Cellcentric, the fuel cell joint venture between Daimler Truck and the Volvo Group, has announced a change in its management. Starting January 2026, Kai Wörner will assume the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Managing Director. Read more…
Wolfurt transformed into electric bus hub with 54 chargers
One of Austria’s largest electric bus depots is being built in Wolfurt. The project partners, led by the Vorarlberg Transport Association, are initially implementing 54 charging points with up to 240 kW. In a second phase, the site can be expanded to include up to 84 charging points. Read more…
TIP Group secures up to 1,800 trucks from MAN
MAN Truck & Bus and the commercial vehicle rental company TIP Group have signed a new framework agreement. This agreement provides for the delivery of up to 600 vehicles per year over a period of three years—including electric trucks. Read more…
Germany’s 3-billion-euro EV subsidy to include Chinese brands
The decision is a major boon for affordable Chinese automakers like BYD that are steadily gaining ground in the European market.
Germany’s new subsidy program offers payments ranging from 1,500 to 6,000 euros, primarily targeting low- to middle-income buyers.
EV incentive scheme applies retroactively from 1 January 2026
German Federal Environment Minister Carsten Schneider has presented the key points of Germany’s upcoming EV subsidy programme in Berlin. As previously leaked, all newly registered electric cars will be eligible to benefit from the program starting January 1, with a maximum federal subsidy of €6,000. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 Max shatters record in 24 hour speed-endurance challenge
Electric cars are slowly moving away from squabbling over who has the biggest battery or the fanciest touchscreen. In China, carmakers are shifting toward a more brutal way to prove their worth: endurance. In the latest attempt, the next-generation Xiaomi SU7 Max took to a high-speed track to see exactly how much ground it could cover in a single day.… Read more…
Rivian’s factory activities point to imminent R2 launch
Rivian has built the first validation vehicles for the series production of the compact SUV R2. They have rolled off the newly installed production line in Normal, Illinois, USA. According to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, deliveries of the production R2 to customers will begin “soon.” Read more…
Rivian’s factory activities point to imminent R2 launch
Rivian has built the first validation vehicles for the series production of the compact SUV R2. They have rolled off the newly installed production line in Normal, Illinois, USA. According to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe, deliveries of the production R2 to customers will begin “soon.” Read more…
Xpeng produces 1st robot prototype developed to automotive standards
Xpeng has completed its first robot prototype developed to automotive standards, marking a crucial step toward mass-producing humanoid robots this year.
Xpeng aims to achieve mass production of humanoid robots by the end of 2026.
China’s EV battery market grows by 40 percent
The total capacity of EV batteries in China amounted to 769.7 GWh in 2025, representing a 40.4 percent increase compared to the previous year. Four out of five of these batteries are LFP cells. Read more…
China-Canada EV deal expected to benefit Tesla, Volvo, BYD first
As part of the agreement, Transport Canada will certify new Chinese EVs within just eight weeks, Bloomberg reported.
Automakers already certified in North America include Tesla, as well as Geely- controlled Volvo Car and Polestar.
Changan prepares model offensive for Europe
Changan has outlined its further product roadmap for Europe to journalists. The Chinese manufacturer plans to launch eight new models within three years, alongside plug-in hybrid versions of existing models. With the latter, Changan can bypass the EU tariffs on electric vehicles from China. Read more…
BYD extends battery warranty to 250,000 kilometres
BYD is now also improving its battery warranty across Europe, just a few weeks after the Chinese manufacturer took the same step in Norway. The warranty now covers eight years or 250,000 kilometers, whichever comes first. This applies to both new car buyers and existing customers. Read more…
China’s best-selling electric car Is the Geely Galaxy Xingyue
For years, the Wuling Hongguang Mini EV was China’s best-selling electric car. However, in 2025, the Geely Galaxy Xingyuan 2025 became the best-selling NEV model. While BYD is the largest manufacturer overall, its individual models missed the podium. Read more…
Here are the best electric bikes you can buy at every price level in January 2026
I’ve spent countless hours here at Electrek doing detailed hands-on testing of hundreds of electric bikes. Through thousands of miles of riding, I’ve been fortunate to learn these e-bikes inside and out, top to bottom and front to back. That long-term experience with real-world e-bike testing has helped me find the best electric bicycles on the market for just about any budget. Read more…
2027 Ram 1500 REV: A First Look At The Production-Ready Extended Range Truck
The range-extended version of the full-size Ram pickup truck is now slated to go into production in the second half of the year. Lire la suite…
Xiaomi’s next-gen SU7 completes 24-hour endurance test with 4,264 km
This marks a new record for mass-produced vehicles in comparable testing, exceeding the previous record of 3,961 km set by Xpeng’s updated P7 model last year.
Xiaomi EV began accepting pre-orders for the facelifted SU7 earlier this month, with the official launch scheduled for April.
Ronbay faces probe over alleged misleading statements in CATL deal, shares plunge
Ronbay shares opened Monday at the daily limit-down of 20%, though losses have narrowed to about 11%.
Ronbay said it will cooperate with the CSRC investigation, adding that all company operations and business activities are currently proceeding normally.
Nio ES9 SUV set for unveiling around Apr 10 ahead of Beijing auto show
Nio will hold a technology event for the ES9 around April 10, preparing for its real-life debut at the Beijing auto show later that month.
Nio will upgrade the ES7 SUV to the third-generation vehicle platform in the third quarter and will upgrade the ET5, ET5 Touring, ES6, and EC6 next year.
AI is reshaping everything: How do Nio, Xpeng, and Li Auto differ in their approaches?
China’s EV trio is betting big on AI, but their approaches differ significantly.
Nio has established an AGI committee tasked with driving AI adoption across its entire business chain.
