The Stelato G9 has a starting pre-sales price of 439,800 yuan ($64,780) and received 5,100 pre-orders within the first 2 hours. Read more…
Kempower launches EV charger leasing model in the UK
Kempower has completed its first UK EV charging project financed through leasing partner DLL. The installation at a Bedfordshire forecourt features eight fast-charging points and is intended to lower the upfront investment required for independent charging operators. Read more…
China’s first sodium-ion dump truck enters service
Chinese companies Hina Battery and Tonly Heavy Industries say they have delivered the world’s first all-electric dump truck powered by a sodium-ion battery. The project highlights the growing adoption of this cell chemistry in commercial vehicles, even though its energy density still trails that of lithium-ion batteries. Read more…
Study: Air exposure accelerates ageing in nickel-rich batteries
Researchers at Hanyang University in South Korea have identified a previously overlooked ageing mechanism in cobalt-free, nickel-rich cathode materials. Their findings suggest that simply storing precursor materials in air can trigger chemical changes that significantly reduce battery lifespan. Read more…
China’s July NEV retail sales fall 2% to 970,000, preliminary CPCA data shows
NEV retail penetration rose to a record high of 64.4% as sales decline narrows. Read more…
BYD’s Denza Z9S claims 1,100 km on a single charge, pre-orders start
BYD’s sub-brand Denza opened up the Z9S pre-orders in China starting at CNY 319,800 (~$47,000) and promises record-breaking cruise range on a single charge – 1,100 km. But that’s the top-tier model with a huge 102.3 kWh battery, and the range estimates are on the generous CLTC cycle. BYD Denza Z9S BYD equipped the Denza Z9S with its second-generation LFP… Read more…
Factorial and Tulip Tech partner on solid-state batteries for drones
Factorial Energy and Dutch battery specialist Tulip Tech have entered a strategic partnership to commercialise solid-state and lithium-metal batteries for drones. The goal is to accelerate the commercial deployment of solid-state and lithium-metal batteries in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). Read more…
UK records strongest EV July to date
Battery-electric vehicles continued to drive the UK’s transition to electric mobility in July, posting record market shares in both the passenger car and light commercial vehicle segments. But the SMMT says both markets remain below the trajectory required by the UK’s ZEV mandate. Read more…
Basketball legend Yao Ming takes delivery of Nio ES9 after 2 months
Yao locked in his order on the night the ES9 was launched, but was a few minutes slower than the quickest buyers. Read more…
After Years Of Delays, Aptera Is Finally Preparing To Build Customer Cars
It only plans to build 40 units at first, which will do little to fulfill its 50,000 reservation backlog. Read More…
India approves chargers, awaits deployment
India has approved 6,562 public EV charging points under the PM E-DRIVE scheme, though none had been installed by the end of July. However, the programme has also supported more than 2.65 million electric vehicle sales. Read more…
New York City to install 600 additional curbside charging points
New York City will expand its PlugNYC network with 600 new curbside charging points for electric vehicles over the next three years. At the same time, the agency has launched an online portal allowing residents to provide feedback on proposed charging locations. Read more…
Xiaomi Sky Nomad pre-orders estimated at over 100,000, aiding its annual delivery goal
Xiaomi Sky Nomad’s two EREV SUVs have generally received 200 to 300 intent-deposit orders per store, according to a local media report. Read more…
Rivian Is Adding A Second Shift To The R2 Assembly Line. Here’s Why It Matters
The American EV startup started delivering customer-spec R2s in June. It’s now gearing up to do double shifts in Illinois. Read More…
UK: Volkswagen gives ID. Buzz Cargo a 58 kWh battery and V2L
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a new 58 kWh battery for the ID. Buzz Cargo in the UK. The update increases WLTP range to 218 miles (351 km), raises power output to 140 kW and adds vehicle-to-load capability and new software features across the model range. Read more…
Lucid postpones mid-size EV launch to 2027
Silvio Napoli, the new CEO of US electric car manufacturer Lucid, has delayed the launch of the company’s new mid-size platform from late 2026 to the second half of 2027. Additionally, the highly deficit-ridden company aims to save $1.4 billion this year as part of an “operational restart.” Read more…
Oregon’s EV Rebates Are Back. Here’s How To Get Up To $7,500
The state is offering lower rebates this year, but some EV owners can still get $7,500, offsetting the cancelled federal tax credit. Read More…
BYD’s first Brazil-built plug-in hybrid goes on sale, running on gasoline, ethanol or electricity
The BYD Song Pro Super-Hibrido Flex Fuel is launched in Brazil and could eventually be sold in markets including India. Read more…
SAIC, GM extend China joint venture by 20 years to 2047
The SAIC-GM joint venture plans to launch at least 30 NEV models by 2030, with the Buick Electra L7 to be exported overseas for the first time in October. Read more…
China’s sodium-ion push widens with first electric mining truck delivery
Hina Battery and Shaanxi Tonly Heavy Industries jointly developed the mining truck, which carries a 676-kWh sodium-ion battery system. Read more…
