Tesla had long planned to produce battery cells at its Gigafactory in Grünheide near Berlin—however, the project has been on hold since 2022. Now, the tide appears to be turning: Tesla aims to create the necessary conditions to likely begin cell production there in 2027. Read more…
EVgo accelerates charging rollout with prefabricated skids
EVgo has deployed more than 40% of its new US fast-charging stations in 2025 using domestically manufactured prefabricated charging skids. The modular approach has cut installation times and reduced average station costs by around 15%, supporting faster network expansion. Read more…
AESC opens Gigafactory in Sunderland
Battery manufacturer AESC has officially opened its new battery factory in Sunderland and started production, approximately three years after construction began. The AESC batteries will be used, among other applications, in the new Nissan Leaf, whose production in Sunderland has also just commenced. Read more…
Li Auto enters Egypt, Kazakhstan, and Azerbaijan in major push to expand overseas presence
The move expands Li Auto’s overseas footprint to four markets, including Uzbekistan.
Li Auto has launched its three EREVs — the Li L6, Li L7, and Li L9 — in these markets.
Rad Power Bikes files for bankruptcy, hoping to sell the company
Rad Power Bikes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a dramatic turn for one of the most recognizable names in the US electric bike industry. The Seattle-based company entered bankruptcy court this week as part of a plan to sell the business within the next 45–60 days, while continuing to operate during the process. Read more…
Changan expands into Italy, Spain, and Denmark
Chinese automaker Changan is expanding its electric brand Deepal into additional European markets. For example, the launch has now taken place in Italy, and a distribution partnership has been announced for Denmark. Read more…
The Ford E-Transit Van Is On Its Last Legs
The electric van’s replacement will still have a battery, but not one that will power it over significant distances. Lire la suite…
Lucid and KACST inaugurate EV innovation centre in Riyadh
Lucid Group and King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology have opened the Middle East’s first Electric Vehicle Innovation Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The facility will focus on advanced research across electric vehicle development, supporting Saudi Arabia’s ambitions in future mobility. Read more…
Hylane gets a new investor
Palladio Partners is making a substantial investment in the electric truck lessor Hylane as part of a capital increase. The investor is also taking a majority of the voting rights for key areas—and plans to invest a three-digit million-euro amount over the coming years. Read more…
China NEV retail sales in Dec 1-14 down 4% year-on-year to 476,000 units
From December 1 to 14, China’s overall passenger vehicle retail sales totaled 764,000 units, a 24 percent decrease compared to the same period last year.
China’s NEV retail penetration rate was 62.3 percent from December 1-14 and 53.7 percent year-to-date.
The EU Has Officially Dropped The 2035 Gas Car Ban
Hybrids and plug-in hybrids will continue to be offered past 2035, but there’s a big box that needs to be ticked for that to happen. Lire la suite…
PowerCo starts unified cell production in Salzgitter
Volkswagen’s battery division PowerCo has commissioned its Salzgitter plant as planned and produced the first unified cells. Production of the PowerCo unified cell will be gradually ramped up next year. Read more…
Nio to launch all three EV brands in Thailand in 2026
Following Singapore, Nio has confirmed plans to enter Thailand next year as part of its global expansion. In a first in Southeast Asia, the company will bring all three of its brands – Nio, Onvo, and Firefly, marking its most ambitious strategic move in the region to date. Read more…
China certifies the first Level 3 self-driving cars
China’s push to dominate the future of transportation just hit a major milestone, proving its regulatory framework moves as fast as its electric cars do. The country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced its first approvals for Level 3 (L3) autonomous driving. This latest regulatory update allows select passenger vehicles to begin public road testing on designated routes,… Read more…
Dundee awards 20-year EV charging contract to Evolt
Dundee City Council has awarded a 20-year contract to Evolt Charging to operate and expand its EV charging network. The agreement includes more than 190 chargers and marks Scotland’s first full local authority migration away from ChargePlace Scotland. Read more…
BYD reaches 20,000th car delivery milestone in Hong Kong
BYD has become Hong Kong’s most popular automotive brand, with 8,531 new vehicles registered from January to November.
The 20,000th vehicle delivered by BYD in Hong Kong was a Denza D9 MPV.
BYD reaches 20,000th car delivery milestone in Hong Kong
BYD has become Hong Kong’s most popular automotive brand, with 8,531 new vehicles registered from January to November.
The 20,000th vehicle delivered by BYD in Hong Kong was a Denza D9 MPV.
The Smart Car Is Coming Back—This Time Fully Electric
After unveiling multiple much larger models, Smart reveals it’s testing an electric successor to the ForTwo. Lire la suite…
BMW Mini launches 2026 electric Mini Cooper in China, starting at $21,830
The 2026 electric Mini Cooper features a 51.5-kWh battery pack with a range of up to 456 km.
The single-motor model accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.1 seconds.
Xiaomi EV rumored to launch facelifted SU7 in Q2 2026 at higher price
The updated SU7 is said to see a price increase of RMB 20,000 ($2,840), positioning it to compete with the Tesla Model 3 at nearly identical pricing.
SU7 deliveries declined significantly after YU7 was launched in June, with November shipments falling 45.93 percent year-on-year.
