Mi Liangchuan, head of Xpeng’s robotics business, has departed recently, becoming the second key executive to leave its robotics team within a month. Read more…
Leapmotor doubles UK purchase rebate for T03 EV
The Leapmotor T03 has become more affordable in the UK, thanks to the brand doubling the value of its ‘LEAP-GRANT’ to £3000. The electric compact hatchback now has a price tag of £12,995 OTR. Read more…
World premiere of the BMW iX5: A new dimension in electromobility
For the first time, the new BMW X5 is now available as an all-electric iX5. Production of the iX5 will start in August at the Spartanburg plant in the USA. The iX5’s specifications are promising, though its design closely resembles that of the iX3. Read more…
Ferrari dealers say electric Luce still up for grabs in China, dismissing sellout buzz
Several authorized Ferrari dealers say the Luce remains open for orders in China, with deliveries expected to begin in the third quarter of next year. Read more…
Ledermair opens Tyrol’s largest e-bus depot
The Austrian bus company Ledermair has reportedly opened the largest e-bus depot in Tyrol. Charging infrastructure at the site was implemented in partnership with Kempower and vlotte vkw, and is designed to support the operation of a growing electric bus fleet. Read more…
MAN pushes ahead on electrification of its factory logistics
Commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN is continuing to electrify its inbound logistics. Its partner JS Logistics has now received five MAN eTGX electric trucks for use in plant logistics by MAN. The vehicles are set for cross-border operations between Hungary and Germany. Read more…
Researchers aim to regenerate EV battery electrodes instead of recycling them
A research team at Cornell University has presented a method that does not fully recycle lithium-ion batteries but instead aims to directly regenerate their electrodes. In initial laboratory tests, the scientists claim to have restored the capacity of aged batteries to up to 95 per cent of their original value. Read more…
An App Flagged This Tesla Battery As Degraded. The Car Said It Was Worse
A four-year-old Model 3 Performance scored 88% battery health in Tesla’s own test—lower than its owner expected, but close to a prediction by a third-party app. Read More…
Avatr enters Greece in push to crack European market
Avatr signed a deal with Greek auto group Autohellas, formally entering the Greek market. Read more…
Beyond Peak Power: Why Intelligent Charging is Becoming a Business Advantage
Fast charging is often measured by peak power but for businesses, the true value of electric vehicle charging lies in predictable charging times, efficiency and infrastructure. smart shows how intelligent battery and charging concepts can turn short charging stops into a reliable part of everyday operations. Read more…
Monta expands Europe roaming access with Plugsurfing Charging Network
The Danish charging specialist Monta is expanding its roaming network for customers across Europe through a partnership with the charging platform Plugsurfing. Operators who manage their charging business via Monta’s platform can now also access Plugsurfing’s European charging network. Read more…
Lothian Buses expands electric bus fleet
Edinburgh-based Lothian Buses has expanded its electric fleet thanks to the introduction of nine new Wrightbus GB Kite Electroliners. These battery-electric single-deckers entered operation on the Service 36 route earlier this week. Read more…
‘Charging trees’ light up Munich’s BMW Welt
Designworks has recently installed a new charging park in front of the BMW Welt in Munich. The charging stations, which resemble minimalist trees, feature an LED lighting display to visualise the charging process. Read more…
Renault Trucks extends E-Tech T range to 660 km
Renault Trucks unveiled its second-generation electric truck range less than nine months ago, including detailed performance specifications. Now, ahead of the start of production, the French manufacturer has increased the officially usable battery capacity of its flagship E-Tech T 780. As a result, the truck’s claimed range has risen to up to 660 kilometres, compared with the previously announced 600 kilometres. And that’s not the only change. Read more…
Nio’s battery operator Mirattery raises fresh funds via two securitization deals
Mirattery issued two new asset-backed securitization products with a combined size of 2.021 billion yuan. Read more…
InstaVolt acquires GeniePoint
InstaVolt has agreed to acquire 228 GeniePoint charging locations from Equans, adding more than 260 chargers to its network. Following the deal, the charge point operator will manage over 4,250 chargers across around 1,200 UK locations. Read more…
Germany accelerates Northvolt asset sale to Lyten
German Economy Minister Katherina Reiche is reportedly accelerating Lyten’s takeover of the remaining Northvolt project in Heide. As an interim measure, she has moved the German Northvolt project company into state control and is now seeking to transfer key obligations to Lyten as part of the acquisition process. Read more…
Delhi tightens EV programme – and bans internal combustion vehicles
The Indian capital of Delhi has set ambitious short-term electrification targets in order to get a grip on air pollution. A new directive combines purchase incentives, scrappage bonuses, and phased combustion engine registration bans across various vehicle categories. Read more…
Recall of 21,000 battery-electric vehicles from Toyota, Lexus and Subaru in the USA
In the US, Toyota is recalling a number of Toyota bZ, Lexus RZ, and Subaru Solterra EVs from the 2026 model year. This is due to a malfunction risk in the electronic control unit that manages the high-voltage battery. This can lead to a loss of driving power and increase the risk of accidents. Read more…
China pushes battery manufacturers for faster supplier payments
China is tightening its measures against increasing competitive pressure in the battery industry. Eleven leading battery manufacturers, including CATL, BYD, and CALB, have now committed to paying small and medium-sized suppliers within 60 calendar days in the future. Read more…
