The Munich plant has now started producing the first pre-series vehicles of the upcoming BMW i3. This marks the beginning of the final preparation phase for the start of series production of the electric sedan in the 3 Series format in the second half of 2026. Read more…
Europe’s EV capital Oslo changes pricing model for AC Charging
Oslo is the capital city with the highest proportion of electric cars worldwide. What was previously little known: at public AC chargers, the capital’s residents used to pay by the minute. Now, the city is changing its pricing model, but it is not completely removing time as a criterion. After all, with the number of EVs in Oslo, charging stations need to be rotated quickly. Read more…
Tesla adds cheaper all-wheel-drive option to Model Y lineup
Tesla made a quiet but significant change to its most popular vehicle. The company launched a new version of the Model Y that brings all-wheel drive (AWD) to a much lower price point. The automaker previously called its entry-level vehicles “Standard,” but it has now dropped that name altogether. The new variant is simply the Model Y All-Wheel Drive, and… Read more…
Kia launches PV5 pickup in South Korea
With its ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ strategy, Kia aims to become a key player in the light electric commercial vehicle segment. The manufacturer has now unveiled a new variant of its electric transporter PV5—a fully electric pickup. Read more…
Agrale orders more drivetrains from Equipmake
Equipmake announced that it has received a further £2.4 million order from Agrale to supply electric drivetrain systems for 23 Agrale buses of varying types. This follows a previous order for 50 drivetrains. Read more…
Sunswap expands into Australia with battery-electric refrigerated trailers
Sunswap is a UK-based developer of battery- and solar-powered transport refrigeration units that can be used in applications such as truck trailers. After entering four European markets and Chile, Sunswap has now announced Australia as its next target market. Read more…
SNE Research: CATL continues to dominate global battery market
The global market for electric vehicle batteries grew by 31.7 per cent last year, according to an analysis by SNE Research. The largest supplier, CATL, expanded even more strongly than the overall market and further consolidated its dominant position. Read more…
China Jan NEV wholesale sales edge up 1% to 900,000 units, CPCA estimates show
Compared with December 2025, the estimate represents a 42.42% decline.
Consumer demand was pulled forward in December, resulting in a drawdown of January demand.
Tesla drops the ‘Standard’ designation
Tesla has introduced a new, more affordable all-wheel-drive version of the Model Y in the US—without the ‘Standard’ model designation that was only introduced a few months ago. The former ‘Standard’ models have also been renamed in the German configurator. Read more…
Orion announces $4M project to install charging Stations at Boston Public Schools
Orion Energy Systems has revealed a major charging infrastructure installation project covering a total of 104 charging stations and corresponding infrastructure for the Boston Public School system. The stations will be DC fast chargers located at the Freeport Bus Yard. Read more…
A Tesla Model 3 Sat Overnight At -33°F. Charging And Efficiency Took A Huge Hit
The facelifted Model 3 was left outside in the freezing Canadian winter, and the owner didn’t precondition the interior or the battery. Lire la suite…
Toyota introduces battery-electric version of its kei-car Pixis Van
Japanese automakers Toyota, Daihatsu, and Suzuki have unveiled fully electric versions of their kei commercial vehicles. These are based on the same platform. However, prices are high, and production targets are low. Read more…
UK: Autonomous electric shuttles launch in Solihull
Autonomous electric shuttles are operating on a 7-km public route linking Resorts World, the NEC, Birmingham International Station and Birmingham Business Park. The service runs as part of a live trial of self-driving, zero-emission vehicles in mixed-traffic conditions. Read more…
Could Ford soon build electric cars for Geely in Europe?
Ford and Geely are reportedly in talks about a collaboration focusing on “technology and production”—specifically, Ford’s manufacturing capacities in Europe. Read more…
Tesla China Jan wholesale sales rise 9.32% year-on-year to 69,129 units
Tesla China’s January wholesale sales increased 9.32% year-on-year but fell 28.86% month-on-month. Read more…
Spy shots reveal BYD Fang Cheng Bao’s new sedan model Mei 7
Fang Cheng Bao is expected to launch its first sedan later this year, following the release of four SUV models.
Spy photos of another sedan, the Mei 9, surfaced in late December.
Ford, Geely in talks over manufacturing and technology collaboration, report says
Ford and Geely are discussing a potential partnership as both companies seek to share technology and manufacturing costs, Reuters reported.
The two parties are exploring the possibility of Geely utilizing Ford’s European factory space to produce vehicles for the European market.
Global EV battery market share in 2025: CATL 39.2%, BYD 16.4%
CATL and BYD’s combined EV battery installations in 2025 came in at 659.5 GWh, accounting for 55.6% of the global total.
The global EV battery usage in 2025 reached 1,187 GWh, representing a year-on-year increase of 31.7%.
BYD teases Song Ultra EV as new addition to popular Song series
The Song Ultra EV will be BYD’s Dynasty lineup’s first B-class pure electric SUV.
Measuring 4,850 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and 1,670 mm in height, the Song Ultra EV is powered by a 270-kW single motor.
Boston Public Schools is installing 105 DC fast chargers – here’s why that matters
Boston Public Schools is adding another major block of depot-scale DC fast chargers as it pushes toward a fully electric bus fleet – a reminder that some of the biggest EV charging builds are happening far from highway rest stops. Read more…
