BYD’s fleet of vehicles equipped with assisted driving has surpassed 2.99 million, generating over 190 million kilometers of driving data daily. Read more…
EU lawmakers target tax breaks for ICE company cars
Tax incentives for company cars have a long tradition in Germany. Brussels now plans to phase out these benefits for combustion-engine company cars and instead use tax incentives exclusively to support electric vehicles ‘made in Europe.’ The industry has reacted with alarm.
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BYD delivers 23 new electric buses to Mallorca
Spanish public transport operator EMT Palma has received 23 new electric buses from Chinese manufacturer BYD. The operator will deploy the vehicles on several routes across Mallorca. The buses form part of an initial batch of 68 electric buses under a procurement programme covering a total of 113 vehicles. Read more…
Basquevolt launches lithium-metal Battery Cell on the Market
Spanish battery developer and Renault partner Basquevolt has introduced its new battery cell BQV400L. According to the company, the cell features a lithium-metal anode and ranks among the highest-performance battery cells currently available from European production. The BQV400L is available with immediate effect. Read more…
Specialized launches impressive full-suspension Vado 3 X commuter e-bike
Just a month after unveiling its new Vado 3 and Vado 3 EVO urban e-bike lineup, Specialized is already expanding the family with a new model that pushes even further into adventure-bike territory. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: Lectric XPress2 launch, Amazon cargo quads, 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-bike launches from the Lectric XPress2 to the Heybike Saturn, gigantic cargo e-bikes from Amazon, a deep dive into the Yozma IN10 Pro, Juiced’s Nomadix, and more. Read more…
I Love EVs, But Kia and Hyundai Are Making That Harder
My family leased a Kia EV9 and a Hyundai Ioniq 5. It shows your mileage may vary in even the most critically acclaimed electric cars. Read More…
Webinar: Sustaining high-temperature DC-link film for 800V+ SiC Inverters
Turntide Technologies explains how axial flux motors power hybrid systems across on-highway, off-highway, and marine sectors in this expert webinar. Read more…
CPCA forecasts 950,000 NEV retail sales in China for May amid mild recovery
The CPCA expects China’s May NEV retail sales to rise 12.0% month-on-month, with the penetration rate hitting a record 62.5%. Read more…
Voyah teases Passion S SUV ahead of launch
Voyah, the luxury brand of Dongfeng, recently signed a preliminary deal with the European carmaker Stellantis to produce some of its vehicles in France. Perhaps the high-performance Passion S SUV that’s about to debut will make it to Europe someday, but for now, it will go against Xiaomi’s new YU7 GT in its home market. Voyah Passion S The Passion… Read more…
New York awards $6 million for vehicle-grid integration projects
New York State has awarded more than $6 million to seven vehicle-grid integration projects aimed at improving EV charging flexibility, reducing grid costs and supporting bidirectional charging. The initiatives cover refuse trucks, wireless charging, managed charging and thermal energy storage applications. Read more…
Citroën Is Bringing Back The 2CV Because EVs Got Too Expensive
The reborn icon will be fully electric, made in Europe, and priced below $17,500. Read More…
Voyah launches Taishan X8 5-seat SUV with Huawei tech to expand EV lineup
Voyah Taishan X8 features Huawei’s 896-channel LiDAR and offers both PHEV and BEV powertrain options. Read more…
BYD upgrades Atto 3 with Flash Charging capability in China
BYD has priced the third generation of the Atto 3 in China, where it is sold under the name Yuan Plus. The revised compact electric vehicle is now equipped for BYD’s Flash Charging, among other updates. Prices in China start from 119,900 yuan, equivalent to approximately 15,200 euros. Read more…
Xiaomi introduces new entry-level and high-end versions of the YU7
Chinese tech company Xiaomi is expanding the YU7 electric SUV range at both ends of the market. The new entry-level True Standard Edition is designed to compete with Tesla’s Model Y, while the high-performance YU7 GT targets premium buyers. Read more…
Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Ys because they may be missing a sticker
Tesla is recalling 14,575 Model Y vehicles, produced between November ’25 and April ’26, due to a possible missing certification label. Read more…
Cupra opens UK order books for Raval
Cupra has opened UK pre-orders for the all-electric Raval. Prices start at £23,785 for the Origin variant with a 37kWh battery, while versions equipped with the larger 52kWh battery qualify for the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant. Read more…
Tesla Drops One-Time Purchase For Full Self-Driving In Europe
Just two European countries have approved the use of FSD (Supervised) so far. To use it, new buyers will have to pay a monthly fee. Read More…
SAIC to hit 100 million vehicle delivery milestone by end of May
SAIC is set to become China’s first auto group to surpass 100 million in cumulative vehicle sales. Read more…
Nio shares rise in Hong Kong after reporting upbeat Q1 earnings
As of press time, Nio’s shares in Hong Kong rose 2.75% to HK$44.14 per share. Read more…
