Audi e-Tron delayed again because of batteries shortage

Audi is reportedly reducing its ambition for 2019 with now 45.000 units foreseen for 2019 – a little more than 10’000 less than initially scheduled. The reason for that is that Audi is relying on a single supplier for its batteries:LG Chem and they are not delivering as planned and also at a higher price thanks to their dominant position. Added to that, is also … Continue reading Audi e-Tron delayed again because of batteries shortage

Swiss BEV/PHEV sales in Q1 2019

Almost 3’800 electric vehicles (BEV or PHEV) have been sold in Switzerland this first quarter 2019. 3’020 are BEV and 769 are PHEV. That makes 80% / 20% thanks to one model: the Tesla Model 3. Tesla Model 3 sales are skyrocketing as they are now delivering a backlog of 2 years of (pre) orders to European customers. April is likely to be similar and … Continue reading Swiss BEV/PHEV sales in Q1 2019

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100 fast charging coming in Switzerland

A few days ago the Swiss Federal Roads Office (FEDRO) announce is has selected 5 winners in the bid for 100 fast charge location along the Swiss motorways. The tender has attributed 5 packages of 20 rest stops to the 5 following vendors: GOFAST (Gotthard Fastcharge) FASTNED SOCAR Energy Switzerland Primeo Energie / Alpiq E-Mobility Group e Continue reading 100 fast charging coming in Switzerland