Li Auto plans to split off some key functions of its product department and merge them into its R&D division. Read more…
Woolworths expands electric truck fleet with 148-vehicle Zenobe deal
Australian retailer Woolworths has announced a significant expansion of its electric fleet operations, following a new deal with fleet electrification firm Zenobe. This will see 148 battery-electric trucks deployed in what’s being described as the country’s largest commercial electric truck rollout to date. Read more…
A model for Europe? How China is scaling battery swapping for electric trucks
A battery-swapping station for electric trucks is operating in Chizhou, China, using German technology. The local BaaS solution bears the signature of Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations from Ludwigsburg. How did this come about? Will battery-swapping stations be the next big thing? Even here in Europe? These are the questions we asked Klaus Sekot, Managing Director. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT to debut on July 6 with up to 725 km range
Geely Galaxy will hold the world premiere of the Galaxy TT, a mid to large-size all-electric sedan, in Shanghai on July 6. Read more…
InstaVolt sells Iberian charging business to Powerdot
InstaVolt has agreed to sell its charging operations in Spain and Portugal to Powerdot. The move will allow the UK charge point operator to focus investment on expansion in the UK and Ireland. Read more…
Mercedes pauses GLC production amid battery and wiring shortages
Mercedes-Benz is struggling to ramp up production of its electric GLC in Bremen. According to a media report, shortages of key components, including batteries and wiring harnesses, have disrupted output. As a result, deliveries of the electric mid-size SUV have remained below expectations so far. Read more…
J&T Express to deploy 5,000 CATL battery-swapping e-trucks
CATL has opened 2,000 battery-swapping stations for its Choco SEB system, which serves electric passenger cars and light electric commercial vehicles. The Chinese battery manufacturer has also secured J&T Express as a major new customer for its Qiji Energy battery-swapping system for heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more…
E-bikes bring both bad and good, but one greatly outweighs the other
Spend enough time reading the news and you’d be forgiven for thinking e-bikes are society’s newest menace. Every week seems to bring another headline about reckless teenagers weaving through traffic, riders flying down sidewalks, battery fires, or politicians introducing bills to crack down on electric bicycles.. Read more…
As the UK’s battery sector shifts from innovation to industrialisation, Battery Cells & Systems Expo puts scale-up centre stage
The UK’s battery industry is entering a new phase. Attention is increasingly shifting from developing breakthrough technologies to proving they can be manufactured, scaled and commercialised. As investment in gigafactories, domestic supply chains and advanced battery manufacturing continues to gather pace, the conversation is no longer focused solely on what’s possible in the laboratory, it’s… Read more » Read more…
Leapmotor chairman buys more shares again as stock hovers near 16-month low
This is the second stake increase by Leapmotor’s chairman within a month, bringing the combined purchases over the past six months to about HK$900 million. Read more…
New Storm Edition brings extra value to Kia EV5
The global EV market keeps shifting as automakers look for different ways to attract budget-conscious buyers. Kia took a big step in this direction by expanding its vehicle lineup. The South Korean automaker opened order books in the UK for a new version of its popular midsize electric SUV – the Kia EV5 Storm edition. This fresh variant targets consumers… Read more…
MFG cuts ultra-rapid charging prices for summer
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has reduced charging prices across its MFG EV Power network by 25 per cent for the summer period. From 1 July to 30 September 2026, drivers can access ultra-rapid charging at 59p/kWh across nearly 600 locations in the UK. Read more…
CATL partners with J&T Express to provide battery swap services for 5,000 heavy-duty trucks
CATL will supply battery swap batteries and operational services for more than 5,000 J&T Express heavy-duty trucks. Read more…
Analysts explain why Nio’s June deliveries missed guidance
Deutsche Bank said Nio’s June deliveries came in slightly below guidance, mainly because some customers were waiting for the upcoming five-seat ES8. Read more…
Xiaomi has a steep sales mountain to climb despite good June EV deliveries
Xiaomi is learning a painful lesson that building electric cars is very different from building smartphones. The company’s automotive division announced its June 2026 delivery results, showing a steady performance on paper. The young manufacturer managed to deliver more than 30,000 vehicles during the month, and managed a steady delivery rate above the 30,000 mark for three consecutive months. Consistency… Read more…
Sicily is now home to Italy’s largest solar farm
Italy’s largest solar farm is now online, giving the country another boost in clean power as it races to add more renewable energy. Read more…
Wallbox’s new Pulsar Pro helps to facilitate EV charging reimbursement
Wallbox launches Pulsar Pro Level 2 charger with integrated metering to simplify EV charging reimbursement for fleets and workplaces across the EU. Read more…
Citroen launches e-C3 Tonic special edition
Today Citroen launched a new special edition trim level for the e-C3, called Tonic. It’s based on the You trim level, but adds a few extra touches. If you go with Tonic, you get a two-tone roof painted in Aden Red or Perla Nera Black, roof rails and a rear spoiler borrowed from a higher trim level, yellow clips on… Read more…
Soitec and ZenSemi partner to mass-produce 300 mm BCD-on-SOI power ICs
Soitec and ZenSemi partner to mass-produce 300 mm BCD-on-SOI power ICs, enabling smaller, safer power electronics for automotive and AI data centers. Read more…
Toyota’s electric SUV clears 17,500 sales, outpacing the Land Cruiser and key EV rivals
The new 2026 bZ has emerged as one of America’s best-selling EVs, outselling several of Toyota’s popular SUVs. Read more…
