Irish charging operator EZO and telecommunications company eir have launched the first dedicated high-speed EV charging hub under a new nationwide partnership. Located in Walkinstown in Dublin, the site marks the beginning of a planned rollout of 50 urban charging hubs across Ireland over the next three years. Read more…
MG to build factory in Spain with annual production target of 120,000 vehicles
MG Motor, the passenger car brand of China’s SAIC Group, plans to establish its first factory in the EU in north-western Spain. The investment of around 200 million euros is set to become a key milestone in MG’s “in Europe, for Europe” growth strategy. Read more…
Tesla Is Selling Discounted Used Cybertrucks Now
The cheapest used Cybertruck in Tesla’s inventory is less than $67,000. Is that enough to convince buyers, though? Read More…
Nio doubles user base in wealthy Zhejiang province to 200,000 in under two years
Zhejiang has the highest number of Nio users among all provinces in China, accounting for about one-sixth of its total user base. Read more…
Rivian rejects Apple CarPlay and bets heavy on AI for future electric cars
Automakers continue to argue over how drivers should interact with their dashboard screens. Many car buyers expect to see smartphone screen-mirroring platforms like Apple CarPlay or Android Auto when they step inside a new vehicle. A small number of manufacturers of electric cars are choosing a completely different direction. Companies like Tesla, General Motors, and Rivian are deliberately leaving these… Read more…
India: Tesla announces major price cut for the Model Y
Following the launch of the Model Y’s six-seat ‘L’ version in India, Tesla has rejigged the mid-size EV’s grade structure. The company has slashed the entry price by 900,000 rupees (approx. 8,100 euros) to position the model more competitively. Read more…
First Bus launches first repowered electric buses in Bath
First Bus has introduced the first electric and repowered buses in Bath. The converted double-decker vehicles are among 27 buses that previously operated with diesel drivetrains and are now being transformed into battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
These polite Canadian lawbreakers may soon be going legal under new e-bike law
The issue of e-bike scofflaws has grown considerably over the last few years, normally taking the form of teenagers on fast e-bikes illegally cruising down sidewalks or recklessly riding through intersections. But as it turns out, Canada’s largest province is full of e-bike scofflaws of a different variety: parents simply wanting to bring their kids to school without using a car. Read more…
Xpeng initiates non-compete probe against former employees amid AI push
One former employee faces a massive claim of nearly 10 million yuan ($1.48 million) from Xpeng for an alleged breach of contract. Read more…
Norway’s new car market maintains 98% EV share
Norway registered 15,210 new electric cars in May out of a total of 15,560 new passenger car registrations, corresponding to an EV share of 97.8 per cent. Since the start of the year, battery-electric vehicles have accounted for a full 98 per cent of all new registrations in the country. The Norwegian market is now almost entirely driven by electric cars. Read more…
Global EV battery market share in January-April 2026: CATL 40.1%, BYD 14.2%
Seven Chinese companies rank among the top 10, commanding a combined 72.2% share of the global EV battery market. Read more…
BYD plans to bring all-solid-state batteries to EVs by 2027, but it’s not alone
The next generation of EV batteries may be closer than expected. BYD and several others plan to begin deploying EVs with all-solid-state batteries in just a few months. Read more…
Toyota pulls the plug on one of its most important EVs
The low-slung Lexus LF-ZC electric sedan is dead. Toyota is scrapping plans to launch the next-gen luxury EV, which was expected to enter production later this year with advanced new batteries and a dedicated platform. Read more…
Texas adds another huge solar farm as ERCOT grid demand soars
Texas keeps piling on solar projects as electricity demand surges on the ERCOT grid – and now another massive one is moving ahead. Read more…
Volvo CE, Hitachi Energy set to partner on zero emission job sites
Volvo CE and Hitachi Energy have signed an MOU to support and accelerate the deployment of battery electric construction equipment powered by a clean, renewable energy supply that’s backed by intelligent energy storage and management. Read more…
Scania demonstrates vehicle-to-grid through Megawatt Charging System for heavy electric vehicles
Scania demonstrates vehicle-to-grid with Megawatt Charging System, enabling heavy electric trucks to support grid flexibility and energy management. Read more…
I Took A Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV On A Roadtrip. It Made Gas Feel Financially Irresponsible
My electric road trip in a Hyundai Ioniq 5 showed how EVs can help beat high gas prices—even at pricey fast chargers. Read More…
California announces $55 million in new funding for public EV fast charging
California Energy Commission announces $55 million funding to expand public fast EV charging through CALeVIP’s Fast Charge California Project. Read more…
Tesla FSD v14 is so good it’s making me dangerously complacent
I was the first journalist to test Tesla’s Autopilot before it launched over a decade ago. I’ve tested every version of Autopilot and “Full Self-Driving” since. FSD v14 is by far the most impressive — and that’s exactly what makes it the most dangerous. Read more…
Hyundai is testing a new high-tech SDV setup for its upcoming EVs [Images]
A disguised IONIQ 6 was spotted near Hyundai’s R&D hub in Europe, revealing much more than a standard refresh model. Read more…
