The Rivian Adventure Network of DC fast chargers is being slowly upgraded to feature both CCS1 and NACS cables. Lire la suite…
Rivian Adds Tesla Plugs To Its Charging Network
How America’s Heel Turn From EVs Could Hurt Canada Too
As U.S. manufacturers slow down on EVs, it could lead to real issues of consumer choice for Canadian drivers. Also, Chinese brands pick up steam in Europe. Lire la suite…
Alfa Romeo introduces EV Grant to UK
The new Alfa Romeo EV Grant offers customers a £1,500 saving across all Junior models, including the top of the range 280hp Veloce and the Intensa Special Series. It’s also available on top of existing retail and finance offers. Read more…
Toyota announces new bZ4X production in Indonesia
In its press conference at the annual GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) today, Toyota announced plans to locally produce the new bZ4X. The company also debuted the updated EV for the local market. Read more…
China NEV retail at 537,000 in Jul 1-20, up 23% year-on-year
The penetration rate of NEVs in retail sales was 54.9 percent in July 1-20, and 50.56 percent year-to-date.
So far this year, China’s passenger NEV cumulative retail sales totaled 6.006 million units, up 32 percent year-on-year.
As car sales slump, Tesla turns to robot dreams to woo its investors
Tesla will release its second-quarter financial results for 2025 later today, and the electric vehicle community is watching closely. For a company whose success has been measured by explosive growth, the latest numbers point to a major slowdown. The core of Tesla’s financial performance has always been straightforward: how many cars it delivers to customers. The latest reports on that… Read more…
Kia reveals UK pricing and specs for EV4 Fastback
Following the announcement of pricing and specs for the EV4 on 1 July, Kia has now shared details on the EV4 Fastback – the four door saloon version of the EV4. Starting at £40,895, the 81.4kWh battery provides up to 380 miles of WLTP range with the Kia AI Assistant included as standard. Read more…
My BMW App to gain carbon footprint dashboard
BMW has announced a new update for the My BMW App and MINI App: a new feature that lets drivers view their personal carbon footprint. It’s designed for use with traditional ICE vehicles as well as BEVs and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Ampeco teams up with Latitude and EVerged
EV charging management software provider Ampeco has entered into a strategic partnership with Italian company Latitude for its brand Eleven. It also signed a similar agreement with North American technology firm EVerged. Read more…
Svolt will start semi-solid battery production for Mini in Q4
Chinese battery maker Svolt Energy will begin trial production of its first-generation semi-solid-state batteries in Q4 2025. The 140 Ah cells will be supplied to BMW’s Mini brand, with mass production targeted for 2027 and future energy density increases already outlined. Read more…
Incat Tasmania to build electric ferries for Denmark
Incat Tasmania has been awarded the contract to build two new battery-powered catamarans for the Danish ferry operator Molslinjen. The 129-meter-long vessels will be equipped with battery systems with a capacity of approximately 45,000 kWh and will operate on the busy Kattegat route between Jutland and Zealand. Read more…
Li Auto opens presales for i8 electric SUV in China
Li Auto has begun presales of its first fully electric SUV, the i8, in China. The six-seat crossover offers up to 720 km range and dual-motor all-wheel drive with a combined power output of 400 kW. Deliveries are scheduled for August. Read more…
Chinese car brands double share in Europe in H1 2025 as strong growth continues
In the first half of 2025, Chinese car brands saw a year-on-year increase of 91 percent in sales in Europe, reaching a new high of 5.1 percent market share.
Five car brands — BYD, Jaecoo, Omoda, Leapmotor, and Xpeng — drove this rapid growth.
Tesla Diner in Shanghai may open in early 2026, report says
The first Tesla Diner in Shanghai may open around Chinese New Year in 2026, with prices likely to be 70 percent of those in the US, according to a local media report.
Tesla has reserved a 3,000-square-meter plot of land next to its Gigafactory in Pudong, Shanghai, for the facility.
U Power opens Southeast Asia’s first smart battery swapping station
Chinese battery swapping solutions provider U Power and Dutch company UNEX EV have opened Southeast Asia’s first smart battery swapping station in Phuket, Thailand. The duo have serious expansion plans using this facility as a pilot model. Read more…
This Genius Solved One Of The Volkswagen ID.4’s Biggest Annoyances With A DIY Fix
Volkswagen put capacitive buttons on the ID.4’s steering wheel, but not everybody loves them. Now, though, there’s a fix. Lire la suite…
Germany funds two lithium projects by Vulcan Energy
The German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE), as well as the federal states Rhineland-Palatinate and Hesse, are funding two lithium projects by Vulcan Energy with a total of €103.6 million. The projects involve lithium chloride extraction in Landau and further processing in Frankfurt-Höchst. Read more…
Tozero expands at Gendorf Chemical Park
The German startup Tozero is building a pilot plant for lithium-ion battery recycling at Gendorf Chemical Park in Bavaria. The company recently signed a lease agreement for an existing building to establish the demonstration facility. Read more…
Tesla’s Reign As Europe’s Top-Selling EV Maker Is Over
Tesla is having a bad time in Europe. So bad, in fact, that a legacy automaker overtook it. Lire la suite…
MAN offers portable battery for electric truck and bus charging
MAN Truck & Bus now offers the Smart Charging Cube. The portable battery storage and charging solution offers up to four charging points and a charging capacity of up to 400 kW. It is available for purchase, lease or rental. Read more…
