BMW and the Center of Excellence for Robotics at the University of Zagreb (CRTA) report progress on their project to optimize BMW’s internal battery cell testing production using AI. The duo states that they can significantly reduce the duration and number of test cycles while maintaining or even improving quality. Read more…

Polestar lifted revenue by 50.3% to $3.06 billion in 2025, but losses also increased by 15% to $2.36 billion. The Geely subsidiary has repeatedly secured fresh capital in recent months. Read more…

Chinese automaker Seres has joined the Ionchi fast-charging joint venture in China as an equal partner alongside BMW Group and Mercedes-Benz. Each of the three companies will hold a 33.3% stake in the venture going forward. Read more…

Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda has announced a comprehensive battery product roadmap at its Technology Day, unveiling a new generation of ultra-fast-charging batteries designed to achieve a charging speed of 15C. Read more…

Audi and SAIC are expanding their cooperation around the sub-brand AUDI. Plans include a dedicated development centre for the brand and four new models based on an advanced platform. Read more…

France is ramping up fast-charging infrastructure along highways and major roads. A new master plan targets around 30,000 fast-charging points for medium- and long-distance travel by 2035, including 8,000 units dedicated to trucks. Read more…

Hinduja Group-owned e-bus and e-LCV manufacturer Switch Mobility plans to deploy 25 electric intercity coaches in India. Purple Bus, a brand of Prasanna Purple Mobility Solutions, is procuring these e-buses. Read more…

GAC Aion has launched a battery-swapping variant of its electric sedan, the Aion RT, in China. The Aion RT Super is equipped with CATL’s ‘Chocolate-Swap’ technology and, combined with the associated battery rental pricing model, is available for the equivalent of approximately 11,000 euros. Read more…

The Austrian logistics company Quehenberger has fully electrified the delivery operations for the retail stores of the drugstore chain dm in Vienna. After introducing the first three electric trucks in 2024, ten electric trucks now serve the approximately 100 dm stores in Vienna emission-free. Read more…

Germany’s Bundestag has established the legal framework for a new electric vehicle subsidy aimed at low- and middle-income households. While applications are not yet open, the scheme will apply retroactively to EVs registered since the start of the year. Read more…

Only in 2023 did the Japanese introduce the e:Ny1 to the market, and now the electric SUV is already facing discontinuation. In the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, and Switzerland, the e:Ny1 has disappeared from the manufacturer’s website. Read more…

Frequent issues with the integrated charging unit (ICCU) in electric vehicles based on the E-GMP platform have weighed on the reputation of Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, with several international recalls already carried out. Now, the German sales subsidiaries of both brands are responding by significantly extending the warranty for ICCU-related defects. Read more…

Volkswagen has announced that it will launch a V2G offering in Germany before the end of this year. In collaboration with its in-house energy brand Elli, it will soon be possible to feed electricity from the batteries of current VW electric vehicles back into the public grid, thereby reducing costs. Read more…

RATP and Karsan have concluded a six-month pilot of an autonomous electric bus in regular passenger service in Paris. The trial used the same vehicle model already deployed in the Albus project by Üstra in Burgdorf near Hanover, Germany. Read more…

Daimler Buses will invest up to 200 million euros to enhance its European bus service network, with a particular focus on charging solutions. Meanwhile, the manufacturer reports progress in the development of its electric coach: the eCoach technology demonstrator will soon begin test drives. Read more…

Vietnamese taxi operator Lavi Taxi has announced plans to deploy 2,000 electric cars sourced from domestic brand VinFast. The company will replace its entire ICE fleet with these EVs. Read more…

Tata Motors has announced that it has secured an order for 250 electric trucks from BillionE Mobility, an Indian e-MaaS (e-mobility as a service) company. The company said it will deliver the trucks in a phased manner, without providing a specific timeline. Read more…

At its Steyr plant in Austria, BMW has brought a second production line for electric motors online just nine months after launching series production of its sixth-generation eDrive (Gen6). The expansion is set to lift output to more than 100,000 electric motors this year. Read more…

Customers in Germany can now charge their fully electric BMW or Mini at public DC charging stations directly via Plug & Charge, without a prior charging contract. However, this feature is not yet available everywhere at launch. Read more…

Volkswagen is rolling out its first China-specific model built on technology from local partner Xpeng. The all-electric SUV ID.UNYX 08 enters the market with a starting price of 229,900 yuan – just under €29,000. Read more…