The second round of France’s electric vehicle subsidy or ‘social leasing’ programme is about to conclude. Through this initiative, 50,000 low-income households were able to lease an electric car on special terms for three years. Read more…
Winter gamble: Austrian couple reaches the North Cape in a battery-electric tractor unit
Minus 41 degrees Celsius, icy inclines, sparse charging infrastructure—and right in the middle of it all, an electric 40-ton truck with a trailer. What sounds like an extreme challenge to many was a meticulously calculated journey for Herbert and Silvia Salentinig from Austria. During the eNordkappChallenge 2025, they drove a standard Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 to the northernmost point of Europe. And in doing so, they demonstrated: Electric mobility works even under extreme conditions. Read more…
Dongfeng tests solid-state batteries in extreme cold conditions
Dongfeng has begun extreme cold-weather testing of vehicle prototypes equipped with solid-state batteries, preparing for the deployment of next-generation batteries in production vehicles within this year. Read more…
Zeekr launches 007 GT in Europe in latest global expansion push
Zeekr has launched the Zeekr 007 GT in six European countries, where it has been renamed the Zeekr 7 GT.
Zeekr previously brought the Zeekr 001, Zeekr X compact SUV, and Zeekr 7X SUV to Europe.
California commits $202m to electric and clean public transport
California is investing $202 million in 143 clean transport projects to prioritise public transit and electric mobility in communities most affected by pollution. Funded via cap-and-trade revenues, the awards support zero-emission vehicles, charging infrastructure and affordable fares statewide. Read more…
Oslo increases HGV toll – making e-trucks even more cost-effective
Driving electric trucks in the Oslo metropolitan area has become even more attractive. The city has increased the toll for fossil-fueled trucks by a substantial 75 per cent, effective from 2025 to 2026. Truck drivers will be charged at a total of 83 toll stations across the Oslo metropolitan area. Read more…
Baidu’s Apollo Go has expanded its robotaxi operations to around 20 cities in China
In the third quarter of 2025, Apollo Go delivered 3.1 million fully driverless autonomous ride-hailing trips. Read more…
BMW reinvents the M3 as a quad-motor electric monster
For nearly forty years, the BMW M3 has been the gold standard for sports sedans. It built its legend on high-revving engines and rear-wheel-drive thrills. But the automotive world is shifting, and BMW M is now preparing its biggest change ever. By 2027, the first fully electric version of its icon will arrive, and it is bringing some serious hardware… Read more…
Nio to ramp up bet on AI in 2026, William Li says at internal meeting [Full Speech]
Nio will intensify its focus on AI in 2026 and encourages employees to deeply integrate AI usage.
In 2026, Nio’s non-automotive business revenue is projected to potentially exceed RMB 10 billion ($1.43 billion).
BYD Fang Cheng Bao reaches 300,000-unit sales milestone
The Tai 7 SUV, launched in September 2025, has achieved 100,000 units sold, contributing one-third of Fang Cheng Bao’s cumulative sales.
Fang Cheng Bao sold a record 50,868 vehicles in December.
Dongfeng initiates winter tests on prototype cars equipped with solid-state batteries
The prototype cars feature solid-state batteries with an energy density of 350 Wh/kg, doubling that of mainstream LFP battery cells.
Dongfeng claims this solid-state battery enables the vehicle to achieve a range exceeding 1,000 kilometers on a single charge.
Nio Onvo unveil special edition L60, launch set for this Friday
The special edition Onvo L60, themed around horses, appears designed to welcome the upcoming Chinese Lunar Year of the Horse.
Showroom models of the L60 special edition are now available at multiple Onvo stores.
Nio Firefly launches new limited-edition Firefly EV, capped at 99 units
The limited-edition Firefly EV was co-designed by Firefly and Dutch artist Jordy van den Nieuwendijk, priced 20% higher than the regular model.
It starts at RMB 95,800 ($13,750) under the BaaS plan, with a monthly battery rental fee of RMB 399.
This battery is about to change the world in 3 months, or make this guy a fool
Donut Lab lit the EV and energy storage industry on fire last week with its announcement of a 400 Wh/kg solid-state battery cell that can last for 100 years. At face value, if true, we are looking at the single most disruptive announcement in the history of the electric vehicle industry and energy storage as a whole. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) is on track to begin building EVs at full-scale at its second facility in 2026
After overcoming major production hurdles last year, Lucid Group (LCID) is on track to begin building vehicles at a new plant in Saudi Arabia in 2026. Read more…
EVgo plans 150 fast chargers a year at Kroger stores through 2035
EVgo plans to build at least 150 DC fast-charging stalls a year through 2035 at Kroger Family of Stores locations across the US. Read more…
Tesla STOPS selling Full Self Driving, a sexy electric road bike, and Transformers
On today’s subscriber-focused episode of Quick Charge, Tesla stops selling Full Self Driving as the promise of a Tesla as an appreciating asset dies. Plus, someone’s getting a $200 million bonus and Komatsu introduces its own, IRL take on a transforming farm robot at CES. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz CLA Euro NCAP’s safety crown for 2025
The results are in, and the Mercedes-Benz CLA has officially been named the safest car of 2025. In a year where dozens of new electric cars hit the market, this sleek German sedan stood out by earning a perfect five-star rating from Euro NCAP. The CLA won its own category, and it also scored higher than every other vehicle tested… Read more…
Nissan’s new electric SUV puts the Rogue to shame
The NX8 makes the Rogue look outdated. Nissan’s new electric SUV is bigger than the Rogue and features some of the most advanced tech in its lineup. Read more…
UK offshore wind prices come in 40% cheaper than gas in record auction
The UK just pulled off one of its most consequential offshore wind auctions yet – delivering massive volumes of new capacity at prices that undercut gas. Read more…
