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GWM will start vehicle production in Lovech, Bulgaria in Q1 2027, with 50,000 vehicles annual capacity.
GWM is localizing manufacturing for Europe.
Would a Bulgaria-built Ora 5 make you more likely to consider GWM?
BYD now employs more than 1.02 million people, more than Toyota, GM, Ford and Tesla combined.
Most of that scale is domestic: about 960,000 staff are in China and 60,000 abroad.
Is that global staffing mix enough as overseas sales hit 43%?
Polestar 2 production has reportedly ended after over 200,000 units built since 2020.
It closes the chapter on the EV that established Polestar as a standalone brand.
Would you buy remaining stock or wait for the updated Polestar 2 in 2027?
Volkswagen's US EV sales fell 90%.
I think that looks close to leaving the market without announcing an exit.
For buyers, the question is how committed the brand remains.
Used EV sales hit a record 3.3% of total used vehicle sales last month.
Electric SUVs are now showing up under $25,000.
Which would you pick: Equinox EV, Mach-E, IONIQ 5 or ID.4?
Chery’s EMT joint venture plans to launch the Emta EV K-car in Japan in 2027.
That means more choice in a kei EV segment led by domestic brands.
Would its “softroader” trim help it stand out against BYD’s Racco?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/cherys…
Ford has produced over 5,000 large aluminum unicastings for the Fathom midsize electric pickup ahead of its planned 2027 launch.
Each truck uses 2 castings to replace 146 parts.
Would repairability concerns affect your interest in the Fathom?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/ford-p…
FAW launched the five-door Bestune Pony in China from $6,718 (~AUD 9,570).
It adds rear doors, 4 seats and 265 liters of trunk space.
Would this price make you consider a compact city EV?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/five-d…
Li Auto’s 2026 i6 gets a 96 kWh battery and Mach M100 chip, while starting price stays $37,374.
More range and in-house tech at the same price.
Would you pick the i6 over a Tesla Model Y, Xiaomi YU7 or Aito M7?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/li-aut…
Tesla has started recruiting in Vietnam as VinFast holds 36% of car sales so far in 2026.
It sets up a tough imported-EV fight against a local brand with a charging lead.
Can Tesla gain traction in Vietnam against VinFast?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/tesla-…
BYD’s second-gen Seagull completed a 140 km/h tire blowout test in China.
It stayed stable and slowed safely after the front right tire rapidly deflated.
Would this safety test affect your view of an entry-level EV?
Full Story : theelectricviking.com/second…
