The UK’s tax authority has confirmed it will appeal a landmark ruling that could reduce VAT on public electric vehicle charging from 20% to 5%. If the appeal fails, charge point operators are expected to file claims for overpaid VAT, potentially covering several years. Read more…

234,532 battery-electric cars were newly registered in the EU in March, according to the industry association ACEA, marking a 48.9 percent increase compared to the same month last year. Battery-electric vehicles also saw significant growth in the first quarter overall—approximately one in five new cars in the EU was electric. Read more…

Stellantis brand Opel has unveiled the GSE 27FE prototype of its race car for the Gen4 generation of Formula E. Starting next season, the German brand will succeed DS within the Stellantis group. Read more…

Series production of the all-electric mid-size SUV has started at the Torslanda plant near Gothenburg in Sweden. First customer deliveries are scheduled for early summer. Read more…

The VW ID. Buzz will receive a comprehensive update this summer. The equipment lineup will see an important change for some customers, along with the addition of one-pedal driving and vehicle-to-load functionality. Read more…

Amazon has ordered 75 electric trucks from Einride and plans to deploy them with supporting infrastructure in its US middle-mile network. The vehicles are expected to cover up to three million miles per year. Read more…

ChargePoint introduces the Express Solo, a new DC charging solution delivering up to 600 kW. The company positions it as the ‘world’s fastest standalone EV charger’ and plans to offer it in Europe as its first DC system in the region. Read more…

Ford Motor Company has joined hands with Tasco Auto, its local distributor, to develop a network of fast-charging stations in Vietnam. The duo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the new initiative in Hanoi recently. Read more…

Munich-based automaker BMW unveiled the updated version of the 7 Series sedan ahead of Auto China in Beijing. The electric model i7 benefits from advancements of the Neue Klasse—including a completely new battery. Read more…

Silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors can increase EV efficiency and extend range thanks to faster switching compared to conventional silicon chips. With its third-generation SiC chips, Bosch targets a performance boost of around 20%. Read more…

The US startup Redwood Materials, known for its battery recycling operations, is laying off around ten per cent of its workforce. Founder JB Straubel justified the decision by stating that the company had grown its staff more quickly than necessary in some areas. At the same time, Redwood aims to focus more intensively on its emerging battery storage business segment in the future. Read more…

Tesla has secured a framework agreement with Sourcewell, the largest public procurement cooperative in the US. The agreement enables Tesla to sell its electric vehicles to over 50,000 public entities, including cities, counties, government agencies, and schools across the USA. Read more…

Many see it as a long-overdue return. Smart, once launched as a microcar specialist, had recently shifted its line-up to the compact segment and above. The new #2, positioned as the successor to the iconic Fortwo, aims to reverse that move—though one caveat remains. Read more…

In December, the EU Commission presented its automotive package with relaxed CO2 requirements. However, the German government believes the plans do not go far enough. Currently, negotiations are underway in Brussels to reach a viable compromise—likely using the German position as an unofficial guideline. Read more…

Ahead of the Auto China 2026, the Volkswagen Group took the wraps off four all-electric world premieres. However, not all of them will launch under the VW brand—and not all models feature exclusively VW technology. Read more…

The US automaker General Motors has apparently halted the development of the next generation of its electric pickups and SUVs. According to media reports, their introduction is to be postponed from 2028 to at least 2030. The declining demand for electric vehicles in the US is reportedly to blame. Read more…

Faster and faster charging on highways, more charging parks in cities, along with new partnerships and continuous technological advancements—the charging industry is not standing still. But how does a company make decisions in such a dynamic environment? We spoke with Meta Kessler, Chief Strategy Officer at Ionity, about these decisions and the fast-charging provider’s plans. Read more…

Stagecoach South, which serves public transport routes in Surrey, England, has added 22 new Yutong U11DD electric double decker buses to its fleet. The buses are set to enter service over the coming months. Read more…

It is no secret that the CSU would like to change EU-wide CO2 regulations for new cars from 2035. The party’s parliamentary group has now confirmed as much, but is facing significant backlash – because of the car depicted in a graphic. Read more…

With the 99X Electric, Porsche has won races and championships in the Gen3 era of Formula E. However, for the upcoming season, vehicles of the fourth generation will be used – with Porsche aiming to build on past successes through the 975 RSE. Read more…