To support its growing passenger EV portfolio and growing sales, Indian automaker Mahindra is developing a new ‘Charge_IN’ fast-charging network. The company plans to install 250 fast chargers and offer over 1,000 charging points across India by 2027. Read more…
Mahindra to deploy 250 fast chargers across India
To support its growing passenger EV portfolio and growing sales, Indian automaker Mahindra is developing a new ‘Charge_IN’ fast-charging network. The company plans to install 250 fast chargers and offer over 1,000 charging points across India by 2027. Read more…
Mercedes opens first DC charger at Starbucks
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks have opened their first joint DC fast charging hub in Red Bluff, California. The site marks the start of a planned rollout along the I-5 corridor, supporting a wider US network at up to 100 Starbucks locations. Read more…
Mercedes opens first DC charger at Starbucks
Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks have opened their first joint DC fast charging hub in Red Bluff, California. The site marks the start of a planned rollout along the I-5 corridor, supporting a wider US network at up to 100 Starbucks locations. Read more…
TU Eindhoven unveils ultra-low-maintenance battery-electric vehicle
Students at TU Eindhoven have developed a sustainable electric city car called Aria, which users can repair themselves in some cases. The goal of the study is to “inspire the automotive industry and challenge European policymakers,” as the university team states. Read more…
Altilium secures UK funding for recycled EV battery materials
Altilium has received support from the UK Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and Innovate UK to validate EV battery cells made with recycled anode and cathode materials. The project aims to demonstrate commercial viability, carbon reductions and supply-chain benefits for next-generation EVs. Read more…
Former BYD Denza sales chief joins Huawei-backed Luxeed, report says
Zhao Changjiang has joined Luxeed, the new brand jointly created by Huawei and Chery, as its marketing general manager, according to a local media report.
Zhao said on Weibo that he was still on a break recently, without denying the report.
Audi A6 e-tron and Q6 e-tron get a big tech update
Audi is making sure its e-tron models keep up with the pace of the fast-moving world of electric cars. The German carmaker just announced a massive hardware and software update for several of its key vehicles, including the all-electric Audi A6 e-tron and Audi Q6 e-tron, along with the gas-powered A5, Q5, and A6. Audi’s Chief Technical Officer, Geoffrey Bouquot,… Read more…
UK: Extra and Gridserve expand motorway charging
UK motorway service area operator Extra MSA and CPO Gridserve will deploy seven new EV Super Hubs across key motorway service areas in the UK, adding 96 HPC bays by late 2026. The first site at Beaconsfield Services is due to go live in December. Read more…
Electric scooter manufacturer Govecs files for insolvency
Munich-based e-scooter manufacturer Govecs has filed for insolvency. The Munich District Court appointed lawyer Michael Jaffé as the preliminary insolvency administrator. The future of the ‘E-Schwalbe’ scooter is currently uncertain. Read more…
China NEV retail at 849,000 in Nov 1-23, up 3% year-on-year
China’s NEV retail penetration rate stood at 61.3 percent during November 1-23, and 53.28 percent year-to-date.
Earlier this month, the CPCA projected China’s November NEV retail sales at about 1.35 million units, with a penetration rate of around 60 percent.
Nio narrows losses in Q3 2025 amid record vehicle deliveries
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio significantly reduced its losses in the last quarter. Revenue also continued to grow, though not as strongly as sales. Read more…
Zoox relies on Panasonic battery cells for its electric robotaxis
Panasonic Energy will supply cylindrical battery cells to Zoox, an autonomous mobility service provider owned by Amazon. The latest-generation 2170 battery cells will be used in the electric robotaxi fleet of Amazon’s subsidiary. Read more…
GWM plans to build European plant with annual capacity target of 300,000 cars, report says
GWM is scouting locations for its first European plant, aiming to achieve an annual production capacity of 300,000 cars in Europe by 2029, Reuters reported.
GWM teams are evaluating potential sites across multiple countries including Spain and Hungary.
CATL and Stellantis start battery plant construction in Spain
CATL and Stellantis have started building the LFP battery cell and module plant announced almost a year ago in Zaragoza, Spain. CATL is bringing in its own personnel for the project, with around 2,000 workers from China set to support the construction of the facility. Read more…
BMW’s first range-extender models may be on the horizon
BMW is reportedly considering equipping some electric models with range extenders, primarily with a focus on China. The larger model series are the main candidates, as they are more likely to have the space for two powertrain systems. Read more…
BMW Might Put Gas Engines In Its Big EVs: Report
The BMW iX5 SUV and i7 luxury sedan reportedly fit the bill to become extended-range EVs. Lire la suite…
Li Auto turns to loss in Q3 as deliveries plummet
Li Auto reported a net loss of RMB 624 million ($87.7 million) in the third quarter, marking its first return to a loss since the fourth quarter 2022. Read more…
Uber launches true driverless robotaxi operations in the Middle East with WeRide [Video]
Just over a year after Uber announced a strategic partnership in the Middle East with autonomous vehicle specialist WeRide, the companies have officially begun offering the public robotaxi rides without a driver or safety operator present on board.. Read more…
This Chinese analyst team doesn’t believe Nio can break even in Q4
Analysts at CMB International believe Nio won’t be able to break even in the fourth quarter, citing the difficulty in controlling sales and administrative expenses.
The team expects Nio to report a net loss of RMB 1.6 billion ($226 million) in the fourth quarter, with a non-GAAP net loss of RMB 700 million.
