The Denza Z electric supercar began pre-sales in China on Monday, with a starting price of 680,000 yuan ($100,300). Read more…
Detailed specifications for new Xiaomi Sky Nomad SUV revealed
Xiaomi made its name selling smartphones, but the company is now fully invested in the automotive industry. The latest data from China EV DataTracker shows that Xiaomi Auto delivered 185,055 electric cars during the first half of 2026 – a healthy 17.2 percent growth compared to the previous year. To keep this momentum going, the company is preparing to enter… Read more…
JLR switches charging service from Plugsurfing to DCS
JLR will use Digital Charging Services (DCS) as its charging service for customers with electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles in the future. The new offering replaces services previously provided by Plugsurfing. Read more…
US EV fast charging has entered ‘Charging 2.0’ – here’s what that means
The US public fast-charging network continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, but a new report suggests the industry is shifting gears. The focus is no longer just on installing as many chargers as possible – it’s increasingly about reliability, customer experience, and building a profitable business. Read more…
Tesla moves to guarantee resale value for buyers after price cuts
Tesla is launching a new “guaranteed future value” (GFV) program that locks in a pre-set resale price for buyers financing a new Model Y or Model 3. Read more…
These Volkswagen EVs could soon disappear, including Audi and Porsche models
With plans to slash its lineup by up to 50%, several Volkswagen EVs, including those under the Audi and Porsche brands, may not be around for much longer. Read more…
Zeekr widens European reach for 007 GT shooting brake
Zeekr 007 GT has been launched in 16 European countries, with a starting price of 45,990 euros ($52,460). Read more…
Volkswagen eyes three new electric models in China
According to certification applications, the Volkswagen Group is preparing to launch three new electric models in China. The battery-powered sedans ID. UNYX 09 and Jetta M6, as well as the electric SUV ID.Aura T6, are expected to hit the market this year. Two of the three EVs were developed in collaboration with Xpeng. Read more…
VinFast unveils VF 2 electric city car, launches it in Vietnam
Vietnamese automaker VinFast has introduced the VF 2 electric city car and launched it first in its home market. The VF 2 is simply a premium version of the Minio Green, part of the company’s Green range of commercial and service mobility vehicles. Read more…
Porsche’s last internal combustion Macan rolls off the production line
Porsche will end production of the combustion-engine Macan at the end of July. Although the petrol-powered variant of the SUV sold better than the electric version, the manufacturer will focus exclusively on the electric Macan in the future. A new combustion-engine successor is not expected until 2028. Read more…
Why America Built Fewer EV Fast-Charging Stations In Q2
The U.S. added fewer public fast-charging stations last quarter, but growth is still robust. Read More…
This New EV Range Extender Skips Gas And Packs A New Kind Of Generator
The electric motor on Horse Powertrain’s D20 range extender is smaller and more powerful than conventional generators. Read More…
Construction of FFB Fab facility marks midway point
Construction of the Fraunhofer Research Manufacturing Battery Cell facility in Münster has reached another milestone, with the project celebrating its midway point this week. The approx. 39,000-sq meter site will provide large-scale research infrastructure for battery cell production up to gigawatt scale. Read more…
Falcon Buses rolls out first electric buses – and depot upgrades
Falcon Buses, a small Surrey-based bus operator, is set to deploy a fleet of 13 new electric buses on routes across the county. The public transport company has also installed charging infrastructure at its Byfleet depot. Read more…
Bosch secures up to $225 million for SiC chip factory in California
Bosch has signed a funding agreement with the US Department of Commerce worth up to $225 million. The funds will go toward expanding semiconductor manufacturing in Roseville, California, where silicon carbide chips will be produced—primarily for electric vehicles. Read more…
UK confirms mileage-based EV tax from 2028
The UK government will introduce its new mileage-based Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) from April 2028. Following a consultation with more than 5,000 respondents, ministers have simplified compliance requirements for fleets and dropped additional mileage checks for newer vehicles. Read more…
University of Nottingham and GKN Aerospace launch HPDrive
The University of Nottingham and GKN Aerospace have established HPDrive Technologies to develop cryogenic electrical machine technologies. The new company will focus on applications in hydrogen-electric aviation and other high-power sectors. Read more…
This Tiny Electric Kia Camper Somehow Sleeps Four
The PV5 LightCamp packs two beds, a removable kitchen, and rooftop sleeping space into one remarkably compact electric van. Read More…
GWM flags sharp drop in H1 profit, to repurchase H shares
GWM expects first-half net profit attributable to shareholders to fall 58.97% to 62.92% from a year earlier, even as sales volume and revenue increased. Read more…
Momentum’s new Vida E+ EX commuter e-bike adds cruise control, throttle, and more
Momentum, the urban-focused bicycle brand backed by cycling industry heavyweight Giant Group, has unveiled its latest commuter e-bike, the Vida E+ EX. Building on the original Vida E+ launched last year, the new model brings several notable upgrades aimed at making everyday transportation more comfortable, more capable, and a bit more tech-forward. Read more…
