BYD currently sells seven models in South Africa, including five pure electric vehicles and two hybrid models.
BYD’s dealership development in South Africa is in its early stages.
Germany: No decision yet on planned EV subsidies
Up to €4,000 in incentives for an electric car if the price and personal income remain below the upper limits – these figures were already circulating in relation to the planned EV subsidies for low-income households. However, political negotiations have not progressed that far yet. Read more…
Beijing Hyundai begins pre-sales of EO compact SUV, priced from $18,250
The Hyundai EO starts at RMB 130,000 ($18,250) in pre-sales, competing primarily against the BYD Yuan Plus and Geely Galaxy E5.
As Beijing Hyundai’s first pure-electric SUV, the Hyundai EO aims to spearhead the joint venture automaker’s comeback in China.
Fratelli Foppiani receives first MAN eTGX electric trucks in Italy
Fratelli Foppiani Trasporti has taken delivery of the first two MAN eTGX electric trucks in Italy. The vehicles mark the start of MAN’s e-truck operations in the country and were delivered as part of the company’s 65th anniversary event, highlighting its fleet electrification plans. Read more…
202 new electric Yutong buses for Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has taken delivery of 202 new Yutong electric buses for the capital Tashkent. The delivery is part of the government’s national transport modernisation plan, under which half of the city’s bus fleet is to be electric by 2030. Read more…
Norway to phase out electric vehicle VAT exemption from 2027
In its 2026 state budget, Norway’s government has proposed reducing the VAT exemption threshold for electric cars from NOK 500,000 to NOK 300,000, before removing the benefit entirely in 2027. The move has sparked strong criticism from the Electric Vehicle Association, which warns of a return to fossil-powered models. Read more…
Nio extends losses to 12% in Hong Kong amid concerns over GIC lawsuit
As of press time, Nio was down 12.21 percent to HK$47.54 per share, poised for its biggest single-day drop since April 7. Read more…
Xpeng exports over 5,000 EVs in Sept
In January-September, Xpeng’s exports reached 29,723 units, marking a 125.2 percent year-on-year increase.
To date, Xpeng has expanded into nearly 50 countries and regions, and last month commenced localized production in Europe.
GWM’s Wey brand launches Gaoshan 7 MPV, starting at $40,100
The 7-seat Gaoshan 7 is the latest addition to the Gaoshan series MPVs, joining the Gaoshan 8 and Gaoshan 9.
The Gaoshan 7 boasts a WLTC battery range of 172 km and a WLTC combined range of 945 km when fully fueled and charged.
Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC sues Nio over losses from three years ago
The catalyst for GIC’s lawsuit against Nio was a short-selling report released in June 2022, which has since been refuted.
The case was temporarily stayed in a US court earlier this month pending resolution of a prior class action lawsuit.
Durapower and Kivanc Enerji partner on battery manufacturing in Turkey to supply US with packs and cells
Durapower Group, a Singapore-based lithium-ion battery provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s Kıvanç Enerji to evaluate the creation of a joint venture to manufacture battery cells and packs in Turkey, aiming to supply the US market and support regional EV supply chain resilience. The planned facility will target gigawatt-hour-scale production of Lithium… Read more…
Durapower and Kivanc Enerji partner on battery manufacturing in Turkey to supply US with packs and cells
Durapower Group, a Singapore-based lithium-ion battery provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Turkey’s Kıvanç Enerji to evaluate the creation of a joint venture to manufacture battery cells and packs in Turkey, aiming to supply the US market and support regional EV supply chain resilience. The planned facility will target gigawatt-hour-scale production of Lithium… Read more…
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more…
California sets new quarterly EV sales record, doubles down on support for public charging
As predicted, US EV sales mushroomed prior to the expiration of the federal tax credits. Will sales now crater sans credits? That remains to be seen, but for now, California’s EV market share has surged to a European-style level, and the state continues to take measures to keep the EV transition going. In the third… Read more…
Kia plans to build 100,000 EV2 and EV4 models a year, far more than expected
Kia is about to go on the offensive. The automaker plans to nearly triple electric vehicle production in Europe within the next two years as it introduces the new EV2 and EV4. Read more…
AmpUp’s EV charging load management program reduces peak demand at low cost
EV charging solution provider AmpUp concluded an initial pilot phase of its Adapt managed EV charging program in Connecticut in June. During heat waves, the system was able to meet grid demand at a third the cost of a typical utility peaker plant. The Adapt program, which was developed through the Connecticut Innovative Energy Solutions… Read more…
Emil Motors validates full-scale magnet-free axial-flux induction motor for EVs
Emil Motors has announced successful laboratory dynamometer testing of its initial full-scale magnet-free axial-flux induction motor research unit. The company says that this validation milestone demonstrates the feasibility of scalable, recyclable electric drive units without permanent magnets, targeting EV manufacturers and suppliers concerned with supply chain risks and rare-earth dependence. Emil Motors reports that after… Read more…
Why Tesla And General Motors Cool Their Electric Motors In Different Ways
This tear down shows the pros and cons of each approach. Lire la suite…
Lion Electric school buses are back on the roads in Quebec, but US buyers have been left hanging
The road remains rough for Canadian EV maker Lion Electric. As recently as early 2024, the company was riding high, working through orders for thousands of electric buses and electric trucks, building its own batteries and piloting V2G applications. Later that year, it was forced to file for bankruptcy. In May 2025, the company was… Read more…
Bluetti launches Pioneer Na(Sodium) station starting from exclusive $735, save $1,116 on Tenways AGO X e-bike gear + battery bundle, more
Today’s Green Deals is the third in a row that is headlining a new power station release, with Bluetti launching its new Pioneer Na(Sodium) Portable Power Station and bundles with exclusive savings for our readers starting from $735. From there, we have the massive $1,116 savings on Tenways’ AGO X All-Terrain Mid-Drive e-bike that comes with $307 in FREE add-on gear alongside a FREE Power Bank (extra 180Wh battery) for $1,999. There’s also BougeRV’s e-bike Rack Hitch for all vehicles hitting a new $350 low, Greenworks Gen 2 electric pressure washers, and our favorite ongoing Prime Day Sales (half of which are ending tonight) – plus, many more available to browse in our Post-Prime Day Green Deals hub here. And don’t forget about the hangover deals that are collected together at the bottom of the page, like yesterday’s $1,000 super-early bird savings on EcoFlow’s upcoming DELTA Pro Ultra X power station, the new low price on Heybike’s Hero Carbon-Fiber All-Terrain e-bike, and more.. Read more…
