Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is reportedly preparing the most dramatic overhaul in the automaker’s history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and eventually close four factories in Germany. Read more…
Nio’s energy arm signs deal with Zhongan to build 500 swap stations
The signing is the latest progress after the delivery of the first batch of 50 jointly built swap stations in December 2025. Read more…
PowerCo selects OCSiAl nanotubes for battery additives
Volkswagen Group’s battery subsidiary PowerCo has selected nanotechnology company OCSiAl as a supplier for its Unified Cell battery platform. The Luxembourg-based company will supply nanotube additives for the graphite anodes used in PowerCo’s standardised battery cell. OCSiAl will manufacture the additives at its production facility in Serbia. Read more…
Smart #2 expected to cost under €22,500
Smart has provided a clearer indication of the pricing for its upcoming electric two-seater. According to Europe CEO Wolfgang Ufer, the #2 could launch in Europe next year with a starting price below €22,500. Ufer also said European production could become an option if demand reaches sufficient volumes. Read more…
VW board reportedly plans to close four German plants
According to a report by Manager Magazin, Volkswagen is considering a far more extensive restructuring programme than previously reported. The German business magazine claims the company is planning to close its plants in Hanover, Zwickau and Emden, as well as Audi’s factory in Neckarsulm. The report also states that Volkswagen could cut up to 100,000 jobs worldwide. Read more…
CATL targets up to 20,000 vehicles with sodium-ion batteries
CATL expects that up to 10,000 to 20,000 electric vehicles with its novel sodium-ion batteries will enter the market this year. Additionally, the Chinese battery market leader has now unveiled its first stationary battery storage system with sodium-ion cells. Read more…
Nio Onvo L60 surpasses 100,000 cumulative deliveries
The milestone implies that the Onvo L60 has delivered 2,346 units so far this month. Read more…
Neath Port Talbot launches UK’s first fully electric recycling fleet
Neath Port Talbot Council has begun rolling out a fully electric recycling fleet, becoming the first local authority in the UK to electrify its entire recycling vehicle operation. Once complete, the fleet will comprise 21 battery-electric recycling vehicles, replacing the council’s existing diesel trucks. Read more…
Tesla plans another 1,000 hires in Grünheide
Tesla plans to significantly increase production at its Gigafactory Berlin-Brandenburg. From October, the plant in Grünheide aims to raise weekly output from the current 5,000 Model Y vehicles to 7,500 units. After recently adding 1,000 employees, the company now plans to hire another 1,000 to support the production ramp-up. Read more…
Nio’s William Li sees China NEV penetration topping 90% by 2030
Nio founder William Li expects BEV models to make up over 90% of China’s NEV market by 2030. Read more…
Nio hits 10,000th ES9 delivery as flagship SUV gains traction
The milestone means that Nio has delivered 6,892 ES9s so far this month, considering that 3,108 units of the SUV were delivered last month. Read more…
AVILOO launches battery warranty for used EVs in Europe
AVILOO launches a battery warranty for used EVs in Europe, offering independent diagnostics and coverage to boost buyer confidence. Read more…
Battery maker TIES unveils new cells to leapfrog solid-state bottlenecks
The global race to build better batteries for electric cars took a surprising but highly practical turn. Many automotive companies promise that pure solid-state batteries are just around the corner, but the actual market reality is a little bit more complicated. At the 2026 Tianmu Lake New Electrochemical Energy Storage Technology Seminar, a key battery supplier partner for the Chinese… Read more…
Orange EV deploys its 2,000th electric terminal truck
Orange EV deploys its 2,000th electric terminal truck, expanding fleet use at Coke Canada Bottling across North America with high uptime rates. Read more…
Polestar says it will focus more on Europe as it’s forced to exit the US market
The US Connected Vehicle Rule has effectively banned Polestar from the US market. The company is barred from importing any 2027 model year vehicles, which means it will soon effectively end its sales in the US. The Connected Vehicle Rule is set up to block the sale of connected vehicles (hence the name) which use software linked to China or… Read more…
McMurtry teases production version of its bonkers, record-breaking electric fan car
McMurtry Automotive, a British company that built a bonkers electric car prototype which has shattered track records everywhere it goes, teased the production version of its Spéirling ‘fan car’, to be unveiled next week. Read more…
Range Rover’s first EV will beat its gas counterpart, but it may cost over $150,000
The “best” Range Rover has an electric powertrain, according to JLR’s chief growth officer, Lennard Hoornik. Although it may outperform its gas-powered counterpart, the Range Rover EV won’t be cheap, with prices that could top $150,000. Read more…
Subaru’s new top-selling EV delivers over 300 miles of range for just $35,000
The Uncharted is now Subaru’s most popular and most affordable EV in the US. Subaru announced that prices for the 2027 Uncharted EV will start at $35,000. Read more…
Green Drive Mobility and Furlenco deploy electric delivery vehicles in India
Green Drive Mobility and Furlenco expand electric delivery vehicle deployment across India, scaling logistics fleet electrification for sustainability. Read more…
Leapmotor enters MPV market with D99 launch
Leapmotor’s first MPV, the D99, goes on sale starting at 249,800 yuan ($36,790). Read more…
