Chinese EV manufacturer Seres has filed a patent describing a toilet installed directly beneath the vehicle seat. However, it remains unclear whether Seres intends to eliminate typical toilet breaks during charging stops or if the idea is meant for emergencies. Read more…

The Thurrock Council has awarded a new contract to charge point operator Zest to install and operate 4,046 charge points across the borough east of London. The infrastructure will include a mix of lamp-post chargers, AC and DC charging points. Read more…

Tesla has announced the expansion of its fledgling Robotaxi service to the Texas metropolises of Dallas and Houston. Previously, the service was already active in Austin in the same state. The news comes just before the release of Tesla’s quarterly earnings on Wednesday. Read more…

Canadian startup Mangrove Lithium has opened its first commercial lithium refinery in Delta, British Columbia. The young company, supported by BMW, can convert spodumene concentrate into high-purity, battery-grade lithium hydroxide at the site. Read more…

Digital Charging Solutions GmbH (DCS) launched its new Preferred Partner Network in 19 markets. Charge Now users will be able to charge at discounted rates with selected charging providers across Europe. Two tariffs are available to choose from. Read more…

Following BMW, which complemented the iX3 with the i3 sedan, Mercedes-Benz now introduces the electric C-Class after the GLC SUV, using largely identical technology to strengthen its position against premium rivals and growing competition from the East. Read more…

South Korean cell manufacturer Samsung SDI has signed a multi-year agreement with Mercedes-Benz to supply NMC batteries for electric vehicles. This marks Samsung SDI’s first supply contract with Mercedes-Benz for EV batteries. Read more…

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…