Plug-in hybrids and battery electric commercial vehicles will no longer be exempt from the vehicle and vessel tax from January 1, 2027. Read more…
Tesla launches long-wheelbase Model Y L in the USA
Tesla introduced a new six-seater version of the Model Y in the US on Thursday. The nearly five-meter-long Model Y L – first launched in China last year – is now available in the United States as a ‘Launch Edition’ with all-wheel drive for $61,990. Read more…
Lucid restructures leadership team after delivering nearly 4,000 EVs in Q2
Lucid delivered a total of 3,953 EVs in the second quarter of 2026 and produced 4,774 vehicles. Under its new CEO Silvio Napoli, the US manufacturer is restructuring its leadership team to shorten decision-making processes and become operationally faster. Read more…
Xpeng to lift GX output 10% this month, eyes top-three segment spot
Xpeng GX delivered 6,739 units in June, with the 10,000th vehicle rolling off the line on July 1. Read more…
The 1,000hp McMurtry Speirling PURE track car enters production
The automotive market has its fair share of new startup companies promising incredible performance. Many of these brands show digital drawings of extreme vehicles that never reach real roads or racetracks. Driving enthusiasts hear grand promises about raw vehicle dynamics, but these projects usually vanish before assembly ever begins. McMurtry is breaking this pattern. The small British automaker has officially… Read more…
Xpeng’s He echoes Nio’s Li on China NEV penetration topping 90%
Xpeng chairman He Xiaopeng expects China’s NEV penetration to exceed 90% by 2030. Read more…
Zeekr to begin pre-sales for five-seat version of 9X SUV on July 8
The five-seat version of the Zeekr 9X will open for pre-sales on July 8, broadening the customer base for the flagship model. Read more…
New report: shared charging models could accelerate electric truck adoption
Pembina Institute’s report explores shared charging models that could accelerate electric truck adoption by improving fleet charging utilization and reducing… Read more…
Standard Hyundai Ioniq 3 revealed with practical design and smart tech
Hyundai has finally revealed the standard version of its latest addition to the world of electric cars, the compact Ioniq 3. This unveiling follows the official debut in April that focused exclusively on the aggressive, performance-oriented N Line variant. Now, the South Korean brand is showing the version that the majority of everyday drivers will actually buy. This model ditches… Read more…
Deutsche Bank sees Xpeng Mona L03 SUV selling 12,500 units a month
Deutsche Bank analysts expect the Mona L03 to average about 12,500 units in monthly sales, replicating the success of the Mona M03 sedan. Read more…
Sicona wins $45M ARENA grant to build silicon-carbon anode plant in Wollongong
Sicona Battery Technologies secures $45M ARENA grant to build a silicon-carbon battery anode plant in Wollongong, advancing commercial-scale production. Read more…
Polestar EVs Are A Whopping $25,000 Off After The Brand Got Kicked Out Of America
You can get a Polestar 4 for Chevy Equinox EV money as the company looks to clear out inventory. Read More…
The Hyundai IONIQ 3 is the affordable electric hatch we want but can’t have
The IONIQ 3 is a high-tech, fully electric hatch that the US will miss out on. It can drive over 300 miles on a single charge and is Hyundai’s first vehicle in Europe to use its new Pleos Connect infotainment system. Read more…
Iberdrola kicks off its first large-scale battery project in the US
Spanish renewable energy and electricity giant Iberdrola is constructing its first battery energy storage project in the US as utilities race to add more storage to strengthen the grid. Read more…
Tesla caps employee AI spending at $200/week except for Grok
Tesla told staff it will impose a $200-per-week limit on employee AI spending starting July 6, according to an internal memo reported by The Information (paywall). Read more…
TRUNNANO launches battery materials division for sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes
TRUNNANO launches sodium-ion layered oxide cathodes with high capacity and thermal stability for energy storage and low-speed EVs. Read more…
Rivian beats delivery expectations for Q2, raises its full year 2026 delivery guidance
Rivian published its Q2 deliveries report, and it beat its initial expectations of 9,000-11,000 vehicles. The company’s facility in Normal, Illinois, produced 12,613 vehicles, and delivered 12,194 in the period. While Rivian remains a somewhat small EV company, it certainly manages to improve on some of its supply chain bottlenecks. It’s also refreshing to see a company under-promising and over-delivering.… Read more…
CPCA sees China’s June NEV wholesale up 22% as fuel car demand crumbles
High oil prices are suppressing demand for gasoline cars, which, coupled with booming exports, has pushed NEVs into a clear recovery lane. Read more…
Tesla launches Model Y L in US — 6 seats, 325 miles, $61,990
Tesla has launched the Model Y L, its stretched, three-row, six-seat SUV, in the US and Puerto Rico. The automaker confirmed the launch on Thursday, with the vehicle now configurable online. Read more…
Subaru’s 375-hp AWD Trailseeker EV starts under $40,000
The Trailseeker was Subaru’s best-selling electric SUV last month. Starting at under $40,000, the “go-anywhere, rugged SUV” offers a spacious interior, standard AWD, and a combined 375 horsepower. Read more…
