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 That might have made sense a decade ago, but today it’s starting to look increasingly outdated.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.
Škoda switches to LFP batteries for Elroq and Enyaq models
Czech Volkswagen brand Škoda has unveiled the new model year of its electric cars, the Elroq and Enyaq. Changes include the new LFP battery for the base variants Elroq 60 and Enyaq 60, already known from other MEB model updates—and a significantly higher towing capacity with the larger battery. Read more…
Tronity and Mercedes-Benz team up on home charging cost reimbursement in Germany
The German software provider Tronity is partnering with Mercedes-Benz to streamline reimbursement of home charging costs for electric company cars. The solution, Tronity Fleet, will be integrated into Mercedes-Benz’s fleet offering and made available to business customers in Germany. Read more…
Salisbury unveils new electric bus fleet amid wider electric mobility push
30 new electric buses have been unveiled in Salisbury as part of a wider £15m investment from Salisbury Reds, Wiltshire Council, and the UK government. This effort is also being supported by additional EVs from Alexander Dennis. Read more…
Donut Lab to run safety tests on new solid-state batteries
Donut Lab has published the results of its latest test on its solid-state battery. The test examined the safety of a damaged battery cell – something that, according to the Finnish company, would have had ‘serious consequences’ with a conventional lithium-ion battery. Read more…
Xiaomi’s EV and AI unit posts 1st annual profit as revenue triples
Xiaomi’s EV and AI segment posted its first annual operating profit of 900 million yuan in 2025.
Revenue for the innovative business jumped 223.8% to 106.1 billion yuan in 2025.
Huawei and SAIC launch pre-sales for the Z7 and Z7T Porsche look-alikes
Huawei and the automaker SAIC have officially opened pre-sales for their latest joint project: the Saic Z7 and the Z7T. These EVs are part of the HIMA network, which is Huawei’s way of selling cars through its own stores. Saic is a brand name created by these two giants, and it is trying to make a name for itself alongside… Read more…
ACEA: BEV registrations up 20%
158,280 battery-electric vehicles were newly registered in the EU in February, according to ACEA, representing a 20.6 per cent increase compared to the same month last year. In the first two months of the year combined, pure electric vehicles accounted for an 18.8 per cent market share. Read more…
Free trade agreement eases electric vehicle exports to Australia
After nearly eight years of negotiations, the EU and Australia have agreed on a comprehensive free trade agreement. The deal is set to facilitate trade across almost all sectors and products, including electric vehicles, batteries and critical raw materials such as lithium. Read more…
The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging
Two company executives told Jay Leno that the Semi could just drive over a pad to initiate a charging session in the future. Lire la suite…
Tesla Finally Breaks Its 13-Month Sales Losing Streak in Europe
For a little over a year, Tesla’s might has been on the decline in Europe. That stopped in February. Lire la suite…
BYD registrations jump 162% in Europe, beating Tesla again
BYD’s new car registrations in Europe reached 17,954 units in February, narrowly surpassing Tesla’s 17,664 units once again.
Cumulative data for the first two months of the year shows BYD is cementing its lead.
Tesla’s six-seater Model Y L is about to make a global debut, regulatory filings and spy shots suggest
Tesla officially announced the long wheelbase version of Model Y with six seats called Model Y L back in August last year, but it was a China-only announcement. However, we have strong evidence that this is about to change. Regulatory filings for the European and Australian markets reveal some interesting details, while drone shots above the Texas Gigafactory suggest that… Read more…
QCraft raises $100 million to accelerate physical AI and autonomous driving push
QCraft’s systems have been deployed in one million vehicles, and the company currently partners with nearly 10 automakers.
QCraft will significantly shift its strategic focus toward Level 4 autonomous driving and general-purpose physical AI, while accelerating its expansion into overseas markets.
