The addition of a single-motor version means the Li i8’s starting price will go lower, in a bid to revive the electric SUV’s sluggish sales. Read more…
China achieves record NEV share – exports drive growth
China recorded nearly 1.5 million sales of battery-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids in May, marking a significant increase compared to previous months. NEVs accounted for a record 56.9% of total vehicle wholesale sales. However, the figures once again indicate that exports, rather than domestic demand, were the main driver of growth. Read more…
Stellantis tests autonomous ride-hailing service in Luxembourg
Stellantis, Bolt and Pony.ai have launched a pilot programme for autonomous mobility in Luxembourg. Through the ‘Living Lab’ initiative, the partners will focus on autonomous vehicles, their integration into ride-hailing platforms and the alignment of regulatory requirements. Read more…
Green SM enters India’s ride-hailing market
A Vietnamese electric taxi operator and leasing provider has announced its entry into India, its fifth international market. The company has started operations with a fleet of VinFast Limo Green vehicles, albeit with a new name – Green SM Limo. Read more…
Solaris delivers 40 electric buses to MZK Toruń
Polish public transport operator MZK Toruń has added 40 Solaris Urbino 12 electric buses to its fleet. The contract also covered the installation of the associated charging infrastructure. Read more…
This Tesla Model 3 Went Nearly 400 Miles, 30 More Than Its EPA Rating
Edmunds’ latest range test shows the rear-wheel-drive Model 3 easily beating its official range and showing remarkable efficiency. Read More…
BYD Denza Z electric sports car appears in regulatory filing with top speed of 350 km/h
The Denza Z comes in three variants, all powered by a tri-motor system with a combined peak output of 1,180 kW (1,582 hp). Read more…
B2U and Waymo partner to give autonomous EV fleet batteries a second life
B2U Storage Solutions partners with Waymo to repurpose used EV batteries for grid energy storage, boosting sustainability and circular economy efforts. Read more…
Electric equipment means MASSIVE fuel savings for this operator
This heavy equipment operator put seven, 20-ton battery electric wheel loaders and dozers from Chinese equipment brand XCMG to work for combined 17,370 (!) hours last year, and realized an “astonishing” cost savings. Read more…
BYD threatens to sue Trump administration over Pentagon military list
BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military companies” this week. Read more…
BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world’s No. 1 automaker
BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within the next five years. Read more…
Milence opens first HGV charging hub in Denmark
The new location in Padborg on the Danish-German border initially offers four CCS charging points with up to 400 kW and now provides a hub for electric freight transport between Scandinavia and Central Europe. Read more…
Harley subsidiary LiveWire launches production of S4 Honcho
Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire subsidiary, specialising in electric motorcycles, has begun production of its latest models, the S4 Honcho Trail and the S4 Honcho Street. The S4 Honcho platform represents LiveWire’s expansion into the lightweight and affordable electric motorcycle segment. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz begins axial flux motor production in Berlin
Mercedes-Benz has started production of its new axial-flux electric motor at its Berlin-Marienfelde plant. The move follows the company’s acquisition of British electric motor specialist Yasa in 2021. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has further developed Yasa’s axial-flux motor technology and is now bringing it into series production. Read more…
Green light for the EU’s ‘Battery Booster’
The European Commission has launched its long-planned Battery Booster Facility to support battery cell production in Europe. The programme provides €1.5 billion in interest-free loans, with the call for proposals expected in the third quarter. Read more…
Xiaomi cleared to build extended-range EVs at Beijing plant as new SUV launch looms
The approval clears a key regulatory hurdle for Xiaomi’s rumored extended-range SUV, expected to launch in the second half of this year. Read more…
Nio Firefly sells out new limited edition EV in under eight hours
The model was limited to just 333 units, with the pace of sales exceeding the management team’s initial expectations. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz rewrites rules with axial flux motors
Mainstream conversations about electric cars usually focus on the size of screens, software speeds, or battery capacity, but the true engineering revolution happens deep within the chassis. Mercedes-Benz wants to prove its mechanical dominance by starting large-scale production of a highly unusual electric motor. The German automaker chose its historic Berlin-Marienfelde facility to construct this new drive system. Established back… Read more…
Seres courts TikTok’s AI arm with new EV brand
Seres unveiled the new Aiva brand and its first concept vehicle aimed at younger and more performance-oriented customers. Alongside the brand launch, the company also presented the Aiva Origin Concept and confirmed that its first production model, the Aiva ME7, will debut later in 2026. Read more…
BYD’s Flash Charging expected to cost Under 60 cent/kWh
BYD is on the verge of entering Europe with its “Flash” fast-charging stations. A temporary Flash Charger was recently spotted in Germany for an internal event. There is also initial guidance on pricing: According to Bono Ge, head of BYD UK, the company aims to stay below 50 pence/kWh. This currently converts to 58 cents. Read more…
