In the first quarter, the average selling price for the Nio brand exceeded 390,000 yuan, which is 50,000 yuan higher than BMW’s. Read more…
Hanoi to get 1,000 battery-swapping stations
The city of Hanoi has partnered with LG Energy Solution and Honda to develop a large-scale battery-swapping network for electric motorcycles in the Vietnamese capital. The partners plan to launch 50 pilot swapping stations in 2026 before expanding the network to around 1,000 locations across Hanoi from 2027. Read more…
“Europe must close ranks on bidirectional charging” as Germany dawdles
Germany is struggling with getting bidirectional charging capabilities to drivers so they can support the grid. The German Ministry of Economic Affairs recently hosted the third ‘European Summit for Bidirectional Charging’ where European industry partners presented the progress of cross-country and cross-sector collaboration since the inaugural pan-European summits in 2023 and 2024. Progress from world’s largest legacy carmaker is in sight, but hurdles remain before vehicle owners can help stabilize the grid en masse. Read more…
Polestar Pauses Work On Its Electric Sports Car. But It’s Almost Done
The Polestar 6 is a dedicated electric sports car that will still hit production, but it’s not clear when. Read More…
Nio sustains profitability trend in Q1 as revenue surges 112% year-on-year
Nio reported an adjusted operating profit (non-GAAP) of RMB 66.8 million ($9.7 million) for the first quarter of 2026. Read more…
Skoda Epiq shifts the balance for entry-level electric cars
The EV market is finally shifting its focus toward affordability, and the newest entry goes straight for the mainstream buyer. Skoda Epiq is built on VW’s MEB+ architecture, and represents a calculated effort to bring zero-emission driving to a broader global audience. Early EVs demanded a financial premium, but this new model arrives with pricing designed to match conventional petrol… Read more…
BYD expands Indonesia lineup with DM hybrid technology
BYD launched its DM hybrid technology in Indonesia, with the M6 DM MPV being the first model equipped with the tech. Read more…
Openreach expands electric van fleet to 7,000 vehicles
Openreach has deployed its 7,000th electric van as part of the electrification of its 23,000-strong fleet. The operator said the rollout has focused on ensuring electric vans meet the operational requirements of engineers working across urban and rural environments. Read more…
Kia set to shake up the A segment from 2028
The Kia EV1 micro-electric car is reportedly expected to launch in 2028 with a starting price of between 20,000 and 22,000 euros – followed by a sister model from Hyundai, possibly called the Ioniq 1. Both are credited with setting new standards of smart car capabilities. Read more…
DKV launches charging card for electric trucks
DKV Mobility is launching a charging card specifically for transport companies operating electric trucks. The DKV Card +Charge Truck provides access to more than 3,000 verified truck-compatible charging points across 17 European countries. The card covers both charging for electric trucks and refuelling for conventional vehicles. Read more…
Onvo Launches Large Five-Seater SUV L80
Nio’s Onvo brand has launched its third model in China: The Onvo L80 is a large electric SUV resembling the L90 but offering two instead of three rows of seats. The nearly 5.15-meter-long and luxuriously equipped vehicle features an 85 kWh battery and achieves a CLTC range of up to 605 km, depending on the configuration. Read more…
Tesla gets green light for FSD (Supervised) in Lithuania
Lithuania has become the first EU member state to recognise the type approval for Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (Supervised) driver assistance system, granted by the Dutch authority RDW. Previously, Tesla had aimed for EU-wide approval in one go, but that proved more complicated than the US manufacturer had hoped. Read more…
Tesla Says FSD Is Finally Live In China, But Leaves Drivers Guessing On Rollout
After years of delays, Tesla confirmed that its driving assistance system is now available in China. Nobody can find it, though. Read More…
Bojangles Is Going Into EV Fast Charging
The beloved Southern food brand opened its first DC fast charging station in Savannah, Georgia. More are in the works. Read More…
Tesla says FSD Supervised now available in countries including China
Tesla officially confirmed FSD Supervised has entered the world’s largest auto market for the first time. Read more…
Xpeng defends its pure vision strategy, says LiDAR is no longer necessary for cars
Xpeng CEO acknowledges LiDAR remains a good and necessary component in many other industries, but believes the auto industry no longer needs the sensor. Read more…
SEIA: AI is fueling a massive US energy storage boom
The US energy storage industry kicked off 2026 with its strongest Q1 on record, despite the Trump administration continuing to attack clean energy. Read more…
Ganfeng Lithium starts small-scale production of 500 Wh/kg solid-state batteries
Ganfeng said the battery cell is the world’s first 10 Ah solid-state product to reach a 500 Wh/kg energy density. Read more…
Xpeng’s new flagship GX SUV secures 24,863 firm orders in 12 hours after launch
The top-trim Ultra Flagship versions account for over 80% of Xpeng GX’s initial orders. Read more…
In a first, wind and solar generated more power than gas globally in April 2026
Wind and solar just hit a major global milestone: For the first time ever, they generated more electricity than gas for the full month of April. Read more…
