Nio ES9 pre-sales starting price is 31% lower than the ET9 sedan, attempting to attach a value-for-money label to a high-priced model. Read more…
Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxis start testing on Los Angeles streets
The sunny streets of Los Angeles are looking a bit more like a science fiction movie this week. If you look closely at the traffic, you might spot a colorful, boxy van that looks like a ghost is driving it. These are the new Volkswagen ID. Buzz robotaxis. Volkswagen is now officially testing its fully self-driving electric cars in the… Read more…
Cupra Raval now available as first of new compact EV family
At the Volkswagen Group, four electric compact cars are ready for launch. The Cupra Raval, the first production model of an upcoming compact electric car family, is now in the spotlight. The Raval will initially be offered in three launch editions starting at €37,250. The actual entry-level variant, priced from €25,950, is set to follow this summer. Read more…
Cylib to take part in sodium-ion battery recycling project
The Aachen-based battery recycling company Cylib is part of a consortium of 25 companies and research institutions working under the name ‘SIB:DE Entwicklung’ to develop alternatives to lithium-ion batteries and corresponding recycling processes. The project, funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, is scheduled to run for three years. Read more…
BMW Canada integrates Tesla Superchargers and Shell Recharge in dashboards
Canadian customers of BMW now have significantly expanded charging availability. BMW Group has integrated the Shell Recharge and Tesla Supercharger networks into the My BMW and MINI apps, while also announcing expanded NACS compatibility for new models. Read more…
Xpeng launches G6 and G9 in Mexico
Xpeng has entered the Mexican market with its electric SUVs G6 and G9. Built on an 800V platform with ultra-fast charging, the models mark the company’s push into Latin America and expansion of its global EV presence. The company positions Mexico as a key market in the region. Read more…
Geely Galaxy M7 starts pre-sales, targeting budget-conscious buyers
Geely Galaxy M7 pre-sales start at 139,800 yuan ($20,450), targeting the highly competitive mass market. Read more…
This May Be The Most Interesting Affordable EV Coming To Europe In 2026
The tiny Cupra Raval has bold styling, a dedicated hot hatch variant with real go-faster goodies, and a very reasonable entry price. Read More…
Stellantis eyes Opel SUV with Leapmotor tech
The automotive group Stellantis is reportedly in advanced negotiations with its Chinese partner Leapmotor to jointly develop an electric SUV for the Stellantis brand Opel, which is said to resemble the Leapmotor B10. Both vehicles could be manufactured together in the future at the Stellantis plant in Zaragoza, Spain. Read more…
TST launches ‘dragonize’ depot charging network to scale electric truck operations
German logistics provider TST Logistik has officially launched its co-operative depot charging network for electric trucks under the name ‘dragonize’. The ecosystem is now open for logistics companies to join and integrate their charging infrastructure or use that of other participants, marking a new step in the electrification of heavy-duty transport. Read more…
BYD brand Denza celebrates European debut
The premium brand Denza, part of the Chinese automotive group BYD, marked its expansion beyond China with an event in Paris. In addition to the previously announced all-electric shooting brake Denza Z9 GT, the luxury plug-in hybrid Denza D9 dm-i van also made its debut. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Q1 BEV sales rise by 11 per cent
Primarily due to the new all-electric CLA, the Mercedes-Benz Group increased its deliveries of electric vehicles by 11 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year. A total of 50,400 BEVs were delivered. This puts Mercedes on track to reverse the recent decline in its BEV business. Read more…
Polestar Just Had Its Best First Quarter Ever
The Swedish automaker’s growing portfolio is attracting more customers than ever. Read More…
Xpeng files for new Mona L03 SUV as it seeks to boost sales
The new L03 SUV will expand Xpeng’s Mona lineup, following the success of the M03 sedan. Read more…
DJI’s e-bike drive maker Avinox launches new ultra-high-power motor systems
Avinox is back with its next-generation e-bike drive systems, and if the numbers are anything to go by, the company is definitely targeting the higher performance end of the market. Read more…
Avatr launches updated 12 sedan, begins pre-sales of 06T wagon to expand product lineup
The new Avatr 12 and Avatr 06T both offer BEV and EREV options, targeting China’s premium EV market.
The Avatr 06T marks the EV brand’s first entry into the wagon segment, with the new car expected to officially launch on April 22.
BYD scientist says solid-state batteries are almost here
We are only four months into 2026, but it already feels like things are moving at the speed of light. Pretty much every week, a new company claims they have found the “holy grail” of power: the solid-state battery. These batteries promise to make EVs go further, charge faster, and stay safer than the ones we use today. The latest… Read more…
Milence: electric truck economics improve as Europe rollout remains uneven
Milence finds electric trucks approaching or exceeding diesel cost parity in key markets. While countries such as the Netherlands and Denmark scale deployment, inconsistent policies and infrastructure gaps continue to slow Europe-wide electrification of road freight. Read more…
EDF allocates €240m for electric HGVs and charging
French energy company EDF aims to accelerate the electrification of road freight transport in France with a new scheme earmarking €30 million in purchase subsidies for electric trucks. Additionally, €50 million will finance 180 charging stations for long-haul electric trucks within three years. Read more…
BMW’s Next-Gen iX5 Hydrogen SUV Promises To Boost Range
It’s all thanks to a new flat tank system that offers more capacity and easily integrates into the car’s floor. Read More…
