
The MG 07 is priced from 125,900 yuan ($18,540) to 165,900 yuan in pre-sales and will officially launch in late August. Read more…
Factorial Taps Hyundai Supplier To Solve Solid-State Batteries’ Biggest Problem

Can you really mass-produce solid state batteries on existing battery lines? Factorial and SK On plan to find out. Read More…
Hongqi unveils 12C ultra-fast charging battery
Freenow and Apollo Go launch London robotaxi trial
Zeekr Power opens its first megawatt-level charging station in Thailand
Volvo drops lidar for good on EX90 and ES90, pays owner compensation

Volvo has confirmed it’s dropping lidar for good on the EX90 and ES90, and it’s paying owners compensation for a feature they were promised but will never get. Read more…
Hyundai reveals IONIQ 3 prices start at $30,000, and it already looks like a hit

Hyundai says the IONIQ 3 is attracting more customer interest than any vehicle it’s ever launched. With over 300 miles of range, Hyundai’s new high-tech infotainment system, and a starting price around $30,000, the electric hatch checks all the boxes. Read more…
China’s EV Charging Race Just Broke The Four-Minute Barrier

Hongqi says its experimental battery can add 60% charge in under four minutes with a peak charging rate of 12C. Read More…
Momenta cleared to test robotaxis across Germany as Uber ups its stake

This marks the first time a Chinese company has obtained Level 4 testing authorization covering urban roads across Germany. Read more…
ACEA reports strong growth for electric trucks and buses in the EU
BYD commences sales of Racco electric kei car in Japan
Hyundai recalls Inster over fire risk
Gelderland launches public smart charging pilot
China NEV retail sales dip 2% in first 26 days of July, outperforming broader market

China’s NEV retail penetration rose to 65.7% in July 1-26, while wholesale penetration reached 70%. Read more…
Smart upgrades #1 with 800-volt platform
BMW reportedly plans electric i4 Cabrio for 2028
Bosch trials fuel cell bus technology in Madrid
GWM Wey opens pre-orders for V8X hybrid SUV with 402-km electric range

The Wey V8X is built on GWM’s Global One S platform and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds. Read more…

