China said the understanding complies with WTO rules; the EU trade commissioner said it includes halving hybrid vehicle exports to the bloc. Read more…
Audi A2 e-tron launches in UK from £32,200
Audi has opened UK order books for the new A2 e-tron, with prices starting at £32,200 OTR. Deliveries of the compact electric car are expected to reach UK customers from early 2027. Read more…
EU Commission selects 46 new raw materials projects
The EU Commission has selected 46 additional strategic raw material projects across 16 member states. Many of these involve lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and graphite, which are particularly critical for the battery industry. This time, Germany is well-represented with eight projects selected in total. Read more…
VW ID. Tiguan premiere: ID.4 successor starts at €42,695
In early 2027, Volkswagen will replace its E-SUV ID.4 and its derivative ID.5 with the ID. Tiguan – emphasising its kinship with the best-selling combustion-engine Tiguan. The new VW ID. Tiguan offers drivetrains with up to 220 kW, range of up to 600 km, and towing capacities of up to two tonnes. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: 7-seater e-bike, solar-powered scooter, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Gazelle, Ride1Up, and SixThreeZero, a solar-powered electric seated scooter, LiveWire Honcho approved for MSF motorcycle training courses, and more. Read more…
Geely confirms Canada entry with first cars in 2027 — but no models yet
Geely is coming to Canada. The Chinese automaker’s mainstream brand announced today that it has started setting up Canadian operations and recruiting a dealer network, with its first vehicles going on sale in 2027. Read more…
Tesla opens 14 Semi Megacharger stalls between Atlanta and Savannah
Tesla has opened its first Semi Megacharger sites in the Southeast: an 8-stall station just south of Atlanta and a 6-stall station outside Savannah, each rated for up to 1.2 MW per stall. Read more…
Volkswagen’s best-seller has gone electric, and it will replace the ID.4 and ID.5 [Images]
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Tiguan, an all-electric version of its best-selling vehicle. The ID. Tiguan will go on sale in early 2027, replacing the ID.4 and ID.5 with up to 372 miles of range and plenty of other upgrades. Read more…
China’s September NEV wholesale sales estimated at 2026 high of 1.67 million, CPCA says
Strong exports supported wholesale growth, while domestic retail sales remained under pressure. Read more…
Volkswagen announces the ID.Tiguan – a more refined successor to the ID.4
The ID.4 was first released back in 2020, and it quickly became a popular model, especially in the US, where people really like their crossovers. But some inherent teething problems still plagued the user experience. Volkswagen, determined to right its wrongs, now introduces the ID.Tiguan to replace the old ID.4 and fixes many, if not all, of the issues the… Read more…
VW recalls another 22,524 ID.4 vehicles due to fire risk
Volkswagen has announced another recall in the US for 22,524 ID.4 units. Until a final solution is available, affected vehicles should only be charged up to a maximum of 80 per cent. Read more…
Max stupid: EU may loosen EV rules for third time in two years, aiding China
During multiple historic fuel crises and a climate crisis that left tens of thousands dead across Europe this summer, the bloc is reportedly close to striking a deal to allow its automakers to produce more of the vehicles that directly caused each of those problems. Read more…
Li Auto to launch 2026 Li i6 on October 28, deliveries to start in early November
Li Auto will begin displaying the 2026 Li i6 at 485 stores in China on October 11, with the model set to appear at the Paris Motor Show on October 12. Read more…
E.ON Drive takes over BP Pulse fast-charging network in the Netherlands
E.ON Drive Infrastructure is taking over the former BP Pulse fast-charging network in the Netherlands and will operate it under the Essent brand in the future. The network comprises a total of 79 locations with 370 charging points. Read more…
Cell bypass aims to extend the usable life of EV batteries
A study by Chalmers University of Technology examines reconfigurable battery packs that can selectively bypass weaker cells. Under optimal conditions, this could extend the lifespan of batteries in certain high-voltage vehicles by more than 20 per cent. Read more…
Nio completes nearly 1.2 million battery swaps over 7-day holiday, sets daily record twice
Nio’s 4,168 battery swap stations completed 1,192,221 swaps from October 1 to 7, with the daily average rising 22% year-on-year. Read more…
BYD humanoid robot design emerges as formal debut remains pending
Patent images show a bipedal humanoid robot designed for service, education and industrial applications. Read more…
GM and PG&E offer an incentive package for managed EV charging program
GM Energy and Pacific Gas and Electric offer incentives including home chargers and bill credits for customers joining a managed EV charging program. Read more…
Renault sharpens up the 4 E-Tech
Way back in 1961, Pierre Dreyfus handed his Renault engineers quite an interesting brief for the original 4L: build a “blue jeans car.” He meant an honest, functional tool meant for everyone from shopkeepers to farmers. The original was never designed to be precious. It wasn’t built to flatter egos. Fast-forward to the upcoming 2026 Paris Motor Show, and Renault… Read more…
Xpeng launches Dark Knight package for P7+ sedan, echoing Nio’s design update playbook
The Dark Knight package is priced at 6,000 yuan ($890) for a limited time, lifting the appeal of the electric sedan with exterior and interior updates. Read more…
