From January 1 to 18, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 679,000 units, down 28% compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 45.95% during the January 1-18 period.
China NEV retail sales drop 16% year-on-year to 312,000 units in Jan 1-18
From January 1 to 18, China’s total passenger vehicle retail sales came in at 679,000 units, down 28% compared to the same period last year.
NEV retail penetration in China stood at 45.95% during the January 1-18 period.
Kia Wants To Go Even Smaller With Its EVs
The Korean automaker is reportedly developing an EV1 to offer Picanto buyers an electric alternative. Lire la suite…
Tesla plays the “Last Chance” card again for FSD transfers
Tesla is once again telling its customers that time is running out. The company sent out notifications to owners of its popular electric cars with a clear message: if you want to move your Full Self-Driving (FSD) software to a new vehicle, you must act now. The automaker has set a deadline of March 31, 2026. After that date, Tesla… Read more…
EIB supports Eleport in developing 250 new HPC parks
The European Investment Bank is supporting the further expansion of charging infrastructure in eight Central and Eastern European countries with a new loan of €35 million. Eleport plans to use this to expand its charging network by more than 250 fast-charging parks in Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, and Slovakia. Read more…
Honda and GM discontinue fuel cell production in the US
Honda and GM are phasing out fuel cell production at their U.S. joint venture FCSM. Instead, the Japanese company prefers to focus on its own next-generation fuel cell solutions. Joint venture partner GM has already distanced itself from the technology for some time. Read more…
Assembly error: Rivian to recall 20,000 EV for workshop repairs
Rivian is recalling nearly 20,000 units of its R1S and R1T models from the 2022 to 2025 production years in the US after they were previously serviced. According to the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the tie rod may have been incorrectly installed. Read more…
Honda’s new 50 MPH commuter ‘electric motorcycle’ rolls out with interesting battery choice
Honda has been releasing new electric two-wheelers at an impressive clip over the last few years, making up for lost time. The company’s latest model, known as the Honda UC3, is soon headed for the Vietnam and Thailand markets.. Read more…
BMW now makes electric cars in Malaysia
BMW Group Malaysia, the automaker’s local subsidiary, has begun selling its first locally assembled electric vehicle in the Southeast Asian island nation, the BMW i5. Later this year, the BMW iX1 will also launch in Malaysia. Read more…
Lucid delivers nearly 16,000 Electric Vehicles in 2025
California-based EV manufacturer Lucid increased its deliveries by 55 percent to 15,841 vehicles last year. Lucid likely benefited primarily from the first full year of deliveries for its second model, the Lucid Gravity. Read more…
Europe’s Most Popular Plug-In Hybrid Last Year Was This BYD
In its first full year on sale in Europe, BYD’s PHEV crossover outsold fan favorites like the Volkswagen Tiguan and Volvo XC60. Lire la suite…
USA: Porsche enables Plug & Charge at Tesla Superchargers
Porsche has expanded its charging ecosystem in North America by enabling Plug & Charge at more than 27,500 Tesla Superchargers. The functionality is available for the Macan Electric and 2026 Taycan models via Porsche Charging Service. Read more…
2027 Kia Niro Facelift Brings A New Face And Bigger Screens
The affordable EV has been on sale practically unchanged since the 2023 model year. Lire la suite…
China’s little-known SC01 electric sports car reportedly set to hit Europe
The European version of the SC01 will be produced in Italy, though the exact assembly location remains undetermined.
It will be a limited-edition model, with only 1,000 units reserved for select European markets.
China’s little-known SC01 electric sports car reportedly set to hit Europe
The European version of the SC01 will be produced in Italy, though the exact assembly location remains undetermined.
It will be a limited-edition model, with only 1,000 units reserved for select European markets.
Toyota enters Indian EV market with the Urban Cruiser Ebella
Toyota, through its local joint venture with Kirloskar, has launched the Urban Cruiser Ebella as its first EV in India. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has begun accepting pre-orders with a deposit of ₹25,000 (€234) and plans to reveal pricing soon. Read more…
China’s EV charging plugs surpass 20 million
By the end of 2025, China had 4.717 million public charging plugs and 15.375 million private charging connectors.
The total number of EV charging plugs in China reached 20.092 million, a 49.7% increase compared to the same period in 2024.
Li Auto aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, with increased focus on EREV models, report says
Li Auto is resetting its priorities toward its most certain business, with an overall strategic direction to reclaim leadership in the EREV sector in China.
In 2026, it will first concentrate on upgrading the Li L9, equipping the extended-range SUV with a larger battery pack and its in-house developed M100 chip.
Li Auto aims to deliver 550,000 cars in 2026, with increased focus on EREV models, report says
Li Auto is resetting its priorities toward its most certain business, with an overall strategic direction to reclaim leadership in the EREV sector in China.
In 2026, it will first concentrate on upgrading the Li L9, equipping the extended-range SUV with a larger battery pack and its in-house developed M100 chip.
Aperam launches “slinky” production method for electric motor stators and rotors
Aperam has announced a new “slinky” production method for making iron-cobalt (FeCo) alloy stators and rotors for high-performance electric motors. The company says the approach adapts an in-plane helical winding process—already used for electrical steel—to FeCo alloys, which it describes as difficult to form despite “exceptional magnetic performance.” Aperam’s slinky method forms motor components from… Read more…
