The A6L e-tron starts at 313,000 yuan ($45,340) in pre-sales in China and is equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS.
The A6L e-tron is manufactured at Audi’s first exclusive production base for pure electric vehicles in China.
HeyCharge’s MagicBox retrofit adds solar optimization and load management to existing home EV chargers
HeyCharge has launched HeyCharge Connect, a new product line of retrofit adapters for existing EV chargers, and the first product—the MagicBox—is aimed at turning ordinary OCPP-compatible home wallboxes into smarter, offline-capable charging systems. The Munich company says the MagicBox plugs into any OCPP-compatible charger and connects it to HeyCharge’s SecureCharge platform without an electrician visit,… Read more…
London considers SUV charges in Vision Zero plan
London is assessing new charges for SUVs as part of its Vision Zero strategy to improve road safety. The proposal reflects concerns over vehicle size and urban traffic risks, with potential implications for future vehicle policy and electrification pathways. Read more…
Hyundai deploys hydrogen trucks in Uruguay
Hyundai has launched South America’s first hydrogen fuel cell truck fleet in Uruguay. The XCIENT vehicles will support low-carbon timber logistics as part of a wider project to develop green hydrogen infrastructure and expand zero-emission freight solutions. Read more…
Maritime transport to deploy 56 electric trucks by end of year
UK logistics firm Maritime Transport has deployed 19 electric trucks at its Wakefield and Birmingham sites and plans to expand the rollout. The company aims to grow its e-truck fleet to 56 vehicles across 13 depots and rail terminals by the end of the year. Read more…
Mercedes puts Zhipu AI model in new Maybach to woo Chinese buyers
Mercedes becomes the first auto brand to apply a multimodal AI model in its rear-seat entertainment system.
Automakers are racing to add advanced AI features to attract tech-savvy buyers.
Huawei-backed Stelato updates its S9 and S9T EVs once again
Stelato is a one of the five Huawei-backed companies and is a joint venture company between the tech giant and Beijing Automotive Group (BAIC Group). Since its inception, has launched only two models, the S9 sedan and the S9T wagon. Stelato S9 The two models were announced in September last year, but already got a refresh in November. And now,… Read more…
Xiaomi reports first annual profit for EV business
Chinese electronics group Xiaomi has reached profitability with its electric vehicle business in under two years. Following the launch of its first model, the SU7, the company reports a first positive EBIT of more than €110 million for its EV division in the 2025 financial year. Read more…
Polestar switches to batteries with 50% recycled cobalt
Polestar is advancing its battery circularity strategy and has announced that the batteries of the Polestar 2 and Polestar 3 now contain at least 50 per cent recycled cobalt. The company also relies on refurbished components for replacement batteries. Read more…
Charging success rate: a new metric to make EV charging more reliable
The technology consulting firm P3, together with the National Control Center for Charging Infrastructure, has developed the user-oriented metric ‘Charging Success Rate’ (CSR). The CSR is designed to help charging point operators better assess the quality of charging processes within their own networks—and derive measures from this assessment. Read more…
German climate programme outlines path to meet future targets
Germany’s Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has unveiled the Climate Protection Programme 2026. The government’s joint plan sets out strategic decisions to achieve climate neutrality, including measures targeting the expansion of electric mobility. Read more…
AOTOS’ new Flux X26 e-bike mixes smart tech, torque, and a wild design
If you’ve ever wished your daily commute felt less like a chore and more like, well, an experience, AOTOS thinks it has the answer. The smart mobility company is launching its new Flux X26 e-bike on Kickstarter this month, and it’s not your typical e-bike. This one leans hard into futuristic design, smart tech, and even a one-click wheelie feature. Read more…
Google’s Android Is About To Take Over Your Entire Car–Not Just the Screens
The new Android Automotive OS for Software Defined Vehicles can control seat motors, HVAC, lights, and more. Lire la suite…
Sony And Honda’s Afeela EVs Are Dead
The Afeela 1 electric sedan was almost ready for production, and an Afeela SUV was in the works. Lire la suite…
China’s Mar 1-22 NEV retail sales fall 17% amid post-holiday market slump
China’s NEV retail sales came in at 495,000 units from March 1 to 22, contributing 53.9% of total passenger car sales.
The Chinese New Year holiday and consumers waiting for upcoming NEV models led to relatively sluggish transactions.
Huawei and Chery update Luxeed EVs with better tech and new colors
Only seven months after their last update, Luxeed has already released new versions of its R7 and S7 models. These vehicles are part of a partnership between tech giant Huawei and carmaker Chery. By refreshing these cars so quickly, the company shows it wants to stay ahead of the competition in the world’s busiest EV market. The new Luxeed S7… Read more…
Toyota to build second EV model in Kentucky, invest $1 billion
Toyota announces investments totaling 1 billion US dollars in its US plants in Kentucky and Indiana. Of this, 800 million dollars will go to Kentucky, partly to prepare for the production of a yet-unknown second electric model at the factory for the US market. Read more…
Volvo delivers 22 electric buses to Transport for NSW
Volvo Bus Australia has delivered 22 BZL Electric buses to Transport for NSW (TfNSW), with most set to enter service in Western Sydney from July. The deployment supports new airport links and forms part of the state’s broader push towards a zero-emission bus fleet. Read more…
UK commits £1 billion to accelerate electric commercial vehicle rollout
The UK government has announced new funding of one billion pounds to support businesses in adopting electric delivery vans and trucks. The funds will be allocated to the ‘Zero Emissions Truck and Van’ and ‘Depot Charging Scheme’ programs. Read more…
Subaru teases large new electric SUV for New York debut
Subaru fans who need more space for their gear and extra passengers have something to look forward to. The Japanese carmaker plans to reveal a brand-new electric SUV at the New York Auto Show. This new model will have three rows of seats, making it the largest member of the Subaru electric family. The reveal date lands on April 1,… Read more…
