has officially confirmed three new electric vehicles for the Australian market, signaling a bold expansion with cutting-edge tech, high performance, and premium design. The move intensifies competition in Australia’s fast-growing EV space, positioning Zeekr as a serious rival…
From The Electric Viking. 2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV revealed as 300km/h Tesla Model Y rival with 1000HP The 2026 Xiaomi YU7 GT EV has been revealed as a high-performance electric SUV, delivering around 1000 horsepower and a blistering 300 km/h top speed, positioning itself as a serious rival to the Tesla Model Y. Designed…
From The Electric Viking. The Global oil crisis has changed fossil fuel industry for ever say IEA chief The IEA chief says the global oil crisis has permanently reshaped the fossil fuel industry, pushing countries to accelerate the shift toward cleaner energy and electrification. This turning point could reduce long-term dependence on oil and speed…
From The Electric Viking. Kia Shocked By Huge Demand for NEW 2026 Kia PV5 Electric Van Kia is reportedly facing overwhelming demand for its upcoming 2026 PV5 electric van, signaling strong market appetite for next-generation commercial EVs. The surge highlights growing confidence in electric mobility solutions for businesses, as fleet operators look to cut costs…
From The Electric Viking. BYD Affordable Carbon Bodied Denza Z gets 1,000+ hp & new Blade Battery BYD is completely redefining the electric hypercar market with the highly anticipated Denza Z! Featuring a stunning carbon-fiber body, an upgraded next-generation Blade Battery, and a mind-blowing 1,000+ horsepower, this luxury drop-top EV is built to disrupt the…
From The Electric Viking. Xpeng Just Unveiled the Most Technically Advanced Electric Car in History XPeng Motors has unveiled what it claims to be the most technologically advanced electric car yet, featuring next-generation autonomous driving powered by in-house AI chips, ultra-fast charging capability, and a deeply integrated smart cockpit. The reveal underscores XPeng’s aggressive push…
From The Electric Viking. Hyundai Reveal Production Version of Ioniq V For Global Release! Hyundai Motor Company has officially unveiled the production-ready Ioniq V, signaling its next step in expanding the global EV lineup with a bold design, advanced battery tech, and improved range aimed at competing in the premium electric crossover segment. Built on…
From The Electric Viking. NEW Tesla Model Y With Over 700km Range Revealed with 8L Battery – The NEW Tesla Model Y with over 700km range has just been revealed, and it’s set to redefine the electric vehicle market with its groundbreaking 8L battery technology. In this video, we break down everything you need to…
From The Electric Viking. The NEW Kia Stinger is Electric – and it could be the Best Kia Ever – 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Use Australia’s best Solar, Home…
From The Electric Viking. Lynk & Co 10 Revealed – The Worlds Fastest Charging Electric Car The Lynk & Co 10 is a breakthrough electric sedan from Geely, featuring a 900V architecture and next-gen battery tech designed for ultra-fast charging.It can charge from 10% to 97% in just 8 minutes 42 seconds, reaching a record…
From The Electric Viking. 80% by 2030? Australia’s Insane EV Growth Path Revealed Australia is on a surprisingly aggressive trajectory toward electric vehicle adoption, with projections suggesting EVs could make up 80% of new car sales by 2030. Driven by policy shifts, falling battery costs, and growing consumer demand, the country’s transition signals a rapid…
From The Electric Viking. European EV Sales Explode Over 50% as Fuel Prices Skyrocket European EV sales have surged by over 50% as rising fuel prices push consumers toward electric alternatives, accelerating the shift away from traditional combustion vehicles. The trend highlights growing demand, government incentives, and increasing pressure on automakers to expand EV production…
From The Electric Viking. Nissan’s 2030 Plan Is Delusional: V6 Engines Won’t Save This Company Nissan’s 2030 strategy looks increasingly disconnected from reality. While the company talks about cutting models and reviving its lineup, leaning on aging V6-powered icons like the Z and GT-R will not fix deeper problems like weak EV sales, poor brand…
From The Electric Viking. Trump Furious – America Just Built Its Biggest Clean Energy Project – 242 Turbines The massive project is the 3.5-gigawatt SunZia Wind farm in New Mexico, where 242 giant Vestas turbines have now been installed as part of what is becoming the largest clean energy project in U.S. history. Altogether, the…
From The Electric Viking. CATL has unveiled next-gen EV batteries with up to 15C ultra-fast charging, capable of reaching ~98% in just over 6 minutes—faster than many rivals like BYD.Its new Qilin and condensed batteries push energy density up to ~280–350 Wh/kg, enabling ranges of 1,000–1,500 km. 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking…
From The Electric Viking. Why First Phosphate Is the Most Undervalued LFP Stock in North America Many investors think First Phosphate is undervalued because the market still treats it like a small mining company, even though it is trying to build a full North American supply chain for lithium iron phosphate batteries. The company owns…
From The Electric Viking. The 10 WORST Electric Cars – AVOID These EVs, even if they are discounted! This video reveals the 10 worst electric cars currently on the market and explains why buyers should avoid them, even when huge discounts make them seem tempting. From terrible reliability and weak range to poor build quality…
From The Electric Viking. Kia EV2, EV3, EV4 and EV5 Compared 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Use Australia’s best Solar, Home Battery and EV charger comparison tool – It’s 100%…
From The Electric Viking. Breaking China’s Monopoly: How This Mineral is the Key to the Western EV Revolution – 👉Book a 1-Hour Consultation with The Electric Viking via the link at https://theelectricviking.com/consultation/ Sign up for my newsletter here ► https://theelectricviking.com/newsletter/ 🔔 Subscribe and hit the notification bell! ► https://www.youtube.com/@electricviking?sub_confirmation=1 👉Use Australia’s best Solar, Home Battery…
From The Electric Viking. 50 Actuators per Robot: Inside the Secret Hardware of Tesla’s Optimus Gen 3 Tesla’s Optimus Gen 3 reportedly uses 50 actuators—25 in each arm and hand—to give the humanoid robot far more dexterity than before. Tesla moved the actuators into the forearms and uses tendon-like cables plus fingertip sensors, allowing the…
From The Electric Viking. Canada Minister Goes To China to Sign Factory Deals With Xpeng, BYD and Leapmotor Maninder Sidhu traveled to China to discuss possible factory and EV investment deals with BYD, XPeng and Leapmotor as Canada pushes to bring more Chinese EV production into the country. The talks could lead to new assembly…
From The Electric Viking. CATL Surged 98% In 12 Months… But This Stock Could Go Much Higher CATL’s stock has surged roughly 98% over the past 12 months thanks to booming EV battery and energy storage demand, but some analysts believe the company supplying CATL’s key materials could have even more upside. With CATL expanding…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla’s new battery supplier reveals 1510kw LFP battery – Tesla’s new battery supplier has revealed a next-gen ultra-fast-charging LFP battery—and the numbers are huge. In this video, we break down how Tesla’s newest partner Sunwoda Electronic Co., Ltd. is developing megawatt-class charging-ready LFP batteries, including systems capable of up to 1.44…
From The Electric Viking. NEW Hyundai Ioniq 3 Electric Hatch Gets 500 Kilometers of Range – The new Hyundai Ioniq 3 electric hatch is arriving with up to ~500 km of range—and it could become one of the most efficient compact EVs in its class. In this video, we break down the latest confirmed specs,…
From The Electric Viking. Hyundai EV Orders Send EV Demand to Record Highs – UP Incredible 355% Hyundai says demand for its electric vehicles has exploded, with EV orders in Australia jumping an incredible 355% in March as high fuel prices push more drivers toward electric cars. The brand received 1,037 EV orders in a…
From The Electric Viking. Leapmotor D19 Large SUV China Gets World’s largest EREV battery The Leapmotor D19 has arrived in China with the world’s largest EREV battery, packing an 80.3 kWh pack that delivers up to 500 km of electric-only range. The large six- and seven-seat SUV also supports ultra-fast 800V charging and starts at…
From The Electric Viking. Chinese Company Says it Will Begin Mass Manufacturing Solid State Batteries This Year A Chinese automaker says it will begin mass manufacturing solid-state batteries this year, marking a major step toward next-generation EVs with longer range, faster charging, and improved safety. The company claims the new batteries could deliver energy density…
From The Electric Viking. VW Is In Trouble In China — But America May Be Even Worse Volkswagen is struggling badly in China as buyers switch to cheaper, more advanced local EVs from companies like BYD, causing VW’s China sales to fall 15% in Q1 2026. But America may be an even bigger problem: VW’s…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla’s Massive Fleet Win: 1,279 Cybertrucks Officially Join SpaceX SpaceX has officially added 1,279 Tesla Cybertrucks to its fleet, making it one of the largest commercial Cybertruck buyers in the world. The purchase accounted for more than 18% of all Cybertrucks registered in the U.S. during late 2025, with most of…
From The Electric Viking. Australia has nearly ENTIRELY Run Out of Used EVs Listed For Sale Australia has nearly run out of used EVs for sale because soaring petrol prices and the 2026 fuel crisis triggered a huge rush into second-hand electric cars. Used EV sales more than doubled in March while the number of…
From The Electric Viking. Why almost NO-ONE in North Dakota Drives an ELECTRIC Car… North Dakota has some of the lowest EV ownership in America because people drive long distances, winters are brutally cold and there are very few fast chargers across the state. On top of that, the state offers almost no EV incentives,…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla Just Fixed Its Most Annoying Ownership Problem With a Genius Solution Tesla may have finally solved one of the biggest frustrations for owners by introducing a smarter, simpler solution to reduce long repair waits and service center delays. The move could make Tesla ownership far easier and more convenient, especially…
From The Electric Viking. Volkswagen’s NEW ID.3 Neo Hatch Gets 630km of Range! Volkswagen’s new ID.3 Neo hatchback has been revealed with a major redesign, a more premium interior and up to 630 km of WLTP range from its largest 79 kWh battery. The updated EV also brings back physical buttons, adds a larger 12.9-inch…
From The Electric Viking. Zeekr 8X Price and Specs Revealed – 9 Minute Charging and Massive Range The new Zeekr 8X has officially launched in China with a starting price of 329,800 yuan ($45,800), offering up to 1,416 km of combined range and an incredible 9-minute 20–80% charge time thanks to its 900V architecture. The…
From The Electric Viking. Should You Buy or Sell Tesla Stock Now? My Honest Take After Q1 Tesla’s weak Q1 deliveries and slowing EV sales make the stock look risky in the short term, especially with rising competition and Tesla’s still-high valuation. My honest take: long-term believers may want to hold, but new investors should…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla launches new Model Y interior changes and small exterior changes Tesla has launched an updated version of the Model Y with a more premium interior, including a larger 16-inch touchscreen, black headliner, new ambient lighting, ventilated front seats and an 8-inch rear display. On the outside, changes are subtle, with…
From The Electric Viking. Volkswagen’s EV Disaster Just Got Worse: ID.4 Sales Collapse 96% In America Volkswagen’s EV troubles in the U.S. have deepened after sales of the Volkswagen ID.4 reportedly collapsed by 96%, leaving the company struggling to compete against rivals like Tesla and fast-growing Chinese brands. The sharp decline comes amid production issues,…
From The Electric Viking. BILLIONS!? Tesla Says European Approval Unlocks FSD for the World Tesla says approval of Full Self-Driving in Europe could unlock billions in future software revenue and open the door to a global rollout. After Dutch regulators approved FSD in the Netherlands, Tesla is now pushing for EU-wide approval, which could eventually…
From The Electric Viking. Tesla AI6 Revealed: 1,000 TFLOPS and the 100 Billion Transistor Moat! Tesla’s next-generation AI6 chip has reportedly been revealed with an astonishing 1,000 TFLOPS of computing power and more than 100 billion transistors, marking a huge leap beyond the company’s current hardware. If Tesla can deliver on these claims, the chip…
From The Electric Viking. Chevron’s Gas Price Advice Shows Exactly Why The World Needs EVs Chevron’s response to rising gas prices has sparked criticism after the company suggested consumers simply adjust their spending and driving habits. The controversy highlights why many people believe electric vehicles are the long-term solution, offering protection from unpredictable fuel prices…
From The Electric Viking. NEW Hyundai Ioniq 3 Electric Hot Hatch Seen Driving Days Before Reveal – Hyundai’s new electric hot hatch—the upcoming Hyundai Ioniq 3—has been spotted driving on public roads just days before its official reveal. In this video, we break down what the latest prototype sightings tell us about the design, platform,…
From The Electric Viking. Fuel crisis escalates in Australia as Major Refinery Burns – Aussies Flock to EVs Australia’s fuel crisis has intensified after a major fire damaged one of the country’s last two oil refineries, reducing fuel production and raising fears of higher petrol prices. As shortages grow and fuel costs climb, more Australians…
From The Electric Viking. NSW’s New EV Strategy WILL Change Australia’s Car Market NSW’s new $100 million EV strategy could dramatically speed up Australia’s switch to electric cars by funding 1,000 new public chargers, expanding incentives for electric trucks and making EV ownership easier in regional and apartment-heavy areas. The plan is also designed to…
From The Electric Viking. Chery’s 11 Brands Explained: Genius Global Strategy or Total Confusion? Chery now operates 11 different brands, including Omoda, Jaecoo, Exeed and Jetour, as it tries to target every part of the global car market from affordable SUVs to premium EVs. The strategy could help Chery expand faster around the world, but…