Rivian built and delivered around 12,000 more electric vehicles in Q2 than initially projected at the beginning of the year. This has prompted the US Volkswagen partner to revise its 2026 forecast upward – to 65,000 to 70,000 vehicle deliveries. Read more…
GM issues US recall of 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq SUVs
GM has issued a nationwide recall of 15,000 Cadillac Vistiq eSUVs in the US, and halted shipments of new models. This is due to a fault in the third-row seating that could reportedly trap passengers. Read more…
CATL unveils 8C battery specifically for light commercial electric vehicles
CATL has unveiled a light commercial EV battery that it claims can charge from 20 to 80 per cent in less than seven minutes. In parallel, the Chinese battery giant is building a combined network of fast-charging and battery-swapping stations and aims to have 4,000 locations operational in around 190 Chinese cities by the end of this year. Read more…
Hyundai to help roll out nationwide Plug and Charge system in South Korea
Hyundai Motor Group has announced a formal partnership with the government of South Korea to expand Plug and Charge technology across the country’s EV charging ecosystem. It aims to make charging simpler by removing the need for cards, apps, or separate authentication steps. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Can Charge From 10-80% Even Quicker Than Rivian Claims. If You Know This Trick.
The Rivian R2 should be a pretty good road tripper, according to this independent charging test. Read More…
Voyah’s Xiaomi YU7 rival Passion S to open for pre-orders in late July
The Voyah Passion S is equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 assisted driving system, featuring up to four LiDAR sensors. Read more…
The SUV variant of the Polestar 4 will launch this fall, official teaser confirms
Polestar just teased its upcoming vehicle, the Polestar 4 SUV. The EV is, of course, based on the existing Polestar 4, which is marketed as “Performance SUV Coupe.” The full-fledged SUV, however, is larger, with more cargo space and a rear window. Yes, while the drivers of the regular Polestar 4 rely on the rear-mounted camera for looking back, the… Read more…
Renault to build electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross in Palencia
Renault apparently plans to expand its Spanish plant in Palencia into a production site for three electric SUVs from 2028. In addition to the new Renault Rafale and the Scenic, the next generation of the electric Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross is expected to roll off the production line there. Read more…
PET bottles could become battery graphite for EVs
Researchers at Penn State University claim to have developed a process that converts PET plastic from beverage bottles into high-quality synthetic graphite. According to the researchers, the material could serve as anode material for lithium-ion batteries in the future, simultaneously recycling plastic waste and meeting the demand for battery graphite. Read more…
JSW Green Mobility acquires Lithium Urban stake
JSW Green Mobility has acquired a strategic stake in Lithium Urban Technologies. The investment will support the growth of Lithium Urban’s EV fleet, with the companies targeting a threefold expansion of the business over the next two years. Read more…
Volvo Is Bringing Native Apple Music To Over Two Million Cars
To entice owners to switch to Apple’s music streaming platform, Volvo is offering up to three months of free access to the service. Read More…
The Alpine A110 EV Has One Job: Prove Electric Sports Cars Can Be Light
The A110 Future mule previews Alpine’s plan to make an EV sports car that still feels small, balanced, and genuinely driver-focused. Read More…
Leapmotor opens orders for B03X starting at €24,900
Leapmotor has opened order books in Europe for the B03X electric compact car. Presented to European markets in January, the electric model starts at €24,900 or from €239 per month on lease. This includes an ‘Urban Crossover’ with up to 382km range. Read more…
The New Polestar 4 Wagon Is Actually Called The ‘SUV’
Polestar may be out of the game in the U.S., but its lineup is growing elsewhere. Read More…
Leapmotor brings A10-based B03X crossover to Europe at double its China price
Leapmotor B03X features a 145 kW motor, a significant power boost over China’s A10. Read more…
Real-world highway range test of the new Rivian R2
Customer deliveries for the new Rivian R2 officially began in mid-2026. This compact SUV is very important for the automaker as it targets the mass market. To see how the new model performs outside of laboratory conditions, Tom Moloughney from the YouTube channel State of Charge, tested a production unit on public highways. The test evaluated the real-world efficiency of… Read more…
Canada’s Latest EV Is A 1960s Cafe Racer With Pedals
The new Beachman Aviator lineup starts with a Class 2 e-bike that doesn’t need a license or registration. Read More…
Nio supplier Seyond’s Q2 LiDAR shipments surge 385% as Robin series takes off
Seyond’s total second-quarter LiDAR shipments reached about 271,100 units, up about 49% from the previous quarter. Read more…
Tesla in-cabin camera fails to prevent 60 mph naps as Wisk Aero faces lawsuit
On today’s surveillance-heavy episode of Quick Charge, it sure looks like Tesla’s in-cabin driver cam failed to stop one woman from falling asleep at the wheel, but safety and attention monitoring may not be the end game for that camera after all. Read more…
Nio to start construction of Shanghai battery facility in H2, focusing on next-gen technology
The project, when completed, will house 31 lithium battery testing laboratories, 1 lithium-ion cell pilot line and 1 battery pack line. Read more…
