The Smart ForTwo finally gets a proper EV remake, underpinned by a brand-new platform developed specifically for it. Say hello to the Smart #2, built on the Electric Compact Architecture (ECA). The Mercedes-backed company showcased the new model during the 2026 Paris Motor Show and announced trims and prices, even. Smart #2 EV Spec-wise, the vehicle is quite impressive, aiming… Read more…
ACC announces five million battery cells ‘Made in France’
The Automotive Cells Company (ACC) battery joint venture between Stellantis, Mercedes, and TotalEnergies has announced producing its five-millionth cell at its factory in France. The plant’s second production block, with a capacity of 12.9 GWh, is set to begin production in 2027. Read more…
From “FSD (Supervised)” to “Tesla Assisted Driving”– a new name aims to secure EU approval
In the effort to obtain EU-wide approval for its driver assistance system Full Self-Driving (Supervised), also known as FSD (Supervised), Tesla has met a demand from the German federal government and renamed its autonomous driving assistance system to “Tesla Assisted Driving”. Transport Minister Steffen Bilger (CDU) had described the previous name as “misleading”. Read more…
Vietnam: Transerco deploys 53 electric buses in Hanoi
The Vietnamese public transport operator Transerco has deployed 53 electric buses in Hanoi. The new electric buses are replacing diesel buses on four routes across the Vietnamese capital. Read more…
Xpeng launches G9L SUV in Europe as monthly overseas sales top 10,000 for first time
The G9L was launched in European markets including France and Germany, following trial production at Magna’s Austrian plant. Read more…
This electric motorcycle company just hit 10 million battery swaps – and it’s profitable
Brazilian electric motorcycle and battery-swapping company Vammo is hitting several major milestones as it prepares to take its model beyond its home of São Paulo, including reaching EBITDA profitability, surpassing 10 million battery swaps, and growing to more than 10,000 active riders. Read more…
Autonomous military 6×6 packs electric drive and go-anywhere grit [video]
The Hunter WOLF military robot is one of six private-sector projects chosen for US Army’s Infantry Last Tactical Mile (ILTM) initiative – an advanced research initiative designed to modernize infantry support for soldiers on the battlefield. Read more…
Smart #2 debuts in Paris as Couture Edition launches in China
The Couture Edition costs 112,999 yuan ($16,790) in China, with production limited to 999 units each for China and Europe. Read more…
Fiat introduces the Multiplay concept – a versatile successor to the infamous Multipla
Fiat is reincarnating the Multipla – the family vehicle that always produces strong opinions when its design comes up in a conversation. The Multipla successor comes in the form of a concept called “Multiplay.” The name is a reference to the versatility of the new vehicle – it’s an SUV, minivan and a pickup all at the same time. A… Read more…
One in eight Volkswagen Group vehicles was a BEV in Q3
Volkswagen sold a strong 20 per cent more electric vehicles in Europe in Q3 compared to the same period last year. However, EV sales are lagging in the US and China, causing the German automaker to report a decline in overall electric vehicle deliveries. While the share of EVs in total sales has increased, the overall sales decline is even steeper. Read more…
Smart #2 celebrates the return of the two-seater in Paris
Smart unveils the new #2 at the Paris Motor Show for the first time. The electric two-seater is expected to achieve a range of around 300 kilometers (WLTP) with its 35.7-kWh battery and is set to hit the market in 2027. electrive attended the world premiere in the French capital. Here are the impressions. Read more…
Citroën unveils New 2CV with electric drive with retro elegance
The original success of the Citroën 2CV was not due to clever marketing or particularly appealing design. It was the versatility, simplicity, and above all, the solution-oriented approach to the everyday challenges of many people. This is where Citroën’s new electric concept car, as a reinterpretation of the 2CV, also comes in. It is less about nostalgia and more about returning to the essential things people need to enjoy driving cars in today’s world. Read more…
VW steps up China EREV push with ID. ERA 8X launch; ID. ERA 5X to follow in November
The 5-seat ID. ERA 8X starts at a limited-time price of 206,800 yuan ($30,720) and is the third model in SAIC Volkswagen’s ID. ERA lineup. Read more…
Seres commits Aito to CATL batteries long-term
CATL and Seres want to secure their long-term collaboration on batteries for the Aito automotive brand. To accomodate the according demand, the battery making giant is increasing its production capacity in Chongqing to more than 20 GWh per year. Fast charging, battery services, and expansion into foreign markets are also part of the agreement. Read more…
Peugeot unveils homage to brand icons with coupé and rally-inspired electric models
Peugeot had presented two electric concept vehicles at the Paris Motor Show: The E-T16 Concept draws inspiration from the 205 T16 rally car and is said to reference the new E-208 in its interior. The RCZ Vision represents an electric reinterpretation of the RCZ Coupe, featuring a solid-state battery. Read more…
China September NEV retail sales fall 16.7% as penetration hits record 67%, CPCA data shows
China’s NEV retail sales totaled 1.084 million in September, down 16.7% year-on-year for a ninth consecutive monthly decline. Read more…
China says EU hybrid trade deal allows export growth from 2025 levels
The commerce ministry said the arrangement allows growth from the 302,000 hybrid vehicles the EU imported from China in 2025. Read more…
Huawei-backed Aito plans European expansion next year, report says
Aito has begun EU whole-vehicle type approval work and will showcase 4 SUVs at the Paris Motor Show. Read more…
Chery recalls Omoda 5 in Malaysia after rear axle detachment incident
A 2023 Omoda 5 lost its rear axle while being driven in Malaysia last week. Chery said welds on the rear axle trailing arms may lack sufficient strength. Read more…
Survey Sunday: Electrek readers find the silver lining in high fuel prices
For the last few weeks, we’ve been running a sidebar survey about whether our Electrek believed there might be some silver lining to the record-breaking fuel prices following the start of the war in Iran. After nearly 2,000 responses, here’s what you told us. Read more…
