Nio opened city bidding for Nio Day 2026, with the final host city to be decided by user vote. Read more…
Superlight raises $21 million to develop electric middle-mile trucks
Superlight raises $21 million to develop electric middle-mile trucks, advancing commercial EVs with a modular platform for UK, EU, and US markets. Read more…
EIA: Renewables just hit 30% of US electricity generation
Renewables accounted for 30.0% of total US electrical generation during the first third of 2026, up 2.2% year over year, according to new data recently released by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), and reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. Read more…
Hyundai’s small electric SUV just got a little more upscale
Hyundai launched the Inster Lounge in Europe, a new range-topping model that brings a touch of luxury to the small electric SUV segment. Read more…
PODCAST: The $25K Slate Truck Is Here. What’s Next?
On this week’s Plugged-In Podcast, we discuss all the biggest news about America’s new cheapest EV—and whether it can succeed. Read More…
Shell Built A Tiny EV With Hyper-Fast Charging And A New Cooling System
This tiny EV is impressively clever, but the real business case is hiding in the coolant. Read More…
Ferrari’s first EV Luce debuts in China, designed by Apple veteran Jony Ive
Ferrari Luce made its China debut and went on sale in Shanghai, with a starting price of 3.988 million yuan ($586,630). Read more…
Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung steps down unexpectedly
Bosch has announced a surprising leadership change: Despite Bosch CEO Stefan Hartung (60) receiving a contract extension until 2031 just last year, he will step down on June 30 — reportedly at his own request. His successor will be his current deputy, Christian Fischer. Read more…
BasiGo expands Rwandan e-bus fleet to 52 vehicles
Bus manufacturer BasiGo has expanded its electric bus fleet in Rwanda by 18 additional intercity buses. The new vehicles are intended for use on intercity routes and will drive forward the electrification of public transport in the East African country. Read more…
Porsche refines all-in-one powertrain concept
Porsche has published a patent for a flexible powertrain concept that combines elements of battery-electric, hybrid and combustion-engine drivetrains. The system allows the driver to switch between four operating modes, blurring the traditional boundaries between the different powertrain types. Read more…
GAC and Huawei’s Aistaland enters premium EV race with GT7 shooting brake
Aistaland GT7 starts at 209,900 yuan ($30,880), featuring Huawei’s latest ADS 5 smart driving system. Read more…
Autonomous EVs outperform human drivers according to Waymo safety data
The debate around autonomous electric cars tends to focus on whether computers can handle the chaos of city streets better than humans. Technology company Waymo shared its latest safety data through the end of March 2026 to try and answer this question. The company shared this information with independent researchers and the public to ensure transparency, and the latest numbers… Read more…
Volkswagen ends charging station production
Volkswagen Group charging subsidiary Elli will end production of its battery-buffered Flexpole fast-charging stations at its Hanover plant by the end of the year, as electrive has learned exclusively. The business will be taken over by current partner ZhongDe Energy, which plans to assemble an upgraded version of the charging station at a facility near Frankfurt. Read more…
Polestar faces US sales ban for new models from 2027
Polestar will no longer be able to offer new vehicles in the US market starting from the 2027 model year. This follows a decision by the US Department of Commerce not to grant the electric vehicle manufacturer an exemption under the so-called Connected Vehicle Rule. Read more…
Construction begins on Perth’s first electric ferry fleet
Construction has officially started on the first of five battery-electric ferries for Perth’s Swan River, marking a key milestone in Western Australia’s A$107 million METRONET on Swan Ferry Service Expansion project. A keel laying ceremony signalled the start of vessel construction. Read more…
VW could cut 100,000 jobs and close 4 factories in a radical shake-up
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany. Read more…
Nio’s energy arm signs deal with Zhongan to build 500 swap stations
The signing is the latest progress after the delivery of the first batch of 50 jointly built swap stations in December 2025. Read more…
PowerCo selects OCSiAl nanotubes for battery additives
Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has selected nanotechnology company OCSiAl as a supplier for its Unified Cell battery platform. The Luxembourg-based company will supply nanotube additives for the graphite anodes used in PowerCo’s standardised battery cell. OCSiAl will manufacture the additives at its production facility in Serbia. Read more…
Smart #2 expected to cost under €22,500
Smart has provided a clearer indication of the pricing for its upcoming electric two-seater. According to Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer, the #2 could launch in Europe next year with a starting price below €22,500. Ufer also said European production could become an option if demand reaches sufficient volumes. Read more…
VW board reportedly plans to close four German plants
According to a report by Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is considering a far more extensive restructuring programme than previously reported. The German business magazine claims the company is planning to close its plants in Hanover, Zwickau and Emden, as well as Audi’s factory in Neckarsulm. The report also states that Volkswagen could cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide. Read more…
