The Cupra Raval aims to be the emotional counterpoint to the more pragmatic VW ID. Polo. During an initial test drive around Barcelona, the high-performance VZ version demonstrated that the Spanish brand takes its sporty ambitions seriously. This compact electric car handles corners with a maturity that belies its size. However, as our test drive reveals, this commitment also has its downsides.

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The mobility service provider UTA Edenred is now also cooperating with Ionity. The new subscription models offer discounted charging rates at 6,500 charging points across Europe operated by Ionity. This partnership follows collaborations with Tesla and EnBW, making Ionity the third major charging network operator to work with UTA Edenred. Read more…

After Ferrari unveiled its first electric model, the Luce, the internet quickly responded with widespread mockery — largely focused on the vehicle’s design, which former Apple chief designer Jony Ive helped shape. The criticism is not limited to individual users, as major brands have also joined the online jokes. Read more…

BMW has launched a recall for the first flagship model of the Neue Klasse following technical issues that could expose users to an electric shock when touching the vehicle body. However, the issue currently affects only a very small number of vehicles. Read more…

Joost Kessels will lead the Research and Development department at Seat and Cupra from 1 August 2026. The newly created role replaces the Seat board position for Research and Development, previously held by Dr Werner Tietz. Since 2025, Tietz has also headed Research and Development for the Volkswagen Group and will now concentrate exclusively on that position. Read more…

Taiwanese solid-state battery manufacturer ProLogium plans to merge with the shell company Translational Development Acquisition Corp. (TDAC). The transaction is intended to secure financing for the company’s battery factory currently under construction in Dunkirk in northern France. Read more…

PositivEnergy has expanded its collaboration with the City of Philadelphia to deploy around 435 public EV charging ports across the city. The rollout will include DC fast chargers and Level 2 charging points for residents, commuters and visitors. Read more…

Following its order for 55 electric buses in March, Transport for Greater Manchester has awarded another contract to Wrightbus. The latest order covers 125 additional electric buses for the Bee Network, through which the region plans to convert its entire bus fleet to zero-emission drivetrains by 2030. Read more…

The countries of Latin America and the Caribbean now have over 10,000 electric buses—a significant milestone. A major share of these buses originates from Chinese manufacturing. It is also clear that the market continues to grow strongly, particularly in the continent’s megacities. Read more…

France is open to including the UK in the EU’s planned ‘Made in EU’ rules under the ‘Industrial Accelerator Act.’ The position marks a notable shift in policy for France, which had previously strongly supported strict rules of origin within the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA). Read more…

CATL is launching the first standardised battery swap system for light electric trucks together with Shenzhen-based logistics provider DST. The initial rollout targets the Greater Bay Area, including Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau. The region already operates 31 battery swap stations, and the partners plan to expand the network to 140 sites by the end of 2026. Read more…

How dry electrode simplifies production, lowers costs, and enables thicker electrodes — powered by Hymson -60°C low-dew-point lab for sulfide-based routes. Read more…

The Netherlands will make leasing combustion-engine and hybrid company cars significantly more expensive from next year. Starting on 1 January 2027, a new malus surcharge will apply to newly signed lease contracts for non-electric vehicles. The Dutch government says the measure is designed to accelerate the shift towards battery-electric mobility. Read more…

Nio has officially launched sales of its new flagship model, the ES9, following the vehicle’s debut at Auto China in April. Marketed as an ‘Executive SUV,’ the model is priced from around €49,500 without a battery, or approximately €63,000 including the battery pack. Read more…

Scania has demonstrated bidirectional megawatt charging with 750 kW using one of its electric trucks. According to the Swedish manufacturer, this was ‘one of the world’s first demonstrations of bi-directional power transfer through MCS for heavy-duty trucks.’ Read more…

A new battery-swapping station for electric trucks has opened in Chizhou, China. What makes it special: The station uses a ‘Battery-as-a-Service’ solution from Bosch MC Battery Service Innovations, the new joint venture between Bosch and the Mitsubishi Corporation. This marks the new company’s debut customer project. Read more…

Scania has previously offered its e-trucks with a maximum of six battery packs. Now, the manufacturer is beginning the market introduction of a seventh battery pack located below the driver’s cabin, stating that this will enable ranges “far exceeding 800 km in individual cases.” Additionally, the MCS port announced by Scania for 2025 is now available for order. Read more…

The German Federal Network Agency has published new figures on the expansion of public charging infrastructure. According to the data, the milestone of 200,000 public charging points in Germany was exceeded as of April 1, representing a 17 percent increase compared to the previous year. The fast-charging network continues to grow particularly dynamically. Read more…

Orbia Fluor & Energy Materials has secured £1.4 million in UK Government funding for a graphite recycling pilot in Runcorn. The project aims to strengthen the domestic EV battery supply chain, reduce reliance on imported graphite and support battery material recovery. Read more…