Tritium has announced the European launch of its TRI-FLEX DC fast-charging platform. The new system is designed to meet EU infrastructure requirements and will be presented at EVS38 in Gothenburg, Sweden, from 15 to 18 June 2025. Read more…
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Toyota launches bZ5 electric SUV coupe in China
Toyota is celebrating the market launch of its electric SUV coupé bZ5 in China. The front-wheel drive vehicle was developed by FAW Toyota and features LFP batteries from BYD. The Japanese manufacturer is asking the equivalent of just under €16,000 for the entry-level version of the model. Read more…
Maruti Suzuki to limit production for its e Vitara
Maruti Suzuki has decided to initially lower the production target for the all-electric e Vitara by two-thirds due to supply constraints. The move will likely limit the EV’s availability at launch. Read more…
Denza’s Germany launch takes shape
BYD’s premium brand Denza plans to launch two models in Germany in Q4 – the shooting brake Z9 GT and the electric van D9. The Denza launch in Germany and Austria will be led by a new manager. Read more…
What’s Next in EV Charging: A Software Perspective – Christian Kurtenbach from Monta
EV charging software is evolving fast as charge point operators aim for profitability, scale, and better user experiences. During our recent online conference electrive LIVE Christian Kurtenbach of Monta explained why cohesive software stacks are now essential — and how platform-native models are redefining the industry.
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Dacora Motors to launch ‘ultra-luxury’ American EV
The US EV startup Dacora has just unveiled its debut fully electric vehicle. It’s inspired by 1930s classic cars and promises an ‘ultra-luxury’ experience. Read more…
Spain invests in Wallbox Chargers
Spanish charging solutions provider Wallbox Chargers has raised 15 million US dollars in fresh capital through the issuance of new shares. More than nine million dollars of this funding comes from the Spanish government. Read more…
Ample rolls out battery swapping stations in Madrid
Ample has launched its modular battery swapping technology in Madrid, supported by €9.76 million in funding from Spain’s IDAE through the Moves Singulares programme. The system is said to swap EV batteries in five minutes, targeting urban fleets and infrastructure scalability. Read more…
PowerGo and Essendi to partner on hotel EV charging
PowerGo has announced a strategic partnership with the hotel company Essendi which will see it install EV charging points at multiple hotels in the Netherlands. This will include a combination of both AC and DC fast chargers. Read more…
Daimler Truck and Toyota to merge Fuso and Hino operations
After more than two years of negotiations, the agreement is final. Daimler Truck and Toyota will merge their Japanese commercial vehicle subsidiaries, Mitsubishi Fuso and Hino Motors. The newly formed holding company is set to launch in April 2026. Read more…
Allego introduces Plug & Charge to charging network
Plug & Charge is now available at 5000 Allego charging points across Europe. Based on the latest OCPP 2.0.1 standard, it means drivers can now charge their vehicles at Allego hubs without the need for cards or an app. Read more…
India: Bengaluru opens solar-powered EV charging station
Bengaluru, the capital of the southern state of Karnataka in India, has opened a new EV charging station that runs on solar power. Highlighting its sustainable nature, the city has named it the ‘Renewable Energy to Electric Vehicle (RE2EV)’ hub. Read more…
German project tests inductive charging on the Autobahn
A test stretch on the A6 motorway in Bavaria, Germany, has gone into operation, allowing electric vehicles to charge inductively while driving. The one-kilometre segment between Amberg-West and Sulzbach-Rosenberg will see its first test drives under the E|MPOWER project in the second half of the year. Read more…
Cadillac introduces new range-topping Optiq variant
Even before launching the Optiq in Europe, GM’s premium brand unveiled the Optiq-V. The top-tier version offers over 380 kW of power and will become the first Cadillac in North America to feature a NACS charging port. Read more…
CaetanoBus unveils new electric buses with CATL batteries and CRRC drive systems
CaetanoBus launched a new generation of electric buses in 8.5, 12, and 18-metre variants. All three sizes are available with a battery-electric drive, while the 12- and 18-metre models are also offered as hydrogen-powered vehicles. The key drivetrain components now include new suppliers. Read more…
New Iveco test centre opens in the Czech Republic
Iveco Bus has inaugurated a new prototype and testing centre at its Vysoké Mýto facility in the Czech Republic. The site has been designed to accommodate all types of powertrains, including battery-electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles. Read more…
AESC kicks off battery production at Douai gigafactory
AESC has started production at its new 10 GWh battery plant in Douai, France. The facility supplies Renault and is expected to employ up to 1,000 people as part of France’s industrial strategy for electric mobility. Read more…
Commercial megawatt charging project launched in Europe
A European Commission-backed project will deploy €10 million in funding to develop megawatt charging systems. The research aims to establish an electric truck charging network in Europe by 2030. Read more…
Geely will not build factories in Europe
Amid subsidy criteria and ongoing global tariff conflicts, localised production in Europe and the US has become an increasingly relevant topic for Chinese carmakers. However, Geely Holding does not intend to join the race for the best production sites in Europe and the US. Read more…
Silence expands S04 model range
Spanish brand Silence is broadening its product line with new variants of its light electric vehicle, the Silence S04. The existing models have also received an update. Sales of the electric Silence vehicles will continue to be handled exclusively via Nissan’s European dealer network. Read more…
