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…
The 2027 BMW iX5’s Monster Battery Pack Dwarfs The Competition
The electric X5 is coming soon. Expect it to be a range king thanks to one of the biggest battery packs in the segment. Read More…
BYD is taking its luxury electric GT on an over 9,300-mile trip from Europe to Asia
The Denza GT Z9 can drive over 600 miles, fast charge in under 10 minutes, and hit 0 to 62 mph in 2.7 seconds. Now, BYD’s luxury EV is following in the footsteps of Marco Polo as it embarks on an over 9,300-mile (15,000 km) trip from Rome to Hong Kong. Read more…
Knowles releases X1/Y2 safety-certified MLCCs in 3825 case for EV power filtering
Knowles launches new X1/Y2 safety-certified MLCCs in 3825 case size for EV power filtering, enabling compact, reliable power electronics design. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab’s full specs are now out
The US EPA has published its certification documents for Tesla’s Cybercab, and this is basically the first time we’ve gotten a full list of its key specs. The car has a 163kW (219 hp) front motor, a 326V 47.6kWh battery, and a curb weight of 1,412 kg. The unadjusted combined range is 673 km, which means the final number will… Read more…
Full Tesla Cybercab Specs: EPA Documents Confirm Battery Size, Weight, Power, And Preliminary Range
The first front-wheel-drive Tesla will weigh way less than a Model 3 but still offer plenty of range. Read More…
IAV and Nexperia demonstrate cell-level EV battery control with bidirectional GaN switching
IAV and Nexperia demonstrate bidirectional GaN switching for cell-level EV battery control, improving efficiency and resilience in battery management. Read more…
Kyiv evaluates 6,500 sites for charging infrastructure
The Ukrainian capital Kyiv is preparing to expand its charging infrastructure for electric vehicles. According to city authorities, 6,500 potential locations are currently being analysed and could one day accommodate around 13,000 charging points. Read more…
14 new electric buses hit the road in Northumberland
14 new BYD BD11 battery-electric buses are set to enter service next week in Northumberland, UK. The buses were funded in partnership with the North East Combined Authority and will be deployed from Arriva’s depot in Blyth. Read more…
Fastned launches first ‘ultra-rapid’ charging hub near Heathrow
Fastned and Places for London have opened their first ultra-fast EV charging hub as partners at Hatton Cross near Heathrow Airport. It’s the first of up to 25 hubs planned for the British capital. Read more…
