
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT

Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Xpeng P7+: ID.7 rival launches in Europe at €46,600

With the five-meter sedan P7+, Xpeng is expanding its model range in Europe. At its premiere at the Brussels Motor Show, the Chinese automaker not only presented all the specifications but also provided insights into its development. The P7+ is intended to be not just a software-defined car, but an AI-defined one. Read more…
BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports

Both sides agreed it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters shipping passenger BEVs to the EU.
This will contribute to the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and uphold the rules-based international trade order, a statement said.
Kia unveils three new GT models

At the Brussels Motor Show, Kia not only celebrated the world premiere of the EV2 but also unveiled the sporty GT variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5. These 400-volt electric models feature all-wheel drive but offer less power than the GT variants of the 800-volt models. Read more…
California proposes $200 million EV incentive programme

California’s 2026–2027 budget proposal includes $200 million for a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive scheme. The programme is intended to replace support lost with the end of US federal EV tax credits at the end of last September and is subject to legislative approval. Read more…
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now

America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge has confidentially filed for Hong Kong IPO, report says

Aridge has confidentially filed for a share sale that may take place as soon as this year, Bloomberg reported.
Xpeng has selected JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare for the listing of its flying car business.
BYD Seal 08 sedan spy shots surface, debut set for Q1

BYD previewed the Seal 08 sedan and Sealion 08 SUV a month ago, revealing they would officially debut in the first quarter.
The Seal 08 is expected to be priced between RMB 200,000 ($28,670) and RMB 300,000.
Chery iCar sees 1st production units of V27 SUV roll off line, targeting domestic and global markets

The iCar V27 will be launched in China in the first quarter, with initial batches also set for export to the Middle East markets.
The V27 marks iCar’s debut in the EREV segment, a powertrain gaining increasing consumer traction in the Chinese market.
Bladder buster: Buick Electra E7 goes nearly 1,000 miles between stops
As long as range anxiety is still a thing, you could make the case that manufacturers posting huge range numbers between stops is only making it worse, convincing hesitant, late-adopters that range is the only stat that matters. That said, with 1600 km (~995 miles) of combined range, the new Buick Electra E7 is an impressive, bladder-busting ride. Read more…
Evotrex says its new RV concept makes its own power – here’s how it works
Evotrex’ is calling its new PG5 travel trailer a “power-generating RV” that offers glampers extended off-grid operation without giving up the comforts of their electrified homes – but the Anker-backed startup isn’t claiming to create energy out of thin air. Read more…
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh

The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
CATL opens Middle East’s largest new energy after-sales service center in Riyadh

The facility is the first CATL new energy after-sales service center in the Middle East and currently the largest outside China.
The facility aims to provide full-lifecycle after-sales support for the rapidly growing EV and energy storage markets in the Middle East.
Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe, brings record-breaking charging speeds

The market for station wagons is still very much alive in Europe, even if the rest of the world prefers SUVs. A new challenger has entered this space, and it comes from the Chinese giant Geely. The car is the Zeekr 7GT – an electric wagon that wants to steal buyers away from luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It… Read more…
Zeekr 7GT debuts in Europe, brings record-breaking charging speeds

The market for station wagons is still very much alive in Europe, even if the rest of the world prefers SUVs. A new challenger has entered this space, and it comes from the Chinese giant Geely. The car is the Zeekr 7GT – an electric wagon that wants to steal buyers away from luxury brands like BMW and Mercedes-Benz. It… Read more…
Last call: check out these EVs before they’re gone for good in 2026 [update]
A lot of mainstream auto media coverage right now is pushing the idea that some EVs are “dying.” What we’re really seeing is a wave of end-of-cycle, first-generation vehicles making way for their next-gen replacements. Historically, that’s when buyers get the best deals – so if that’s what you’re after, these are the EVs you should be looking at right now. Read more…
EnPower invests in equipment for assembly of battery cells for UAV and defense sectors

Battery technology company EnPower has announced an investment in equipment dedicated to the assembly of battery cells for the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and defense sectors. EnPower will install the new equipment in automated battery cell assembly lines at the company’s headquarters in Indianapolis. The new equipment includes advanced features for electrode processing, quality control… Read more…
2026 Avatr 12 is a 955-horsepower beast, new EREV option joins lineup

Avatr, a high-end brand created by a team of Chinese industrial giants, just showed off the updated Avatr 12. The brand is a group effort between battery maker CATL, car giant Changan, and tech wizard Huawei. The company has recently sent images and details of the refreshed model to the Chinese MIIT for approval – these filings tell us a… Read more…
Lucid’s CEO Gets Candid About The EV Mistake Automakers Won’t Talk About

“We need to better explain the superiority of that technology, versus what we have unfortunately done in the past,” Marc Winterhoff said. Lire la suite…

