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From The Electric Viking. NEW BYD Seagull Gets 100km MORE Range and Advanced Self Driving The updated BYD Seagull is set to gain a major upgrade, adding around 100 km of extra driving range along with advanced driver-assistance technology. The new version is expected to feature a roof-mounted LiDAR sensor and upgraded sensors, bringing more…
From The Electric Viking. CATL’s Global Takeover Is Happening Faster Than Anyone Expected The rapid global expansion of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited is reshaping the EV industry, as the battery giant secures major supply deals with automakers around the world. With massive production capacity and advanced battery technology, CATL is strengthening its grip on…
From The Electric Viking. The Blacked-Out EV SUV Trend Hits Zeekr: 7X Black Special Edition Revealed The Zeekr 7X gets a bold new look with the Black Special Edition, featuring a fully blacked-out exterior, dark trim, and a more aggressive design. Launched by Zeekr, the special edition taps into the growing global trend of stealth-style…
From The Electric Viking. Biggest Win Ever For Tesla! Inside the NHTSA’s Plan to Fast-Track Self-Driving A major policy shift from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration could accelerate the rollout of autonomous vehicles, potentially giving Tesla a huge advantage in deploying its self-driving technology. If the plan moves forward, systems like Tesla Full Self-Driving…
From The Electric Viking. Australia’s Cheapest 3 Row Electric SUV – Tesla Model Y L Gets 681km Range Tesla’s upcoming Tesla Model Y L could become Australia’s most affordable three-row electric SUV, offering family practicality with an impressive 681 km driving range. The extended wheelbase design adds extra seating and space while keeping the efficiency…
From The Electric Viking. The New King of 2kWh? Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 Portable Battery Review The Anker SOLIX C2000 Gen 2 is a powerful new 2kWh portable power station aiming to dominate the mid-size battery market. With a 2,048Wh LFP battery, 2400W continuous output (4000W surge), ultra-fast charging, and expandable capacity up to…
From The Electric Viking. Toyota, GM and Hyundai Discount US Electric Cars by $10,000! Facing slowing demand and rising competition, Toyota, General Motors, and Hyundai Motor Company are slashing prices on several electric vehicles in the U.S., with discounts reaching up to $10,000. The aggressive incentives highlight growing pressure in the EV market as automakers…
From The Electric Viking. Canada’s Auto Industry is Collapsing: The Brutal Truth Behind the Numbers Canada’s auto industry is facing mounting pressure as declining production, rising costs, and the rapid shift to electric vehicles disrupt traditional manufacturing. The numbers reveal a harsh reality: without massive investment and adaptation, Canada risks losing its long-standing position in…
From The Electric Viking. BYD vs. Geely: The Brutal Battle for the World’s Fastest EV Charging The race for the world’s fastest EV charging is heating up as BYD and Geely push next-generation battery and charging technologies to the limit. With ultra-high voltage architectures and megawatt-level charging ambitions, both companies are battling to deliver EVs…
From The Electric Viking. The End of the Old Guard? Why VW is Cutting 50,000 Jobs to Survive 2026 Volkswagen is planning to cut around 50,000 jobs by 2030 as profits fall, EV demand fluctuates, and competition from Chinese automakers intensifies. The sweeping restructuring highlights how traditional legacy carmakers are being forced to slash costs…
From The Electric Viking. 2026 BMW iX3 price & specs: BMWs Finally Made a Great Electric Car The 2026 BMW iX3 signals a major leap forward for BMW’s electric lineup, debuting the new Neue Klasse platform with longer range, faster 800-volt charging, and a completely redesigned digital interior. With up to 800 km of range…
From The Electric Viking. I Drove the XPeng P7 EREV 1,000km in China… WITHOUT Using the Engine Is it really possible to take an EREV on a massive road trip without ever turning on the gas engine? We just put the new XPeng P7 EREV to the ultimate test, driving 1,000km across China purely on…
From The Electric Viking. XPeng Calls Out Elon Musk: "Come Test Drive Our AI" XPeng has publicly challenged Elon Musk, inviting him to test its latest AI-powered driving system and compare it directly with Tesla’s technology. The bold callout highlights the intensifying rivalry in autonomous driving, as Chinese EV makers rapidly advance their in-house AI…
From The Electric Viking. Australia’s Next Budget EV Hatch? GAC Aion UT Undercuts the MG4 Australia’s affordable EV hatchback market is about to get even more competitive as the new GAC Aion UT prepares to challenge established players like the MG4. Expected to launch in Australia in 2026, the compact electric hatch could arrive with…
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From The Electric Viking. BYD Long Blade Battery 2.0 VS Short Blade Battery 2.0 – Technical Explanation The new Blade Battery 2.0 from BYD introduces both long blade and short blade cell designs, each optimized for different EV platforms. While the long blade focuses on higher energy density and longer driving range, the short blade…
From The Electric Viking. I Was Right: Renault CEO Finally Admits PHEVs are "Fake" EVs Renault’s CEO has openly criticized plug-in hybrids, arguing that many drivers rarely charge them and instead rely on gasoline, making them “fake” electric vehicles in real-world use. The comments reignite the debate over whether PHEVs truly help the transition to…
From The Electric Viking. GM’s V8 Disaster: Inside the Massive New Lawsuit That Changes Everything – General Motors is facing a massive legal nightmare. A consolidated new lawsuit claims that GM’s popular V8 engines suffer from a catastrophic defect that can cause them to suddenly seize up while driving. In this video, we break down…
From The Electric Viking. EV Sales Rise in France, Germany and the UK as OIL PRICES SKYROCKET – EV sales are rising across France, Germany, and the UK as oil prices skyrocket, accelerating the shift away from petrol and diesel vehicles. In this video, we break down the latest electric vehicle sales data, why high…
From The Electric Viking. German Media Says Tesla Germany Operating At 40% Capacity As Sales Fall in Europe German media reports say Tesla’s Gigafactory Berlin is operating at only about 40% of its capacity, as the company faces falling sales across several European markets. Data suggests the plant produced around 149,000 vehicles in 2025, far…
From The Electric Viking. VW Likely to be FIRST Legacy Automaker to Start Using Solid State Batteries Volkswagen may become the first major legacy automaker to deploy solid-state batteries in production EVs, as its partners begin real-world testing of next-generation cells capable of delivering around 1,000 km (620 miles) of range. The company is working…
From The Electric Viking. Semi Trucking Changed Forever: Inside Tesla’s First Public Megacharger Tesla has opened its first public Megacharger, marking a major shift for electric semi-trucking and long-haul freight. Designed to power the Tesla Semi with ultra-fast charging, the station could dramatically cut downtime for electric trucks and accelerate the transition away from diesel…
From The Electric Viking. BYDs Luxurious MPV Arrives! 2026 Denza D9 price and specs in Australia The luxurious Denza D9 has officially arrived in Australia, bringing BYD’s premium brand into the high-end electric people-mover segment. With prices starting around $85,990, the 7-seat electric MPV offers up to 520 km range, a massive 103.3 kWh Blade…
From The Electric Viking. BYD Great Tang – Huge 7 Seat EV Gets 950km Range and 1000kw Charging BYD’s new Great Tang electric SUV brings massive upgrades, including a claimed 950 km driving range and ultra-fast 1000 kW charging capability. The large seven-seat family EV combines long-distance capability with next-generation battery technology, signaling BYD’s push…
From The Electric Viking. Is this the World’s Biggest? Tesla Is Planning a 430 Stall V4 Supercharger Site Tesla is reportedly planning what could become the world’s largest EV charging station — a massive V4 Supercharger site with more than 400 charging stalls. The project is expected to expand the existing Eddie World location in…
From The Electric Viking. NEW BYD Ti3 and BYD Ti7 For Global Markets Get HUGE Upgrades BYD Ti3 and BYD Ti7 are getting major upgrades as part of BYD’s push into global markets, featuring new flash-charging technology, improved Blade batteries, and advanced LiDAR-based driver-assistance systems. The updated models promise longer driving range, faster charging, and…
From The Electric Viking. Ferries Are Polluting European Cities MORE Than Cars… Here’s the Proof A new European study reveals that passenger ferries are producing more toxic sulphur pollution than cars in many major port cities. In places like Barcelona, Dublin, and Naples, ferry emissions now exceed those from all city vehicles combined, highlighting an…
From The Electric Viking. Zeekr’s 009 Upgrade Is HUGE: 900V + New AI Chip (Q2 Launch) Zeekr is preparing a major upgrade for its luxury electric MPV, the 009, introducing a powerful 900-volt architecture and a new AI computing chip to boost performance, charging speed, and intelligent driving features. Expected to launch in Q2, the…
From The Electric Viking. Xpeng Reveals Specs for NEW G6 EREV – 420km range, 380kw DC Charging! – Xpeng is redefining the Extended Range Electric Vehicle (EREV) market with the incredible new G6 EREV! Boasting a massive 420km to 430km of pure electric range and ultra-fast 380kW DC charging that can add over 300km in…
From The Electric Viking. NEW BYD Seal 07 – The REASON I Said DON"T BUY the existing model! – The NEW BYD Seal 07 is here — and it’s the reason I said don’t buy the current BYD Seal! In this video we break down the Seal 07 price, specs, range, battery tech, and major…
From The Electric Viking. Media Says BYD SEAL Burst Into Flames – Here’s What Really Happened – Media says the BYD Seal burst into flames — but what really happened tells a very different story. In this video, we break down the viral incident, the investigation results, and why early headlines may have been misleading.…
From The Electric Viking. 6 Seat Tesla Model Y L Price and Specs for Australia, New Zealand & Sth Korea – The new 6-seat Tesla Model Y L is finally coming to Australia, New Zealand, and South Korea, bringing a longer wheelbase, three-row seating, and premium electric SUV practicality to the global EV market. In…
From The Electric Viking. NEW XPENG X9 Gets Full Self Driving, Rear Wheel Steering & MORE Range! – The NEW XPeng X9 just got major upgrades, including full self-driving capabilities, rear-wheel steering, and even more range, pushing it closer to the future of smart electric vehicles. Built on XPeng’s advanced 800V EV platform, the updated…
From The Electric Viking. BYD Atto 3 and Xpeng G6 Remarkably Survive Separate Ballistic Rocket Attacks Two separate incidents revealed the surprising durability of modern EV engineering after a BYD Atto 3 and a Xpeng G6 reportedly survived nearby ballistic rocket strikes. Despite the extreme shock and debris impact, both electric vehicles protected occupants and…
From The Electric Viking. The HYDROGEN Bus Disaster That They Should Have Seen Coming… Aberdeen’s ambitious hydrogen bus fleet has officially ended in a multimillion-dollar failure, proving once again why battery-electric vehicles are winning the transit race. After years of broken refueling infrastructure, skyrocketing maintenance costs, and completely unreliable service, the city council is ditching…
From The Electric Viking. Independent Test: Donut Lab Solid-State Battery Handles 100°C (But There’s a Catch) An independent test of the Donut Lab solid-state battery shows it can withstand temperatures up to 100°C, highlighting impressive thermal stability and potential safety advantages over traditional lithium-ion packs. However, researchers note there’s still a catch — limitations in…
From The Electric Viking. BYD’s new Blade EV Battery 2.0 Gets 1,000+km EV range and 5 min charging BYD has unveiled the next-generation Blade Battery 2.0, promising breakthrough EV performance with over 1,000 km of driving range and the ability to add significant charge in just 5 minutes. The technology is expected to power future…
From The Electric Viking. NEW BYD Seal Gets Blade Battery 2.0 with 5 minute Charging & 1000km Range! The updated BYD Seal introduces Blade Battery 2.0, promising ultra-fast charging in as little as 5 minutes while pushing range close to 1000 km. With next-generation battery chemistry and improved efficiency from BYD, the new Seal signals…
From The Electric Viking. BYD and Geely are about to Start Selling Cheap ELECTRIC CARS in Canada! BYD and Geely are about to start selling cheap electric cars in Canada, potentially shaking up the entire North American EV market. After Canada slashed tariffs on Chinese EV imports from 100% down to about 6.1% and introduced…
From The Electric Viking. BYD Installing 1500KW Fast Chargers Across Europe and China Chinese EV giant BYD is rolling out ultra-powerful 1500kW “flash charging” stations across China and planning expansion into Europe, aiming to make EV charging nearly as fast as refueling a gasoline car. The megawatt-level chargers can add up to about 400 km…
From The Electric Viking. Iran war sends Aussies into meltdown as OIL Prices Skyrocket – EV Sales SURGE Escalating conflict involving Iran has pushed global oil prices sharply higher, sending petrol prices soaring across Australia and triggering panic buying at fuel stations. With Brent crude jumping and supply routes like the Strait of Hormuz under…
From The Electric Viking. EV Sales DOUBLE in Australia – China Takes Over as Japanese ICE Sales Crash Electric vehicle sales in Australia are surging as Chinese automakers rapidly gain ground, with brands like BYD and Geely expanding quickly while traditional Japanese internal-combustion manufacturers struggle to keep up with the shift to electrification. The market…
From The Electric Viking. Morgan Stanley Shocked! Xpeng Catches Tesla Full Self Driving Morgan Stanley analysts were surprised after testing the latest autonomous driving system from XPeng, noting it is rapidly closing the gap with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology. The development highlights how Chinese EV makers are accelerating AI-driven driving systems and challenging Tesla’s long-held…
From The Electric Viking. THE LFP REVOLUTION: Why North America is Finally Insulating its Supply Chain North America’s EV industry is pivoting hard toward lithium iron phosphate batteries, accelerating domestic production to reduce reliance on overseas supply chains and geopolitical risk. As automakers and cell manufacturers localize LFP manufacturing, the shift signals a strategic move…
From The Electric Viking. 2027 Volvo EX30 Gets BIG Changes and Cheaper Prices The 2027 Volvo EX30 has received significant updates, including upgraded tech, improved range, and smarter safety features, while also hitting more affordable price points in key markets. These changes aim to make the compact electric SUV more competitive and appealing to a…
From The Electric Viking. The Ultimate School Hack: How Solar Panels are Paying for New Teachers What if the solution to school funding shortages was right above our heads? In this video, we explore an incredible new "school hack" where educational institutions are installing solar panels to drastically cut their massive energy bills. Instead of…
From The Electric Viking. EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus Review: 1,800W Power, 1kWh LFP Battery — Worth It? The EcoFlow Delta 3 Plus is a versatile 1,024 Wh LiFePO₄ portable power station with an 1,800 W continuous output and smart app control — strong for camping, travel, or short home backup power needs. It charges incredibly…
From The Electric Viking. NEW Rivian R2 VS Tesla Model Y – Which EV is Better Value? The highly anticipated Rivian R2 has officially arrived to take on the undisputed heavyweight champion of electric SUVs: the Tesla Model Y. But which of these popular EVs actually offers the best value for your money? In this…
From The Electric Viking. The Overlooked Company That Just Won the Battery Race While headlines focused on flashy EV brands, one overlooked company quietly secured the supply chains, patents, and production scale that now define the battery race. Its breakthrough in cost, density, and manufacturing efficiency could reshape the global EV market and leave bigger…
From The Electric Viking. GM Gave Away Its Battery Factory Without Realising it Was Worth Billions General Motors reportedly let control of a battery factory slip away before fully recognising its long-term strategic value, a move that could now be worth billions as EV demand surges. As battery technology becomes the core battleground of the…