A battery-swapping station for electric trucks is operating in Chizhou, China, using German technology. The local BaaS solution bears the signature of Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations from Ludwigsburg. How did this come about? Will battery-swapping stations be the next big thing? Even here in Europe? These are the questions we asked Klaus Sekot, Managing Director. Read more…

InstaVolt has agreed to sell its charging operations in Spain and Portugal to Powerdot. The move will allow the UK charge point operator to focus investment on expansion in the UK and Ireland. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz is struggling to ramp up production of its electric GLC in Bremen. According to a media report, shortages of key components, including batteries and wiring harnesses, have disrupted output. As a result, deliveries of the electric mid-size SUV have remained below expectations so far. Read more…

CATL has opened 2,000 battery-swapping stations for its Choco SEB system, which serves electric passenger cars and light electric commercial vehicles. The Chinese battery manufacturer has also secured J&T Express as a major new customer for its Qiji Energy battery-swapping system for heavy-duty electric trucks. Read more…

Motor Fuel Group (MFG) has reduced charging prices across its MFG EV Power network by 25 per cent for the summer period. From 1 July to 30 September 2026, drivers can access ultra-rapid charging at 59p/kWh across nearly 600 locations in the UK. Read more…

The map and navigation provider Here Technologies has announced a partnership with the e-mobility platform Cariqa. This will extend Here’s mobile navigation app and route planner to include a payment option for charging sessions. Read more…

Fiat has unveiled its micromobility strategy at an event in Rome, centred on the battery-electric Fiat Topolino, the three-wheeled commercial vehicle Fiat Tris and the new Multiplina Concept. The manufacturer aims to build a dedicated mobility ecosystem for passenger and freight transport in urban areas. Read more…

Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corporation has long been one of the key investors in California-based air taxi developer Joby Aviation. The two companies are now taking their partnership to the next stage by establishing a joint venture to manufacture electric air taxis. Read more…

South Korea has tightened the requirements for government subsidies for electric vehicles. In the future, only manufacturers and importers who pass a new assessment by the Ministry of Environment will have access to the subsidy program. In the electric passenger car category, ten companies met the requirements. BYD was the only major BEV manufacturer that failed to qualify. Read more…

Gujarat, a state in western India, has commissioned 70 electric buses for public transport. It deployed 40 of these e-buses in the state capital, Gandhinagar, on 28 June and another 30 units in Vadodara on 29 June. Read more…

Vattenfall InCharge and WirelessCar have completed a pilot project for the automated charging of electric vehicles. Their cloud-based service, Seamless Charging, is designed to enable charging sessions without the need for a charging card or smartphone app. According to the companies, more than 700 drivers in Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany tested the system during pilot trials conducted this spring. Read more…

Electrify America is expanding its pilot deployment of North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors, adding the charging interface to a number of high-traffic sites in California and the eastern United States. The operator will convert selected CCS connectors at ten sites and establish four dedicated NACS locations. Read more…

Norway registered 18,875 new battery-electric cars in June, giving EVs a market share of 96.5 per cent of all new passenger car registrations. In the first half of 2026, the electric share rose to 97.6 per cent despite a slightly contracting overall market. At the same time, Norway reached another milestone, with the country’s electric vehicle fleet surpassing one million vehicles. Read more…

ESB eCars has introduced higher charging tariffs across its public EV charging network in Ireland and Northern Ireland, increasing costs for both pay-as-you-go users and subscribers. The updated pricing also simplifies the tariff structure by grouping all DC chargers above 50 kW into a single pricing category. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly evaluating the export of models developed for the Chinese market to Europe. The group is also said to be considering local production of such vehicles at its European factories, including the underutilised plant in Zwickau, Germany. Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has resumed operations at its lithium mine in Jiangxi after a shutdown lasting almost a year. The Jianxiawo deposit contains one of the world’s largest reserves of lepidolite, which CATL processes on site into battery-grade lithium carbonate at its own refinery. Read more…

As of 1 July 2026, two new mandatory safety standards have entered into force in China, significantly raising safety requirements for traction batteries and electric vehicles. One of the key provisions is that battery systems must no longer present a risk of fire or explosion. Read more…

Dacia has reduced the price of the Spring electric city car to £11,990, making it the cheapest new car and cheapest EV on sale in the UK. The move undercuts the Leapmotor T03 and widens the price gap to entry-level combustion models. Read more…

The Leapmotor T03 has become more affordable in the UK, thanks to the brand doubling the value of its ‘LEAP-GRANT’ to £3000. The electric compact hatchback now has a price tag of £12,995 OTR. Read more…

For the first time, the new BMW X5 is now available as an all-electric iX5. Production of the iX5 will start in August at the Spartanburg plant in the USA. The iX5’s specifications are promising, though its design closely resembles that of the iX3. Read more…