The Volkswagen Group delivered 983,100 electric vehicles worldwide in 2025, nearly a third more than in 2024. In Europe, deliveries increased by 66 percent, while in China, they declined by 44 percent. We summarize the detailed annual report now available from Wolfsburg. Among the passenger car brands, Škoda stands out in particular. Read more…

After BMW’s partner AESC unexpectedly halted the construction of its battery cell factory near BMW’s US plant last June, it was uncertain whether BMW could start US production of the Neue Klasse on time. Now, the issues appear to have been resolved. Read more…

Connected Energy, a UK-based company specialising in stationary energy storage systems (BESS) using second-life batteries, plans to build a new testing center for used EV batteries. The facility will be located in Norfolk with the investment amounting to £2 million. Read more…

Syrah Resources has agreed with Tesla to extend the deadline for resolving an alleged breach of its graphite supply contract until March 16, 2026. However, Tesla could terminate the contract as early as February. Read more…

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…

EU trade spokesman Olof Gill has dismissed reports that the European Commission is considering imposing special tariffs on Chinese hybrid vehicles—even though there is support for such a move. A news portal previously reported that the EU executive was exploring special tariffs on hybrids from China. Read more…

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…

Fastned is introducing a new price offer for registered app users. Effective immediately, there is now a ten percent discount per kilowatt-hour on all charging sessions across Fastned’s entire European network when paid via the Fastned app using a debit or credit card. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz has started series production of the new all-electric GLB at its plant in Kecskemét, Hungary. The central Hungarian facility will soon enable the production of up to 350,000 cars per year. Read more…

TH Köln, RWTH Aachen, and other partners have launched a research project called ViDeLL. The project aims to develop a concept for virtual road sections for the temporary exclusive use by automated logistics vehicles. Read more…

ADNOC Distribution, a retail and petrol station chain in the UAE, has opened its new EV Mega hub on the E11 highway between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The company has also unveiled plans to roll out a wider charging network across the UAE by the end of 2027. Read more…

Chinese automaker Chery (Omoda/Jaecoo) has announced, just weeks after revealing a breakthrough in solid-state battery technology, that it plans to deploy the technology in an electric vehicle for the first time this year—specifically in the Liefeng model under its Exeed brand. Read more…

Wolfgang Ufer, currently responsible for Smart in Germany, will take over as Head of Smart Europe on March 1, 2026. He succeeds Dirk Adelmann, who will become CEO of Mercedes-Benz Switzerland from that date. Read more…

Nevoya, an LA-based logistics firm, has introduced 40 new battery-electric semi trucks for the busy Houston-Dallas shipping route. Crucially, it has been made possible by the Center for Green Market Activation (GMA)’s first pilot procurement initiative under its zero-emission trucking scheme. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer Chery is entering the German market through its subsidiaries Omoda and Jaecoo. The company has chosen the Jaecoo 7 SHS as its first passenger vehicle in the new market, a plug-in hybrid SUV with up to 90 kilometers of electric range, priced at €36,900 by the Chinese automaker. Read more…

Tesla’s initial journey in India has proved challenging, as it struggles to find customers for its first and only car in local showrooms, the Model Y. Just six months into its arrival, it has had to resort to discounts to clear inventory, a move that contrasts sharply with the strong pre-launch hype. Read more…

Fastned has released key figures for the past quarter and the full year 2025. According to the report, the Dutch fast-charging provider increased its revenue per location to an average of €335,000—a 25 percent rise. Read more…

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…

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…