Solid-state batteries are gradually beginning to come out of the lab and into real-world use. Maryland-based ION Storage Systems started shipping sample cells to customers in the industrial, consumer electronics and automotive sectors last August. Now one of those customers has successfully qualified ION’s Cornerstone Cell. “We have passed performance qualification with our customer using… Read more…
Dealerships sue Volkswagen over plans to sell Scout plug-in vehicles directly to consumers
In the Internet Age, consumers have gotten used to buying products directly from their makers, and many see the traditional arrangement by which automakers can sell their wares only through independent dealerships as a vestige of a previous century. “Not so!” say dealers. “We provide essential product information and after-sales service.” But EVs require less… Read more…
Speed, heat, and high stakes: testing the new BMW iX3
The whole world can’t get enough of the new BMW iX3 – it’s a runaway success for the German automaker, so much so that the company had to double shifts in its factory to try and keep up with the demand. We tested the iX3 already and learned that there’s way more to it than just marketing – you can… Read more…
Green NCAP to assess interoperability of EVs during charging
The Green NCAP rating initiative plans to include the CharIN label in its comparative tests and corresponding evaluations of electric vehicles. This involves assessing the interoperability of electric vehicles with various charging infrastructures. Read more…
Wackenhut becomes Germany’s first Lucid dealer
Last year, the US-based EV manufacturer Lucid announced plans to sell its vehicles in Germany – not only through direct sales but also through dealerships in the future. Now, Lucid has revealed Wackenhut as its first European retail partner. Read more…
VW ID. Cross launches just below €28,000
Volkswagen has announced an entry price of around €28,000 for the ID. Cross, which will launch in the European market starting autumn 2026. Unlike the ID. Polo, however, it will initially only be available in three performance levels. Read more…
Donut Lab shows solid-state battery pack charging at 100 kW in Verge motorcycle
Donut Lab, the Finnish solid-state battery startup that has faced intense skepticism since its CES 2026 debut, released its first pack-level charging test results today. The 18 kWh battery pack sustained over 100 kW of charging power — a 5C rate — for five minutes straight inside a Verge TS Pro electric motorcycle. Read more…
Porsche Macan GTS review – is this Porsche’s ‘Goldilocks’ car?
Porsche is out with a new trim of its electric Macan, positioned between the mid-spec 4S and top-end Turbo, and with power levels smack-dab in the middle of the two. It’s also got a few new touches and features the previous models didn’t have. Read more…
Kia’s most affordable EV is now available to order in Europe, starting at $30,500
Kia revealed EV2 prices and final specs as orders are now officially open in Europe. The EV2 is cheaper than expected, with prices starting at just €26,600 ($30,500). Read more…
Tesla’s Terafab chip fab ambitions ignore its total lack of semiconductor experience
Elon Musk announced on Saturday that Tesla’s “Terafab Project”, a plan to build what he envisions as the world’s largest semiconductor fabrication plant, will launch within seven days. Read more…
Iveco unveils eDaily with inductive charging solution
Italian commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has equipped an electric transporter, the eDaily, with inductive charging technology that works both dynamically while driving and statically. This vehicle is being used by Italian motorway concessionaire Brebemi along the A35, which features a corresponding test section. Read more…
BYD to bring 1,500-kW flash chargers to Europe
BYD plans to install its first batch of flash chargers outside of China in the coming weeks.
The infrastructure rollout coincides with the new Denza Z9GT’s European debut in Paris on April 8.
Zeekr starts pre-sales for 8X hybrid SUV to expand premium lineup
The Zeekr 8X pre-sales start at 376,800 yuan ($54,640), marking Zeekr’s further expansion into the premium plug-in hybrid market.
Equipped with a tri-motor system delivering up to 1,030 kW of combined power, the model is expected to begin mass deliveries in the second quarter.
Xpeng’s flying car subsidiary Aridge secures $200 million
Aridge, the flying car subsidiary of Chinese automaker Xpeng, has raised nearly $200 million USD ahead of its planned IPO thanks to a new funding round . With this, the company has now generated a total of around $1 billion USD in capital. Read more…
Chery to develop compact cars in Paris
Chinese automaker Chery has opened a new research and development center in Paris. Future generations of compact urban vehicles for the brands Omoda & Jaecoo will be developed there for the European market. Read more…
Amid renewed FCEV focus, China aims to cut hydrogen prices to €3/kg
The Chinese government has published a guideline aimed at promoting the commercial use of hydrogen across various industries. This initiative seeks not only to significantly expand the fleet of fuel cell vehicles but also to reduce the price of hydrogen for end consumers. Read more…
BYD’s Five-Minute EV Chargers Are Going To Europe To Take On Ionity
BYD’s new Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to a single EV. Lire la suite…
Nio to deliver 80,000th 3rd-gen ES8 SUV this week
Nio is set to see the delivery of its 80,000th third-generation ES8 SUV this week as orders recover following the Chinese New Year.
The ES8 drove Nio to its first-ever quarterly profit and contributed more than half of the company’s total deliveries in February.
BYD Seal 08 promises 1,000-km range thanks to its Blade 2.0 battery
The EV market might be getting crowded, but BYD decided to drop another heavy hitter. The Chinese automaker shared details through government filings about its newest flagship sedan, the Seal 08. This car is the absolute top of the line for BYD’s “Ocean” series. According to the latest regulatory documents, this large fastback is ready to hit the streets very… Read more…
New ZEBRA funding round: UK subsidises 484 electric buses
The UK government is providing an additional €85 million as part of its ZEBRA program. The funds will subsidise the purchase of a total of 484 new zero-emission buses. Nearly half of the funding will go to Sheffield, where the local transport authority will deploy 186 electric buses. Read more…
