The iCar V25 comes with a 33.67 kWh battery pack and up to 150 km of WLTC electric range. Read more…
The new 1,070-HP Lucid Gravity GT-S has seven seats and supercar pace
I love the Monterey Car Week – it has always been a theatre of excess. A sun-drenched coastal sanctuary where collectors talk about bespoke leather stitching over chilled glasses of champagne. But watching Lucid roll out a three-row family hauler packing 1,070 horsepower right into the middle of Pebble Beach’s Concours Village felt like a cheeky jab to the jaw… Read more…
France introduces incentive scheme for used EVs
In France, the purchase and leasing of used electric vehicles will receive financial support starting in September. However, the measure is not particularly generous: Currently, only approximately 337 euros per vehicle are available through the so-called CEE system. In contrast, healthcare workers can expect significantly more when purchasing a used EV. Read more…
Neptune Energy advances Altmark lithium project
Neptune Energy is preparing to start lithium production in Germany’s Altmark region in 2030. In the second pilot phase, the Hanover-based company and Fraunhofer IEG are now testing different adsorbent materials for future industrial-scale lithium extraction. Read more…
Nio launches first fifth-generation battery swap stations
Nio has opened its first fifth-generation battery swap stations in China. The new stations allow Firefly models to use the swap network for the first time. At the same time, Nio has passed the milestone of 4,000 battery swap stations in its home market. Read more…
This Is The World’s Largest Electric Aircraft—And Its First Flight Cost Just $5
The U.S.-made Heart X1 climbed to 1,100 feet, and its all-electric propulsion system delivered over 1 MW of power. Read More…
Pony AI, Uber expand tie-up to deploy over 2,000 robotaxis in 5 European cities
The two will build on the existing service in Zagreb, Croatia, adding 4 European cities, with plans to expand into the Middle East. Read more…
TU Graz develops guidelines for repairable EV batteries
Researchers at TU Graz have developed design guidelines to make traction batteries safer and easier to repair and recycle. Their analysis shows that repair-friendly designs can pay off economically and environmentally if only 8% of the battery cells are reused. Read more…
Porsche reportedly plans to discontinue Taycan by 2030
The Porsche Taycan entered series production in 2019, but sales have fallen sharply after initially strong demand. According to a German business newspaper, Porsche now plans to discontinue the electric sports car by 2030 at the latest. A previously considered move from Stuttgart to Leipzig is reportedly no longer under discussion. Read more…
The 2027 Karma Gyesera Is $35,000 Cheaper Than The Revero It Replaces
Karma says the four-door extended-range EV can drive up to 80 miles on electric power. Read More…
Geely Farizon’s first overseas plant starts operations in Indonesia
The first locally assembled V8E all-electric logistics vehicle rolled off the line on August 13 at a plant about 80 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. Read more…
Ireland launches EV Flex smart charging trial
ESB Networks and Ohme are launching a six-month smart charging trial in Ireland. Participating EV drivers can earn up to €78 by plugging in whenever they park at home, giving the grid greater flexibility over when their cars charge. Read more…
Li Auto’s L6 tops 400,000 cumulative deliveries as revamped model revives demand
The Li L6 delivered about 9,000 units in the first half of August, compared with just 2,716 for the whole of July, based on CnEVPost-compiled data. Read more…
Kia sold over 8,000 EV2s in just 3 months
Kia’s entry-level electric SUV is already making a name for itself. In its first three full months, Kia sold over 8,000 EV2s as full-scale sales begin. Read more…
This electric aircraft fire truck hits 50 mph in under 20 seconds
The “world’s first” electric aircraft fire truck now has a 400 kW fast charger to keep it ready for emergencies at Dallas Love Field Airport. Read more…
Turntide selected for £17-million UK axial flux motor scale-up
Turntide Technologies wins £17 million UK grant to automate and scale axial flux motor production, advancing electric motor manufacturing. Read more…
2027 Lucid Gravity GT-S: Meet America’s Most Powerful Three-Row SUV
Inspired by the phenomenal Lucid Air Sapphire, the new Gravity GT-S promises to make the boring school run a little more entertaining. Read More…
Asahi Kasei signs its first China license for Acetolyte battery electrolyte
Asahi Kasei licenses Acetolyte electrolyte to HighChem Shanghai, boosting battery performance and adoption in China’s EV and energy storage markets. Read more…
Musk paid 2.5M times more than average Tesla worker, despite dropping profits
A new report shows Elon Musk as the highest-compensated CEO, making as much money as 2,522,203 average Tesla workers in 2025. This happened as the Tesla CEO presided over a significant drop in profits which he was largely personally responsible for. Read more…
Ford recalls nearly 90,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs because part of the trim can fall off
Ford is recalling 86,543 Mustang Mach-E models because a piece of glass trim on the rear side could fall off while driving. Read more…
