Xpeng has started producing its EVs in Europe to mitigate the impact of EU tariffs. The first units of the Xpeng G6 and G9 have now rolled off the line at contract manufacturer Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria. Read more…

It may not come as a surprise – since the information had already leaked beforehand – but European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will stick to the zero-emission target for 2035. However, she now plans to continue talks with the heads of Europe’s car industry as early as December – and examine, among other things, a new regulatory category for small EVs by then. Read more…

Volkswagen will delay the production start of the ID. Golf and ID. Roc to 2030, after the all-electric Golf was first planned for 2028 and later postponed to 2029. At the same time, Volkswagen is looking for a financially strong partner for its battery subsidiary PowerCo. Read more…

Solaris has signed a contract with the Municipality of Gdańsk, Poland, for the delivery of 30 battery-electric buses. The order includes 18 Solaris Urbino 12 and 12 articulated Urbino 18 vehicles, all due to enter service by September 2026 with Gdańskie Autobusy i Tramwaje. Read more…

Toyota, Subaru and Lexus must recall 94,320 electric vehicles in the United States – covering the Toyota bZ4X, Subaru Solterra and Lexus RZ – due to an issue with the climate control system. With affected vehicles also reported in Australia, the recall could expand globally. Read more…

The tone among Chinese automakers is becoming sharper. After Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa inaccurately presented Leapmotor’s sales figures in Germany, BYD issued an unusually pointed response. Read more…

Hyundai will produce its upcoming Ioniq 3 in Türkiye. The confirmation did not come through an official company statement but from Murat Berkel, General Manager of Hyundai Türkiye, in an interview at the IAA. Read more…

BYD plans to bring its so-called “Flash Charging” to Europe, transferring up to 1,000 kW via CCS. In China, the system works by plugging in two cables simultaneously, but according to a media report, BYD intends to achieve the same in Europe using only a single cable. Read more…

The Stockholm-based company Standab has raised €3.6 million in a new funding round to build a cross-brand, public charging network for e-bikes and e-scooters across Europe. Within a year, Standab aims to expand its parking and charging stations to 15 European cities. Read more…

Slovak battery cell manufacturer InoBat has secured a grant of €54 million and a loan of €456,000 to build a gigafactory in Valladolid, northern Spain. The plant is expected to create 260 jobs. Read more…

Melbourne will host Australia’s first dedicated electric truck charging hub following AUD 12.3 million in funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The facility in Laverton North will feature 14 dual plug chargers for heavy battery-electric trucks. Read more…

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador and Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro (NL Hydro) have announced CAD 3.8 million in funding to expand the Canadian province’s electric vehicle charging network. NL Hydro has contributed an additional CAD 463,000 to support the project. Read more…

MIT researchers have designed a new battery electrolyte that can disassemble into its molecular components within minutes, enabling electric vehicle batteries to be taken apart and recycled more easily. The approach could reduce waste and support a circular supply chain for lithium-ion cells. Read more…

MIT researchers have designed a new battery electrolyte that can disassemble into its molecular components within minutes, enabling electric vehicle batteries to be taken apart and recycled more easily. The approach could reduce waste and support a circular supply chain for lithium-ion cells. Read more…

Chinese manufacturer Sany is bringing its e263 electric tractor unit to Europe, with first deliveries scheduled for early 2026. The 4×2 truck is designed to shake up the long-haul electric segment: Sany promises more than 500 kilometres of range – backed by a dense service network. Read more…

The government of Québec will provide no further funding for the planned factory of the insolvent Swedish battery cell manufacturer Northvolt in the Canadian province. Instead, Québec intends to recover part of the money it invested in the failed project. Read more…

The lobbying battle by parts of the automotive industry against the EU’s climate targets seems to be having little effect. Just ahead of the EU car summit this Friday, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has made it clear that she intends to stick to the so-called combustion engine phase-out from 2035. Electric mobility is on track, and consistent implementation across Europe remains essential. This can be read in a draft concept paper by the EU Commission. Read more…

Swedish-Chinese EV maker Polestar significantly boosted its revenue in the first half of 2025 on the back of much higher sales. Losses, however, grew even faster – rising by 119.4 per cent to 1.19 billion US dollars. Read more…

Amazon subsidiary Zoox is launching a driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas. This marks the first instance of its robotaxi service in action. To start, the service will be free via a dedicated app. Read more…

China recorded a new annual high in August with sales of 1.4 million electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Pure electric cars in particular are developing at a disproportionately dynamic rate. The share of plug-in cars in the overall market also remains high – and continues to approach the 50 percent mark. However, the usual market leaders are not scoring highly. Read more…