BYD’s second-generation Seagull features a minimalist interior, newly released design sketches show. Read more…
Hyundai and LGES launch battery storage pilot using repurposed EV batteries
Hyundai and Kia are collaborating with LG Energy Solution on a large-scale demonstration project for charging stations with battery storage systems as an external buffer, using second-life batteries from EVs on the E-GMP platform. Read more…
First drive in the Geely E2: an agile compact BEV with RWD and C-segment space
The new Geely E2 is shaking up the B-segment. With a starting price of €19,990, this compact BEV not only offers generous space comparable to the C-segment – it also impresses with agile driving characteristics thanks to its rear-wheel drive. Two efficient powertrains and comprehensive equipment packages complete a positive first impression. Read more…
UK orders open for updated Renault 5 E-Tech
Renault has opened order books for the updated Renault 5 E-Tech in the UK. Prices remain unchanged despite a number of technical improvements to the electric supermini. Read more…
Waymo says it has stopped 841 injuries in 271 million autonomous miles
Waymo has released new crash data which claims not only an 82% reduction in crashes, but for the first time says the number of injuries that have been avoided by its robotaxi operation. Read more…
Tesla Semi launch sneak peek: several customers are being announced
Tesla has lined up at least 11 Semi electric trucks wearing customer logos outside its new Nevada factory, a clear sign that the automaker plans to parade its fleet customers at tonight’s Semi launch event. Read more…
Kia patent reveals a tough-looking off-road electric SUV
Kia’s off-road electric SUV might be real after all. New patent images reveal what could be the production version of the EV9 ADVNTR. Read more…
BYD releases the first official images of the ‘bigger’ Seagull EV ahead of its debut
BYD revealed the second-generation Seagull inside and out in a series of sketches: a bigger, smarter version of its most affordable EV. Read more…
Volkswagen Delays The ID. Buzz’s Return To The U.S. Again
After skipping model year 2026, the ID. Buzz will be on another year of hiatus in the U.S. before returning. Read More…
VW Anhui opens pre-sales for ID. UNYX 09 sedan from $29,620
The Volkswagen ID. UNYX 09 is the second model jointly developed by Volkswagen and Xpeng, following the ID. UNYX 08 SUV. Read more…
ZF Aftermarket introduces repair kits for hybrid and EV motors, inverters and reducers
ZF Aftermarket launches new e-mobility repair kits for hybrid and electric motors, inverters, and reducers to simplify drivetrain repairs. Read more…
The new Bentley Torcal bridges ultra-luxury with Stuttgart hardware
This is it. The moment has finally arrived when Bentley, known for wood shavings, hand-stitched hides, and the deep-chested burble of a giant V8, has to face the music. That moment even has its own name – the Torcal. It is the fourth model line in Bentley’s portfolio and its very first production electric vehicle. Bentley fans have spent most… Read more…
EU: BEVs made up more than a quarter of new cars sold in August
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…
VW ID. UNYX 09 opens for pre-sale in China
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 unveils new flagship BEV Li I9
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…
The Torcal: First all-electric Bentley enters the spotlight
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…
Efacec unveils charging hub solution with up to 1.6 MW
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…
Next Beijing Auto Show set for March 27-April 5, 2027
The event will mark the Beijing Auto Show’s first edition in an odd-numbered year. Read more…
NX Technologies develops inverters for light electric vehicles
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…
MAN’s Frederik Zohm: “In the end, it’s all about TCO”
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…
