The European version of the Li i6, named Li 6, was originally scheduled to go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year. Read more…
Wolfspeed gets conditional commitment for up to $1.5 billion US Department of War loan
Wolfspeed secures conditional $1.5B US Department of War loan to boost silicon carbide and wide bandgap power device manufacturing. Read more…
Xpeng launches its own robotaxi brand called Yoyo
Chinese manufacturer of electric cars, robots and drones, Xpeng is advancing its entry into the robotaxi business. Under the Xpeng Yoyo brand, the company has unveiled its own service for autonomous rides and opened registration for the first external users in China. For the operational management of the fleet, Xpeng plans to rely on external partners. Read more…
Tesla and Pilot Travel Centers launch proprietary truck charging network
Pilot Travel Centers, the largest operator of truck stops in North America, has begun installing its proprietary charging stations for the Tesla Semi, as announced in January. The first six “Megachargers” have been commissioned at the Pilot rest area in Ellabell, Georgia. Read more…
Renault and EDF unveil bidirectional charging offering
The Renault Group and Électricité de France (EDF) will launch a new bidirectional charging offering in France next summer: The solution includes an electric vehicle, a wallbox, and intelligent charging management. Owners of electric vehicles from the Renault, Alpine, and Dacia brands will thus be able to feed power back from the EV battery into the grid. Read more…
OTTO’S electrifies entire truck fleet with the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600
Swiss retailer OTTO’S is converting its entire truck fleet to electric drive. The 22 all-electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will supply the company’s 140+ branches in Switzerland with goods, supplied with solar energy from the company’s own rooftops. Read more…
Renault’s electric study E-Space goes back to the future
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Renault unveiled its new electric van concept called the E-Space. Not only does the name reference the Espace from 1984, but so does the design. The focus is on the interior, which is entirely dedicated to the well-being of passengers. We reveal some of the vehicle’s the special features. Read more…
China cuts NEV export tax rebates, testing profitability of automakers’ overseas growth
The export VAT rebate rate for NEVs will fall from 13% to 9% starting April 1, 2027. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts as a city-friendly two-seater EV with 290 km range
The Smart ForTwo finally gets a proper EV remake, underpinned by a brand-new platform developed specifically for it. Say hello to the Smart #2, built on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA). The Mercedes-backed company showcased the new model during the 2026 Paris Motor Show and announced trims and prices, even. Smart #2 EV Spec-wise, the vehicle is quite impressive, aiming… Read more…
ACC announces five million battery cells ‘Made in France’
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes, and TotalEnergies has announced producing its five-millionth cell at its factory in France. The plant’s second production block, with a capacity of 12.9 GWh, is set to begin production in 2027. Read more…
From “FSD (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving”– a new name aims to secure EU approval
In the effort to obtain EU-wide approval for its driver assistance system Full Self-Driving (Supervised), also known as FSD (Supervised), Tesla has met a demand from the German federal government and renamed its autonomous driving assistance system to “Tesla Assisted Driving”. Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) had described the previous name as “misleading”. Read more…
Vietnam: Transerco deploys 53 electric buses in Hanoi
The Vietnamese public transport operator Transerco has deployed 53 electric buses in Hanoi. The new electric buses are replacing diesel buses on four routes across the Vietnamese capital. Read more…
Xpeng launches G9L SUV in Europe as monthly overseas sales top 10,000 for first time
The G9L was launched in European markets including France and Germany, following trial production at Magna’s Austrian plant. Read more…
This electric motorcycle company just hit 10 million battery swaps – and it’s profitable
Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders. Read more…
Autonomous military 6×6 packs electric drive and go-anywhere grit [video]
The Hunter WOLF military robot is one of six private-sector projects chosen for US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative – an advanced research initiative designed to modernize infantry support for soldiers on the battlefield. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts in Paris as Couture Edition launches in China
The Couture Edition costs 112,999 yuan ($16,790) in China, with production limited to 999 units each for China and Europe. Read more…
Fiat introduces the Multiplay concept – a versatile successor to the infamous Multipla
Fiat is reincarnating the Multipla – the family vehicle that always produces strong opinions when its design comes up in a conversation. The Multipla successor comes in the form of a concept called “Multiplay.” The name is a reference to the versatility of the new vehicle – it’s an SUV, minivan and a pickup all at the same time. A… Read more…
One in eight Volkswagen Group vehicles was a BEV in Q3
Volkswagen sold a strong 20 per cent more electric vehicles in Europe in Q3 compared to the same period last year. However, EV sales are lagging in the US and China, causing the German automaker to report a decline in overall electric vehicle deliveries. While the share of EVs in total sales has increased, the overall sales decline is even steeper. Read more…
Smart #2 celebrates the return of the two-seater in Paris
Smart unveils the new #2 at the Paris Motor Show for the first time. The electric two-seater is expected to achieve a range of around 300 kilometers (WLTP) with its 35.7-kWh battery and is set to hit the market in 2027. electrive attended the world premiere in the French capital. Here are the impressions. Read more…
Citroën unveils New 2CV with electric drive with retro elegance
The original success of the Citroën 2CV was not due to clever marketing or particularly appealing design. It was the versatility, simplicity, and above all, the solution-oriented approach to the everyday challenges of many people. This is where Citroën’s new electric concept car, as a reinterpretation of the 2CV, also comes in. It is less about nostalgia and more about returning to the essential things people need to enjoy driving cars in today’s world. Read more…
