March 27, 2025

The final March edition of Mobility EVo brings you:

• Rivian’s manufacturing expansion and prep for R2 deliveries 

• February’s EV market monitor

• Hyundai teases INSTEROID, a sporty gaming-inspired EV

• Nissan and INFINITI outline bold new products and next-gen technologies

• Pilot, GM, and EVgo connect travel corridors

• Coulomb Solutions Inc. launches super long life commercial vehicle battery packs

• Video: Tesla vs. Audi

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1. A 1.1 million square-foot expansion is underway at Rivian's Normal, Illinois plant to support R2 production, with deliveries planned for 2026 and a total plant capacity of 215,000 units.

2. EV sales in February reached an impressive 95,692 units—the highest February volume ever—with luxury brands like BMW and Rivian showcasing strong performance, while the used EV market demonstrated robust year-over-year growth of 34.2%, and new EV transaction prices became more affordable at $55,273 thanks to increased incentives.

3. A gaming-inspired EV concept called INSTEROID transforms Hyundai's INSTER sub-compact EV into a bold, sporty design with racing game-styled elements like wheel arch air vents, 21-inch wheels, and a prominent rear spoiler, set to be fully unveiled in early April 2025.

4. Starting in FY25, Nissan will launch a reimagined, more advanced Nissan LEAF with improved range and Tesla Supercharger access, followed by an adventure-focused EV SUV in FY27.

5. Enhancing long-distance EV travel, the nationwide fast-charging network has expanded to over 130 locations across 25 states, supported by Pilot Company, General Motors, and EVgo, offering high-power chargers, premium amenities, and seamless Plug-and-Charge capabilities.

6. Next-generation Super Long Life commercial EV battery systems with a 900,000-mile, 15-year warranty, designed for applications like buses, delivery vehicles, and locomotives, have been launched by Coulomb Solutions Inc., with deliveries starting in September.

7. U.S. owners of eligible Hyundai EVs can now access 20,000 Tesla Superchargers using a complimentary NACS adapter, with deliveries starting the week of April 7, 2025.

8. Emerging from stealth with $105 million in funding, Also, a new electric micromobility company spun out of Rivian, is developing a scalable portfolio of small EVs for consumer and commercial use, with its first product set to launch in 2026.

9. Launching nationwide in June 2025, the EV Innovators Club through Legacy EV will offer middle school students hands-on experience building electric go-karts while learning STEM and EV technology, with only 100 schools selected for the first rollout.

10. Advancing its Crawford Nickel Sulphide project, which aims to support the EV industry with a critical supply of nickel for battery production, Canada Nickel Company expects a construction decision by year-end 2025.

Tesla vs. Audi

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