Denza has begun accepting pre-orders in Brazil for the Z9GT and D9 MPV, with pre-sales prices set at 650,000 reais ($121,350) and 800,000 reais respectively.
Denza will soon open its first showroom in Brazil, located at São Paulo’s luxury car hub.
China vows to curb excessive competition in battery industry
China will strengthen capacity monitoring in the battery sector and intensify oversight of production consistency and product quality.
China will guide battery enterprises to scientifically plan capacity and expand overseas markets in a rational and orderly manner.
Retro electric van: Morris J-Type set for 2026 production in Wales
British startup Morris Commercial will manufacture its electric revival of the Morris J-Type, a small van produced in the 1950s, in Wales. The market launch of the retro electric vehicle is now planned for late 2026, after initially being scheduled for 2021. Read more…
Toyota forms partnerships for ‘EV charging ecosystem’
Japanese automaker Toyota has formed strategic partnerships with a number of energy providers in Europe to offer smart energy solutions for charging electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. This includes Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology. Read more…
China 2025 auto sales projected to exceed 34 million units, with 6.8 million for export
China’s 2025 NEV sales expected to reach 16 million units, said CAAM deputy secretary-general.
China’s auto sales growth may slow in the final two months of this year, differing from the strong year-end growth seen in previous years.
Hyundai Motor Group expands global V2X rollout
Hyundai Motor Group is extending its Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) offering across key global markets. The programme introduces Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) and Vehicle-to-Home (V2H) functions that integrate EVs into energy systems, boost grid flexibility and support higher shares of renewable power. Read more…
Yasa builds 50,000th axial flux motor
Yasa, the British electric motor specialist owned by Mercedes-Benz, has reached a new milestone. The company has produced its 50,000th axial-flux motor, which has rolled off the line at Yasa’s Yarnton facility. Read more…
Wisconsin restarts building fast-charging sites
Wisconsin has restarted its federally backed EV charging programme, allocating $14 million for 26 new fast-charging sites after a court order forced the Trump Administration to release NEVI funds. The state now counts 78 funded projects as it seeks seamless EV travel across major corridors. Read more…
The Kia EV6 And Hyundai Ioniq 9 Will Be Able To Power Your Home Soon
The two electric crossovers will join the Kia EV9, which is already compatible with V2H in the United States. Lire la suite…
The Leapmotor Lafa 5 debuts with a €11,200 starting price
Chinese automaker Leapmotor has officially launched its Lafa 5 electric hatchback, designed to compete with the likes of Volkswagen ID.3 and the BYD Dolphin. With a limited-time starting price of RMB 92,800 (roughly €11,200), this new EV makes a powerful bet for the future of budget-friendly performance. The launch price comes with a RMB 13,000 discount from the original pre-sales… Read more…
Changan EV unit Avatr files for Hong Kong IPO
Avatr is an EV brand jointly established by Changan, Huawei, and CATL, originally named Changan Nio.
Avatr’s revenue in the first half of 2025 totaled RMB 12.2 billion ($1.7 billion), representing a year-on-year increase of 98.5 percent.
Tesla faces class action over Powerwall recall that leaves people with bricked batteries
Tesla’s poorly handled Powerwall 2 recall is now turning into a potential class action lawsuit over for leaving people with bricked batteries until Tesla replaces them. Read more…
BMW iX3 flexes its hyper-charging speeds in real-world test
BMW’s new iX3, built on the revolutionary “Neue Klasse” platform, promises to solve the biggest worries many drivers still have about EVs: long trips. This new battery-powered SUV offers a long driving range, and it brings charging performance that few rivals can match. The secret to this speed lies in the advanced 800V system on which this new SUV is… Read more…
Wireless EV charging pioneers Electreon and InductEV aim to combine forces
Wireless EV charging is about much more than convenience. The true benefits are seen in the commercial EV market. As InductEV’s then-president M. David Dealy explained to Charged in a 2024 interview, inductive charging can enable EV fleets to deliver the same service with smaller batteries, reduce vehicle costs, and extend battery life. Now two… Read more…
Bolt partners with Pony.ai to launch autonomous ride services in Europe
Bolt Technology has announced a partnership with Pony.ai to bring autonomous driving to Europe. The goal is to integrate the Chinese company’s Level 4 technology into Bolt’s mobility ecosystem. Initial practical tests are already planned for 2026. Read more…
New battery electric locomotives arrive in Australia
Australia’s first purpose-built battery-powered heavy haulage locomotives have just arrived. The BELs will be trialed on iron ore rail routes between mines in Pilbara and the Port of Hedland. Read more…
Testing the Alpine A290 GTS – Is the R5’s performance version worth the hefty premium?
The 160-kW performance version of the Renault 5 carries the Alpine badge and comes with a price tag that is anything but modest. The premium over a comparable R5 exceeds 10,000 euros. However, our test drive showed that the “want-to-have” effect is definitely there.
The $3.5 million Aspark Owl Roadster defines open-top electric extremity
Traditional supercar benchmarks once held by Italian and German machines are under attack from a new breed of automotive titan: the electric hypercar. Models like the Yangwang U9, Lotus Evija, Pininfarina Battista, and Rimac Nevera have established this completely new category that pushes speed and power to unimaginable limits. Now, stepping into this elite and absurdly fast club is a… Read more…
France extends EV purchase incentive scheme through 2026
The French government will retain the environmental bonus for the purchase of electric vehicles in 2026. The legal framework will remain unchanged compared to the fourth quarter of 2025. By extending the subsidy, Paris aims to ensure continuity. Read more…
Diesel? Gas? New Holland hybrid uses METHANE to charge its batteries
The latest hybrid telehandler from New Holland packs a range-extending combustion engine to boost its battery power during longer shifts – but it doesn’t run on gas or diesel. Instead, this farm-friendly machine is built to run on METHANE. Read more…
