The MG IM6 is a nearly five-meter-long electric SUV with 800-volt technology, all-wheel steering, and a power output of up to 553 kW (751 hp). The Chinese company is launching the premium car with a starting price is 56,990 euros, while the all-wheel-drive version is available for 60,990 euros. The all-wheel-drive model also offers an optional adaptive air suspension, which noticeably changes the car’s character. During the first test drive in the French Jura, the real cost becomes clear. Read more…

The Canadian province has introduced a new levy on EVs and plug-in hybrids, with owners set to face additional charges of CA$500 and CA$250 respectively every two years. The levy takes effect on October 1 and will apply when vehicle permits are issued or renewed. Read more…

VW is set to collaborate with British AI start-up Wayve on autonomous driving in future. According to media reports, Wayve may have prevailed in an internal comparison – including against Nvidia. Read more…

The newly formed Swiss charging provider Joya is now bundling the charging offerings of Energie 360° Mobilität, Gofast, Swisscharge, and Move Mobility. With more than 7,500 public charging points, including over 1,800 fast-charging points, Joya is now the largest CPO in Switzerland from the outset. Read more…

Performance variants of the EV3, EV4, and EV5 are now available to order in the UK under the ‘GT’ badge. The three models are Kia’s first GT variants based on the 400-volt version of Hyundai’s E-GMP architecture. Read more…

Norway recorded 18,511 new electric car sales in September – while all other powertrain types saw only double-digit registration numbers. The EV share of new vehicle sales thus climbed to 98.8 percent. This is largely thanks to Tesla’s electric SUVs. Moreover, electric passenger cars now lead the way across the country’s existing fleet. Read more…

Students at TU Eindhoven have developed an electric car concept called VENTRA, which is designed to capture fine dust from tire and brake wear while driving. Additionally, the vehicle focuses on lightweight construction and provides guidance for a low-wear driving style. Read more…

Australian fuel retailer Ampol is to acquire the charge point operator Evie Networks for AU$225 million (~€135 m). The deal is set to add over 1,030 charging bays to Ampol’s existing network, meaning it will feature around 1,425 bays across over 400 sites. Read more…

In an analysis of the EU’s planned local content requirements for batteries, T&E has concluded that a sufficient number of ‘Made in EU’ battery cells will be available by 2030. This contradicts the current claims of the automotive industry. Read more…

Norwegian battery materials specialist Vianode is seeking a partner for its next expansion phase. According to CEO Burkhard Straube, the company is open to various options, ranging from cooperation to a full acquisition. Read more…

Indian cement manufacturer Dalmia Cement has deployed 24 electric heavy-duty trucks in its logistics operations. The company has partnered with Delhi-based electric logistics service provider SwitchLabs and Pune, Maharashtra-based electric truck manufacturer Energy In Motion for this initiative. Read more…

US logistics giant FedEx has placed a record order for 2,000 all-electric medium-duty delivery vans worth over $300 million with Harbinger. This significantly accelerates FedEx’s fleet electrification efforts. Read more…

At its Capital Market Day 2026, the BMW Group provided deep insights into its corporate strategy. Among other announcements, the Munich-based automaker revealed that BMW will unveil the all-electric iX4 later this year and plans to launch an electric compact car based on the Neue Klasse platform in the year after next. This model is likely to be called the BMW i1. Read more…

Following IG Metall, Volkswagen has used the revision clause of the future collective agreement to terminate several in-house collective agreements as of December 31, 2026. According to union representatives, this includes the framework collective agreement, among other things. For employees, nothing will change initially; job security until the end of 2030 remains explicitly unaffected. Read more…

Lucid is introducing its ‘Lucid Recharged’ used car scheme to Europe. Certified Lucid Air models will initially be offered in Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, and Norway; with the Gravity set to follow later. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is expanding its electric portfolio and preparing the next technological leap in charging. At the IAA Transportation, the manufacturer showcased the new eActros 600 Lowliner, among other innovations. In an interview with electrive, Chief Developer Michael Scheib explained why specific application profiles are increasingly coming into focus, the importance of megawatt charging, and why Daimler Truck continues to invest in hydrogen. Read more…

Today, Tesla wanted to unveil its new Roadster – roughly nine years after the prototype was introduced and six years after the originally announced market launch. But this has now been delayed by two weeks thanks to weather conditions, according to the firm. Read more…

Shortly after unveiling its ultra-fast charging system with a peak power of up to 2,250 kW, Geely has begun rolling out a corresponding charging network. Reports indicate that fast-charging stations have already appeared in five Chinese cities under the name “Smart Charging C12”. Read more…

Following Cologne and Munich, Hamburg will host the brand’s third public bus charging location – and it will be available to electric buses across brands. Initially, four charging stations with up to 600 kW of power are planned. Read more…

Nissan is launching a research project called ‘ADventure’ in Cambridge, UK. With funding from the British government, the company aims to investigate how autonomous passenger transport services can be safely introduced in real communities. Read more…