Lincoln Electric’s Velion DC Fast Chargers earn NEMA Make It American certification, ensuring US-made quality and compliance for EV charging fleets. Read more…
Kia PV5 Chassis Long Range gets 71.2 kWh battery as sole UK option
Kia plans to sell PV5 Chassis exclusively with its 71.2 kWh Long Range battery in the UK. The South Korean firm says the additional capacity is intended for operators with longer or less predictable routes and fewer charging opportunities. Read more…
VW postpones US return of the ID. Buzz to 2028
Volkswagen will reintroduce the ID. Buzz in the US in the first half of 2027 as a 2028 model year. It means the US will miss a second consecutive model year as a result of the delay. Read more…
Tesla begins series deliveries of the Semi
Tesla has delivered the first series-production vehicles of its Semi electric truck to customers in Nevada, referring to it as the start of high-volume production. At the same time, the firm’s order backlog is growing. However, Tesla has not yet provided specific details about the current production rate or pricing. Read more…
Audi A6 e-tron travels 1,338 km without recharging
European Rally Champion Miko Marczyk has set a Guinness World Record with an Audi A6 Sportback e-tron performance. On a single battery charge, he covered 1,338 kilometers with an average consumption of 7.09 kWh/100 km. Read more…
BYD to launch Da Han sedan on October 13 with up to 1,008 km of EV range
BYD began pre-sales of the Da Han EV in China in late August, with prices ranging from 249,900 yuan ($37,030) to 299,900 yuan. Read more…
Wheel-E Podcast: South Park e-bikes, Honda eMTB, more
This week on Electrek’s Wheel-E podcast, we discuss the most popular news stories from the world of electric bikes and other nontraditional electric vehicles. This time, that includes new e-bikes from Segway and Honda, South Park takes on e-bikes, Rivian’s e-bikes are rolling out to everyone except for customers, Royal Enfield’s e-moto gets a Western price, and more. Read more…
Green Water & Power powers up its 10,000th EV charger in just 3 years
The developers and electricians at Green Water & Power are celebrating a significant EV charging milestone this month with the deployment and energization of its 10,000th electric vehicle charging port – in just three years. (!. Read more…
Geely’s AI fast charging ‘heals’ EV batteries for 20% more cycle life
Geely says its new AI-powered fast charging system can reverse some of the battery damage caused by fast charging, using micro-pulse currents to add up to 20% more cycle life. Read more…
Lexus’ electric 3-row SUV makes its first public appearance
The 2027 Lexus TZ is the first purely electric three-row SUV from Toyota’s luxury brand. Ahead of its upcoming launch, the electric TZ was spotted driving in public for the first time. Read more…
Samsar upcycles EV battery from 1000th Nissan Leaf
EV battery remanufacturing startup Samsar Resources is celebrating a key milestone: it has now repurposed 1000 Nissan Leaf batteries into new energy storage. Read more…
InstaVolt to retain CHAdeMO charging across network
While many carmakers and other charging networks are increasingly turning away from CHAdeMO connectors, InstaVolt is holding fast. The UK fast-charging network has reaffirmed its commitment to retaining CHAdeMO connectors as a permanent feature of its network. Read more…
Ultraviolette Automotive raises €74 million, plots U.S. launch
Indian electric two-wheeler startup Ultraviolette Automotive has secured an investment of $85 million dollars (~€74 million euros) in a new funding round. It has also announced plans to enter the U.S. market as part of its continued global expansion. Read more…
€600 million for Renault’s Spanish production sites
French automaker Renault has announced plans to invest a total of €600 million by 2030 to modernize its Spanish plants in Valladolid and Palencia. Five new models, including two EVs, will be produced there. Additionally, a battery assembly line will be established in Valladolid. Read more…
PowerCo postpones battery cell production in Canada
Volkswagen subsidiary PowerCo has significantly delayed the timeline for its battery cell production in St. Thomas, Canada. Whereas construction was initially set to begin in 2027, the company now expects operations to begin in 2029. Read more…
Mercedes tests new Gen4 battery cells from ProLogium
Mercedes-Benz is expanding its collaboration with ProLogium and is gaining preferential access to its new Gen4 battery technology. The cells will now be comprehensively tested for their suitability for potential future vehicle applications. Read more…
EV Sales Keep Surging In Europe, Now Make Up 29% Of New Car Sales
EV Sales Keep Surging In Europe, Now Make Up 29% Of New Car Sales Read More…
The Volkswagen ID.4 Just Got Up to $12,500 Cheaper in America
The current-generation ID.4 is on its last leg in the U.S., and Volkswagen is doing everything it can to clear dealer lots. Read More…
Tesla offers up to $1,040 in China discounts in fresh sales push
All Model 3 variants qualify for a 5,000 yuan discount, while select Model Y variants get 7,000 yuan off. Eligible orders can also receive additional benefits. Read more…
Sumida introduces DC common-mode chokes rated up to 16 A for automotive power electronics
Sumida launches DC common-mode chokes up to 16 A for automotive power electronics, reducing EMI in traction inverters and onboard chargers. Read more…
