Starting October 1, FlixBus will deploy eight electric coaches in regular scheduled service between Vienna and Bratislava. The approx. 80 km route will offer 66 daily trips. Read more…

Tesla has regained its footing in production and delivery. After a mixed year in 2025, the first three quarters of 2026 have demonstrated a newly found consistency – evident in 464,000 vehicles produced and just over 486,000 delivered in the third quarter. Read more…

Tesla has introduced a new feature for its electric vehicles called ‘Emergency Drive Away’, which allows drivers to move away even with the charging cable plugged in. This is designed to enable people to quickly escape life-threatening emergencies at charging stations. Read more…

The police department of Kolkata, the capital of the eastern Indian state West Bengal, has announced plans to add 183 electric motorcycles to its fleet. It has taken delivery of the first 60 units, and once it procures the remaining 123 units, the rollout will represent one of the largest electric motorcycle deployments by any police force in the country. Read more…

Last month, Battery-electric vehicle sales reached record monthly volumes in the UK, with registrations rising by 36.3 per cent year-on-year to 99,199 units. According to preliminary figures from SMMT, the overall market share of BEVs also climbed to 28.3 per cent. Read more…

Under the ProMeBa research project, RWTH Aachen is developing scalable processes for multilayer battery electrodes. The goal is to transfer the technology from the lab to pilot scale. Read more…

Polestar is expanding its public charging offering in Europe with two new subscription tiers. With ‘Plus’ and ‘Pro’, customers receive discounts at selected fast-charging networks for a monthly fee. Read more…

The LA Metro has awarded ENC a contract to supply 220 40-foot AXESS EVO-BE battery electric buses. The order is the largest made for 40-foot battery electric buses by a US transit agency. Read more…

The European Parliament is soon set to vote on the EU Commission’s ‘Auto Package’ which aims to weaken fixed CO2 targets for 2035, albeit under strict conditions. However, a vote by the crucial Transport Committee has now been postponed. Read more…

With a total of 463,561 ‘NEVs’ delivered, Chinese manufacturer BYD recorded its strongest month of 2026 so far. The number of all-electric vehicles increased significantly, while plug-in hybrids declined. Once again, exports to Europe and other markets played a key role. Read more…

Since Wednesday, customers have been able to place orders for the 2027 BMW i3 – a week earlier than planned. The electric saloon is initially being offered in a single all-wheel-drive configuration, with an estimated EPA range of up to 468 miles (753 km). Read more…

BMW has officially opened its new battery plant in Irlbach-Straßkirchen and launched series production. The site will supply sixth-generation high-voltage batteries initially for the new BMW i3 from Munich and is set to play a central role in Germany’s production network in the future. Read more…

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…