The 2026 Avatr 06 starts at 205,900 yuan ($30,620) after incentives and comes with larger batteries. Read more…
Share charging to cut costs, Fraunhofer tells electric truck fleets
Sharing charging infrastructure between companies could improve the economics of electric truck fleets, according to a three-year research project led by Fraunhofer IFAM. The study found that selling charging electricity to third parties can reduce fleet operating costs, while warning that grid connection capacity remains a key obstacle to expanding infrastructure at logistics hubs and industrial sites. Read more…
BMW starts Gen 6 battery production in China as Neue Klasse i3 covers 1,213 km without recharging in test
BMW said the Neue Klasse i3 50L traveled 1,213 km in a real-world road test without recharging. Read more…
BMW starts production of Gen6 batteries in China, following Hungary and Germany
BMW kicked off the production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries at its Shenyang plant in China. This is the third location for such production, following the factories in Debrecen, Hungary and Strasskirchen, Germany. The facilities are part of the growing Gen6 battery production network, which will eventually expand to Woodruff, USA and San Luis Potosí, Mexico. BMW’s Gen6 batteries are… Read more…
Top EV battery makers’ market share in China in September 2026: CATL 40.92%, BYD 21.09%
CATL remained the leader, but its market share gap with BYD narrowed for the fourth consecutive month. Read more…
China EV battery installations reach 87.2 GWh in September, setting fresh high for year
China’s EV battery installations rose 14.7% year-on-year in September, with growth slowing for the second consecutive month. Read more…
Leapmotor to launch A10s on October 18, adding sporty variant to A10 electric SUV lineup
The A10s is expected to retain the A10’s battery and range specifications, with key changes centered on red-and-black styling and driver-assistance features. Read more…
Apple and Schneider’s new smart thermostat could help cut your electric bill
A new smart thermostat from Apple and Schneider Electric could soon use your iPhone to figure out when you’re home – and help move heating and cooling to times when electricity is cleaner and/or cheaper. Read more…
Skyworks begins sampling its Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters
Skyworks Solutions launches Si829x gate driver for EV traction inverters, offering up to 44% switching loss reduction with ProVCD technology. Read more…
Prinoth is getting charged up for winter with a little help from Scania
The winter equipment experts at Prinoth are partnering with Swedish trucking group SCANIA on a pair of new, battery-electric snow groomers that are ready to hit Europe’s ski slopes with up to 624 kWh of battery power all winter long. Read more…
BMW’s new flagship i7 makes a great chauffeur vehicle [Images]
BMW overhauled its flagship i7 electric sedan. Now, it wants you to use it as a chauffeur vehicle. Read more…
DeLorean may have a flying car in the air before Tesla does [video]
Your eyes do not deceive you, dear readers – the iconic, stainless-steel bodied and gullwing-doored sportscar brand DeLorean is not only somehow still alive, but they apparently have enough money to campaign a DeLorean-branded eVTOL in the new Airspeeder racing series. Read more…
Revolution Wind is powering New England, and Trump is attacking it again
Revolution Wind is already sending electricity to New England, and all 65 turbines are installed. Now the Trump administration is challenging the federal approval that allowed the offshore wind farm to be built. Again. Yes, really. Read more…
char.gy leads delivery of on-street chargers under the UK’s LEVI program
char.gy leads delivery of over 60,000 on-street EV chargers under the UK’s LEVI program, expanding kerbside charging across England. Read more…
Europe is back: How VW, Stellantis and Co. shine in Paris
The Paris Motor Show is a magnet for the global automotive industry this week. Europe’s sector is making it clear at the industry event that it will not cede the electric vehicle field to China without a fight. Above all, Stellantis and VW are presenting numerous innovations. Here’s our live trade fair report from Paris. Read more…
Electric motorcycle breaks world record with 436.5 kms without stopping
A Zero DS covered 436.5 kilometers on a single battery charge. According to the company, Zero Motorcycles is now the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest ride without a charging stop on an electric motorcycle. Read more…
Škoda introduces Epiq Sportline with Up to 440 km range
Skoda is expanding the Epiq lineup with a Sportline version that will be available in Germany as the Epiq 40 and Epiq 55, offering up to 155 kW of power and a range of 440 kilometers. Orders are set to open at the end of October. Read more…
Aito plans European expansion for autumn 2027
The Chinese Seres brand Aito outlines its launch plans for Europe at the Paris Motor Show: In autumn 2027, the EV manufacturer intends to enter the European market. In Paris, the luxury automaker is already presenting the quartet Aito 9, Aito 8, Aito 7, and Aito 6. Read more…
Pilot and Tesla open first Megacharger site for heavy-duty electric trucks
Pilot Flying J and Tesla open the first Megacharger site in Georgia, expanding heavy-duty EV truck charging along major freight corridors. Read more…
Ford opens preorder invites for the $30,000 Fathom EV pickup
Want to be among the first to own Ford’s new EV pickup? You can now sign up for a preorder invite for the upcoming $30,000 Ford Fathom. Read more…
