The bZ3X is the best-selling EV produced by a joint venture in China. A right-hand drive version was spotted testing overseas, suggesting Toyota will bring the popular electric SUV to global markets. Read more…
Tesla Semi wins 2,500-truck order, doubling US electric Class 8 fleet
Tesla has been named the primary truck supplier for the largest electric Class 8 order in US history: 2,500 battery-electric trucks bought through a new shipper alliance called ZET SCALE. Read more…
PHEV Batteries Take A Beating If Used Right. But They Still Last
A PHEV’s smaller battery pack cycles far more often than EV batteries, and that extra workload can add up. Read More…
BYD launches mass hiring at its largest production base as output ramps up, exports surge
BYD is recruiting more than 8,000 workers across multiple facilities at its Xi’an production base. Read more…
Yadea and Spiro partner on electric two-wheelers in Africa
In partnership with Spiro, Chinese electric two-wheeler manufacturer Yadea aims to jointly expand electromobility in Africa. Yadea will supply vehicles and, together with Spiro, launch e-two-wheelers specifically developed for African markets. Read more…
High-Mileage EVs May Hold Up Better Than Gas Cars: Study
Are concerns about EV longevity overblown? According to a new study of 47 million vehicle inspections in the U.K., the answer is yes. Read More…
Versinetic’s CongaEEL and MinnoRay boards let two AC charger sockets share one controller
Versinetic launches CongaEEL and MinnoRay boards enabling dual-socket AC chargers with shared controllers, cutting costs and simplifying design. Read more…
Your Next Cadillac Or Chevy EV Could Have A Recycled Battery
General Motors said it is now using old battery materials to power new electric vehicles. Read More…
Nissan launches updated N7 sedan in China with limited-time starting price of $16,290
The updated Nissan N7 starts at 109,900 yuan for a limited time and adds LiDAR-equipped variants to enhance driver assistance. Read more…
France consults on revised funding criteria for EVs
France’s Ministry of Ecological Transition has launched a consultation around the criteria for environmental assessment of EVs. In France, this assessment determines the eligibility of electric cars for subsidies. The aim is to introduce a third vehicle category, which could also lead to stricter subsidy criteria for the previously dominant category. Read more…
VinFast unveils VF Wild pickup truck as its first EREV
VinFast has unveiled the production version of the VF Wild pickup truck concept introduced in 2024 and plans to launch it first in Vietnam. While the concept version showcased an electric pickup truck, the final model is the company’s first extended-range electric vehicle (EREV). Read more…
ChargeIndia brings 40+ charging networks into one app
Indian EV charging platform ChargeIndia has launched a new aggregation service that brings more than 40 charge point operators together into a single interface. It states this gives EV drivers access to charging stations in over 1,200 cities. Read more…
EnBW opens flagship charging site with XCharge hardware
EnBW has opened a flagship charging site with twelve fast-charging points at its headquarters in Karlsruhe. The site uses new XCharge C7 chargers and will also serve as a testbed for charging technology, construction methods and amenities at future charging sites. Read more…
Waymo riders can now get $2.85 back when pairing a ride with public transit
Waymo is now offering a $2.85 credit to any rider who pairs their ride with public transit, expanding a pilot program it previously ran in two cities – but it’s only available for Visa users, for now. Read more…
BYD offers a closer look at the new Seagull EV [Images]
BYD revealed the second-generation Seagull design in a series of sketches: a bigger, smarter version of its most affordable EV. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving bug falsely flags dirty cameras, demands service
Tesla’s newest Full Self-Driving update, v14.3.9, is telling owners their cameras are dirty when they aren’t — and sending them to service to fix a problem that doesn’t exist. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz signs deal to put Wayve AI Driver in cars within 2 years
Mercedes-Benz has signed a definitive production agreement with British self-driving startup Wayve to build its “AI Driver” into future Mercedes vehicles, with integration starting within the next two years. Read more…
Voyah launches Dream 9 in further push into premium MPV market
The Voyah Dream 9 starts at 419,900 yuan ($62,250) in China and will enter overseas right-hand-drive markets in November. Read more…
ACEA calls for delay to stricter EU-UK battery rules
From 2027, stricter rules of origin for batteries will apply to electric cars traded between the EU and the UK. The manufacturers’ association ACEA is calling for a postponement until the end of 2029 – and warns that tariffs of €1.47 billion could be incurred in 2027 alone. Read more…
Tesla FSD (Supervised) approved in Czechia
Czechia has formally recognised the provisional approval for FSD (Supervised) granted in the Netherlands. This means Tesla’s driver assistance system can now be used in seven EU member states – with a vote on EU-wide approval imminent. Read more…
