The Mona M03 delivered 9,335 units in March, contributing 34.05% of Xpeng’s total 27,415 deliveries for the month. Read more…
Despite European growth, VW reports global decline in BEV deliveries
The Volkswagen Group delivered around 200,000 battery-electric vehicles in the first quarter of 2026, down eight per cent year-on-year. Strong double-digit growth in Europe was not enough to compensate for sharp declines in China and the United States. Read more…
Volvo CE starts series production of electric articulated dump trucks
Volvo Construction Equipment has started series production of the A30 Electric and A40 Electric models in Braås, Sweden. According to the company, Volvo CE is the world’s first manufacturer to produce articulated electric dump trucks of this size in series. Read more…
EU: German government calls for further easing of CO₂ regulations
The German government is seeking to ease the burden on motorists, including at the fuel pump. At EU level, however, the CDU/CSU and SPD also plan to advocate further concessions for the automotive industry that go beyond the European Commission’s proposals. Read more…
Sunward launches full range of extended range electric drill rigs [video]
Last week, Chinese heavy equipment brand Sunward unveiled unveiled a new class of rotary drilling rigs that combine electric drive and actuation with onboard range-extending generators – bringing smooth, low-vibration performance to projects just about anywhere. Read more…
Leapmotor to launch Lafa 5 Ultra at Beijing Auto Show on Apr 24
Leapmotor seeks to expand its presence in the compact EV market with the Lafa 5 Ultra, featuring sportier configurations. Read more…
Tesla says goodbye to its original icons with the exclusive Signature Edition
Tesla is finally closing the book on the two vehicles that made the company famous. After 14 years of production, the Tesla Model S and the Tesla Model X are reaching the end of the line. To celebrate this long journey, the company is releasing a very special version of these electric cars. This final run is called the “Signature… Read more…
XCharge sets up European plant in Spain
Charging infrastructure manufacturer XCharge has inaugurated its facility in Silla, in the Spanish province of Valencia, the location of its first European assembly plant. The manufacturer will start assembling HPC and battery systems for European customers there starting in 2027. Read more…
US battery recycler Ascend Elements files for insolvency
After the Trump administration cut $316 million in funding for a battery recycling plant by Ascend Elements in Kentucky last fall, the startup has now filed for creditor protection. Ascend Elements will now undergo a restructuring process. Read more…
Austrian startup pushes for shared depot charging infrastructure
Vienna-based mobility startup kW-Solutions has launched ‘Charge with Friends’, a platform that allows transport operators to share their charging infrastructure with peers. By boosting utilisation rates, the company aims to make depot charging more economically viable over time. Read more…
Xiaomi sales hit over 21,000 vehicles in March as new SU7 sedan joins the lineup
In a very short space of time, Xiaomi has gone from being a force in tech to a serious player in the world of electric cars. The latest data shows that the company moved 21,440 EVs during the month of March. While that number might not sound massive compared to industry giants, the story behind the numbers shows exactly where… Read more…
Grab sees rising EV adoption in Thailand and the Philippines as fuel prices surge
Singapore-based superapp Grab is seeing increasing adoption of EVs on its platform in Thailand and the Philippines. As fuel costs rise owing to the war in Iran, its service providers are increasingly turning to electric models to improve their earnings. Read more…
Chinese electric vehicle exports continue to rise
Sales figures for electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China reached 1.252 million units in March. The slight overall growth was primarily driven by exports, which more than doubled compared to the same period last year. Read more…
Hyundai brings Ioniq line-up to China
With its electric vehicles ranging from the Ioniq 5 to the Ioniq 9, the South Korean automaker has already achieved international success—yet in China, the brand lags behind in its electric ambitions. Now, Hyundai has introduced the all-electric Ioniq lineup in China for the first time and unveiled two design concept vehicles ahead of Auto China 2026. Read more…
Tesla secures first European approval for ‘FSD (Supervised)’ driver assistance system
Tesla has received the first approval for its Full Self-Driving (Supervised) system in Europe from the Dutch authority RDW. The installation of the driving assistant in customer vehicles will begin in the coming days via an over-the-air software update. Tesla is also seeking regulatory approvals in other European countries. Read more…
Chery, JLR’s revived Freelander brand previews first production model
Freelander shared multiple images of its first production model testing in extreme cold. Read more…
Chery brings humanoid robot to general consumer market
Chery’s Aimoga has launched online sales of its robots to ordinary consumers, with a humanoid model carrying a retail price tag of 285,800 yuan ($41,830). Read more…
Why does Western media keep failing on the Royal Enfield electric motorcycle launch?
There’s a strange pattern emerging in Western coverage of Royal Enfield’s upcoming electric motorcycle, the Flying Flea C6. And if you’ve been following the story closely, it’s getting harder to ignore. Read more…
Xpeng to hold tech event for flagship SUV GX on Apr 15
The large six-seater SUV marks Xpeng’s latest ambition in the premium luxury segment, expected to target the market above 400,000 yuan ($58,530). Read more…
Nio shares surge in Hong Kong as CEO reiterates confidence in delivery target
Nio shares jumped over 7% in Hong Kong early trading after its CEO reiterated strong confidence in an annual delivery growth target of 40% to 50%. Read more…
