China has published its action plan to limit the peak of CO₂ emissions. By 2030, vehicles with alternative powertrains are to account for 30 per cent of the nation’s total vehicle fleet. At the same time, the government wants to accelerate the expansion of charging and hydrogen infrastructure. Read more…
Allego switches operator backend to Ampeco
Dutch charging provider Allego is switching to Ampeco for the backend of its charging network. The new charge point management software will be used to manage over 35,000 charging points across 16 European countries. The migration is expected to be completed in Q4 2026. Read more…
Kia EV2 Long Range now eligible for UK Electric Car Grant
Kia UK has confirmed that the EV2 Long Range is now eligible for the maximum Band 1 Electric Car Grant. It reduces the vehicle’s on-the-road price by £3,750. Read more…
Xiaomi says Sky Nomad is a series, not a new brand, teases SUV
Xiaomi has answered the biggest open question about Sky Nomad: it’s a second product series under Xiaomi EV, not the standalone sub-brand that had been rumored for months. Read more…
Trek targets the fat tire e-bike boom with its new throttle-enabled Borrego+
Trek is making a bigger push into the fast-growing fat tire e-bike segment with the launch of the new Borrego+, a Class 2 electric bike that blends adventure-ready capability with commuter-friendly practicality. The company is also offering a faster Borrego+ S variant for riders in markets where Class 3 e-bikes are permitted. Read more…
BYD reveals prices for its new 1,500+ luxury EV sports car start at nearly $200K [Images]
BYD took the covers off its new drop-top electric sports car at the Goodwood FOS. The Denza Z packs over 1,500 hp and can recharge in as little as 5 minutes, but it’s not cheap. Read more…
Nio launches 5-seat ES8 to broaden appeal of best-selling SUV
The 5-seat ES8 starts at 382,800 yuan ($56,340) with battery included, 5.9% below 3-row version. Read more…
Mercedes EV sales are up 51%
Mercedes just announced that its battery electric vehicle sales rose 50% in the second quarter of this year (April-June) compared to the same period last year, and 25% if compared to the first quarter of this year (January-March). Mercedes sold 63,000 EVs in Q2, and 113,300 in the first half of this year in total. The January to June number… Read more…
The BMW iX3 Just Aced Euro NCAP’s Newer, Stricter Safety Tests
BMW’s new electric crossover was one of the first cars to be tested under Euro NCAP’s revised assessment standard. Read More…
The New Mercedes-AMG CLA EV’s Huge Power Comes From Three Tiny Motors
The four-door sedan puts down 670 horsepower, thanks to a set of ultra-compact axial flux motors. Read More…
BREAKING: China targets NEVs to make up 30% of car fleet by 2030
The goal means China’s NEV fleet needs to more than double within five years. Read more…
A steep learning curve: how Spedition Stickel is building its battery-electric truck ecosystem
The German logistics company Stickel is putting more of its freight on electric trucks, with a fleet of ten now in operation. We spoke with managing director Christian Stickel about investment willingness, initial complexity, and the confidence needed to embrace a new energy future. Read more…
FirstGroup brand to operate ZEV shuttle service at Sizewell C
Specialist Passenger Solutions (SPS) has landed a contract to operate shuttle services to and from the Sizewell C nuclear plant construction site in Suffolk. It plans to operate a ‘zero emission’ fleet comprised of both hydrogen and electric buses. Read more…
BMW iX3 is the first vehicle to earn a 5-star rating under ANCAP’s new tougher rules
Every three years, Euro NCAP and ANCAP (Australia’s NCAP) work together to revise and introduce new criteria for vehicle safety. The new 2026 rules are in effect, and BMW’s new iX3 just scored the maximum 5-star rating at Euro NCAP and ANCAP. Interestingly, this is the first vehicle to score five stars after the new, stricter rules for 2026 were… Read more…
Li Auto teases i9, its largest SUV yet, with September launch planned
Li i9 measures 5,225 mm in length with a 3,168 mm wheelbase, significantly larger than the current all-electric flagship Li i8. Read more…
AESC launches mass production of new 46120 cylindrical cells for the BMW iX5
AESC has started series production of its new 46120 round cells. The battery cells are set to supply several BMW Group EVs in the future. The first announced model to feature the new cells is the all-electric BMW iX5, whose market launch is planned for late 2026 or early 2027. Read more…
VW Board reportedly aims for plant closures starting in 2031
Led by Group CEO Oliver Blume, VW’s executive board reportedly plans to phase out production at the Zwickau and Emden plants by 2031 with the Hanover factory is set to follow in 2032, and the Neckarsulm Audi plant in Neckarsulm in 2034. This information was obtained by Spiegel ahead of the VW Supervisory Board meeting this afternoon. Read more…
Ford’s $30,000 Electric Pickup Isn’t Actually Mid-Size, The Automaker Confirms
Ever since Ford announced its affordable electric pickup, it has referred to it as a mid-size model. Not anymore. Read More…
Nio June deliveries breakdown: ES9 hits stride, ES8 cools ahead of 5-seat variant launch
The ES9 delivered 8,595 units in June, contributing 21.17% of Nio Inc’s deliveries for the month in its first full delivery month. Read more…
Tech giant Xiaomi confirms the new Sky Nomad brand
Xiaomi already proved its mettle when it entered the automotive market back in 2024. You’d think the company would be happy with the success, but instead of slowing down, it continues to expand its vehicle operations aggressively. The firm successfully delivered 32,759 vehicles to domestic buyers in May 2026 alone, proving that consumer demand for its EVs is as high… Read more…
