Explore how the J3068 three-phase charging standard offers cost-effective, efficient fleet EV charging with insights from Zaptec and industry experts. Read more…
DHL Freight deploys SuperPanther eTopas 600 in daily operations
DHL Freight has moved the first SuperPanther eTopas 600 produced in Europe out of testing and into regular commercial operation. The battery-electric heavy-duty truck has been operating out of the Netherlands and traveling to Belgium since September, covering approx. 2,000 km per week. Read more…
Q-Park expands collaboration with software provider Greenflux
Parking operator Q-Park is expanding its collaboration with Greenflux at its locations in Germany and Ireland. Previously, 1,700 charging stations at Q-Park sites in the Netherlands were successfully migrated to Greenflux’s software system. This means Q-Park will now independently operate its parking garage charging stations at additional locations and no longer rely on third-party providers for controlling and billing charging processes. Read more…
Japan: Suzuki prices e Sky below BYD & Honda’s electric kei cars
Suzuki has announced the starting price of the e Sky in Japan. The brand’s first electric kei car will start at 2.12 million yen (~€12,000 euros), undercutting rivals from BYD and Honda. Sales are set to commence on 16 November. Read more…
Citroën reimagines the 2CV Fourgonnette as a BEV
At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Citroën is unveiling the 2CV Fourgonnette Concept, an electric reinterpretation of its iconic “boxy duck.” The study builds on the equally new 2CV Concept, transferring its idea of a simple, lightweight, and relatively affordable electric car to a compact utility vehicle. However, there are no concrete plans for production as of yet. Read more…
Porsche Cayenne S Coupé Electric test: The PPE has moved a step further
390 kW at the fast charger, 16 minutes from ten to 80 per cent, and a chassis that confidently and surprisingly calmly handles over two and a half tons around corners: The Porsche Cayenne S Coupé Electric promises fast stages and short breaks. In the test, it becomes clear how far Porsche has developed the PPE for this purpose – and why the noise level deserves closer attention during charging. Read more…
China launches joint probe into Maextro V800 brake pedal bracket failures
The brake pedal bracket on the Maextro V800 luxury MPV broke during a test, sparking widespread controversy. Read more…
Paris Motor Show: A revolving door of Chinese brands
For almost all Chinese automakers looking to break into Europe, attending a major motor show is a must. Some arrive quickly and leave just as fast, while others take their time but make a big impact. We took a look around Paris – and encountered brands ranging from familiar to completely unknown. Read more…
Changan and CATL to expand battery capacity to 75 GWh
Changan and CATL want to significantly deepen their collaboration. In addition to expanding their joint battery cell capacity to 75 GWh, the partners also plan closer cooperation on solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Read more…
‘Major’ OEM to test Gelion’s NES cathode platform
Gelion has signed an agreement with an unnamed major automaker to test its sulphur-based ‘Nano Encapsulated Sulfur’ cathode technology. The OEM will evaluate the material in cells with liquid and solid electrolytes, as well as with lithium-metal and graphite anodes. Read more…
Tesla expands Supercharger network along South Korean highways
Tesla is expanding its Supercharger network in South Korea. As part of a program by the Korea Expressway Corporation, new fast-charging locations will be built at 21 highway rest areas. Read more…
Chery to bring iCar brand to UK with V27 launch in early 2027
iCar will enter the UK under its overseas name iCaur, becoming Chery’s fifth brand in the market. Read more…
Xtracycle Swoop ASM review: The nicest cargo e-bike I’ve tested… so far!
I’ve tested a lot of cargo e-bikes over the last decade-plus of reviewing electric bicycles. There are good cargo e-bikes. There are great cargo e-bikes. And then there’s Xtracycle. Read more…
Slate Auto opens first ever test drive and experience center in Chicago
Jeff Bezos-backed electric truck startup Slate Auto opened the doors to its first-ever brick-and-mortar “experience center” in Chicago’s Near West Side, offering midwest fleet buyers and automotive journalists (Hi!) their first real, up-close look at what promises to be the most affordable new vehicle in America. Read more…
Tesla loses Cybercab assembly lead to Rivian R2 weeks after launch
Tesla’s Senior Manager of Cybercab General Assembly at Gigafactory Texas, Jody Kerns, is leaving the company to become Rivian’s Director of General Assembly for the R2 in Normal, Illinois. Read more…
How federal money is pushing cops towards e-bikes
Police departments have been increasingly turning to electric bicycles as a new tool for patrols, and in at least some cases, federal money is helping put officers in the saddle. Read more…
Xpeng opens Mona L05 pre-sales to bolster Q4 sales push
Mona L05 starts at 169,800 yuan ($25,250) in pre-sales, with its official launch in China set for October 29. Read more…
Chinese government cuts state subsidies for EV manufacturers
China is cutting export tax rebates for vehicles with alternative powertrains. With exports being a key growth driver, this puts Chinese automakers under pressure – just as domestic sales are slumping. Read more…
Leapmotor takes over Thai business as it plots local assembly
Signalling a stronger commitment to Thailand, Leapmotor has taken direct control of its local operations. It has also started evaluating plans for setting up local assembly. Read more…
SuperPanther: eTopas 600 at centre of European growth strategy
SuperPanther aims to rapidly scale up sales of its eTOPAS 600 in Europe. At the IAA Transportation, Frank Schulz, Head of European Sales, spoke with electrive about the first customer deployments, consumption figures, dual-CCS as a bridge to MCS, and the planned ramp-up to several hundred vehicles. His assessment of economic viability is particularly bold: he states that the electric truck is already more cost-effective than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). Read more…
