Electric car sales in the EU increased significantly in August. According to ACEA, 27.7 per cent of newly registered passenger cars were battery-electric, while another 11.1 per cent were plug-in hybrids. This means vehicles with an external charging option accounted for almost 39 per cent of the market. The BEV market is also growing strongly so far this year. Read more…

Volkswagen has launched pre-sales in China for a new electric sedan: the VW ID. UNYX 09 is built by Volkswagen Anhui, was jointly developed with partner Xpeng, and starts at 199,900 Yuan (~€26,000 Euro). As with VW’s other China-only EVs to date, this model will not be coming to Europe. Read more…

Li Auto celebrates the world premiere of the all-electric Li i9 in China – at 5.25 meters long, its largest SUV yet. The manufacturer is also on the verge of expanding into Europe: At the Paris Motor Show in October, the Chinese automaker will unveil the Li 6 for Europe. Read more…

British luxury brand Bentley has introduced the Torcal – its first all-electric body. The battery-powered luxury SUV is based on the Volkswagen Group’s PPE platform and shares its battery and 800-volt architecture with the electric Porsche Cayenne. However, it is said to sound like a Bentley 6¾-litre V8. Read more…

Portuguese manufacturer Efacec has presented a charging park platform with up to 16 DC satellite chargers. The so-called “Charging Hub” consolidates all components of a charging park, from charging technology to software and medium-voltage equipment, into a single solution. Read more…

NX Technologies, a specialist in EV power electronics, aims to develop a series of innovative inverters for light electric vehicles. NX Technologies has now received a funding grant from Spain’s PERTE program – amounting to €1.9 million for the R&D project, which is set to run through 2029. Read more…

With a 720 km range, improved aerodynamics, new cell chemistry, and ever higher charging power, MAN is driving the technical development of its electric trucks forward. However, for MAN Executive Board Member for Research & Development Dr. Frederik Zohm, the largest individual performance value does not determine the success of an electric truck. In an interview with electrive at IAA Transportation 2026, he highlights the importance of economic efficiency and the specific use case. Read more…

The electricity demand for charging electric trucks in Europe could rise to around 100 TWh per year by 2035 and to approximately 200 TWh by 2045. This is according to a study by Fraunhofer ISI and ICCT, which also highlights that much of the demand is likely to be concentrated in a handful of locations. Read more…

Canadian transit operator OC Transpo has ordered another 120 electric buses of the LFSe+ type from Volvo subsidiary Nova Bus. A total of 175 electric buses have now reportedly been ordered in Ottawa to date. Read more…

At IAA Transportation 2026 in Hannover, Sunwin used the show to underline its European ambitions and to present a new electric bus portfolio under its MG Commercial brand. As the commercial vehicle and public transport sectors continue their shift towards low-carbon and increasingly digitalised mobility, the Chinese manufacturer is looking to establish a stronger foothold in Europe. In our interview at the show, Sunwin executives explained the technology behind the new buses, the company’s market-entry strategy and why they believe now is the right time to expand in Europe. Read more…

General Motors has built its first production vehicles with battery cells whose cathode active material is made entirely from recycled nickel, cobalt, and manganese. The raw materials are partly sourced from decommissioned batteries of GM vehicles and were recovered and processed by partner Cirba Solutions. Read more…