Power battery installations stood at 62.4 GWh in April, with LFP batteries capturing an 81.5% share. Read more…
BYD brings advanced LiDAR tech to its smallest budget EV
The 2026 BYD Seagull, which goes by the names Dolphin Mini and Dolphin Surf, was revealed in China. The visual differences between the new model and the previous one are hard to spot – apart from a surprise it carries on its roof. For the first time in this price range, a car company is offering LiDAR technology. This sensor… Read more…
Norwegian cell manufacturer Morrow Batteries files for insolvency
Norwegian battery manufacturer Morrow Batteries is insolvent and has initiated bankruptcy proceedings for itself and its subsidiaries. The company, which opened a smaller industrial facility for LFP cells in 2024, will attempt to save at least part of its operations. Read more…
Source taps Siemens and Evolt for EV charger maintenance
Source has partnered with Siemens eMobility and Evolt Charging to establish a unified maintenance model for its UK and Ireland charging network. The collaboration aims to support network uptime. Read more…
Tesla China retail sales fall 10% in April despite reports of 36% surge
Tesla’s actual retail sales in China fell 10% year-over-year in April to just 25,956 vehicles, according to new data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) — despite widespread reports last week that Tesla’s China sales had surged 36%. Read more…
Zeem celebrates 350,000th successful charging session at LAX [video]
Electric logistics firm Zeem Solutions celebrated some good reliability news at ACT Expo last week, after its commercial charging depot at LAX hit a huge milestone, surpassing 350,000 successful charging sessions as one of the highest-throughput charging facilities in the US. Read more…
XPeng (XPEV) reveals Mona L03 SUV with 650 km range for ~$20,500
XPeng (XPEV) is expanding its hit Mona budget EV lineup with the L03, the sub-brand’s first SUV, which surfaced in Chinese regulatory filings with up to 650 km of CLTC range, a 183 kW motor, and LFP battery options up to 69 kWh. Read more…
BYD’s cheapest EV now has a roof-mounted LiDAR, and it still starts at just $13,000
The Seagull is now the first A00-class EV with a roof-mounted LiDAR. BYD upgraded the entry-level EV, bringing its smart driving tech to the masses for under 100,000 yuan ($14,700). Read more…
VW’s Hottest Electric GTI Will Have Fake Gears
The ID. Polo GTI Clubsport is set to feature Hyundai N-style simulated gearshifts, after VW said it wasn’t interested. Read More…
Top battery makers’ April 2026 share in China: CATL 46.64%, BYD 16.83%
CATL consolidated its position as China’s largest power battery maker in April, with its share rising 1.1 percentage points from March. Read more…
Lucid partner Nuro receives approvals for robotaxi pilot operations
Autonomous driving specialist Nuro has received approval to begin testing robotaxis with passengers on public roads in California. The pilot project marks a further step towards the launch of the joint robotaxi programme from Lucid, Nuro and Uber. Read more…
Around the globe with the eActros 600 in 80 charging sessions
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has launched an extraordinary project together with German content creator and professional truck driver Tobias Wagner. Known as the Elektrotrucker across multiple platforms, Wagner plans to circumnavigate the globe in the all-electric eActros 600. Read more…
Honda to withdraw from Canada projects
Honda has reportedly decided to suspend its multi-billion-dollar EV investment project in Canada indefinitely after already postponing the plans for around two years in 2025. The company has also begun talks with the Canadian government over the decision. Read more…
E.ON moves to acquire OVO
E.ON plans to acquire UK energy supplier OVO to strengthen its retail business and accelerate flexible energy services centred on EV charging, home batteries and smart tariffs. The companies say the deal will support a more digital and customer-led energy system in the UK. Read more…
Hyundai’s New Motor Is Smaller, Cheaper, And Ready To Go Into Any EV
Instead of doing things the old way, Hyundai Mobis standardized and modularized several key components of the EV powertrain. Read More…
Xpeng to launch flagship GX SUV on May 20 in premium market push
Xpeng GX began pre-sales on April 15, with the price set at 399,800 yuan ($58,820). Read more…
Car rental company Car Inc Orders up to 100,000 BYD vehicles
BYD has signed a framework agreement with Chinese car rental company Car Inc. for the delivery of 100,000 vehicles. Both companies also agreed to install BYD fast-charging stations at selected car rental locations across China. Read more…
Chinese EV sales recover as exports surge
China sold 1.34 million electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in April, marking renewed growth in demand both year-on-year and over the course of 2025 so far. Strong export figures continue to drive the increase, while Chinese manufacturers still face a challenging domestic market. Read more…
The Rarest Ford Mustang Mach-E EVs Just Got A Big Discount At Hertz
Hertz just slashed over $20,000 off its ultra-rare Shelby Mustang Mach-Es. Read More…
Nio to report Q1 earnings on May 21 after deliveries beat guidance
Nio Inc delivered 83,465 vehicles in the first quarter, beating the upper end of its delivery guidance range. Read more…
