BYD’s June NEV wholesale sales rose 5.46% year-on-year to 403,472 units, marking a second straight month of annual growth. Read more…
Rivian R2 with LiDAR spotted in the wild
Rivian announced its more affordable R2 model back in February and even opened up its configurator, but we are yet to see shipments start. One notable omission from the configurator, however, is the option to add a LiDAR. Rivian explained that the LiDAR system won’t be included in the R2 for the first few months of production. The reason for… Read more…
Electrify America expands NACS pilot to major charging hubs
Electrify America is expanding its pilot deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, adding the charging interface to a number of high-traffic sites in California and the eastern United States. The operator will convert selected CCS connectors at ten sites and establish four dedicated NACS locations. Read more…
Norway’s EV share reaches 96.5% in June
Norway registered 18,875 new battery-electric cars in June, giving EVs a market share of 96.5 per cent of all new passenger car registrations. In the first half of 2026, the electric share rose to 97.6 per cent despite a slightly contracting overall market. At the same time, Norway reached another milestone, with the country’s electric vehicle fleet surpassing one million vehicles. Read more…
BYD Fang Cheng Bao sets Tai 9, Formula S for H2 launch
Fang Cheng Bao’s sales chief confirmed the Tai 9 and Formula S will go on sale in the second half. Read more…
ESB eCars raises charging prices across Ireland and Northern Ireland
ESB eCars has introduced higher charging tariffs across its public EV charging network in Ireland and Northern Ireland, increasing costs for both pay-as-you-go users and subscribers. The updated pricing also simplifies the tariff structure by grouping all DC chargers above 50 kW into a single pricing category. Read more…
Volkswagen considers bringing China-developed EVs to Europe
Volkswagen is reportedly evaluating the export of models developed for the Chinese market to Europe. The group is also said to be considering local production of such vehicles at its European factories, including the underutilised plant in Zwickau, Germany. Read more…
CATL resumes operations at its lithium mine in Jiangxi
Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has resumed operations at its lithium mine in Jiangxi after a shutdown lasting almost a year. The Jianxiawo deposit contains one of the world’s largest reserves of lepidolite, which CATL processes on site into battery-grade lithium carbonate at its own refinery. Read more…
Stricter EV and battery standards take effect in China
As of 1 July 2026, two new mandatory safety standards have entered into force in China, significantly raising safety requirements for traction batteries and electric vehicles. One of the key provisions is that battery systems must no longer present a risk of fire or explosion. Read more…
Avatr refiles for Hong Kong listing after prospectus lapses
Avatr has updated its prospectus and refiled for a Hong Kong listing, after the earlier version lapsed upon expiry of its six-month validity. Read more…
VW weighs building China-designed cars in Europe
Volkswagen is evaluating for the first time bringing models developed for the Chinese market to Europe, with its Zwickau plant as a potential production site. Read more…
Tesla delivers FSD v14 Lite to legacy H3 EVs as the legal pressures grow
Tesla has officially started to release the Full Self-Driving update for older vehicles. The automaker is deploying firmware version 2026.20.5.1, known as FSD v14 Lite, to vehicles with Hardware 3 technology. Tesla AI software executive Ashok Elluswamy confirmed the rollout publicly. He confirmed the software is heading to early-access drivers first – these are drivers with high safety marks -… Read more…
Dacia drops Spring below £12,000 in UK
Dacia has reduced the price of the Spring electric city car to £11,990, making it the cheapest new car and cheapest EV on sale in the UK. The move undercuts the Leapmotor T03 and widens the price gap to entry-level combustion models. Read more…
Rivian R2 spotted with LiDAR near HQ, looks better than most LiDARs
Rivian’s new R2 has been spotted near Rivian HQ sporting a LiDAR sensor, which won’t be included with the earliest vehicles but will be added in a few months. And the implementation actually looks pretty good, compared to the large “taxi bumps” present on many other vehicles. Read more…
Live updates: June 2026 deliveries for major automakers in China
Leapmotor, Nio and Xpeng each set their highest monthly delivery record so far this year in June. Read more…
Huawei HIMA posts first delivery drop in a year in June
Huawei HIMA delivered 50,624 vehicles in June, down 3.73% year-on-year, though up 9.76% from the previous month. Read more…
Rivian to participate in ChargeScape’s vehicle-grid integration platform
Rivian joins ChargeScape’s vehicle-grid integration platform, enabling EVs to support grid balancing and reduce charging costs through utility programs. Read more…
Genesis confirms the GV90 launch date as its ultra-luxe SUV nears arrival
The GV90 will go on sale as the largest and most lavish Genesis SUV yet. Genesis announced an official launch date for the GV90 ahead of its upcoming debut. Read more…
XCharge’s next-gen EV fast charging station delivers up to 480 kW of power
XCharge launches the C7 fast charging station delivering up to 480 kW with advanced thermal management and cybersecurity for fleet and public use. Read more…
Ferrari Luce sold out in China despite design controversies
Courtesy of Ferrari, we are witnessing a sharp divide in how consumers view the latest luxury electric cars. When the Italian automaker revealed its first all-electric model, the Luce, the reaction from Western internet commentators was largely negative. But the commercial reality of the world’s largest auto market tells a completely different story. Wealthy buyers in China are showing strong… Read more…
