The brake pedal bracket on the Maextro V800 luxury MPV broke during a test, sparking widespread controversy. Read more…
Paris Motor Show: A revolving door of Chinese brands
For almost all Chinese automakers looking to break into Europe, attending a major motor show is a must. Some arrive quickly and leave just as fast, while others take their time but make a big impact. We took a look around Paris – and encountered brands ranging from familiar to completely unknown. Read more…
Changan and CATL to expand battery capacity to 75 GWh
Changan and CATL want to significantly deepen their collaboration. In addition to expanding their joint battery cell capacity to 75 GWh, the partners also plan closer cooperation on solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Read more…
‘Major’ OEM to test Gelion’s NES cathode platform
Gelion has signed an agreement with an unnamed major automaker to test its sulphur-based ‘Nano Encapsulated Sulfur’ cathode technology. The OEM will evaluate the material in cells with liquid and solid electrolytes, as well as with lithium-metal and graphite anodes. Read more…
Tesla expands Supercharger network along South Korean highways
Tesla is expanding its Supercharger network in South Korea. As part of a program by the Korea Expressway Corporation, new fast-charging locations will be built at 21 highway rest areas. Read more…
Chery to bring iCar brand to UK with V27 launch in early 2027
iCar will enter the UK under its overseas name iCaur, becoming Chery’s fifth brand in the market. Read more…
Xtracycle Swoop ASM review: The nicest cargo e-bike I’ve tested… so far!
I’ve tested a lot of cargo e-bikes over the last decade-plus of reviewing electric bicycles. There are good cargo e-bikes. There are great cargo e-bikes. And then there’s Xtracycle. Read more…
Slate Auto opens first ever test drive and experience center in Chicago
Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck startup Slate Auto opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar “experience center” in Chicago’s Near West Side, offering midwest fleet buyers and automotive journalists (Hi!) their first real, up-close look at what promises to be the most affordable new vehicle in America. Read more…
Tesla loses Cybercab assembly lead to Rivian R2 weeks after launch
Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois. Read more…
How federal money is pushing cops towards e-bikes
Police departments have been increasingly turning to electric bicycles as a new tool for patrols, and in at least some cases, federal money is helping put officers in the saddle. Read more…
Xpeng opens Mona L05 pre-sales to bolster Q4 sales push
Mona L05 starts at 169,800 yuan ($25,250) in pre-sales, with its official launch in China set for October 29. Read more…
Chinese government cuts state subsidies for EV manufacturers
China is cutting export tax rebates for vehicles with alternative powertrains. With exports being a key growth driver, this puts Chinese automakers under pressure – just as domestic sales are slumping. Read more…
Leapmotor takes over Thai business as it plots local assembly
Signalling a stronger commitment to Thailand, Leapmotor has taken direct control of its local operations. It has also started evaluating plans for setting up local assembly. Read more…
SuperPanther: eTopas 600 at centre of European growth strategy
SuperPanther aims to rapidly scale up sales of its eTOPAS 600 in Europe. At the IAA Transportation, Frank Schulz, Head of European Sales, spoke with electrive about the first customer deployments, consumption figures, dual-CCS as a bridge to MCS, and the planned ramp-up to several hundred vehicles. His assessment of economic viability is particularly bold: he states that the electric truck is already more cost-effective than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). Read more…
BMW launches sixth-gen battery production in Shenyang
The BMW Group has begun series production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse in Shenyang. Following Debrecen and Irlbach-Straßkirchen, the site in northeastern China is the third plant in the company’s new battery network. In future, the energy storage systems produced there will power the Neue Klasse models that BMW will manufacture in China for the local market. Read more…
Avatr launches 2026 Avatr 06 with Huawei ADS 5, trims lineup to 2 variants
The 2026 Avatr 06 starts at 205,900 yuan ($30,620) after incentives and comes with larger batteries. Read more…
Share charging to cut costs, Fraunhofer tells electric truck fleets
Sharing charging infrastructure between companies could improve the economics of electric truck fleets, according to a three-year research project led by Fraunhofer IFAM. The study found that selling charging electricity to third parties can reduce fleet operating costs, while warning that grid connection capacity remains a key obstacle to expanding infrastructure at logistics hubs and industrial sites. Read more…
BMW starts Gen 6 battery production in China as Neue Klasse i3 covers 1,213 km without recharging in test
BMW said the Neue Klasse i3 50L traveled 1,213 km in a real-world road test without recharging. Read more…
BMW starts production of Gen6 batteries in China, following Hungary and Germany
BMW kicked off the production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its Shenyang plant in China. This is the third location for such production, following the factories in Debrecen, Hungary and Strasskirchen, Germany. The facilities are part of the growing Gen6 battery production network, which will eventually expand to Woodruff, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. BMW’s Gen6 batteries are… Read more…
Top EV battery makers’ market share in China in September 2026: CATL 40.92%, BYD 21.09%
CATL remained the leader, but its market share gap with BYD narrowed for the fourth consecutive month. Read more…
