Irish charge point operator ESB e-Cars has raised public EV charging rates by 7c per kWh, citing operational costs and network charges, with further increases likely in October when VAT returns to 13.5%. The change affects all public charging plans across Ireland. Read more…

Zenobē has closed a €325 million debt facility to scale its electric fleets-as-a-service offer across Europe. The financing will support up to 1,000 new electric buses, trucks and chargers, strengthening its footprint in major EU markets including Spain and Germany. Read more…

Volkswagen is reportedly considering a “major capital increase” for its ADMT/Moia unit, which runs the robotaxi programme – potentially involving external investors. The carmaker is also looking for partners for other business areas – but not yet for its battery or car divisions. Read more…

US solid-state battery developer QuantumScape and Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo are expanding their strategic cooperation and licensing agreement. The partners aim to accelerate development of the pilot line for the QSE-5 battery, with PowerCo planning to invest up to an additional 131 million US dollars in the partnership. Read more…

US electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian, a key partner of Amazon and Volkswagen, plans to establish an office in London. The aim is to advance its ambitions in AI and autonomous driving at the new site. Read more…

DHL Group and Ford are expanding their long-standing e-mobility cooperation. By the end of this year, a further 2,400 electric vans from Ford Pro will join DHL’s parcel and postal delivery fleet in Germany. Two models will be deployed. Read more…

Isuzu UK has confirmed pricing for its D-Max EV pick-up, starting at £59,995. The electric 4×4 offers a 1-tonne payload, 3.5-tonne towing, dual-motor powertrain, and 66.9kWh battery, with pre-sales later this year and UK deliveries from February 2026. Read more…

Kia has the EV9 – so it was only logical that Hyundai would launch an Ioniq 9. But the Hyundai is more than just a re-skinned version of the same car. Impressions from the first test drive reveal strengths and weaknesses of this large electric SUV – and make clear which target group the Koreans want to reach with their new flagship.

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US manufacturer Faraday Future recently unveiled an electric minivan called the FX Super One. As CarNewsChina reports, it’s a rebadged Wey Gaoshan 9 from Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor, which is being delivered to the US as an SKD (semi-knocked down) kit to avoid tariffs. Read more…

A new EU-funded study shows that exploiting a small share of low-risk rare earth deposits worldwide could reduce Europe’s reliance on imports. This approach aims to strengthen supply security for electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies amid growing demand. Read more…

The battery recycling startup Cylib has achieved a significant breakthrough. Together with Belgian materials company Syensqo, the young firm has produced high-purity lithium hydroxide from used EV batteries. This can be used as cathode active material (CAM) for new batteries. Read more…

German supplier Mahle has announced the premiere of a new range extender system with a rated continuous output of 85 kW for the IAA in September. The unit is set to impress with its high efficiency and power density – and keep Mahle’s combustion engine business alive for longer. Read more…

DKV Mobility has expanded its charging network in Switzerland. Customers of the mobility service provider now have access to 2,200 charging points from Swiss provider MOVE Mobility. Read more…

BYD is preparing to launch the Song L GT in China – a sporty shooting brake based on the Song L EV, designed to expand the brand’s most popular mid-size line-up. The model appears in the latest MIIT catalogue, indicating homologation is nearly complete. Read more…

BMW is installing a new electrical steel strip from Voestalpine in the electric motors of its new class of cars. A cooperation agreement for this important component has been established in Upper Austria: the steel product from Voestalpine’s Linz site is now on its way to Steyr. Read more…

The new Nissan Charge app is here, giving access to more than one million charging points across Europe. This follows the integration of Octopus Energy’s own ‘Electroverse’ charging platform, greatly increasing the reach of the Nissan Charge access. Read more…

PandaGo and Silence have signed an agreement to deploy electric motorcycles to over 3,000 food delivery drivers in Spain and Portugal. The partnership aims to accelerate fleet electrification through connected scooters, battery swap networks, and integrated management platforms. Read more…

Indian conglomerate JSW Group plans to introduce a new EV brand in 2027 and has turned to Chinese automaker Chery for technological support. The two companies appear to be in advanced stages of discussions for the potential collaboration. Read more…

BP has just opened its largest EV charging hub in the USA. The new BP Pulse hub is located just two miles from Los Angeles Airport and features 48 ultrafast charging bays. Read more…

French charging provider Electra has closed a green loan facility of up to €433 million to accelerate the expansion of its fast-charging infrastructure across Europe. The CPO has now secured more than €1 billion in total funding since its founding in 2020. Read more…