The third-generation ES8 is poised to see monthly deliveries exceed 10,000 units for a sixth consecutive month. Read more…
UK tax authority to appeal ruling on EV charging VAT
The UK’s tax authority has confirmed it will appeal a landmark ruling that could reduce VAT on public electric vehicle charging from 20% to 5%. If the appeal fails, charge point operators are expected to file claims for overpaid VAT, potentially covering several years. Read more…
ACEA: BEV registrations surge by 49%
234,532 battery-electric cars were newly registered in the EU in March, according to the industry association ACEA, marking a 48.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Battery-electric vehicles also saw significant growth in the first quarter overall—approximately one in five new cars in the EU was electric. Read more…
Europe’s EV Sales Surge Is Leaving The U.S. In The Dust
EVs are now keeping Europe’s car industry in the green, charging forward with double-digit increases in the first quarter. Read More…
Tesla says efforts underway to launch FSD in China as soon as possible
Tesla said it is working to launch FSD in the Chinese market as soon as possible, following regulatory approval in the Netherlands. Read more…
Smart returns to its roots with the grown-up Concept #2
The world of electric cars is full of large SUVs and heavy crossovers. However, the brand that once owned the “tiny car” crown is finally coming back to the city. Smart showed off its newest creation, the Concept #2. This little EV is a peek at the future of the famous two-seater city car – it still looks like a… Read more…
Elon Musk pushes unsupervised FSD for consumer Teslas — again
During Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings call today, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that unsupervised Full Self-Driving for consumer vehicles won’t arrive until Q4 2026 at the earliest — pushing the timeline yet again after years of broken promises. Read more…
Nio shares its highlights for 2026 Beijing Auto Show
Nio Inc will showcase its three brands together for the first time, featuring 11 models. Read more…
RoboSense releases image-grade SPAD-SoC platform as LiDAR competition heats up
RoboSense launched the Eocene architecture and two flagship chips, attempting to consolidate its dominant position through chip-level technological advantages. Read more…
ROHM’s new 5th-gen EcoSiC devices cuts SiC MOSFET on-resistance 30%
ROHM Semiconductor’s 5th Gen EcoSiC MOSFETs cut on-resistance by 30% at 175°C, boosting efficiency for xEV traction inverters and automotive power electronics. Read more…
Elon Musk pushes Tesla Roadster unveil again — now ‘maybe in a month or so’
Elon Musk has once again pushed back the Tesla Roadster unveiling. During yesterday’s Q1 2026 earnings call, the CEO said the car might debut “in a month or so” — blowing past the late April timeline he had set just weeks ago. Read more…
Tesla will build factories just to retrofit millions of HW3 cars it said could do FSD
There are millions of Tesla vehicles on the road today which were sold on the promise of full autonomy, but without hardware capable of doing so. Read more…
China shipped a record 68 GW of solar in March – here’s why it matters
China’s solar exports surged to unprecedented levels in March as a global energy shock is pushing countries to rapidly pivot away from fossil fuels. Read more…
Tesla pushes Optimus V3 reveal later this year – again
During Tesla’s Q1 2026 earnings call today, CEO Elon Musk confirmed that Optimus robot production will begin at Fremont in late July or August — just four months after the last Model S and X roll off the line in early May. Read more…
UK government says it will cut red tape for on-street EV charger installations
UK government plans to cut red tape for on-street EV charger installations, boosting access for renters with char.gy and Kerbo Charge solutions. Read more…
CATL unveils its latest battery tech
CATL, the leading battery manufacturer in the world, introduced a slew of new cutting-edge battery products during the 2026 Tech Day. The company introduced batteries designated for passenger vehicles, including PHEV and EREV, as well as battery swap solutions. Let’s start with the third-generation Qlin battery, which holds a 125 kWh capacity, enough to power the vehicle for at least… Read more…
Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD
Millions of Teslas sold between 2019 and 2023 will not be able to achieve unsupervised Full Self-Driving without the hardware upgrade. Read More…
The Rivian R2 Just Officially Entered Production
Rivian prepares for its Tesla moment as the R2 production officially kicks off. Deliveries are “on track” for later this spring. Read More…
Axens’ MACARON cathode plant earns France’s strategic project label and 25% tax credit
Axens’ MACARON cathode plant in France earns strategic project label and 25% tax credit to boost European EV battery supply chain. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) releases Q1 2026 financial results: slight beat on earnings
Tesla (TSLA) released its financial results and shareholders’ letter for the first quarter (Q1) 2026 after market close today. Read more…
