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BMW EV targets, Ford hybrid recall, Aptera funding pivot: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And BMW holds to its EV targets as other automakers waver. BMW is sticking to the EV targets it announced several years ago—50% fully electric sales by 2030, not including hybrids or plug-in. Aptera is done with crowdfunding. Ford recalls Maverick Hybrid and Escape Hybrid models for a software issue.

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BMW delivers its one-millionth fully electric vehicle

Teslarati

BMW delivered its one-millionth fully electric vehicle (EV) in the first quarter of this year, celebrating another milestone in its electrified journey. The BMW Group is continuing on its BEV growth path. The legacy automaker promised to continue ramping up its electric vehicle lineup in 2024 despite “a volatile market.”

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BMW electric wagon, Kia Carnival Hybrid minivan, Tesla chargers at hotels: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

BMW sport wagon fans looking to go electric will have to wait longer. Thousands of hotels will be getting Tesla destination charging. And Kia is adding a hybrid minivan to its lineup. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.

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BMW reports strong EV sales figures along with a major milestone

Teslarati

BMW reported its Q1 2024 electric vehicle sales figures this morning, and they show strong growth compared to the same period last year. Additionally, BMW landed a major milestone as a company when it reported selling its one-millionth EV during Q1. However, EVs saw a 40.6

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BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants

The Driven EV News

BMW launches new X2 range in Australia, including its first electric options that are priced around the same as the petrol variants. The post BMW launches electric iX2 in Australia, at around same price as petrol variants appeared first on The Driven.

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BMW sales growth mostly electric as it passes combustion ‘tipping point’

Teslarati

As BMW joins several other automakers in following Tesla into electric vehicles (EVs), one executive from the luxury automobile manufacturer has said he expects sales growth to come primarily from electrified models at this point—noting that combustion engines have largely plateaued.

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Fiat 500e review, F-150 Lightning price cuts, BMW and Rimac: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Rimac is working on battery cells for future BMW EVs. In a first drive of the 2024 Fiat 500e electric car, Green Car Reports found that this fashion accessory and short-range EV. The Fiat 500e is back, and we drove it in its element. And official Ford F-150 Lightning prices are heading back downward.

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