BMW is currently conducting final tuning drives with the fifth generation of its X5 SUV around its US plant in Spartanburg. Internally designated as the G65 series, it will be the first X5 to also come as a fully electric version, the iX5 – and with a very generous battery for passenger car standards, featuring a net capacity of 141 kWh. Read more…
Xpeng launches X9 electric MPV in seven European markets
Xpeng has launched its flagship electric MPV, the X9, in seven European countries and started customer deliveries. The model is now available in Germany, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary, with first customer deliveries already underway. Read more…
New Continental tyres deliver 30km of additional range for Renault
Continental has developed a tire for Renault with particularly low rolling resistance, which, for an EV with a previous range of 500 kilometers, can provide up to 30 kilometers of additional range. After all, regardless of the drivetrain: rolling resistance of tires remains one of the most significant factors influencing energy consumption. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab with 48 kWh battery and front-mounted motor revealed
Tesla unveiled its Cybercab as early as 2024, but disclosed few technical details at the time. Newly released documents from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have now shed light on the vehicle’s specifications, revealing a 163-kW front motor and a relatively small battery with a 48 kWh capacity. Read more…
Austrian Post achieves zero-emission deliveries in Vienna
In Vienna, Österreichische Post now delivers packages, letters, newspapers, magazines, and flyers entirely using electric vehicles and the muscle power of its employees. This makes the Austrian capital the first European metropolis to deploy CO2-free local delivery. Read more…
Arcfox upgrades entry-level EV in bid to win back China buyers
Arcfox launched the Beta T1 small EV with a limited-time starting price of 62,800 yuan ($9,290). Read more…
This EV Charging Station On Route 66 Is Off-Grid And Cheaper Than The Competition
Located in Barstow, California, this startup’s EV charging station undercuts nearby rivals on pricing and doesn’t need a grid connection. Read More…
Huawei-backed Aito launches cheaper M6 EV with in-cabin LiDAR
Aito rolled out 2 entry-level EV variants of the M6 SUV, with a starting price of 229,800 yuan ($34,010). Read more…
Tesla used contested safety metrics to lobby European officials for FSD approval
Tesla, dare we say, the notorious American manufacturer of electric vehicles, faces a lot of market pressure. As it turns out, it presented inflated, self-published safety data directly to government regulators in Sweden and the Netherlands. Official correspondence obtained by Reuters through public records requests shows that the automaker used heavily disputed numbers while aggressively lobbying for the European approval… Read more…
Nio begins preparations for Nio Day 2026, its key annual event
Nio has opened applications for the Nio Day 2026 user advisory group, formally kicking off preparations for its flagship annual gathering. Read more…
Chinese OEM Sany expands its bridgehead in the European electric truck market
Sany expands its electric truck presence in Europe with the e263 featuring a 636 kWh LFP battery and in-house dual motor electric axle. Read more…
BMW iX5 has a lot of power and a huge battery, final testing commences
BMW’s upcoming iX5 is now in its final testing phase. The company is performing the “final calibration” before production starts at BMW’s plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The iX5 60 xDrive version, which will launch first, develops 425kW of power (578 hp) from its two motors (one at the front axle and one at the rear), and has a huge… Read more…
Xpeng X9 MPV lands in seven European countries amid export surge
The Xpeng X9 MPV is now available in Germany, Finland, Norway, Iceland, Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary. Read more…
Colorado becomes first US state to implement comprehensive requirements for EV battery recycling
Colorado enacts first US law requiring automakers to manage EV battery recycling, setting critical mineral recovery standards for recyclers. Read more…
Toyota reveals prices for its first electric pickup
The Hilux BEV arrives as Toyota’s first fully electric pickup and body-on-frame EV. Is it worth the price. Read more…
Global EV sales hit 1.8 million in May as Europe races ahead
Global EV sales reached 1.8 million units in May 2026, according to new data from Benchmark Mineral Intelligence, bringing total sales for the first five months of the year to 7.5 million vehicles. Read more…
Telo’s Tiny Electric Truck Moves Closer To Reality With An Important New Partner
Telo’s adorable truck just hit a major milestone as the company finds a manufacturing partner for the EV’s body structure. Read More…
The U.S. Now Has Over 250,000 EV Charging Ports
The milestone includes both fast-charging plugs and slower Level 2 hookups. Read More…
PHYTEC demonstrates EVerest-based charge controller modules and no-lock-in SOM platform
PHYTEC showcases modular EVerest-based charge controller modules supporting ISO 15118 and bidirectional charging at Power2Drive Europe. Read more…
Leapmotor B05 lands in Europe with an aggressive starting price
The European EV market received another affordable contender. Chinese automotive manufacturer Leapmotor is launching its new compact model, the B05. It’s the first hatchback from the brand known for compact crossovers, as the company tries to merge performance metrics with an affordable price point. Consumers in continental Europe get a very attractive base price, but buyers in the United Kingdom… Read more…
