EVgo unveils a next-gen 750 kW EV charging system with NACS connectors and dynamic power sharing, developed with Delta Electronics. Read more…
BMW is already discounting the new iX5 with a $1,000 loyalty bonus
The iX5 is set to go on sale in early 2027, but BMW is already offering a loyalty discount to sweeten the deal for those looking to stay with the brand. Read more…
Seattle plans 200 curbside EV charging stations – and you can request one
Seattle plans to add up to 200 public curbside Level 2 EV charging stations by 2030, and residents can now request one near their home or apartment. Read more…
BYD is about to launch this luxury electric SUV with 623 miles of range
BYD will open pre-orders for the Denza N8 EV next week, a large five-seat luxury electric SUV with a CLTC range of over 623 miles (1,000 km). Read more…
Tesla skipped the most important shareholder question on its earnings call
Tesla skipped one of its top shareholder questions on its Q3 2026 earnings call: when Hardware 3 owners will find out if they get a free computer upgrade for the unsupervised “Full Self-Driving” they paid for. Read more…
Constantia Flexibles launches European-made energon pouch cell laminates and cathode foils
Constantia Flexibles launches energon, European-made pouch cell laminates and cathode foils for lithium-ion batteries, boosting local battery materials supply. Read more…
Kia believes it has a way to beat China’s cheap EVs in Canada
Kia is betting its new lineup of affordable EVs, like the EV3, can beat the incoming wave of Chinese models in Canada, but affordability is only one part of the equation. Read more…
BYD Denza to begin pre-sales of refreshed N8 SUV on October 26 with flash charging
The new Denza N8 is a large 5-seat SUV and will officially hit the market in November. Read more…
VinFast introduces electric bus lineup to the US
VinFast partners with NexMove to launch electric bus lineup in the US, featuring LFP batteries and fleet service starting in 2028. Read more…
Holger Scherr leaves Daimler Truck for SuperPanther
Chinese e-truck manufacturer SuperPanther has appointed Dr. Holger Scherr to its European management team. Scherr will serve as Executive Vice President Europe, overseeing the establishment and expansion of the company’s European operations. The appointment is a coup for SuperPanther, as Scherr joins the startup from Daimler Truck. Read more…
Audi China appoints Jeff Zhang and Rolf Michl as new dual leadership
Audi is reshaping its leadership team for its China business. Starting in November, Jeff Zhang will replace Johannes Roschek as President of Audi China. Additionally, Rolf Michl, previously CEO of Audi Sport GmbH, will move to China as Chief Operating Officer. Read more…
First drive in the Xpeng L03: finally a Chinese EV that doesn’t beep
With the L03, Xpeng brings its established strengths to a new price and size segment. Particularly in the Ultra variant, its equipment goes well beyond what many rivals offer. Given its competitive pricing, the occasional shortcoming we identified during our first test drive is easier to overlook. Deliveries in Europe are scheduled to begin later this year. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao sets launch windows for Tai 9 and Shark pickup in China
The Tai 9 will officially launch after November 15, while the Shark pickup is scheduled to launch in China in late November or early December. Read more…
Greater range at the same weight: silicon battery passes laboratory test
A critical breakthrough in battery research saw film cells with silicon-rich anodes endure over 1,000 cycles in testing without dropping below 80 per cent capacity. We explore the parameters that play a key role and what this progress could mean for electric vehicles. Read more…
India: Switch Mobility starts fulfilling 50-unit intercity electric bus order
Switch Mobility has delivered six intercity electric buses to Purple Bus, the operating brand of Pune (Maharashtra)-based Indian private bus operator Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions. These buses form the first batch of a 50-unit order the company announced in August. Read more…
Electrify America opens its largest EV charging station to date
The new charging site has opened in Orlando, Florida, and features 24 DC fast chargers capable of delivering up to 350 kW each. It’s located at the Sand Lake Corners South shopping centre and serves both local drivers and visitors travelling to nearby attractions, including Disney World and Universal Studios. Read more…
London considers mandating BEVs for new ride-hailing licences
Transport for London (TfL) has launched a consultation on stricter licensing rules for ride-hailing services, such as Uber. TfL is considering requiring all newly licensed vehicles to be fully electric from 2028. Wheelchair-accessible vehicles would have a transition period until July 2030. Read more…
CATL expands battery swap partnership as BAIC plans adoption across multiple brands
BAIC will connect models across multiple brands to CATL’s battery swap network and open its dealer network to support station construction. Read more…
Tesla posts middling Q3 results amidst positive developments
Tesla posted its Q3 2026 earnings report, and going purely by the numbers, it’s neither great nor bad. During the period, Tesla produced 457,387 Model Y and Model 3 units and delivered 478,237. Including other models, Tesla produced 464,391 cars and shipped 486,532. Revenue was $28.05 billion, the same year-over-year, while GAAP operating income was $787 million, down 43% YoY.… Read more…
CATL’s Akin Li: “Whichever battery type the market demands, we’ll have it”
CATL is a near-indispensable supplier to the emerging European e-truck industry, with many model series from local manufacturers running on cells or entire battery packs from the Chinese company. We met with CATL’s top manager Akin Li to explore how CATL plans to further strengthen its partnerships with Europe’s truck manufacturers. Read more…
