Dutch logistics specialist Simon Loos announced a major order with Daimler Trucks’ Mercedes brand, purchasing 75 Mercedes‑Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks and growing its BEV fleet to more than 200 units. Read more…
Fast flop: stupid fast Audi RS e-tron GT gets over $50,000 in discounts
With almost 1,000 hp and a blistering 60 mph coming in just 2.4 seconds, Audi’s electric flagship super sedan made headlines and set performance records when it was launched back in 2024. Unfortunately for Audi, it didn’t set many sales records, and you can now buy the ridiculously rapid RS e-tron GT with more than $50,000 in discounts. (!. Read more…
Why Lucid Is Cheering The End Of The Tesla Model S And Model X
When hundreds of thousands of Model S and Model X customers return to shop luxury EVs, they’ll have plenty of choices. Lire la suite…
Nio to start internal testing of 5th-gen swap stations in late Mar to support Firefly
Nio delayed the mass rollout of its fifth-generation battery swap stations to the summer but is maintaining its annual target of adding 1,000 stations.
Nio plans to build five to 10 pioneer stations between May and June, featuring a thoroughly redesigned architecture to support the Firefly sub-brand.
Zenobē acquires Revolv’s 100 unit electric delivery van fleet
UK-based Zenobē backed up its ambitions of fleet electrification leadership by closing on its acquisition of California-based Revolv, signaling the company’s continued confidence in North America’s commercial EV market. Read more…
Nio supplying battery packs to McLaren, William Li says
The deal deepens ties between the two automakers, which are both heavily backed by a new Abu Dhabi state holding company.
Nio confirmed its partnership with McLaren in September 2025.
Stellantis-backed Leapmotor launches 1st overseas R&D hub in Germany
Leapmotor opened its first overseas innovation center in Munich to lead design iteration and concept R&D.
The Stellantis-backed automaker is accelerating its global expansion after reporting its first annual profit.
Xiaomi to begin delivering revamped SU7 electric sedan on Mar 23
Xiaomi has prepared a batch of ready-to-deliver vehicles in advance to meet consumer demand.
The upgraded electric sedan, with a starting price of 219,900 yuan, secured over 15,000 locked-in orders within the first 34 minutes of going on sale.
What driver shortage? Electric trucks give fleets a real hiring edge
Commercial fleets have been adopting electric vehicles for their long-term fuel and maintenance savings, but Benore Logistics has found another big benefit to making the switch: going electric is helping the company attract younger drivers – and keep them. Read more…
Vermont utility makes it easier than ever to add a home backup battery
Vermont utility Green Mountain Power is expanding one of the country’s most exciting virtual power plant programs, adding a new battery lease program to its menu of home energy offerings that lets customers add backup power at little to no upfront cost. Read more…
Auto(nomous)bots, roll(er) out! The $1.75 BILLION future of self driving asphalt
Autonomous construction tech startup Bedrock Robotics has just closed on a $270 million Series B funding round that brings total investment in the self-driving roller and excavator firm to more than $350 million. (!. Read more…
Xpeng to enter Mexico on Mar 25 with G6 and G9 launch
Xpeng targets doubling its overseas sales in 2026, after selling about 45,000 vehicles in international markets in 2025.
Xpeng’s long-term goal is for its overseas business to contribute over 70% of its profits by 2030.
BYD sets UK price for new Atto 3 Evo with orders opening Apr 2
The entry-level Atto 3 Evo starts at £38,990 ($52,020) in the UK, offering a driving range of up to 316 miles.
As an upgraded version of BYD’s debut UK model, the Atto 3, it features improved battery range and shorter charging times.
BAIC reports progress on sodium-ion batteries
Chinese automaker BAIC is developing prismatic cells for sodium-ion batteries. The company’s research and development team has reportedly finalised the prototype design and established the mass production process for the prismatic cells. Read more…
One-Pedal Driving Isn’t A Safety Issue: Feds
Tesla marked safe from a recall over one-pedal driving that could have affected over 2 million cars. Lire la suite…
I Loved Driving The Polestar 3. But This Missing Feature Ruined It For Me.
Over a year after launch, eight of the 12 buttons on the steering wheel do basically nothing. That captures the biggest issue with this car. Lire la suite…
Stellantis enables Supercharger use with NACS adapter
From now on, electric vehicles from the Stellantis Group can also use Tesla’s Supercharger network. In addition to Dodge, Jeep, Ram, and Fiat, this also applies to BEV models from Maserati, provided a suitable NACS adapter has been ordered. This means that virtually every electric vehicle in North America now has access to the Superchargers. Read more…
Stellantis brand DS pulls out of Formula E, Opel to take over
DS Automobiles will exit Formula E after the 2025/26 season, ending an eleven-year stint. The manufacturer plans to focus on sailing in the future through a partnership with the SailGP Team France. Opel will take its place in Formula E. Read more…
MATTER adds Iontra’s adaptive charging, real-time SOH sensing to AI-defined vehicle platform
Indian EV company MATTER is integrating Iontra’s battery intelligence technology into what it calls a core layer of its AI-Defined Vehicle platform, with the goal of making battery behavior more adaptive, health-aware, and predictive over the vehicle’s life. The companies say Iontra’s contribution centers on real-time state-of-health sensing and adaptive charge control. In practical terms,… Read more…
Genesis is launching a secret ‘Connect W’ high-tech system that will debut in the GV90
The ultra-luxurious Genesis electric SUV will arrive later this year as the first vehicle to feature “Connect W,” a high-tech new system that’s expected to take the driving experience to the next level. Read more…
