Things are going better and better for Xiaomi on the EV front with every week that passes, seemingly. Today, the company has revealed that its EV and AI business unit (they are combined for whatever reason) has just made its first ever profit in 2025, to the tune of CNY 900 million, or approximately €111 million. That’s from revenue of… Read more…
Li Auto launches 1st share buyback after prolonged stock slump
Li Auto unveiled a $1 billion share repurchase program, marking its first buyback since its US listing in July 2020.
The move comes during a challenging period as Li Auto suffered a 19% drop in vehicle deliveries in 2025.
EV charging provider E-Plug chooses Nayax’s payment and charging management platform
EV charging network E-Plug (an Energy Plus NY brand), has named Nayax as its preferred payment platform provider. Energy Plus will be among the first operators in the US to adopt the combined Nayax and Lynkwell end-to-end solution for EV charging. Nayax now combines its payment technology with Lynkwell’s charging operations and management platform, which… Read more…
Hackney begins EV charging rollout
The first nine of 50 new EV rapid chargers have gone live in the London borough of Hackney. It’s part of a wider scheme to increase the level of street charging in the area. Read more…
Minimal battery degradation up to nearly 100,000 km of mileage
An analysis of the battery health of around 50,000 electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids conducted by TÜV Nord and the car-tech company Carly shows that the State-of-Health (SoH) values of most vehicle batteries are better than expected. However, degradation of the traction battery increases significantly after nearly 100,000 km of mileage. Read more…
Epiroc supplies electric mining equipment to Africa
Swedish mining equipment manufacturer Epiroc has received a major order for autonomous and electric open-pit mining machines in Africa. The unnamed customer has ordered a fleet of the electrically powered Pit Viper 275 E rotary blast hole drill rigs. Read more…
Fastned cuts ad-hoc charging price in Germany to 69 cents/kWh
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is reducing its ad-hoc rate in Germany to 69 cents per kilowatt-hour as of April 1. Registered app customers and Gold members will also see similar price reductions. The primary reason for the price cut is the reduced grid fees resulting from a federal subsidy in 2026. Read more…
Citroën commits to Formula E
Just this past weekend, the Stellantis Group swapped two brands in its Formula E commitment—DS is withdrawing after eleven years, while Opel is taking over. However, Citroën will remain active as the second brand. Read more…
BYD outsells Tesla in Europe for second straight month as gap widens
BYD outsold Tesla in Europe for the second consecutive month in February, registering 17,954 vehicles compared to Tesla’s 17,664, and the year-to-date gap is becoming a chasm. Read more…
GM is now testing eyes-off self-driving tech in its biggest EV
The Cadillac Escalade IQ, GM’s largest electric SUV, is the first vehicle to hit the road with the next-gen self-driving tech. Read more…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 EVs over potential faulty battery modules
Volkswagen Group is recalling close to 100,000 electric vehicles due to a potential issue with the battery modules, including nearly 75,000 ID models. Read more…
BYD plans 20 Canadian dealerships within a year as 6.1% tariff deal opens the floodgates
BYD is moving fast to establish a physical retail presence in Canada, with plans to open 20 branded dealerships within its first year in the market. The world’s largest EV maker is already scouting locations in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more…
Toyota Will Invest $800 Million To Build A Second EV In The U.S. What Could It Be?
The Japanese automaker is pouring millions into EVs, while rivals pull back. Here’s what could come next. Lire la suite…
Nio officially launches Firefly EV in Thailand, debuts at Bangkok auto show
The right-hand drive version of the Firefly EV has been officially launched in Thailand, priced at 799,000 baht ($24,460).
Thailand is Nio’s second right-hand-drive market, as the company seeks growth in regions not subject to punitive tariffs.
Kwikset now lets you unlock your front door from your car
Kwikset has just announced that you can now control its smart locks from your car through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This now works because the Kwikset app for Android and iOS has been made compatible with CarPlay and Android Auto, regardless of whether your phone is connected to your car via a wire or wirelessly. Once your phone is… Read more…
Thailand: Tesla Model Y L makes its Southeast Asian debut at BIMS 2026
Following China, Australia and New Zealand, Tesla has introduced the Model Y L in Thailand. The company launched it at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show (BIMS 2026) on Monday and plans to commence deliveries in the second quarter of the year. Read more…
Ashok Leyland starts construction of a new battery pack plant in India
Ashok Leyland, the commercial vehicle arm of the Indian conglomerate Hinduja Group, has started construction of a local battery pack manufacturing facility. It plans to make battery packs for both automotive applications and battery energy storage systems (BESS) at the upcoming plant. Read more…
300 Miles Of EV Range Is The New Normal. Is 400 Next?
New models like the BMW i3 are ushering in a new era of EV range. Lire la suite…
Why one tiny detail is breaking US e-bike laws (and it’s not speed)
Spend enough time in the e-bike world, and you’ll start to notice something strange: a huge amount of how we regulate micromobility comes down to one simple question – does it have pedals? That might have made sense a decade ago, but today it’s starting to look increasingly outdated. Read more…
Hesai posts 1st full-year profit as LiDAR shipments triple
Hesai achieved a net income of 435.9 million yuan ($62.3 million) in 2025, marking its first full-year profitability.
The company’s total LiDAR shipments surged 223% in 2025, topping a record 1.6 million units.
