BYD’s 17 millionth NEV comes just 82 days after its 16 millionth rolled off the line. Read more…
Small footprint, big style: the tiny Fiat Topolino arrives in America
The American automotive market has officially welcomed its smallest member. Fiat launched the ultra-compact Topolino in the United States to give drivers an alternative to standard golf carts and utility vehicles. This machine is so small it does not even qualify as a traditional automobile. The Italian brand wants to capture the growing micromobility sector by offering a tiny option… Read more…
India: Tata Motors launches Sierra.ev as its seventh passenger EV
Tata Motors on Tuesday launched the Sierra.ev as its seventh passenger EV in India. The homegrown automaker offers the widest line-up of electric cars and is the largest player in the category by volume. Read more…
Dongfeng targets 50,000 solid-state battery cars by 2027
Dongfeng plans to roll out 100 demonstration vehicles equipped with solid-state batteries by the end of this year. Read more…
Renault rejected BYD bids ‘twice in two years’
According to a French financial newspaper, BYD attempted to acquire a stake in Renault twice within two years – apparently to gain access to Renault’s plants in Europe. The offer is said to have gone too far for the French, who are otherwise open to alliances. Read more…
Ionity to ‘reward’ partial EV charging sessions
Ionity is now rewarding users who end their charging session at a battery level of 80 per cent. This so-called ‘Fast Lane Reward’ applies to charging sessions at Ionity stations in Europe that start between 9 AM and 5 PM. The incentive is a credit of 5kWh. Read more…
Tesla launches startup programme for battery cell production in Grünheide
Tesla is launching the ‘Cell Giga Challenge’, a new innovation program for battery cell production in Grünheide, Germany. Startups will have the opportunity to test their technologies directly in cell production at the Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. The focus is on solutions that improve the quality, efficiency, and scalability of manufacturing. Read more…
Cubos acquires TotalEnergies’ German B2B charging business
Energy service provider Cubos is taking over TotalEnergies’ fleet charging business in Germany. Following the acquisition of Swarco in December 2025 and ChargeOne in April 2026, this move marks Cubos’ third takeover within six months. Read more…
Ford Recalls 43,000 Mustang Mach-E EVs Over Diffs That May Go ‘Bang’
The root cause hasn’t been determined yet. Read More…
CPCA’s Cui calls for tax measures to curb upsizing of EVs in China
CPCA secretary general said China’s current tax system places no constraints on NEV weight or power, failing to curb the trend toward larger vehicles and excessive power. Read more…
Ariel Rider launches outrageous new MUDD 72V bike with 65 MPH top speed
Ariel Rider has officially opened pre-orders for its new MUDD 72V, a high-performance two-wheeler that blurs the line between electric bikes (in the loosely defined sense) and lightweight electric motorcycles. In fact, the company itself is careful to market it as a “high-performance PPB (private property bike)” intended for off-road and closed-course use. Read more…
China NEV retail sales fall for sixth month as exports surge
China’s NEV retail penetration held at a high 62.8% in June as gasoline vehicles continued to collapse. Read more…
Volvo brings Apple Music to more than two million cars, offers three months free
Today, Volvo has announced that it is starting to integrate Apple Music onto more than two million of its cars through an over-the-air software update. Also, the EX60 will come with Apple Music pre-installed when the first people receive their cars this summer. Volvo is offering “up to” three months of Apple Music for free to its customers to celebrate… Read more…
Lucid Is Slashing $10,000 Off The Gravity And Air EVs—If You’re Ready To Compromise
Other stackable incentives are also available, but you’ll have to stick to older inventory vehicles. Read More…
Voltpost’s Lamppost EV Chargers Are Coming To A Parking Spot Near You
The startup partnered with InCharge Energy to boost the deployment of curbside Level 2 chargers. Read More…
Xpeng plans 2 more Mona models as budget lineup expands to at least 5 vehicles
Xpeng is planning an A-segment SUV and a station wagon for the Mona lineup, codenamed D11 and D11T respectively. Read more…
Geely Galaxy TT – another electric sedan from China
Geely has officially revealed its latest electric sports sedan, the Geely Galaxy TT. The vehicle immediately drew attention because its exterior styling looks quite similar to the Xiaomi SU7. The new electric fastback has been designed for the younger crowd who value modern looks and connected features. The profile of the Galaxy TT highlights the narrow headlights and the smooth… Read more…
Zeekr kicks off pre-sales of 5-seat 9X to broaden flagship SUV’s appeal
Zeekr’s move echoes rivals’ actions. Nio will officially launch the five-seat ES8 SUV on July 9. Read more…
Autonomous driving firm Momenta rises in Hong Kong trading debut
As of press time, Momenta’s stock price had risen by about 6%, bringing its total market capitalization to 73.6 billion Hong Kong dollars. Read more…
Heliox’s new H60D dual DC fast EV charger is designed for flexibility
Heliox, a Siemens business, launches the H60D dual DC fast charger with dynamic power sharing and smart fleet features for flexible EV charging. Read more…
