High demand for the first electric 3-series prompted BMW to open order books early, with an exclusive BMW i3 50 xDrive First Edition being the first to go on sale. The premium sedan will arrive at dealerships this fall, but buyers can secure a build slot right now, showing how quickly the global market for premium EVs is expanding. Buying… Read more…
Stellantis rules out alternative powertrains for small-car platform
Stellantis has long pursued a multi-energy strategy, offering many of its vehicle models with a choice of different powertrains. However, the group is taking a different approach with its upcoming range of small vehicles inspired by the revival of Citroën’s iconic 2CV. Within this new model family, known as the E-Car project, Stellantis plans to offer exclusively battery-electric vehicles, marking a departure from its established multi-powertrain strategy.
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VW Group starts production of new MEBeco electric drive
Audi’s plant in Győr, Hungary, has started series production of the new electric drive system called MEBeco, also known as APP290. This will first power the new Cupra Raval, followed by additional models from Volkswagen Group’s new electric small car family. Read more…
ChargePoint ends app and RFID access for private customers in Europe
ChargePoint is restricting the use of its app and RFID card in Europe. As of June 30, private customers will no longer be able to start and pay for charging sessions through these methods. Access will be reserved for users registered via employers, fleet managers, charging point operators, station owners, or leasing providers. Read more…
PPC Blue installs EV chargers at Romanian DIY stores
Greek charging provider PPC Blue and Romanian DIY chain Dedeman have signed a partnership to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Romania. Under the deal, more than 600 charging points will be installed at Dedeman stores and logistics centres throughout the country. Read more…
Who’s Winning The Robotaxi Race? It’s… Complicated
Every time we think we understand the robotaxi market, another bit of news shakes things up. This week, we got updates from Tesla, Uber, Waymo, Wayve, and Lucid. Read More…
Colombia announces 750 mile electric truck corridor linking Bogotá to Cartagena
In a major win for Latin American air quality, the new 750 mile Ruta-E electric truck corridor will connect Bogotá and Cartagena with charging infrastructure built to support the more than 1,000 commercial EVs set to hit Colombia’s roads by 2032. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: New Gazelle, Specialized e-bikes, Ukrainian e-motos, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bike models from several premium brands, Bosch gets into hub motors, Vinfast excels on two wheels, Ukraine doubles down on e-motorcycles, and more. Read more…
Portable power: new Mitsubishi eK Cross pairs 1500 W plug with sub-$12K price
Mitsubishi’s Kei-class eK Cross gets a mild facelift for the 2027 model year that combines a body-color front fascia and updated interior tech to give it a fresh look – but the big news is a new 100 V AC power outlet that can draw up to 1500 Watts. Read more…
The New Chevy Bolt Was Driven Until It Died. Here’s What Its Battery Buffer Looks Like
The Bolt has massively improved for model year 2026. But what happens when its state of charge runs really low? Read More…
Nio marks 10 years of UK R&D with new engineering hub
Nio unveiled a new engineering facility in Witney, Oxfordshire, cementing the status of its earliest overseas R&D base. Read more…
USA: Volvo adds Plug & Charge to EX90 and upcoming EX60
Volvo Cars has introduced Plug & Charge functionality for the EX90 in the United States and will extend the feature to the EX60 when deliveries begin later this year. The service enables automatic authentication and payment at compatible charging stations, including Tesla Superchargers and IONNA sites. Read more…
JBM Ecolife secures ₹750 crore to deploy 2,000 more electric buses
Indian electric bus operator JBM Ecolife Mobility has secured a ₹750 crore (€69.3 million) investment from Motilal Oswal Alternates. The funding will support the deployment of around 2,000 additional electric buses. Read more…
QuantumScape signs Honda as solid-state battery partner
QuantumScape has entered a research cooperation with Japanese automaker Honda. Both parties aim to advance the development of solid-state batteries. The collaboration is designed to span several years. Solid-state battery specialist QuantumScape is primarily known to us for its partnership with VW. Read more…
BMW launches Neue Klasse iX3 in South Korea
BMW has launched the new iX3 in South Korea, marking the market debut of the first series-production model based on the Neue Klasse architecture. The electric SUV combines BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, an 800-volt system, up to 611 kilometres of range and charging power of up to 400 kW. Read more…
Dacia’s Tiny EV Keeps Its Name, But Not Much Else
The next Dacia Spring will still be small and affordable, but production is moving from China to Europe, making it a very different EV. Read More…
BYD plans to push sub-brands toward self-funding, report says
BYD’s sub-brand entities will draw on group resources as needed, with R&D, production and procurement costs settled independently. Read more…
EU plans additional tariffs on Chinese PHEVs
Although the EU has imposed additional tariffs on Chinese battery-electric vehicles since late 2024 over concerns about market-distorting subsidies, plug-in hybrids have so far remained exempt from these measures. Chinese manufacturers, including BYD, have increasingly capitalised on this regulatory gap by expanding their PHEV sales in Europe. The European Commission now aims to close this loophole. Read more…
BMW opens order books for i3 First Edition
It had been indicated that BMW would significantly advance the order start for its new i3. Now it is confirmed: The First Edition of the electric mid-size sedan is available for order immediately – starting at £57,905. And the German company has now also published concrete figures for the range. It exceeds 900 kilometres. Read more…
Freelander 8 First Edition EREV off-roader debuts in China
The Freelander brand is officially back in the public eye, but it looks entirely different from the classic British SUVs of the past. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chinese automotive manufacturer Chery have collaborated to build a new premium hybrid vehicle for the Chinese market. The joint venture gave the public its first look at the production model, named the… Read more…
