Volkswagen is preparing a recall of several electric series in Germany and other European markets due to potential defects in high-voltage battery cells. As a precaution, they recommend that affected vehicles should only be charged up to 80 per cent. Read more…

The logistics company H.Essers, based in Genk, Belgium, is expanding its electric fleet with 20 new electric trucks. MAN and Mercedes-Benz Trucks have each delivered ten units. They will now be primarily deployed from the company’s Belgian locations. Read more…

A little over a month after entering Europe, Vietnamese electric ride-hailing service provider Green SM has expanded into North America, beginning with the US. This is the VinFast affiliate’s ninth market globally. Read more…

DHL Freight has moved the first SuperPanther eTopas 600 produced in Europe out of testing and into regular commercial operation. The battery-electric heavy-duty truck has been operating out of the Netherlands and traveling to Belgium since September, covering approx. 2,000 km per week. Read more…

Parking operator Q-Park is expanding its collaboration with Greenflux at its locations in Germany and Ireland. Previously, 1,700 charging stations at Q-Park sites in the Netherlands were successfully migrated to Greenflux’s software system. This means Q-Park will now independently operate its parking garage charging stations at additional locations and no longer rely on third-party providers for controlling and billing charging processes. Read more…

Suzuki has announced the starting price of the e Sky in Japan. The brand’s first electric kei car will start at 2.12 million yen (~€12,000 euros), undercutting rivals from BYD and Honda. Sales are set to commence on 16 November. Read more…

At the 2026 Paris Motor Show, Citroën is unveiling the 2CV Fourgonnette Concept, an electric reinterpretation of its iconic “boxy duck.” The study builds on the equally new 2CV Concept, transferring its idea of a simple, lightweight, and relatively affordable electric car to a compact utility vehicle. However, there are no concrete plans for production as of yet. Read more…

390 kW at the fast charger, 16 minutes from ten to 80 per cent, and a chassis that confidently and surprisingly calmly handles over two and a half tons around corners: The Porsche Cayenne S Coupé Electric promises fast stages and short breaks. In the test, it becomes clear how far Porsche has developed the PPE for this purpose – and why the noise level deserves closer attention during charging. Read more…

For almost all Chinese automakers looking to break into Europe, attending a major motor show is a must. Some arrive quickly and leave just as fast, while others take their time but make a big impact. We took a look around Paris – and encountered brands ranging from familiar to completely unknown. Read more…

Changan and CATL want to significantly deepen their collaboration. In addition to expanding their joint battery cell capacity to 75 GWh, the partners also plan closer cooperation on solid-state and sodium-ion batteries. Read more…

Gelion has signed an agreement with an unnamed major automaker to test its sulphur-based ‘Nano Encapsulated Sulfur’ cathode technology. The OEM will evaluate the material in cells with liquid and solid electrolytes, as well as with lithium-metal and graphite anodes. Read more…

Tesla is expanding its Supercharger network in South Korea. As part of a program by the Korea Expressway Corporation, new fast-charging locations will be built at 21 highway rest areas. Read more…

China is cutting export tax rebates for vehicles with alternative powertrains. With exports being a key growth driver, this puts Chinese automakers under pressure – just as domestic sales are slumping. Read more…

Signalling a stronger commitment to Thailand, Leapmotor has taken direct control of its local operations. It has also started evaluating plans for setting up local assembly. Read more…

SuperPanther aims to rapidly scale up sales of its eTOPAS 600 in Europe. At the IAA Transportation, Frank Schulz, Head of European Sales, spoke with electrive about the first customer deployments, consumption figures, dual-CCS as a bridge to MCS, and the planned ramp-up to several hundred vehicles. His assessment of economic viability is particularly bold: he states that the electric truck is already more cost-effective than a diesel in terms of total cost of ownership (TCO). Read more…

The BMW Group has begun series production of its Gen6 high-voltage batteries for the Neue Klasse in Shenyang. Following Debrecen and Irlbach-Straßkirchen, the site in northeastern China is the third plant in the company’s new battery network. In future, the energy storage systems produced there will power the Neue Klasse models that BMW will manufacture in China for the local market. Read more…

Sharing charging infrastructure between companies could improve the economics of electric truck fleets, according to a three-year research project led by Fraunhofer IFAM. The study found that selling charging electricity to third parties can reduce fleet operating costs, while warning that grid connection capacity remains a key obstacle to expanding infrastructure at logistics hubs and industrial sites. Read more…

The Paris Motor Show is a magnet for the global automotive industry this week. Europe’s sector is making it clear at the industry event that it will not cede the electric vehicle field to China without a fight. Above all, Stellantis and VW are presenting numerous innovations. Here’s our live trade fair report from Paris. Read more…

A Zero DS covered 436.5 kilometers on a single battery charge. According to the company, Zero Motorcycles is now the new Guinness World Record holder for the longest ride without a charging stop on an electric motorcycle. Read more…

Skoda is expanding the Epiq lineup with a Sportline version that will be available in Germany as the Epiq 40 and Epiq 55, offering up to 155 kW of power and a range of 440 kilometers. Orders are set to open at the end of October. Read more…