The British government has launched an investment offensive to accelerate the country’s transition to electric mobility. This includes a multi-billion pound programme to support the domestic automotive industry, new funding for charging infrastructure – and purchase incentives for electric cars are reportedly set to be reintroduced. Read more…

Following Germany, BYD is now also parting with import specialist Hedin in Sweden and taking over responsibility for sales activities there itself. Hedin Automotive Sweden will be downgraded to an ‘authorised dealer’ as a result. Read more…

With the third-generation Leaf, Nissan is ushering in a new era of electric mobility. More range, more efficiency, more space – and for the first time, vehicle-to-grid functionality. Chief engineer Shunsuke Shigemoto explains in this interview how Nissan has packed 15 years of BEV experience into a model designed to convince both EV newcomers and seasoned drivers. Read more…

UK bus operator First Bus has officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative. The programme will include 15 First Bus depots in Scotland and England. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has handed over the first two eActros 600s to Dutch logistics service provider Simon Loos. Last year, Simon Loos ordered a total of 75 eActros 600s for long-haul use and more than double its existing fleet of electric trucks. Read more…

DEKRA is cooperating with the Chinese electric truck manufacturer Windrose to work together on key aspects of safety in electrified and automated transport systems. The cooperation includes activities on four continents. Read more…

In the final run-up to beginning commercial operations in India, Tesla has sent out media invites for the inauguration of its first local showroom. The company plans to set up shop first in Mumbai, a city with a high density of wealthy individuals in the western part of the country. Read more…

In the final run-up to beginning commercial operations in India, Tesla has sent out media invites for the inauguration of its first local showroom. The company plans to set up shop first in Mumbai, a city with a high density of wealthy individuals in the western part of the country. Read more…

Despite major technical updates, prices remain at the same level. The G6 Long Range RWD still starts at 47,600 euros, the basic G9 at 59,600 euros. The manufacturer is therefore not charging any extra for the advanced LFP batteries and up to 525 kW charging power. Read more…

Despite major technical updates, prices remain at the same level. The G6 Long Range RWD still starts at 47,600 euros, the basic G9 at 59,600 euros. The manufacturer is therefore not charging any extra for the advanced LFP batteries and up to 525 kW charging power. Read more…

Mercedes-Benz and PowerX have opened the first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub in Japan as part of their partnership. The battery-buffered site in the city of Chiba has two fast-charging points. By the end of 2026, a total of 100 HPC units are to be installed at 25 locations across the country. Read more…

Volkswagen and SAIC close their joint plant in Nanjing, China. Production has already come to a standstill. In Nanjing, the partners had mainly built combustion models such as the VW Passat and Skoda Superb. Production is now moving to a nearby plant. Read more…

Following a public tender, Cape Town will procure 30 fully electric buses from Volvo Bus Southern Africa for its MyCiTi bus service. The first buses are scheduled for delivery in 2027. Read more…

In China, vehicle manufacturer JAC Group and battery manufacturer CATL and its subsidiary EVOGO have completed the first integrated battery replacement test for commercial vehicles using the “Choco-SEB” system. A complete battery change was possible in 150 seconds. The two industrial giants are planning expansion across China. Read more…

Tesla is expanding its initial small Robotaxi offering in Austin, Texas, and planning to introduce Robotaxi services in California and Arizona. The company has applied for the relevant permits. At the same time, Tesla CEO Elon Musk has announced the imminent deployment in the San Francisco Bay Area. Read more…

Tesla supplier Panasonic is about to start production of 2170 round cells at its new US plant in Kansas, but is said to have revised its production targets. Insiders say the company has scrapped its long-standing goal of 30 GWh capacity per year by the end of March 2027, without yet offering a new outlook. Read more…

Tesla supplier Panasonic is about to start production of 2170 round cells at its new US plant in Kansas, but is said to have revised its production targets. Insiders say the company has scrapped its long-standing goal of 30 GWh capacity per year by the end of March 2027, without yet offering a new outlook. Read more…

Tesla Canada has reduced the price of the Model Y by 20,000 Canadian dollars; exactly the same price that Tesla charged before the customs disputes until this spring. Some factors indicate that the Model Ys sold in Canada will no longer come from the USA in future – but from Grünheide. Read more…

Tesla Canada has reduced the price of the Model Y by 20,000 Canadian dollars; exactly the same price that Tesla charged before the customs disputes until this spring. Some factors indicate that the Model Ys sold in Canada will no longer come from the USA in future – but from Grünheide. Read more…

NEV sales in China reached a new annual high of 1,329,000 vehicles in June. Sales of battery electric vehicles increased more strongly than plug-in hybrids in June. Read more…