PPST Solutions says it has been named a value-added reseller for EA Elektro-Automatik, expanding its test portfolio to cover both AC and DC power validation for electrification markets. Engineers increasingly need test coverage across the whole power-conversion chain, not just isolated AC or DC boxes. With the new arrangement, PPST now combines Pacific Power Source… Read more…
Kia EV2 production starts
Kia unveiled the EV2 back in early January, and today the brand has announced that production of the model has officially started. It’s being manufactured at Kia’s facility in Žilina, Slovakia, following a modernization program on its production lines, which was completed in 2025 at a cost of €200 million. The Slovakian plant employs around 3,700 people and more than… Read more…
New EV Sales Dropped 28%. But Used EVs Are Booming.
The new EV market is struggling after the end of the tax credit in September. But that doesn’t tell the whole electrification story. Lire la suite…
Pony AI posts first quarterly profit, targets 3,000 robotaxis globally this year
Pony AI’s fourth-quarter net income reached $75.5 million, primarily driven by an investment gain.
The company plans to deploy more than 3,000 robotaxis across 20 cities by the end of 2026.
Harbinger partners with Frazer to electrify ambulances and mobile healthcare units
Commercial EV OEM Harbinger is on a roll. Just in the last few months, the company has launched a new line of battery storage products, acquired autonomous driving company Phantom AI, and unveiled a new medium-duty truck. CEO John Harris told Charged that his five-year-old company’s success is based on specialization and vertical integration (read… Read more…
This charger’s first megawatt truck charge hits North America
A new charging milestone for electric trucks was just achieved in California – and it’s a big one. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) publishes Q1 2026 delivery consensus: 365,645 vehicles expected
Tesla published its company-compiled Wall Street consensus for first-quarter 2026 deliveries on Thursday, and the number — 365,645 vehicles — paints a picture of a company still struggling to return to meaningful growth after two straight years of declining sales. Read more…
Volkswagen’s high-tech new electric SUV in China starts at $35,000
Volkswagen opened pre-orders for the ID.UNYX 08, starting at just under $35,000 in China. The fully connected electric SUV is Volkswagen’s first EV co-developed with XPeng. Read more…
BYD launches the Song Ultra EV as orders reach over 21,500 in 20 days
BYD launched the Song Ultra EV in China, starting at just under $22,000. The new EV is one of the first to be equipped with its Blade Battery and Flash Charging, enabling recharge times in as little as 5 minutes. Read more…
BYD launches Song Ultra EV with second-gen Blade Battery, flash charging
The Song Ultra EV starts at 151,900 yuan ($21,980), and secured 21,586 pre-orders during its 20-day pre-sale period.
The new model features BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery across the lineup, offering driving ranges of 605 kilometers and 710 kilometers.
Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper
JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study revealed that energy costs are making EV owners less satisfied with home charging. Lire la suite…
Waymo Has Doubled Its Weekly Ridership In Under A Year
Waymo said on Thursday that it is handling 500,000 driverless rides per week across the U.S. Lire la suite…
VW’s first model with Xpeng ID.UNYX 08 starts pre-sales in China
Volkswagen’s ID.UNYX 08 started pre-sales in China at 239,900 yuan ($34,720), with an official launch expected in the first half of the year.
The model is equipped with two Turing smart driving chips provided by Xpeng and features Xpeng’s VLA 2.0 smart driving solution.
Why EV charging breaks (and how testing labs prevent it)
Ensuring charging hardware and software compatibility: Q&A with BTC Power’s Bill Seamon EV charging, like most modern technological endeavors, depends on a stack consisting of hardware, software and services, which work together to deliver the desired result. Some companies offer the full stack (e.g. Tesla, or the many companies that offer Charging as a Service),… Read more…
Elon Musk teases a new vehicle that’s “way cooler than a minivan”
Tesla is restructuring its EV lineup by discontinuing its Model S and Model X vehicles, and we expect it to replace the production lines with new models. While the Roadster and the Robotaxi have been long coming, Tesla is apparently working on a new vehicle that’s “way cooler than a minivan.” The teaser comes from Elon Musk himself, replying to… Read more…
Isuzu launches D-Max EV in Thailand
Expanding the availability of the D-Max EV beyond Europe, Isuzu has launched the electric pickup truck in Thailand. The company held the new model’s local debut at the 2026 Bangkok International Motor Show on 23 March. We attended the launch. Read more…
Transport for Wales opens EV planning tool to local authorities
All 22 local authorities in Wales now have free access to ChargePoint Navigator, a tool designed to help councils select and plan new sites for electric vehicle charging infrastructure. It’s the first time the tool has been made available nationally outside of England. Read more…
Fastned CFO Victor van Dijk becomes VP of Strategy
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned is now seeking a new Chief Financial Officer, as the incumbent CFO Victor van Dijk is leaving the executive board to become Vice President of Strategy – and thus part of the leadership team directly below the executive board. Read more…
Germany: IG Metall challenges Tesla works council election result in court
The IG Metall union is filing a lawsuit at the Frankfurt (Oder) Labor Court against the results of the works council election at Tesla’s Grünheide plant. The union alleges improper influence on the election by Tesla’s management, including intimidation attempts and unequal treatment of candidates and lists. Read more…
Testing the Xpeng G9 Performance – the learning curve is steep
When we tested the Xpeng G9 Long Range about a year and a half ago, the Chinese electric SUV impressed in phases but also revealed significant weaknesses. After a battery upgrade and several software iterations, the G9 faces the test again—this time as an all-wheel-drive performance variant—and delivers an almost all-round convincing performance.
