Commercial EV builder Xos has announced V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) production beginning in April 2026 on a major electric school bus platform in North America, and plans to add bidirectional capability to its entire product portfolio, including step vans, powertrains and energy storage solutions. Xos will begin production this April with bidirectional charging on a school bus… Read more…
BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. Read more…
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1. Read more…
EV prices fall again – and the gap with gas cars shrinks to $6,500
EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
BYD unveils 1,500 kW EV charging station to go with its 450-mile EV battery
Last week, Chinese EV-maker BYD introduced its Blade Battery 2.0, which it says will deliver a range of over 1,000 km (that’s according to China’s CLTC rating system—using the US EPA’s testing system, it probably amounts to a still-impressive 725 km, or 450 miles), and can be charged in just 10 minutes. Of course, charging… Read more…
Porsche fills the gap with the new 2026 Cayenne S Electric
Porsche is growing its family of electric cars with a new mid-range model. The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric made its debut, sitting right between the standard model and the high-performance Turbo version. For drivers who want more speed than the base model but do not need the extreme power of the Turbo, this new trim might be the perfect… Read more…
Rivian Is Discontinuing Its Entry ‘Dual Standard’ R1S And R1T
Rivian says changes to its lineup are coming later this year. Lire la suite…
MG unveils its first electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery
After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV. Read more…
Xiaomi fixes SU7 Ultra hood after false advertising claims
Xiaomi is now offering a free hardware update for its high-performance electric car, the SU7 Ultra. Starting March 10, 2026, owners of this EV can book an appointment to fix the front hood. The update adds two new aerodynamic vanes inside the car’s air ducts, helping the vehicle stay stable when driving at high speeds. The installation takes about two… Read more…
Toyota’s New EVs Already Come With Huge Discounts
The special offers make the Toyota bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland some of the most attractive electric cars on the market. Lire la suite…
Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?
The new VLE might be the most luxurious people carrier ever made and it’s a great EV too. Lire la suite…
World premiere of the Mercedes VLE: How the electric van aims to escape its niche
With the VLE, Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching the successor to the EQV while simultaneously debuting its new electric van platform, VAN.EA. The model features an 800-volt architecture, faster charging and extended range – all aimed at attracting more private customers to electric vans. We take a closer look at the new platform and the variants planned for launch. Read more…
Nio increases sales and cuts losses in 2025
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio increased sales across its three brands by 46.9 per cent to 326,028 vehicles last year. Revenue also rose accordingly, and Nio was able to reduce its net loss from 22.4 billion yuan to 14.9 billion yuan (around €1.85 billion euros). Read more…
Former car enthusiast ‘tattoos’ his Tesla
Filmmaker Martin Oetting’s short film, Auto | Biografie, grapples with his upbringing in the shadow of the VW plant, his love for cars, his growing doubts about the economic system, and his disappointment with Elon Musk. He does so by ‘tattooing’ his Tesla with all his experiences and insights. Read more…
VW Group to cut around 50,000 jobs in Germany
Volkswagen has further detailed its job reduction plans in Germany. While cost-cutting programmes at individual brands had previously been viewed largely in isolation, the combined impact across the Group now points to around 50,000 positions set to be eliminated. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) VP of Finance leaves after 17 years as executive exodus grows
Tesla has lost another long-tenured executive: Sendil Palani, the company’s VP of Finance, confirmed his departure after a 17-year run that began when the automaker was weeks from running out of cash. Read more…
Kia is killing off this EV as the upgraded version launches exclusively as a hybrid
Kia launched the upgraded Niro in Korea on Tuesday, now exclusively as a hybrid. The Niro EV is being discontinued as Kia focuses on its new dedicated electric vehicles like the EV3, EV4, and EV5. Read more…
Toyota’s $15,000 electric SUV surpasses 80,000 deliveries in China in its first year
The bZ3X, Toyota’s fully electric SUV, is a hit in China. After delivering over 80,000 units in its first year on the market, the bZ3X was the best-selling EV among joint ventures in China for five months straight. Read more…
Ride1Up turns popular e-bike into new platform with three models
Ride1Up is expanding one of its most successful e-bikes into an entire platform. The company has announced three new versions of its Vorsa electric bike, transforming what started as a single model into a family of bikes built around the same core ride system but tailored to different types of riders. The new lineup includes the lighter and more agile Vorsa Lite, the original Vorsa configuration, and the new fat-tire Vorsa FT. Read more…
BYD reportedly explores F1 entry to boost global brand appeal
BYD is considering entering competitive motorsports, including F1 and endurance racing, to boost its global brand appeal, Bloomberg reported.
A potential entry would face high financial costs and strong resistance from existing F1 teams.
