EV Daily | BYD Launches Tai 3 SUV, Rivian Expands, Lucid Gains, Tesla Faces Challenges

【Tesla】

Tesla's Powerwall remains a leading choice for home battery packs, despite brand issues influencing some consumers to explore alternatives like Franklin batteries. Tesla's energy segment is still strong due to the Powerwall's dominance, even with declining quotes from 73% to 64% in a short span, and increasing mentions of dissatisfaction towards Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Tesla's brand controversies are pushing some owners to consider rival EVs, as seen with Lucid Motors reporting a significant rise in orders from former Tesla owners. Protests against Tesla, due to Musk's political involvement, continue to grow, impacting consumer sentiment. Additionally, a Tesla store fire in Rome adds to the company's challenges.

【BYD】

BYD has launched the Fang Cheng Bao Tai 3 electric SUV, characterized by its family-centric design and affordable price, starting at $19,300. The Tai 3 offers advanced features like the "God's Eye" AI system and a drone docking station, with various trims featuring robust battery options and tech functionalities. Furthermore, BYD has introduced a 1 MW EV charger, promising rapid charging speeds that can significantly shorten charging times.

【Xpeng】

XPeng has achieved a production milestone with its MONA M03 EV, amassing 100,000 builds within seven months of its launch. This model has seen significant demand, becoming a popular choice in China's all-electric sedan market. The MONA M03 offers a range of trims, with plans to introduce a top-tier variant with extended range and advanced autonomous driving technology.

【Others】

Lucid Motors is ramping up deliveries of its first electric SUV, the Gravity, with various trims offering luxurious features. The company aims to counteract Tesla's market share by capitalizing on consumer dissatisfaction with Musk.

Rivian is planning to expand its EV lineup with the R2, a more affordable midsize SUV, to bridge the gap with Chinese EV innovation. This aligns with Rivian's strategy to expand production capacity and enter global markets.

ZEEKR plans to debut a new 1.2 MW EV charger, potentially offering the fastest charging speeds in the world. Meanwhile, energy solutions are advancing with Costco offering discounts on GM's Powershift Charger, demonstrating a competitive market for EV infrastructure.

Lectric Ebikes has acquired Juiced Bikes, aiming to revitalize the brand known for high-performance electric bicycles, despite past financial challenges.

The Dodge Charger Daytona R/T sedan, Stellantis' electric muscle car, is set for production with significant consumer interest, positioned to challenge traditional powertrains.

EHang has received approval in China to begin commercial flights with its EH216-S eVTOLs, marking a significant step in urban air mobility and future transportation solutions.