General Motors plans to import batteries from Chinese company CATL for the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt, despite high US tariffs. Sourcing LFP batteries from China is said to be a temporary solution until GM and LG Energy Solution begin producing their own LFP cells in the US. Read more…

US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…

US carmaker Ford has pushed back the market launch of two next-generation electric vehicles as it shifts its focus to smaller, more affordable models. This could hint at the strategic announcement Ford CEO Jim Farley has been signalling. Read more…

The insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt seems to have found a savior. The US company Lyten wants to take over all remaining sites in Europe, including the factory under construction in northern Germany. Initial reactions from local politicians have been positive. Read more…

Leapmotor is expanding its European portfolio this autumn with an all-wheel-drive version of its C10 compact SUV. The performance variant features 800-volt technology and 430 kW of system power. This enables acceleration from zero to 100 kph in four seconds. Read more…

With the Grandland Electric, Opel launched its first premium electric model at the end of last year. Entering the most contested segment in the EV market, this compact SUV still lacks standout features that would help it break ahead of the pack. But does the newcomer have what it takes to become a frontrunner in the long run?

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UK-based charge point aggregator Paua has announced a new integration with E.on Drive Infrastructure (EDRI). This will bring 22 new locations and 177 high-powered connectors into the Paua network. Read more…

Chinese technology group and electric car manufacturer Xiaomi has hired Kai Langer, former head of design at BMW i. Kai Langer worked for BMW for over 20 years and joined Xiaomi on 1 August. Read more…

Tech and delivery company Wolt is part of a pilot in the Czech capital using 20 electric cars with swappable batteries. Developed with Romanian manufacturer UNY and backed by EIT Urban Mobility, the project aims to cut emissions, streamline last-mile logistics, and drive sustainable transport. Read more…

To date, BasiGo has put 100 electric buses on the roads in Kenya and Rwanda. As reported, BasiGo aims to reach the 1,000 electric bus mark by 2027. This path is politically supported by the Kenyan government’s ambitious eMobility targets. Read more…

Xpeng has presented the second generation of the P7. Based on an 800-volt architecture, the electric saloon offers up to 486 kW of charging power, a maximum range of 820 kilometres, and integrates three Turing AI chips delivering 2,500 TOPS of computing power. Alongside its sleek design and massive head-up display, the substantial size increase stands out. Read more…

Foxconn has sold its Lordstown EV plant in Ohio, USA, after failing to secure meaningful EV production. The facility could be repurposed as an AI data centre as the company pivots from automotive manufacturing to AI infrastructure. Read more…

With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility, DeepDrive is presenting a range extender generator based on this technology – in response to requests from industry. Read more…

With its dual-rotor drive technology, Munich-based startup DeepDrive specialises in compact and highly efficient electric motors. At the IAA Mobility, DeepDrive is presenting a range extender generator based on this technology – in response to requests from industry. Read more…

SolarEdge has signed a strategic agreement with Schaeffler to deploy EV charging hardware and software across company sites, targeting the installation of 2,300 charge points by 2030. The project begins at Schaeffler’s global headquarters in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Read more…

Tesla has opened a new Supercharger site near the A5 motorway in France. The location in Magnant features 56 V4 charging points, solar canopies covering most bays, and a lounge with 24/7 access to toilets. Read more…

Stercom, a German supplier of onboard chargers and other solutions for electric mobility, is gaining a new investor: the Zapi Group, a global leader in the field of electrification from Italy, is acquiring a majority stake in the Tesvolt subsidiary. Read more…

Car manufacturer Leapmotor has begun supplying commercial vehicle manufacturers with battery packs developed in-house. The company purchases the cells. The aim is to achieve greater vertical integration of the supply chain, it says, following the example of China’s market leader BYD. Read more…

Alexander Dennis will offer a re-powering service for its Enviro400 diesel buses in partnership with KleanDrive. The AD Repower initiative will begin with UK trials in 2026, offering operators an electrified retrofit alternative using proven drivetrain technology. Read more…

Hyundai Motor Company and General Motors have announced the first five vehicles under their strategic partnership, including an electric commercial van for North America. Production is expected to exceed 800,000 units annually, with design and development already underway. Read more…