The iconic black cabs of London may soon have some high-tech competition. Waymo has announced it is bringing its fleet of all-electric robotaxis to the busy streets of the United Kingdom’s capital. Waymo is a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc. and has been steadily growing its presence across the United States. This year, Waymo launched its services in Austin, Texas, and… Read more…
China files WTO complaint over India EV and cell subsidies
China has issued a formal challenge to India at the World Trade Organization (WTO), claiming that its subsidies for EVs and battery cell production breach global trade rules. The dispute centers on India’s incentive schemes under its PM E-Drive and Production Linked Incentive (PLI) programmes. Read more…
Toyota launches battery development consortium in the UK
Toyota Manufacturing UK is leading a consortium of partners to evaluate the feasibility of a lightweight BEV prototype in the L6e category. The consortium is funded by the UK government via the APC. Read more…
Xpeng G6 Performance: Can it do more than just charge fast?
Xpeng has given its most mainstream model, the G6 – a rival to the Tesla Model Y – a comprehensive update. With a peak charging capacity of up to 451 kW, the Chinese mid-size SUV leads its segment. Our first drive of the dual-motor, 358 kW range-topping G6 Performance reveals whether it can do more than just charge fast.
Kia is working on a secret new EV
Kia plans to introduce a new electric vehicle, codenamed CB, to its growing lineup. The new EV is part of an agreement that Kia reached with its union this week. Read more…
Tesla Chair says no one talking about people they are hiring, but can’t name any
Tesla’s Chairwoman Robyn Denholm complains that everyone is talking about the high-profile departures at the automaker, but no one is talking about the people they are hiring. Read more…
Valeo supplies second-life inverters as spare parts for Renault Zoe
Supplier Valeo now offers a reconditioned inverter for Renault’s spare parts range. The component is 30 per cent cheaper than new products and will be available across the manufacturer’s dealer network. The launch was preceded by a project with two specialists focused on the circular economy. Read more…
Cadillac launches Optiq electric SUV in Europe
Cadillac has opened orders for its all-electric Optiq in Germany, France, Sweden and Switzerland, with first deliveries expected in February 2026. Starting at €65,000 in Germany, the Optiq offers 425 km of WLTP range. Read more…
Go Fast, Get Nowhere: Here’s How Much Speed Kills EV Range
If you only do high-speed highway driving, your range will plummet. If you keep your speed low you can even exceed the range claim. Lire la suite…
Leapmotor debuts D19 SUV, with extended-range variant featuring largest 80-kWh battery to date
The Leapmotor D19’s EREV variant utilizes an 80.3-kWh battery pack — the largest ever installed in an EREV — delivering up to 500 km of battery range. Read more…
Mercedes opens orders for CLA 200
Mercedes is expanding the line-up of the electric CLA with a more affordable variant. The CLA 200 comes with an LFP battery, 541 kilometres of WLTP range, and a starting price of €49,421. Thanks to a current discount campaign, the four-door coupé is temporarily available for €46,950. Read more…
BYD Yangwang hikes U9 electric supercar price by 7% to $252,630
The Yangwang U9 boasts 1,287 horsepower and can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.36 seconds.
Last month, Yangwang debuted the more powerful U9 Xtreme, limited to 30 units worldwide.
Nio responds to lawsuit filed by Singapore’s GIC, says it’s ‘not a newly occurring incident’
“This matter is not a newly occurring incident, nor is it directed at NIO’s recent operational performance,” Nio said in a response shared with CnEVPost. Read more…
Kia to nearly triple electric car production in Slovakia
Following the start of production of the EV4, the small crossover EV2, Kia’s most affordable electric car to date, is also set to roll off the production line in Žilina starting next year. From 2027, the manufacturer plans to produce a total of around 180,000 electric cars per year. Read more…
VW ID.4 and ID.5 now qualify for UK EV grant
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has just announced that two Volkswagen models will now qualify for the Electric Car Grant (ECG) scheme: the VW ID.4 and ID.5. It brings the total number of qualifying EVs up to 40. Read more…
Inside Kia’s Plan To Win With Affordable EVs
Kia plans 200,000 cheap EVs every year, Elon Musk’s $56 billion pay is back in the courts, and Waymo heads to London. Lire la suite…
Ateios Systems and Kodak unveil solvent-free battery electrode manufacturing process
Battery electrode supplier Ateios Systems has teamed up with materials and chemicals manufacturer Kodak to demonstrate a high-speed, solvent-free production process for the manufacturing of high-energy electrodes for EV batteries. The system, powered by Atelos’s RaiCure platform, reaches a coating speed of 80 meters per minute, which the companies say is nearly three times faster… Read more…
MFG rolls out 580 fast charging bays at Morrisons sites
Motor Fuel Group (MFG), a UK operator of petrol forecourts, has completed a new EV fast charging network based out of Morrisons supermarket carparks. More than 580 rapid ‘EV Power’ charging bays are now available at Morrisons locations across the UK. Read more…
Sidecar e-bikes: The fun-loving electric bike style everyone forgets about
When most folks think of electric trikes, they picture big cargo haulers or mobility-style cruisers with two wheels in the back and a basket full of groceries. But there’s another category of three-wheeled electric bikes that’s more fun, more niche, and undeniably cooler: sidecar e-bikes. Read more…
Subaru Will Reveal An Electric STI Concept
Early details suggest Subaru could actually build it. Lire la suite…
