If you build it at price parity, they will buy Charged has been covering the electric truck market for a decade, and we’ve seen a lot of startup truckmakers come and go. The market is developing at a painfully slow pace—lots of pilots, but few large-scale deployments. The major OEMs haven’t fared any better with… Read more…
Good-bye tariffs: EU publishes guidance on minimum price mechanism with China
The EU and China report a breakthrough in negotiations on minimum prices for China-made electric cars imported into the EU. These minimum prices are intended to replace the current tariffs. The EU has already drawn up guidance aimed at Chinese importers with instructions on price undertakings. Read more…
Rivian May Have Botched A Suspension Service, So It’s Recalling 20,000 EVs
Rivian revised the service procedure, but the old way of doing things could lead to the separation of a rear toe link joint. Lire la suite…
Xpeng aims for up to 600,000 deliveries in 2026, plans to launch 4 new models, report says
Xpeng targets 550,000 to 600,000 vehicle deliveries in 2026, representing growth of about 28.1% to 39.7%.
Xpeng will launch four new SUV models this year, including two from the Mona lineup.
Kia turns up the volume with three new GT models
Buying one of the smaller electric cars from Kia always meant you had to accept a calm, quiet ride. The basic versions of the EV3, EV4, and EV5 were built for comfort, not for speed. They came with a single motor and front-wheel drive. That setup is great for the boring everyday tasks, but it does not make a driver… Read more…
New Jersey awards $32 million for electric buses and charging
New Jersey’s Department of Environmental Protection has awarded nearly $32 million to support the rollout of electric school buses and publicly accessible charging infrastructure. The funding covers 53 battery-electric buses and more than 130 fast-charging ports across the state. Read more…
CATL opens large aftermarket centre in Saudi Arabia
Chinese battery giant CATL has opened its first Ning Service Experience Center in the Middle East. The company has chosen the Saudi capital, Riyadh, as the location. The facility offers comprehensive customer service. Read more…
Automakers’ share in China NEV market in 2025: BYD leads with 27.2%, Tesla 5th with 4.9%
Both BYD and Tesla saw year-on-year declines in their 2025 retail sales in China.
In overall passenger vehicle retail sales, BYD ranked first with a 14.7% market share, while Geely ranked second with 11.0%.
Stellantis ends Jeep and Chrysler PHEV production in North America
Stellantis has officially discontinued all plug-in hybrid electric vehicles sold under its Jeep and Chrysler brands in North America. Production of the Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe and Chrysler Pacifica PHEV ended with the 2025 model year, confirming a complete exit from PHEV offerings in the US market. Read more…
Mercedes pauses Level 3 driving assistance – for now
As the first German manufacturer, Mercedes-Benz has long offered a Level 3 driving assistant (‘hands-off, eyes off’) in the S-Class and its electric counterpart, the EQS. However, the new version will likely only feature a Level 2 system instead. Read more…
Astemo plans synchronous reluctance motor for 2030
The joint venture Astemo, a collaboration between Hitachi and Honda, has developed a new motor for battery-electric vehicles that completely eliminates the use of rare earth materials. The development is based on a synchronous reluctance motor system. However, it will take some time before it reaches production maturity. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘New’ Model Y Can Go Over 400 Miles In Europe
Tesla claims the newly introduced EV is its most efficient Model Y yet. However, you’ll have to settle for a decontented car. Lire la suite…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Zeekr opens the order books for the new electric estate 7GT
Zeekr unveiled the sporty Zeekr 7GT in Brussels. The electric estate car charges like the already available mid-size SUV 7X with 480 kW and is set to be delivered in Europe starting this summer. In Germany, prices start at €47,990, while in other countries—such as the Netherlands—the estate is €2,000 cheaper. Read more…
Xpeng P7+: ID.7 rival launches in Europe at €46,600
With the five-meter sedan P7+, Xpeng is expanding its model range in Europe. At its premiere at the Brussels Motor Show, the Chinese automaker not only presented all the specifications but also provided insights into its development. The P7+ is intended to be not just a software-defined car, but an AI-defined one. Read more…
BREAKING: China, EU reach consensus on price undertakings for Chinese EV exports
Both sides agreed it is necessary to provide general guidance on price undertakings for Chinese exporters shipping passenger BEVs to the EU.
This will contribute to the healthy development of China-EU economic and trade relations and uphold the rules-based international trade order, a statement said.
Kia unveils three new GT models
At the Brussels Motor Show, Kia not only celebrated the world premiere of the EV2 but also unveiled the sporty GT variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5. These 400-volt electric models feature all-wheel drive but offer less power than the GT variants of the 800-volt models. Read more…
California proposes $200 million EV incentive programme
California’s 2026–2027 budget proposal includes $200 million for a new light-duty zero-emission vehicle incentive scheme. The programme is intended to replace support lost with the end of US federal EV tax credits at the end of last September and is subject to legislative approval. Read more…
The 2027 Chevrolet Bolt Somehow Has More Range Now
America’s most affordable new EV can drive over 260 miles on a full charge. Lire la suite…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aridge has confidentially filed for Hong Kong IPO, report says
Aridge has confidentially filed for a share sale that may take place as soon as this year, Bloomberg reported.
Xpeng has selected JP Morgan and Morgan Stanley to prepare for the listing of its flying car business.
