The G9L was launched in European markets including France and Germany, following trial production at Magna’s Austrian plant. Read more…
This electric motorcycle company just hit 10 million battery swaps – and it’s profitable
Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders. Read more…
Autonomous military 6×6 packs electric drive and go-anywhere grit [video]
The Hunter WOLF military robot is one of six private-sector projects chosen for US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative – an advanced research initiative designed to modernize infantry support for soldiers on the battlefield. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts in Paris as Couture Edition launches in China
The Couture Edition costs 112,999 yuan ($16,790) in China, with production limited to 999 units each for China and Europe. Read more…
Fiat introduces the Multiplay concept – a versatile successor to the infamous Multipla
Fiat is reincarnating the Multipla – the family vehicle that always produces strong opinions when its design comes up in a conversation. The Multipla successor comes in the form of a concept called “Multiplay.” The name is a reference to the versatility of the new vehicle – it’s an SUV, minivan and a pickup all at the same time. A… Read more…
One in eight Volkswagen Group vehicles was a BEV in Q3
Volkswagen sold a strong 20 per cent more electric vehicles in Europe in Q3 compared to the same period last year. However, EV sales are lagging in the US and China, causing the German automaker to report a decline in overall electric vehicle deliveries. While the share of EVs in total sales has increased, the overall sales decline is even steeper. Read more…
Smart #2 celebrates the return of the two-seater in Paris
Smart unveils the new #2 at the Paris Motor Show for the first time. The electric two-seater is expected to achieve a range of around 300 kilometers (WLTP) with its 35.7-kWh battery and is set to hit the market in 2027. electrive attended the world premiere in the French capital. Here are the impressions. Read more…
Citroën unveils New 2CV with electric drive with retro elegance
The original success of the Citroën 2CV was not due to clever marketing or particularly appealing design. It was the versatility, simplicity, and above all, the solution-oriented approach to the everyday challenges of many people. This is where Citroën’s new electric concept car, as a reinterpretation of the 2CV, also comes in. It is less about nostalgia and more about returning to the essential things people need to enjoy driving cars in today’s world. Read more…
VW steps up China EREV push with ID. ERA 8X launch; ID. ERA 5X to follow in November
The 5-seat ID. ERA 8X starts at a limited-time price of 206,800 yuan ($30,720) and is the third model in SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA lineup. Read more…
Seres commits Aito to CATL batteries long-term
CATL and Seres want to secure their long-term collaboration on batteries for the Aito automotive brand. To accomodate the according demand, the battery making giant is increasing its production capacity in Chongqing to more than 20 GWh per year. Fast charging, battery services, and expansion into foreign markets are also part of the agreement. Read more…
Peugeot unveils homage to brand icons with coupé and rally-inspired electric models
Peugeot had presented two electric concept vehicles at the Paris Motor Show: The E-T16 Concept draws inspiration from the 205 T16 rally car and is said to reference the new E-208 in its interior. The RCZ Vision represents an electric reinterpretation of the RCZ Coupe, featuring a solid-state battery. Read more…
China September NEV retail sales fall 16.7% as penetration hits record 67%, CPCA data shows
China’s NEV retail sales totaled 1.084 million in September, down 16.7% year-on-year for a ninth consecutive monthly decline. Read more…
China says EU hybrid trade deal allows export growth from 2025 levels
The commerce ministry said the arrangement allows growth from the 302,000 hybrid vehicles the EU imported from China in 2025. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito plans European expansion next year, report says
Aito has begun EU whole-vehicle type approval work and will showcase 4 SUVs at the Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Chery recalls Omoda 5 in Malaysia after rear axle detachment incident
A 2023 Omoda 5 lost its rear axle while being driven in Malaysia last week. Chery said welds on the rear axle trailing arms may lack sufficient strength. Read more…
Survey Sunday: Electrek readers find the silver lining in high fuel prices
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek believed there might be some silver lining to the record-breaking fuel prices following the start of the war in Iran. After nearly 2,000 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
The legendary Citroen 2CV is back as a €15k electric concept for 2028
Citroën has unveiled a concept electric version of its classic 2CV, aiming to bring the vehicle to market in 2028 for just €15,000. Read more…
The 2026 Lancia Gamma is here to save the brand
Fifty years ago, Pininfarina designed a rakish fastback sedan called the Lancia Gamma, dropped a flat-four boxer engine in, and created one of the most brilliant heartbreaks in Italian motoring history. It had the poise of a movie star, and the temperament of a wet firecracker – mainly because running the power steering pump off the left camshaft belt meant… Read more…
Back in the real world: electric equipment is saving job sites BIG MONEY
For a lot of fleet managers, whether or not electrified equipment assets will lead to real world savings that are worth the higher up-front costs might feel theoretical, but early adopters Groupe Bellemare have been operating battery-powered heavy equipment for years – and their real-world results are real impressive. Read more…
459 hp, 0-60 in 3.9 sec, and AWD – meet Mitsubishi’s new-age electric EVO [video]
Mitusbishi’s North American dealers have been trudging along with an aging, badge-engineered model line for years – but overseas? It’s a different story, and the 459 hp all-wheel drive ASX VR-e electric hot hatch shown here is plug-in proof. Read more…
