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…
New York allocates $200 million for electric school bus rollout
New York State has announced an additional $200 million to support the deployment of zero-emission school buses and charging infrastructure, making clean buses more affordable for public schools under its Environmental Bond Act. Read more…
Lucid Air gains Tesla Supercharger access
From 31 July, all Lucid Air models will access over 23,500 Tesla Superchargers using an approved adapter. The carmaker also presented its 2026 lineup. It includes increased range on Touring, upgraded AC compressor, new Aeronaut wheels, and massaging seats on Grand Touring. Read more…
BMW and Ford EVs join AI-based grid relief programme in New York
ChargeScape has partnered with PSEG Long Island to enrol over 6,000 BMW and Ford EVs in its Peak Load Reduction programme. Using ChargeScape’s AI platform, the initiative manages EV charging to support grid stability and offers financial incentives to participating drivers. Read more…
Svolt Energy to begin trial production of semi-solid-state batteries in Q4
The semi-solid-state batteries will be supplied to BMW Mini’s next-generation models, with mass production planned for 2027.
Svolt’s first-generation semi-solid-state batteries have an energy density of 300 Wh/kg, with the second generation set to increase to 360 Wh/kg.
