With the news of the US and Israel’s actions in Iran in the last ten days, which caused oil prices to surge by +50%, we are reminded again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict and more energy independence – and electric vehicles are every country’s best bet for getting there. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz VLE arrives to challenge luxury SUVs
Mercedes-Benz is trying something bold. The German automaker unveiled the VLE – an all-electric luxury van designed to carry up to eight people in total comfort. Many drivers choose large SUVs for their families, but Mercedes believes this new electric car can change their minds because this isn’t a basic van for hauling cargo – it is a high-end people-carrier… Read more…
Evolt Charging selects Ampeco for EV charging platform
UK charging infrastructure provider Evolt Charging has partnered with software provider Ampeco to support its EV charging services in the UK. The collaboration includes the deployment of the new eConnect+ charging management platform for operating and managing charging networks. Read more…
Slate Auto appoints Peter Faricy as new CEO
The US electric vehicle startup Slate Auto has appointed former Amazon executive Peter Faricy as its new chief executive, replacing founding CEO Christine Barman months before the planned launch of its affordable electric pickup truck. Read more…
Chery begins pre-sales for QQ3 small EV with advanced driver assistance
The pre-sales price of the Chery QQ3 starts at 68,920 yuan ($10,020), with orders reaching 21,957 units in the first 2 hours.
It is equipped with Chery’s Falcon 500 smart driving assistance system, capable of supporting automated parking in over 100 scenarios.
Lotus starts pre-sales for hybrid SUV For Me in China, targeting family market
The For Me is now on display at all Lotus stores across China, with official market launch and deliveries expected to begin by the end of March.
Known as the Eletre X in overseas markets, the For Me is aimed at targeting the luxury family car market.
Nio surges in Hong Kong after posting first-ever quarterly profit
Nio shares surged 14.80% in Hong Kong after the company posted its first-ever quarterly profit since inception.
The EV maker provided robust first-quarter delivery guidance, projecting a year-on-year vehicle delivery increase of about 90.1% to 97.2%.
Xos to roll out V2G capability across its full commercial EV lineup
Commercial EV builder Xos has announced V2G (Vehicle-to-Grid) production beginning in April 2026 on a major electric school bus platform in North America, and plans to add bidirectional capability to its entire product portfolio, including step vans, powertrains and energy storage solutions. Xos will begin production this April with bidirectional charging on a school bus… Read more…
BYD explores Formula 1 entry as it looks to boost global brand
BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle seller, is exploring an entry into Formula 1 as the Chinese automaker looks for ways to strengthen its brand recognition outside of China. The move would represent BYD’s first push into elite auto racing. Read more…
This Hyundai SUV is electric and thought to be the IONIQ 1 [Video]
An unidentified Hyundai electric SUV was spotted testing in public (again), believed to be the IONIQ 1. Read more…
EV prices fall again – and the gap with gas cars shrinks to $6,500
EV prices edged down in February, while gas-powered car prices crept up, narrowing the gap between the two, according to new estimates from Kelley Blue Book.. Read more…
BYD unveils 1,500 kW EV charging station to go with its 450-mile EV battery
Last week, Chinese EV-maker BYD introduced its Blade Battery 2.0, which it says will deliver a range of over 1,000 km (that’s according to China’s CLTC rating system—using the US EPA’s testing system, it probably amounts to a still-impressive 725 km, or 450 miles), and can be charged in just 10 minutes. Of course, charging… Read more…
Porsche fills the gap with the new 2026 Cayenne S Electric
Porsche is growing its family of electric cars with a new mid-range model. The 2026 Porsche Cayenne S Electric made its debut, sitting right between the standard model and the high-performance Turbo version. For drivers who want more speed than the base model but do not need the extreme power of the Turbo, this new trim might be the perfect… Read more…
Rivian Is Discontinuing Its Entry ‘Dual Standard’ R1S And R1T
Rivian says changes to its lineup are coming later this year. Lire la suite…
MG unveils its first electric SUV with a semi-solid-state EV battery
After launching the first mass-produced EV with a semi-solid-state battery last year, SAIC Motor is following it up with the new MG 4X electric SUV. Read more…
Xiaomi fixes SU7 Ultra hood after false advertising claims
Xiaomi is now offering a free hardware update for its high-performance electric car, the SU7 Ultra. Starting March 10, 2026, owners of this EV can book an appointment to fix the front hood. The update adds two new aerodynamic vanes inside the car’s air ducts, helping the vehicle stay stable when driving at high speeds. The installation takes about two… Read more…
Toyota’s New EVs Already Come With Huge Discounts
The special offers make the Toyota bZ, C-HR, and bZ Woodland some of the most attractive electric cars on the market. Lire la suite…
Can This Luxurious Mercedes Electric Van Take On The American SUV?
The new VLE might be the most luxurious people carrier ever made and it’s a great EV too. Lire la suite…
World premiere of the Mercedes VLE: How the electric van aims to escape its niche
With the VLE, Mercedes-Benz Vans is launching the successor to the EQV while simultaneously debuting its new electric van platform, VAN.EA. The model features an 800-volt architecture, faster charging and extended range – all aimed at attracting more private customers to electric vans. We take a closer look at the new platform and the variants planned for launch. Read more…
Nio increases sales and cuts losses in 2025
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio increased sales across its three brands by 46.9 per cent to 326,028 vehicles last year. Revenue also rose accordingly, and Nio was able to reduce its net loss from 22.4 billion yuan to 14.9 billion yuan (around €1.85 billion euros). Read more…
