Nissan has started production of the third generation of its LEAF EV at its plant in Sunderland, England. The new LEAF features a 75 kWh battery pack, and boasts a range of up to 386 miles per charge. The UK government has confirmed that the Leaf will qualify for the full £3,750 electric car grant…. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia invest in VisIC for power semiconductors
VisIC Technologies, which is developing gallium nitride (GaN) power semiconductors for EVs, has announced the second closing of its Series B funding, securing $26 million. The round was led by an unnamed global semiconductor company and included participation from automakers Hyundai Motor and Kia. The lead investor’s focus on advancing critical semiconductor technologies complements VisIC’s… Read more…
Hyundai’s flagship electric SUVs are affordable and ‘top-tier’ for safety
Hyundai Motor Group, including Kia and Genesis, won the most IIHS Top Safety Award for the second year in a row, with its flagship electric SUVs delivering “top-tier” safety performance in every test. Read more…
Tesla signs massive 1 GWh Megapack project in the UK with Matrix Renewables
Tesla Energy has secured another massive Megapack project in the UK. Matrix Renewables announced today that it has signed a full EPC agreement with Tesla for a 500 MW / 1 GWh battery energy storage system in Scotland. Read more…
The Dark Side Of Tesla’s Sleek Door Handle Tech
Plus, Nissan’s dealers want more hybrids, and the $35,000 Cybertruck is coming—just not how you think. Lire la suite…
This New Tesla Supercharger Extension Cable Fixes All Of Its Predecessor’s Problems
Hansshow’s new NACS to CCS1 extension cable saves EV owners from taking up to spots at Tesla Superchargers. Is it worth it, though? Lire la suite…
Porsche to close EV charging network in China next year
The German automaker has confirmed plans to close its self-operated charging hubs in China from March 2026. Around 200 sites will be affected. Read more…
New round of EV fleet funding opens in NSW
The government of New South Wales, Australia has opened the latest funding round of its EV fleet incentives programme. More than $5 million AUD is now available for businesses looking to adopt EVs. Read more…
India: Sarla Aviation begins testing its eVTOL in Bengaluru
Indian aerospace startup Sarla Aviation has commenced testing of its eVTOL at its facility in
Bengaluru (Karnataka). The company aims to begin commercial operations in 2029. Read more…
Chery reveals new Exeed ES7 GT, ES8, ET8, and ET9 as well as advanced solid-state battery plans
Chery just held a big event to show off the future of its luxury brand, Exeed. The company introduced four new electric cars: the ES7 GT, ES8, ET8, and ET9. These vehicles are part of a plan to help the brand sell more cars after a slow year. From January to November, Exeed sold 97,706 vehicles, which is about 24… Read more…
New Fastned rapid chargers for UK’s North East
Fastned has just opened two new ultra-rapid charging hubs in the North East of England – one near Newcastle and the other in Sunderland. It brings the total number of Fastned sites in the region up to 13. Read more…
ZF sells ADAS division to Harman International
The ZF Group is transferring its Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business unit, which includes compute solutions, smart cameras, radar technology, and driver assistance software functions, to Harman International, a US-based specialist in interior electronics. Read more…
Geely’s popular Xingyuan EV achieves 500,000 deliveries just 14 months after launch
In November, the Xingyuan EV recorded retail sales of 44,239 units, marking its sixth consecutive month surpassing the 40,000-unit mark.
The currently available Xingyuan EV was launched on October 10 with a limited-time starting price of RMB 65,800 ($9,360).
14 new e-buses introduced in Eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein
Swiss transport company Bus Ostschweiz has put a total of 14 new electric buses into operation at various locations following a timetable change on December 14, 2025. The company’s goal is to fully electrify its bus fleet by 2036. Read more…
ACEA: Europe’s battery-electric car registrations continue to rise in November
188,730 new battery-electric passenger cars were registered in the EU in November – marking a 44.1 percent increase compared to the same month last year. From January to November 2025, registrations totaled 1,662,399 for new battery-electric cars, accounting for a 16.9 percent share of total registrations. Read more…
Arcfox, Deepal secure China’s 1st dedicated license plates for L3 autonomous driving
Beijing today issued three dedicated license plates for L3 autonomous driving to Arcfox, while Deepal received a similar plate three days prior.
Analysis suggests models from BYD, FAW, GAC, Nio, and SAIC are next in line for L3 permits.
EV Sales In Europe Are On Track For A Fantastic Year. Here Are The Winners And Losers
EV and PHEV sales increased by over 30% in November. Tesla rebounded, but not enough for an overall win. Lire la suite…
Xpeng delivers 100th car in Hong Kong as it builds initial user base there
Xpeng delivered its 100th new vehicle in Hong Kong, with a celebration attended by 30 G6 owners.
Xpeng exported a record 5,057 vehicles in November, bringing its January-November export total to 39,779 units.
XPeng updates the X9 electric minivan with extra computing power and better range
XPeng just shared details about the updated version of its X9 model. This large vehicle, known as a Multi-Purpose Vehicle or MPV, is designed to carry families in comfort while using the latest technology, and now it comes with even more battery capacity and some of the smartest computer chips ever put into a car. One of the biggest changes… Read more…
BYD’s European registrations jump 221.8% in Nov, while Tesla slips 11.8%
BYD registered 21,133 new vehicles in Europe in November, compared to Tesla’s 22,801 units.
From January to November, BYD’s new vehicle registrations in Europe totaled 159,869 units, compared to Tesla’s 203,382 units.
